Nazis Divide Belgian And Dutch Armies In Blitzkrieg
German news agency DNB reports a powerful wedge separates Belgian and Dutch forces on the western front. Allies fail to aid the Dutch. Belgium’s Albert Canal line weakened. UK French Belgian troops fall back toward Louvain and Havre as German tanks clash with Allied armor near Namur.
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DNB
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Albert Canal
North Sea
Antwerp
Liege
Cette
Louvain
Brussels
Havre
Dyle
France
Netherlands
Namur
Meuse
Amsterdam
Holland
Zuider Zee
Gette River
United States
Germany
First Air Mail From Roswell On New Route
Roswell postmaster Mrs Mary McCullough handed the first air mail pouch to Continental Air Lines pilot J E Hart on the inaugural Roswell flight. One hundred thirty seven pounds of mail, totaling 6644 pieces, was dispatched on the north and southbound first flights last Saturday, bearing official first flight cachets. Most letters were for stamp collectors nationwide, though Roswell residents sent envelopes to themselves as souvenirs. Flights went to Albuquerque and back.
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Mary McCullough
Roswell
J. E. Hart
Continental Air Lines
United States
Albuquerque
McCullough
Campaign Planned for Pecos Valley Cotton Insects
About 25 farmers from Chaves and Eddy counties met at Artesia to plan a summer cotton insect control campaign. Manning Price, linked with Texas A&M, will report June 2 and work through June to August under county agents’ supervision. local funds will pay his salary. Committees were formed to raise money, aiming to test infestations and dusting needs, with last year’s damage peak around Dexter and Hagerman where yields suffered severely. Insects cited include green and brown stink bugs, lygus plant bug, and superb plant bug.
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Pecos Valley
Chaves
Eddy
Artesia
Manning Price
Texas A. and
M. College
Price
Eddy Counties
W. A. Losey
L. T. Lewis
L. C. Brown
Eddy County
Leslie Martin
Don Herron
Morris Macklerath
Dexter and Hagerman
German Drive Threatens Allied Forces In Belgium
War report by Dewitt Mackenzie notes a German offensive surge penetrating the Belgian defense network. The rapid German advance risks a critical setback for Allied positions in the region, with stiff enemy actions challenging retreat and resupply efforts. Authorities warn the situation could shift frontline dynamics in coming days.
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Dewitt Mackenzie
Sys
Dodgers edge Reds in 13th to take NL lead
In Brookly, May 14, the Dodgers won 6 to 5 over the Reds after a 13th inning rally on a walk, a single, and a fly. Dodgers move into first place in the National League by a slim margin.
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Reds
Brookliy
Cincinnati Reds
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Walters
L. Moore
Beggs
Lombardi
Carleton
Kimball
Presswell
Phelps
Franks
British air battles and raids on German lines rise on front
British Expeditionary Force in France and Belgium fights raids as air war intensifies. British bombers strike railways bridges and depots beyond the Reich frontier while Messerschmitt fighters clash with ground batteries. A dive bomber targets a road convoy amid poplar trees. Nine German planes burn on the ground as pilots claim heavy enemy losses.
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Reich
Lord Beaverbrook Named Minister for Aircraft Production
London officials announced on May 14 that Lord Beaverbrook, renowned newspaper publisher, has been appointed minister for aircraft production amid wartime efforts.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
Tonight
French German tank clash near Namur on Dyle line
French and German tank units fought northeast of Namur as France tried to block German progress toward the Dyle river fortifications east of Brussels. German planes harassed French columns, reportedly driving them back to their Dyle positions. Paris reports a refugee surge from Belgium and Luxembourg totaling about 300,000, with 200,000 women children and elderly fleeing to France and trains moving refugees to relief centers.
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Namur
Belgium
Brussels
Paris
France
Luxembourg
Europe
Catalonia
Franco
Ohio Voting To Give Delegates To Taft and FDR
Ohio Democrats and Republicans voted to cast their national convention delegates for President Roosevelt and Senator Robert A Taft. Both men were unopposed on the presidential primary ballot. The Democratic 52 vote delegation was pledged as a favorite son to Charles Sawyer but bound to support the president if he runs again. The Republican delegation is the first in the region to be chosen for Taft, with Taft claiming uninstructed support in several states.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Roosevelt
Robert A. Taft
Charles Sawyer
North Carolina
Taft
Rooms Needed for Young Democrats Convention
Chamber of Commerce conven tion committee urges room rentals for the Young Democrats convention to be held Friday and Saturday. A large crowd is expected and hotels and tourist courts may be full. People offering rooms should call 86 with details and prices at once. Several hundred attendees are expected from across New Mexico.
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Chamber of Commerce
Young Democrats
New Mexico
Junior C. Of C. To Hold Meeting Tonight
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 tonight at the Chamber of Commerce. Joe Birkmeyer publicity director announced the event and urged members to bring their application blanks.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Birkmeyer
Navy seeking $301 million to speed ship construction
The Navy urged Congress to provide 300.9 million dollars immediately to accelerate the building of 68 combat and auxiliary ships now under way. A 48 hour work week for government and private shipyards was proposed. President Roosevelt was planning a message to Congress later in the week.
