Roswell Welcomes New Air Service Opening Day Event
A Saturday celebration at Roswell Airport marks the start of regular air service with a ten o’clock band performance and a 10:30 program. Notables from Continental Air Lines and Albuquerque chamber leaders will attend, with the first northbound mail flight scheduled for 7:46 a.m. and daily southbound service at 4:03 p.m. The event emphasizes new overnight air mail connections and public inspection of the arriving plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Continental
R. Herrnstein
Clarence West
Continental Air Lines
Charles Boettcher
Denver
Oscar Love
John Murphy
Albuquerque
Louis Falconi
Ross L. Malone Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Col. D. C. Pearson
Chamber of Commerce Aeronautics Committee
Chas. Allison
Tom Hall
A. ©. Willoughby
Air Mail — Service
Post Office Department
Aeronautics Committee
Col. Pearson
R. L. Malone, Sr
Col. J. D. Atwood
C. M. Farnsworth
Roy Norton
el Paso
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Germany Drives Troops Into Low Countries and Benelux
World War II era summary notes Germany mobilizes forces into the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg as the day unfolds with strategic moves. The sports section reports Red Sox 3 Yankees 2 in ten innings and Tigers beat White Sox 3 0 with Newsom pitching a seven hit game. Athletics top Senators 8 7. St Louis defeats Cleveland 9 4.
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Red Sox
New York
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Buster Millis
Yankees
Sox
Detroit
White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Buck Newsom
Tigers
Johnny Rigney
Chicago
U Rigney
Brown
Turner
Newsom
Sullivan
Germans Strike Netherlands Belgium In Blitzkrieg
Dutch defenses crumble as German air landings seize Rotterdam Wallhaven airport and a key bridge on the Nieuwe Maas. Queen Wilhelmina appeals for aid while Allied planes arrive. Luxembourg and Brussels mobilize. The invasion widens across the Low Countries in a coordinated blitz.
Musical Program At East Grand Plains
A musical concert at East Grand Plains starts Saturday night at 7 30 with Clyde Burleson quartette of Lubbock Texas. The Cha ves County Singing convention vice president announced a radio broadcast at 5 15 Saturday. Sunday features the annual Mother’s Day program by the Chaves County Convention inviting all to attend with lunch to be brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Grand Plains
Clyde Burleson
Chaves
New Mexico Weather Outlook Turbulent Tonight Through Saturday
A pair of high clouds drift tonight with lingering thunder storms focused in the northeast portion this evening. Saturday brings colder air to the northeast, with lingering unsettled conditions and a tendency for mainly dry weather elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
President Sees No Change in U S War Involvement
President Roosevelt, at a Washington press conference, said there is no change in the United States’ prospects of staying out of Europe’s war. He cited the Netherlands Queen’s proclamation, noted study of German actions, and refused to speculate on chances of U S entry.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Europe
Netherlands
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
U. S
Return of Pair On Car Theft Charge
Leonard Broughton and W L Davidson will be brought from Riverside California to Roswell to stand trial for stealing an automobile owned by Capt B C Mossman last summer. They recently completed a jail sentence in California and a hold order was placed on them, says Sheriff Frank Young.
Stolen Goods Held by Police at City Hall
A number of stolen articles recovered by the police are held at the police office in the city hall and may be obtained by the owners upon identification.
The Great German Blitzkrieg Strikes Europe
This early WW2 column by Dewitt Mackenzie declares the Nazi blitzkrieg as a decisive gamble that could dominate Europe or lead to Germany’s downfall. It notes Hitler’s stated aim to break Allied blockade, reach sea lanes, and decide Europe’s fate within a year, framing Allied resilience through Belgian ambassador Baron Cartier’s vow.
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Europe
Hitler
England
Baron Cartier
Germany
Nickson Leases Hollywood Hotel In California Deal
Guy Nickson owner of the Nickson Hotel in Roswell has acquired the lease of Hotel Brevoort in Hollywood California with Elias Sternglanz of El Paso Texas and Beverly Hills. Nickson will stay in Roswell and the California hotel will be managed by Victoria Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Nickson
Nickson
Roswell
Brevoort
Hollywood
California
Elias Sternglanz
el Paso
Texas
Beverly Hills
Calif
Victoria Thompson
Great Battles Rage in The Lowlands Near Rotterdam
Rotterdam and Amsterdam reports describe heavy fighting as German forces try to push through Dutch defenses along the Nieuwe Maas and rivers near Venlo. Dutch marines push back, fires ignite Maas hotels, and a German transport plane is damaged after landing on the river. Dutch defense claims include downing at least 70 German planes and destroying an armored train at Venlo, with resistance along the IJssel and Maas rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Wetherlands
Germany
Nieuwe Maas
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Venlo
Maas River
Limburg
Ijssel
Maas
Delf
German armies cross into Belgium in blitzkrieg gains
Brussels reports German land forces halted within a few hundred yards of the frontier after entering Belgium as Hitler’s blitzkrieg presses on. Belgium mobilizes under King Leopold III, while Brussels hosts liaison contacts with French and British officers. Air raids strike the capital with casualties and alarms as Spaak pledges Belgium will defend herself. Berlin claims border resistance broken on the Belgian Dutch Luxembourg front. In London the Labor Party signals its opposition will join a new cabinet under a new prime minister.
