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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1941
Page
6
Ira Farnest offers a reward for a lost billfold returned to the Pecos Theatre box office. The notice urges the finder to bring it in for reward and identification, listing no further details about contents or date.
An advertisement sponsored by Moseley touts Donald Duck branded burgers paired with Rochester Root Beer. It promotes a bold combo aimed at diners, highlighting the popular beverages as a superior match to the famous hamburgers.
Cairo report says Duke of Aosta, vice king of Ethiopia and cousin to King Victor Emmanuel, may surrender his 38,000 Italian and colonial troops. He has sent emissaries to the British to seek terms. The duke is shown in his East Africa field quarters.
City Beautiful Contest unveils dozens of prizes for floral and grounds design across Roswell. Awards include bouquets of cannas, asters, dahlias, and roses with five-dollar trade or cash awards from local businesses and organizations. Some entries offer subscriptions or Coca Cola packages as rewards.
General Georges Catroux, longtime Damascus governor and noted French commander, is reported to be leading Free French forces from Palestine into Syria. Observers believe the 40,000 strong Vichy garrison could defect, shifting the balance in the region.
In Indianapolis a 39 year old resident, Mrs Elizabeth Steele, escaped a blaze in her apartment wearing only pajamas and a bathrobe. Firefighters said she attempted to reenter for a new pair of shoes but was restrained. A new summer hat was also noted as she emerged from the stairway.
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