Japanese raids on Port Moresby grow heavier
Steadily heavier Japanese raids on Port Moresby New Guinea were seen by military observers as a possible prelude to a major offensive. United States and Australian air forces damaged or destroyed 13 enemy planes and battered two ships in latest strikes, signaling continued pressure against any invasion fleet as Port Moresby guards the strategic supply line to Australia and America.
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United Press
Melbourne
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Burma
Far Eastern
Coral Sea
Australia
America
United States
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Moresby
Arrestrail
New Sumea
Miniang
Navy Saga of Patrol Wing 10 in World War II
The account traces Patrol Wing 10 from the Philippines to Australia over ninety days, starting with forty bombers and ending with only two, as fires blaze during a hard fought retreat. The narrative highlights heroic endurance and the fighting spirit of the unit under overwhelming odds.
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Navy
Philippines
Australia
Battle Of Kharkov Nears A Climax In War News
United Press reports Kharkov battle nearing climax with fierce attacks and German reinforcements on a 155 mile front. Red Army gains around the besieged city. German counter moves visible as weeklong verdict looms. Also Washington piece recalls Patwing 10 saga from the Philippines to Australia, highlighting brave aircrews and perilous downings.
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United Press
Kharkov
Russia
Red Army
Semyon Timoshenko
Don
Training Planes Added To Roswell Flying School
Visitors at the Municipal Airport saw the Roswell Army Flying School add a large batch of AT- planes, the biggest expansion yet, signaling louder cadet training as aviation cadets master war time flying with a watchword to keep them flying.
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ATSA
Roswell
Local Weather Readings And Daylight Data
Local weather readings show three hour interval measurements for 24 hours ending 11:30 am today with highs to 78 and lows to 58. Normal highs 84 and lows 55 for the date. A 24 hour precipitation total of .01 inch is recorded ending 11 pm Saturday, with year to date 2.56 inches and month to date .67. Sunrise is 5:53, sunset 7:56, day length 14.0 hours.
At Least 97 Patriots Fall Before Hitler's Hangmen
London May 23 United Press reports that by tonight at least 97 patriots had fallen before firing squads as German efforts to quell resistance in Europe continued. The tally includes 13 French, 37 Serbs, 14 Germans, 10 Belgians, 10 Greeks, eight Bulgarians, five Poles, four Dutch, three Czechs, one Italian and two Luxembourgers. Hostages were executed in reprisal for various offensives. others faced forced labor camps or penalties for listening to broadcasts or distributing pamphlets. Germans warned additional executions would follow if assailants were not found by May 31.
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United Press
Washington
Philippines
Australia
Pacific
Navy
T. ‘i’. Bond
Ogden
Utah
Bond
Java
C. J. Bannowsky, Jr
Menard
Tex
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Gestapo
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Pilsen
Twelve Qualify For Enlistment In Air Corps Reserves
Twelve New Mexico youths qualified for the Air Force Enlisted Reserve before the aviation cadet examining board in Roswell last week. Names include four from Roswell and five N M I cadets, with others from Artesia and Carlsbad. The men will be called for training as needed unless deferred to finish college. Board members praised the response in Roswell.
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New Mexico
Roswell
Air Force
Aviation Cadet Examining Board
Palmer T.mccarter
Rayburn F. Rice
Robert P. Martin
Charles B. Boreing
Robert C. Shellman
William F. Mathers
Thomas N. Boothe
Edwards. Dale
James A. Johnson
Herbert J
Jap Evacuation Final Stage In Pacific Coast
In San Francisco on May 23, six new exclusion orders affect 7,300 Japanese residents in Pla cer El Dorado Calaveras Ama Gor Sacramento Santa Clara and San Joaquin counties who must move by May 30. Orders 92 through 97 were issued by Lieut. Gen. John L. Dewit as part of the Pacific coast evacuation led by the western defense command. Earlier orders removed residents from 14 Oregon and 16 Washington counties.
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San Francisco
Pacifi Coast
Placer
el Dorado
Calaveras
Ama Gor
Sacramento
Santa Clara
San Joaquin
John L. Dewit
Western Defense Command
Fourth Army
Carlsbad Potash Strike Ends. Workers Return
Carlsbad New Mexico May 23 CIO members at U S Potash Co works ended a work stoppage with over 500 men returning to jobs. Officials say a closed shop was refused by the company but workers resumed work after a federal labor conciliator arrived.
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Carlsbad, N. M
CIO
U. S. Potash Co
John Barrymore Improves After Illness in Hospital
Hollywood reports that 60 year old actor John Barrymore is resting and improving after serious liver and kidney ailments. A hospital bulletin notes he is conscious at times and taking nourishment, with a somewhat brighter prognosis today.
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John Barrymore
Hollywood
Barrymore
Shorty the Eight Week Old Mascot Arrives at Roswell School
The Roswell Army Flying School welcomes its first mascot, an eight week old dachshund named Shorty, who arrived at the base and posed for a candid inspection as the photo was taken.
