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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1940

Page

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Roosevelt Says No War Will Be Fought

Franklin D. Roosevelt told a rain soaked crowd at Rochester station that the nation will not go to war. He touted a record as New York governor and U.S. president noting no use of the national guard to quell riots and armed forces only in humanitarian causes. He spoke en route to Cleveland for another major address.

Roosevelt Cleveland Franklin D. Roosevelt Rochester N. Y New York State National Guard Army Navy New York

Bombing Across Greek Cities Sparks Night Attacks

Italian air force renewed the assault on Greece striking Canea Corfu and Patras with about 50 bombs on Patras and missed targets at Perama Mytilene while Athens endured a 20 minute air raid alert. Salonika suffered heavy damage with 59 killed and 84 injured across four raids. Larisa and Corfu covid reports note multiple fatalities and injuries.

Athens Greece Canea Crete Corfu Patras Perama Mytilene Salonika Erateee Rome Stefani Italy Galeazzo Ciano Ethiopia

Germans Fail To Seize Part Of Greenland

A German expedition of 50 men attempting to capture the Greenland weather station was intercepted by the Norwegian patrol boat Fritjof Nansen and taken prisoner. The German plan aimed to seize the wireless station or erect a new German controlled post as weather forecasts hindered air operations. The BBC broadcast, heard in New York, quoted Stockholm reporting the interception and stated Germans offered no resistance.

New York British Broadcasting Corporation Today Greenland Fritjof Nansen CBS Germany Denmark United States Stockholm Sweden Berlin Weather Bureau Contol Norway

Football Scoreboard Snapshot From Early Season Games

A dense score roundup reports numerous results across college and university teams including Dartmouth routing Sewanee 26 0 at Hanover New Hampshire Notre Dame beating Army 7 0 and Penn State 12 South Carolina 0. Also notes a Brown Yale 6 2 upset in heavy rain and broader conflict news from Europe.

Notre Dame Army Georgetown Syracuse Lafayette Rutgers Penna Navy Dartmouth Swanee Colgate Holy Cross Vermont RPI Columbia Cornell Princeton Harvard North Carolina Fordham Washington-Jefferson Gettysburg Muhlenberg Boston Western Reserve

Prominent Philadelphia Lawyer Denies Roosevelt Quotation

Robert T. McCracken, a leading Philadelphia attorney, says Roosevelt misrepresented his remarks in Brooklyn. He insists he never stated the Roosevelt supporters are paupers earning under 1200 dollars a year, a line attributed to him via Arthur Krock in the New York Times.

Philadelphia Robert T. McCracken Roosevelt Brooklyn New York Times McCracken

Local Board Receives Master List for Chaves County

Local board for Chaves county received this afternoon a copy of the selective service master list detailing the order in which serial numbers were drawn in the national lottery last Tuesday. The board will assign order numbers to registrants and mail questionnaires at about 50 per day to classify them for military service or deferment.

Selective Service Chaves County

New Mexico Net Draft Quota Set at 2962 Men

Washington reports New Mexico’s net conscription quota is 2962 after credit for 1258 National Guard and 3333 others in armed services. The gross quota stands at 7553, with aid in quota computation provided by state headquarters.

Washington New Mexico National Guard

Master Lists Mailed to New Mexico Local Draft Boards

Master lists of the national selective service lottery were mailed to all 36 New Mexico local draft boards. Air mailed from the war department, the lists show order numbers in relation to serial numbers from the national drawing. Capt. Sedillo said boards will eliminate numbers higher than local registrant totals, then reorder and draw draftees from the top as quotas are set.

Santa FE N. M National Selective Service Lottery New Mexico War Department Juan A. A. Sedillo

Record Vote In New Mexico Is Likely on Tuesday

The Associated Press reports a close general election in New Mexico with about 185000 registered voters expected at the polls Tuesday. Campaign events include an Albuquerque rally, a Willkie Democrats radio round table on KOB, a Santa Fe torch-light parade, and election eve speeches by Governor Miles Senator Chavez and Congressman Anderson. A GOP rally in Santa Fe drew over 750 dissident Democrats and IDO members, signaling party-line splits as race outcomes loom.

