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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1940
Page
1
German forces stormed Laon seventy five miles northeast of Paris and pressed southwestward beyond the city toward the Ojise Aisne canal as part of a broader drive in France. The latest wartime dispatches described hard fighting and new advances along the eastern side of the bulge.
French authorities confirmed German forces seized St. Quentin, a key WWI battlefield 80 miles northeast of Paris, as Hitler’s push aimed at reaching the Channel ports moved west from Cambrai. Allied plans feared a cut in liaison with retreating forces as Weygand prepares a counter thrust.
Eight people die as a sequence of four powerful temblors hits Imperial Valley California including Imperial Brawley Calexico Mexicali. Losses exceed 2.5 million dollars with looting charges against three in Brawley and Gov Olson delaying trips to monitor repair work and possible national guard deployment. Water shortages threaten the valley as canals break and Mexican crews rush repairs while health officials stock typhoid vaccine.
George T. Owens received a life sentence under New Mexico habitual criminal act after a jury conviction for a bad check and a guilty plea to prior felony information. District Judge James B. McGhee imposed the term, with other defendants in Roswell facing varying counts from liquor violations to auto theft and theft from a theater box office. The day also marked the 13th anniversary of Lindbergh’s non stop flight, noted in wartime Paris.
Louis P Lochner reports from the western front on May 20 describing the German air force as the war’s super ace. He notes dive bombers’ past devastation and, for the first time, observes what the air arm truly signifies in combat.
Scattered showers have occurred from southern New Mexico to central Texas with light rain in the northern tier from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Elsewhere fair in the west, temperatures 50 to 60 in the mountain states and 60 to 70 in Texas and Arizona. Mostly fair travel conditions around Roswell with possible unsettled conditions east and southeast. Cleve Hallenbeck.
Senate appropriations panel swiftly advanced a $1.8299 billion army bill in peace time. Military leaders pressed for Roosevelt’s goal of a 50 000 aircraft air armada. Debate to begin tomorrow with possible House action by mid week. Cash allotment about 1.498 billion immediate upon signature.
Glenn L. Emmons of Gallup was elected president of the New Mexico Bankers Association as bankers returned home from their annual gathering in Albuquerque. Lordsburg will host the 1941 convention. Margaret Barnes re elected secretary J H Askins vice president and W C Zerner treasurer. Executive committee members named with T H Rixey H L Boyd and J D Coggins. Committees were formed for legislative affairs education and agriculture.
French military authorities expect the next 24 hours to decide the main German offensive direction toward Paris or toward the Channel ports. The crisis peak may occur soon as Allied forces brace to stabilize the front and counter-attack, noting mechanization cannot erase human fatigue or stretched lines of communications.
Juan Sanches 31 of Picacho died at 3 30 this morning from injuries from a highway crash 13 miles west of here last Thursday. The truck overturned in heavy rain as he and three Picacho residents Robert Peres Rubio Gonzales and Pedro Cedillos were returning to San Patricio. They were taken to Roswell for treatment. He was born in San Patricio lived there all his life and is survived by his wife his parents Mr and Mrs Gacabo Sanches four brothers and two sisters. The body was taken to San Patricio for services and interment Talmage Mortuary handled arrangements.
Senate sentiment grows for American acquisition of Allied islands in the West Indies to bolster Panama Canal security. Proposals propose using the lands as world war debt payment or a U S takeover if Germany wins the European war. Puerto Rico remains the Caribbean defense outpost.
Hermosillo Mexico May 20 Gen Manuel Avila Camacho the pro administration candidate for the Mexican presidency pledged if elected to continue Lazaro Cardenas policies and praised the oil expropriation handling. He said fear of European aggression is exaggerated and will visit Baja California midweek after a rally for 15 000 supporters.
Twenty five years ago today on May 20 1915 Russian forces occupied Czernowitz while Austro German troops captured Sieniawa amid World War I operations.
A pre-school roundup will be held tomorrow afternoon at Mark Howell school starting at one o'clock. Mothers of children entering first grade next September are urged to bring them. Examinations will be conducted by eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr Morrisson and dentist Dr Kenneth Ejiffert. County health officer Dr W W Phillips will give smallpox and diphtheria immunizations.
The Merchants' Association closing committee recommended all day store closures on Memorial Day May 30 requiring participation from local merchants and business owners.
A radio broadcast in New York on May 20 carried a special announcement directing listeners to turn to Page Eight for further details. The brief item highlights a scheduled disclosure or feature without naming the subject or party involved.
Cubs outslug Dodgers 6 4 on 13 hits as three Chicago pitchers held Brooklyn to eight. Babe Phelps hit a key three run homer in sixth for the Dodgers.
Washington lost 4 9 2 to Chicago 5 in a 9 inning game. Hudson Carrasquel and Ferrell contributed with key hits while Haynes Rigney Brown and Tresh supported. Boston beat Detroit 5 1 1 with Grove Hash Wilson and Des Autels aiding. New York-St. Louis and Cleveland-Philadelphia matchups also noted with listed pitchers.
Dr. Thomas Brabham delivered an exceptional baccalaureate sermon on The City Beyond at Roswell high school in the junior high auditorium. Commencement is set for Friday night with a large audience present. program included processional invocation hymns scripture senior chorus prayers and benediction.
Eva Loretta Weaver Hedgecoxe, 16 months old, wandering from her mother, fell into an 18 inch water trough at Hedgecoxe ranch about 40 miles east of Roswell Sunday afternoon. Despite prompt rescue and resuscitation attempts, she died. Survived by parents and two sisters. Funeral to be held with Rev. LeRoy Thompson officiating. Interment at South Park, Talmage Mortuary.
Roswell's Red Cross drives a community school children day with every boy and girl urged to bring a penny or any amount for the war relief fund. Contributions will be used solely for relief of children in invaded European countries. The disaster relief committee hopes 2500 local students participate.
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