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Shorty
Roswell Army Flying School
Stores To Close On Memorial Day In Roswell
The Roswell Merchants' Association closing committee asks all stores to close from 10 30 to 12 on Memorial Day next Saturday May 30 due to the Memorial Day program sponsored by veterans organizations.
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Roswell Merchants’ Association
Veterans’ Organizations
War Production Board chief to hold Roswell meeting
George Lusk, chairman of the state War Production Board, will address a Roswell chamber gathering Monday at 7:30 pm to discuss purchase orders priority issues and other problems from federal regulations. He will stay in Roswell Tuesday to meet with individuals facing specific problems.
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George Lusk
State War Production Board
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Lusk
Roswell
Go To Church Urgement Shelved By Laymen League
Sidelights on the news notes wartime fatigue and summer layoff in Roswell as the Laymen's League suspends its Go To Church campaign for the rest of the year after offering to soldiers last week. With war dominating minds, many families focus on news from the front while leaders urge renewed religious focus amid global conflict.
Roswell Flood Control Program Gets CCC Help
The city of Roswell will receive a 1 1/4 yard dragline and 5,000 man-days of CCC labor for its flood control project. Mayor Hall announced the plan, with Col. Kincaid and city officials pushing the widening and straightening of the Hondo and Spring River channels. CCC enrollees near Roswell will supervise under Barney Luck.
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Roswell
Mayor Hall
Col. Kincaid
Roswell Army
Hondo
Spring River
Fiood
Hall
Fish and Wildlife Service
Barney Luck
Large Crowd Attends State Guard Dance at Armory
A large crowd gathered at the armory for the State Guard dance last night. Sergeant Ed Harbaugh and his State Guard orchestra provided music for a lively evening and the dances, held biweekly, continue to attract newcomers and long-time residents.
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State Guard
Armory
Ed Harbaugh
Alice Webb Named Principal of Washington Avenue School
Miss Alice Webb is appointed to succeed Miss Jennie Kenney as principal of Washington Avenue School, announced by Superintendent J D Shinkle. Kenney resigns at year’s end after 33 and a third years in Roswell city schools. she has led the school since its 1918 founding and previously led the old Pauly School.
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Alice Webb
Jennie Kenney
Washington Avenue
J. D. Shinkle
Miss Kenney
Roswell
Washington Avenue School
U S O Club Director Expected in Roswell This Week
A telegram to Mayor Hall from E G Keyes U S O official at Oklahoma City says the U S O club director will reach Roswell this week. Miss Alice Mae Leigh Federal Security Agency recreation representative recommended purchasing the 121 West Third building for the club instead of building anew. The Bob Balard Funeral Home site now owned by Roy Norton was to be used under prior plans.
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U. S. O. Club
Roswell
Mayor Hall
E. G. Keyes
Oklahoma City
Ballard Funeral Home
Roy Norton
Aero-Crafts Institute Office Open All Day Today
The Aero Crafts Institute at 413 North Virginia will open all day to assist those unable to visit on weekdays. Officials report strong response in Boswell and near capacity enrollment in the night class for technical work in the aircraft industry.
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Iocal
Aero- Crafts Institute
North Virginia
Boswell
German Food Minister Darre Leaves as Shortage Grows
Berlin radio reports Walther Darre granted prolonged leave due to health while Hitler returns to Berlin from the eastern front amid food shortages. Herbert Backe named to succeed Darre. German broadcast notes rising grumbles and possible Nazi shakeups as wartime production pressures mount.
RAF Sweeps Over Northern France in Weather Break
London May 23 British planes exploited improved weather to sweep northern France. One German fighter was shot down and two British planes were lost. Night raids hit the German submarine base at St Nazaire while mines were laid in enemy waters. German coastal guns shelled Dover for over 30 minutes as RAF fighters patrolled from Dover to Boulogne.
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London
France
Air Ministry
St. Nazaire
Dover
Cape Gris Nez
Calais
Channel
Boulogne
Russians Admit Loss Of Kerch But Say Troops Saved
Moscow reports admit Kerch loss in Crimea and describe a disciplined withdrawal across the Kerch straits toward the Caucasus. The High Command says forces saved troops and equipment, while Sevastopol resists and Kharkov fronts endure heavy German tank offensives.
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Kerch
Moscow
K Kerch
Crimea
Caucasus
Kharkov
Izyum-Barvenkovo
Beaaing
Timoshenko
Izyum
Could Have Rented A Hundred Co R Mayes Quote Ad
Mayes Lumber Co executive Mr Mayes asserts he easily could have rented a hundred small houses and apartments due to strong demand. The remark highlights intense competition in the rental market and reader curiosity about property availability.
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Co. R. Mayes
Mayes Lumber Company
Twoline
Mr. Mayes
Mayes
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