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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
1
British forces and French units battled to break through toward Dunkerque seeking a retreat from German advances. Despite heavy bombing and machine-gunning by the Royal Air Force, the retreat continued with some divisions reportedly reaching a southeast port in England as officials described the grim struggle.
Paris dispatch reports German forces claim heavy Allied losses as fighting in Flanders continues. Allies organize a Dunkerque shuttle to supply retreating troops while fronts on Mount Cassel and Ypres endure stiff resistance. Allied defenses stretch from Cassel to Ypres as British and French forces fall back toward the coast.
The first formations of Allied forces retreat from Flanders as German lines close in. French authorities report 700,000 German troops attacking about 270,000 allied soldiers. British and French escape routes collapse, with ships sunk and many units surrendering or flooded from bombardment.
Mayor Thomas J. Hall delivered a Memorial Day address at South Park warning against sinister agencies while emphasizing patriotism. The ceremony, under United Veterans of Roswell, included invocation by Rev. LeRoy Thompson, floral tributes, musical interludes, a salute by Battery A, and a benediction by Father Christian.
Eastern New Mexico College announced forty seven scholars from across the state. Roswell honorees Eva Mae Toby, Billy Hoffman, Juanita Haley and Ada Sorrells join 24 towns represented in the Silver Key society for scholarship, character and achievement. President MacKay gave his final address urging college-wide improvement as commencement week begins with faculty breakfast, sermons, and the forthcoming address by Judge Sam G. Bratton. Additional honorees include Mildred Miller for club work, Mina Woods for club work, and Andylend Eubaniks named Girl of the Year at Women’s Hall.
Tyrone Power names six finalists for Roswell and New Mexico beauty honors at State College. Cartelle Johnson of Roswell, Barbara Schaber of Deming, Doris McNiel of Las Cruces, Mary Louise Armstrong of State College, Roberta Stern of Las Cruces, and Lois Dunkle of Las Cruces are chosen from sixteen campus entrants. Two pictures of each will appear in the Swastika yearbook beauty section.
Red Ruffing hurled a two hit shutout as the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4 to 0 in game one. It was New York's sixth straight win and Ruffing's third of the season. Batter: Grove Bagby Desautels Ruffing Dickey.
Indianapolis fans saw Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis win the 500 mile race in rain halted action. Rex Mays finished second with Red Horn and Mauri Rose in later positions as Shaw reclaimed the title in his third Indianapolis 500 triumph.
Arizona New Mexico sees fair to night and Friday with continued warmth. Colorado ahead shows partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and Friday with fair to night and scattered showers or thunderstorms east and central portions. Little temperature change expected. West Texas remains partly cloudy tonight with evening storms, and Friday brings fair and warmer conditions.
In Washington on May 30 an integrated civil aeronautics authority plan with army and civilian aviation leaders aims to train 45,000 private fliers and 9,000 advanced students for the army air corps by July 1, 1941. The effort, matching President Roosevelt’s suggested 50,000 civilian pilots in the next year, is estimated to cost about 37 million dollars. A final draft heads to the White House on Saturday.
Dewitt Mackenzie writes on the Dunkirk crisis showing a vast chaotic clash of land air and sea as Allied forces attempt to rescue hundreds of thousands of trapped troops. German air and naval power threaten British ships transports and the peril faced by sailors and soldiers in the English Channel.
Memorial Day across the nation paused to honor the unknown soldier as shells landed at Flanders cemeteries. President Roosevelt, meeting with the defense commission, bypassed Congress for holiday duties, designating Maj. Horace B. Smith to lead ceremonies at Arlington. Congress debated bills to strengthen national defenses.
The Chaves County Red Cross Chapter asks for doubled quotas after national HQ telegram urging increased support for war relief. Roswell and Chaves County supporters contributed over $1100 toward a $1920 minimum, with about $800 still needed. Donations may be left at First National Bank South western Public Service Company or the Chamber of Commerce.
City Beautiful Contest entries include Mrs R L Burrow at 108 N Atkinson with a climbing rose Mrs John McClure with mixed perennials and larkspur Mrs L L Bradstreet at 403 S Missouri with a climbing rose Mrs Clyde Gant at 504 S Kentucky with a verbena bed and Mrs J P Cauhope at 613 N Ken. TWO ARRESTED FOR VAGRANCY William Sweatt and Stonewall Sweatt were arrested by police last night on a charge of vagrancy. Trial was set for this afternoon in police court.
A truck struck a lamp post in the 100 block on East 4th Street breaking the globes over the lights. Traffic officer L H Keller said the driver had not reported the accident and warned that anyone who destroys property must notify the police. Witnesses saw the incident and the truck owner is known.
Washington reports a defense program exceeding one billion dollars for army and navy needs. President Roosevelt expected to urge Congress to approve more than one billion in additional defense expenditures for tanks guns planes and material reserves. The plan also calls for expanded training of both combatant and non combatant personnel and coincides with the national defense commission's first meeting.
Paris May 30 American actor Robert Montgomery arrived from London to serve as an ambulance driver with the American Field Service He cited participation as a practical application of President Roosevelt's Good Neighbor policy and a humanitarian commitment to the war effort.
The Roswell Advertising Club, Roswell's oldest civic group, runs Santa Claus Day and the City Beautiful Contest. Current officers Bruce Poorbaugh, Harold Cooley, Andy Kemper, and Lacy Shortridge conclude terms June 12. Weekly meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Nickson Hotel Coffee Shop.
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