War conditions and Axis advances in North Africa and Middle East
British reports say Axis troops were driven back about 40 miles while Berlin claimed a 45 mile advance east of the Libyan frontier in a Salum launched assault. In Tobruk observers note a limited British offensive destroying two tanks. Mussolini’s staff salutes a British tank assault near Tobruk. six British tanks were destroyed. In Iraq, British reports say all quiet. Eden warns Japan over economic restrictions and affirms Britain’s sympathy for Syrian independence in a bid to block routes to Suez.
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Berlin
Salum
Tobruk
Libya
Mussolini
Iraq
Japan
Eden
China
Tokyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
United States
Joseph C. Grew
Matsuoka
House of Commons
Britain
Syria
Suez
Asia Minor
Roswell Ad Rates Page From 1903 Paper
Advertising rates on application entered May 10 1903 at Roswell New Mexico as second class mail matter under the act of March 2 1879. The notice notes Associated Press rights and local news credits. The paper also states AP dispatches and local coverage are reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New Mexico
Congress
Associated Press
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Federal loan parity for cotton seen around 85 percent
Commentators say Congress may fix cotton loan parity at 85 percent of the 16 cent parity price. This would allow growers to obtain loans at over 13 cents, a reasonably fair price for cotton at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hess flees to England as Hess report linked to war aims
Reports from London and Washington discuss Rudolf Hess and the 1941 bid for peace, noting British and German views on his flight from Scotland. Hess's condition in hospital, his alleged reports to Hitler, and the implications for wartime policy are outlined, with attention to the ongoing power struggle over defense priorities and the Vinson bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hess
England
Germany
Glasgow
Scotland
London
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Fuehrer
House
OPM
Reynolds
DNC
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Stimson
Navy
Knox
Knudsen
E. T. Stettinius
Leon Henderson
Vinson
U. S. Army
Stettinius
Byrnes
Defense Commission
Gurney
Harry Hopkins
United States
Rudolf Hess
Strikes Hit Defense Work Across Nation Shrinking Output
A San Francisco Bay shipbuilders spokesman said ending the strike is up to the government as AFL and CIO machinists press for wage gains from 1 to 1.15 dollars an hour and overtime double pay. Colt's Hartford disruption delays U S army and British small arms. A 25 cent carpenter raise ends a Ra venna arsenal slowdown. Utica Mohawk Mills textile deal aims to end a 50 day sheet order stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Bay
Frank Fox
AFL
CIO
Colt
Hartford
U. S. Army
Great Britain
Ravenna
Ohio
United Textile Workers
Utica
N. Y
Mohawk Cotton Mills
Hess Flight Deals Major Blow to Nazi Leadership
The Associated Press notes Rudolf Hess's flight to Scotland is a stunning setback for Germany. It signals potential dissension among Nazi leaders, shakes Allied morale, and threatens the unity of Hitler's regime as Hess’s removal leaves a critical cog missing from the Nazi machine.
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Associated Press
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Germany
Britain
Hess
Hitler
Balkan
Fuehrer
When thieves fall out a free press voices freedom
International affairs dominate front pages as strikes threaten national defense and talks stall. John L Lewis warns miners in eight states may walk out if no deal with southern operators is reached this week. Hess’s flight from Germany to Scotland scarcely reaches German readers under controlled media.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
Italy
Rudolf Hess
Germany
Scotland
Hess message to Britain may or may not aid Nazis
The remark notes that Rudolf Hess could either provide valuable information if truthful or mislead if lying, with risks to the British military and potential Nazi advantage whichever outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Hess
Cotton futures jump over two dollars fifty a bale
Cotton futures rose by more than 2.50 a bale as prices surged yesterday amid growing demand and concerns about supply. Traders noted strong buying from mills and traders while weather and crop outlook influenced the rally.
Prophecy of World War Ruins After Prolonged Conflict
The passage warns that prolonged warfare with increased aerial attacks could reduce Europe’s great cities to ruins, destroying ancient monuments and the legacy of nations. It compares this fear to a distant fiction of civilizational collapse, suggesting such an outcome might become real.
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Europe
Rio Grande Flood Crisis Worsens Across New Mexico
As floods rise along the Middle Rio Grande towns including Belen face dike breaks and rising waters. Crews fortify levees with trees and earth while El Vado dam releases water and the Chama river swells. About 1 400 workers brace the river with CCC crews and local agencies mobilized.
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Albuquerque
Belen
Erle Hardy
U. S. Weather Bureau
el Vado
Chama River
Rio Grande
Espanola
Chama
Hardy
Middle
CCC
Soil Conservation Service
Colorado
New Mexico
Vegua
Weather Bureau
New Mexico Home Guard
Bernardo
Cochita
Santa Ana
Taos
Burton Dwyre
Miles
Santa Fe
R. C. Charlton
No Reason To Panic Cited In Brief Remark
A brief paragraph notes officials insisting there is absolutely no reason to get hysterical. The comment emphasizes calm handling of the situation and urges the public to rely on official guidance rather than rumors. No specific individuals or locations are named in the accessible text.
Franco German Threat At The U S
Vichy France announced unanimous approval of terms negotiated between Adolf Hitler and French vice premier Jean Darlan. The cabinet communique said the effects of these negotiations will be felt soon and indicated possible economic and political collaboration with Germany to deter American entry into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Adolf Hitler
Jean Darlan
United States
Admiral Darlan
Hitler
Joachim von Ribberstrop
City Beautiful Gardening Rosy List Featured By Residents
Mrs. Arthur Farnsworth at 612 N Richardson tends climbing roses. Mrs. Mary F. McClure at 210 N Penn shows porch screen and roses not American Beauty. Mrs. L S Croissant at 506 E 4th tends climbing roses. Mrs. W C Garrett at 106 S Lea grows climbing roses. Mrs. E R Duvall presents bouquet of peonies. Mrs. J J Lane showcases a rosebud. Mrs. W T Neely at 202 S Lea cultivates two climbing roses.
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Arthur Farnsworth
N. Richardson
Mary F. McClure
N. Penn
L. S. Croissant
E. 4Th
W. C. Garrett
S. Lea
E. R. Duvall
J. J. Lane
W. T. Neely
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William S. Knudsen
Friends
Army-Navy Munitions Control Board
N. M
Robert A. Gibbs
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Military Academy
By Dewitt MacKenzie
U. S
Henderson
Denver
Continental Air Lines
Mester
Ose Rae
Reina
Oferitn
EL Paso
Pte
Save
A A
Cretonnes
Montgomery Ward
Roswell, N. M
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