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Brussels
Belgium
Adolf Hitler
Foreign Ministry
Paul Henri Spaak
Berlin
German High Command
London
Labor Executive Committee
Bournemouth
Labor Party
Lions Host Dinner for 20-30 Club Members
The Lions Club hosted a dinner for members of the newly formed 20-30 Club. G. T. Watts welcomed the new club, Dick Blackmar outlined club activities, and Bob Daughtry discussed the upcoming state Young Democrats convention in Albuquerque May 17 and 18. Homer Lawrence, former Lions district governor, praised Lions support for organizing 20-30 Clubs. Etz, new Lions Club president, presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
G. T. Watts
Dick Blackmar
Bob Daughtry
Homer Lawrence
Albuquerque
Lions District
Lions
Ty” Etz
War News From Belgium and Holland Fronts May 10
British expeditionary force crossed into Belgium pressing toward a new front as French troops also move east. Dutch commander Winkelman proclaimed Germany’s Holland attack a failure after neutral defense. In France, allied and German advance guards contacted at the French Luxembourg border as motorized forces entered Luxembourg and the front line shifted north and east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Germany
Holland
Hans -Gerard Winkelman
Paris
Little
Duchy of Luxembourg
War Ministry
RAF Attacks Dutch Airdromes in War Update
London reports the Royal Air Force attacked enemy-occupied airfields in the Netherlands today. The action forms part of ongoing Allied operations with strategic aims against German military infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Royal Air Force
Netherlands
Churchill Is New Premier England at War Crisis
Winston Churchill became Britain's prime minister after Neville Chamberlain resigned amid escalating war in Europe. The government announced Churchill accepted the invitation to fill the post as ministers were asked to remain in place.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Churchill
the Admiralty
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Europe
the Treasury
Giants Triumph Over Dodgers 7-2 in Brooklyn
New York Giants pitcher Harry Gumbert allowed five hits as the Giants defeated the league leading Brooklyn Dodgers 7-2. Harry Danning homered, and the win marked the first time in four tries the Giants topped Brooklyn. Gumbert and Danning led the attack while Wyatt, Ferrell, and Franks contributed for Brooklyn.
Tonight's Services At Baptist Church
Dr Hinesley speaks on My Three Best Girls urging maximum attendance especially of women. Mrs R B Harlan leads the women’s committee. Mr P S Rowland leads a mighty chorus and invites children to meet at 7 15 for song and Bible verses. Tomorrow morning at 9 15 the children’s service features a never seen spectacle that will disappear. If 100 youths attend he will sing a song backwards. Great time and airport dedication ahead.
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Hinesley
Southland
R. B. Harlan
Committee For Women
P. S. Rowland
Mr. Rowland
Two Sentenced In District Court
Charlie Jones was sentenced to 1 to 2 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing boots and belts from Welter Saddlery where he worked under Judge James B. McGhee. Hamilton Woodard pled guilty to assaulting and threatening his wife, receiving 30 days in jail and a $30 fine. Other defendants faced various charges and bonds with Zussman’s junk yard at 10th and Virginia noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Jones
James B. McGhee
Welter
Hamilton Woodard
W. E. Brown, Jr
H. D. Edmonson
Sam Zussman
J. P
J. P. Court
Zussman
10Th
Virginia
City Beautiful Contest Entries Highlight Floral Displays
Mrs. W. P. Turner submitted a bouquet of columbine and Mrs. H. B. Smurl listed 708 North Pennsylvania with Paul Scarlett climbing rose while Mrs. H. H. Robins offered a bouquet of peonies.
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W. P. Turner
Columbine
H. B. Smurl
North
Pennsylvania
Paul Scarlett
H. H. Robins
Peonies
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Continental Speeds
Coronado Centennial
Americas
America
Gilbert Espinosa
Coronado Duarto Centennial Commission
Coronado
Marshall Woodward
Baxter Ireland
I. T. McKelvey
C. H. Senter
Albuquerque Continental
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Boston
Harris
Wilson and Desautels
Peacock
Chandier
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Rosar
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Bob Johnson
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Gee Walker
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Ferrell
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Kennedy
Millis
Lawson
Swift
Milnar
Zuber
Eisenstat & Hemsley
Wallhaven
Netherlands First Line
Rhine
Arnhem
Wilhelmina
France
Leopold III
The
Hague
Rome
Italy
Berne
Switzerland
Budapest
Balkan
Low Countries
Ilondon
Dewitt Mackenzie
Nazifuehrer
Churchill
Chamberlain
Great Britain
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Virgil Davis
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Mace Brown
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Lee
Root
Raffenberger
Todd
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