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Washington
Navy
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Daughtry Elected Head Of Chaves County Young Democrats
Chaves County Young Democrats re elected Robert E Daughtry as chairman at a district courtroom convention. Delegation to the state convention was instructed to back Paul Case for state president and James M H Callender for secretary. G T Watts urged unity for Democratic success. About 100 delegates were chosen for the state gathering. Officers named for a two year term include T L Gardner Jr vice chairman L E Strickland vice chairman Mrs George Wilcox chairwoman Alma Jo McCarter vice chairwoman Mrs Brennar Witt secretary Lacy Shortridge treasurer Eugene Allison organization manager Andre Latimer vice organization manager. Resolutions endorsed Senators Hatch Chavez Representative Dempsey and Governor Miles. Daughtry reported 2037 current members.
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Chaves County
Young Democrats
Robert E. Daughtry
Paul Case
Aas
James M. H. Callender
Roswell
G. T. Watts
Case
Socorro County
Santa Fe
T. L. Gardner
George Wilcox
Alma Jo McCarter
Brennar Witt
Lacy Shortridge
Eugene Allison
Andre Latimer
Hatch and
Chavez
Dempsey
Miles
Daughtry
Dutch Continue To Resist The German Attack
Amsterdam reports reflect Dutch defense in western Holland as petroleum stores in the harbor district are set afire to delay the German assault. The mayor urges calm while the water defense line holds against a German thrust on the Zuider Zee dam. German planes attacked ships.
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Holland
Zuider Zee
North Sea
Ijsselmeer
High Command
Weather map shows low pressure over Great Lakes area
Areas of low barometer appear over the upper Great Lakes and northwestern Mexico with a high over the northern plains. Scattered showers affect parts of the southern plains to the Mississippi. Cooler air brings frost in Montana and the Dakotas, with general fair weather expected elsewhere west of the Mississippi. Cleve Hallenbeck.
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Pacific Slope
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North Dakota
Wyoming
Kansas
Colorado
Pecos Valley
Cleve Hallenbeck
Dutch Resistance Crushed as Rotterdam Surrenders
A London broadcast quoted General Henr i Willem Winkelman saying Dutch resistance fell to overwhelming power. Rotterdam and Utrecht reportedly surrendered as bombardment and armored advances pressed the Netherlands. German report confirms Rotterdam capitulation under pressure from German bombers and armored units.
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London
Henri Gerard Winkelman
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Netherlands
Berlin
High Command
Passenger Service Likely On Continental Route Tomorrow
Continental Air Lines plans passenger service on the Denver to El Paso route via Roswell Hobbs and Carlsbad, likely starting tomorrow subject to Civil Aeronautics Authority approval. Mail service began last Saturday and reservations have been made by Roswell residents for the inaugural flight.
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Continental Air Lines
Denver
el Paso
Roswell
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Frank Morse
Morse
Civil Aeronautics Authority
CAA
Urgent Red Cross War Relief Appeal Progress
Subscriptions poured in as the Red Cross war relief appeal moved forward. County committee members said totals were not yet compiled and the minimum county quota of 960 dollars remained unmet. They expressed optimism despite the long road ahead.
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Red Cross
Mulcahy Wins 4-0 as Phillies Stop Cardinals
Philadelphia pitcher Hugh Mulcahy dominates to drive in three runs and limit St. Louis to nine hits in a 4 to 0 victory. Cards were unable to score, with White Davis and Padgett behind Mulcahy as Atwood caught. Chicago at Boston postponed due to cold and threatening weather.
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Philadelphia
Hugh Mulcahy
St. Louis Cardinals
Phils
St. Louis
Philadel
White, Davis
Padgett
Mulcahy
Atwood
Senators Rally To Defeat Tigers 4 2 In Detroit
Washington's Jerry Walker slugged a sixth inning homer with a teammate aboard to lift the Senators over the Tigers 4 2 in Detroit Emil Leonard went the distance for Washington allowing multiple Tiger hits while keeping the scoring tight The linescore shows a 4 2 final with Detroit scoring early but fading as the game progressed Newhouser and Benton shared catching duties for Detroit while Tebbetts handled behind the plate for Washington
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Tigers
Detroit
Gerry Walker
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Emil Leonard
Washington
Tiger
Leonard
Ferrell
Newhouser
Benton
Tebbetts
State Orders Cut 10 Percent In Budgets
Santa Fe New Mexico May 14 State comptroller C R Sebastian with governor Miles authorization and state finance board asked all departments and institutions to cut budgets 10 percent for the new fiscal year starting July 1 It will be the second straight year of ten percent operating cost reductions and the third year of cuts in institutions May 27 is budget due date The general fund ended last year with a 265000 overdraft and is expected to be about 100000 overdrawn by June 30 A technical balance remains as the state can issue 200000 in certificates of indebtedness if needed
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N. M
C. R. Sebastian
Miles
State Finance Board
Board of Finance
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