New Mexico Associated Press Albuquerque Willkie Chavez Chama Clinton P. Anderson Congress Silver City Hatch Independent Democratic Organization IDO GOP Santa Fe Solomon Callahan Bernalillo Sandoval

Navajo Chief Backs Willkie in Uproar Over Indian Policy

Chee Dodge, a leading Navajo figure, endorses Wendell Willkie for president saying only a national administration change can rescue his people and raise living standards. He criticizes John Collier as Indian commissioner and accuses current policies of harming Indians.

Gallup N. M Chee Dodge Wendell L. Willkie John Collier

Political radio schedule lists candidates and figures

New York November 2 broadcasts show political figures set for Saturday slots. Jesse Jones Democrat from Washington opens on WEAF NBC at 5 p.m. MBS channels feature Dorothy Thomson, Dewey, Roosevelt, Clark, Norris, Barton, Willkie, and Johnson from various cities and venues across the networks.

New York WEAF NBC Jesse Jones Washington WABC CBS Dorothy Thomson MBS Thomas _ E. Dewey Kansas City President Roosevelt Cleveland Chain John Aiken Hughs. Johnson St. Louis

Plumbers Ask Raise to $12 a Day

Albuquerque journeyman plumbers seek a raise to 12 dollars a day. Union officials said the proposed wage scale would have been effective last January but was waived at that time.

Albuquerque N. M

Willkie claims Roosevelt stirs class hatreds in speech

Wendell Willkie, aboard a New Jersey train, condemned Franklin D Roosevelt for a Brooklyn address aimed at stirring class hatreds he likened to Lenin and Trotsky tactics. He spoke before a Madison Square Garden finale, arguing the Republican ticket offers unity amid cross group support.

Associated Press New Jersey Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Brooklyn Lenin Trotsky Madison Square Garden New York Willkie

ROTC unit unlikely at New Mexico University

Dr. James M. Zimmerman president of New Mexico University said ROTC units will not be established soon due to a lack of officers, a situation echoed by about 50 colleges. He noted regular officers are needed to train draftees and left Washington for New York after presiding over a Latin American relations committee meeting.

Washington James M. Zimmerman New Mexico University Zimmerman Committee On The Association of American Colleges Association New York

G O P Workers Meeting Draws 100 Plus Attendees

More than 100 Republican workers attended a meeting at Republican headquarters last night where county chairman Frank Wortman spoke and election day plans were discussed. The session opened with God Bless America led by Mrs. J. C. Martens, with accompaniment by Mrs. Finch White, and cider and doughnuts served by several volunteers.

Frank Wortman J. C. Martens Finch White Kim Yoder Herman Crile Edith Geyer Julia Kimbrell

Turkey's status one of armed but watchful waiting

By Dewitt MacKenzie Ismet Inonu reaffirmed the Anglo Turkish alliance amid Axis threats and Russia's noncommitment. The Turkish position remains cautious as Hitler presses for moves in the near East, with Turkey balancing alliance ties and potential aggression.

Turkey Dewitt MacKenzie Ismet Inonu Near ‘East Russia Hitler

Grover C. Hill Campaign Address Opens Here

Grover C. Hill, assistant secretary of agriculture, delivered a Democratic campaign address at the district courtroom last night. He reviewed Agriculture Department achievements and closed with criticism of Walkie and praise for Roosevelt. James M. H. Callender presided, lauding Willis Ford, the ill county Democratic chairman, and introducing Hal Bogle who introduced Hill.

Grover C. Hill Department of Agriculture Roosevelt James M. H. Callender Willis Ford Callender Mr. Ford Democratic Hal Bogle Dexter Farmer Mr. Hill

Meeting Called for Electrical Workers in City

City electrician John Blea has summoned electrical contractors journeymen helpers neon sign workers and others affected by wiring ordinances and the national code to a gathering next Monday night November 4 at 7 in council chambers city hall The session will discuss the 1941 national electric code and related electric business matters.

John Blea City Electrician

Record Election Party to Broadcast Local Results

The Record invites all to an election party next Tuesday night with public address system by Louis Falconi and bulletin boards outside The Record office. The AP wire will open at 7 p m to announce nationwide and New Mexico results, with local returns shared first around 6 p.m.

Louis Falconi Associated Press New Mexico

Reserve Officers To Meet Monday At Chamber Of Commerce

A meeting of Reserve Officers will be held at 7 30 Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce. Lt James Mason will lead the program and everyone interested is invited to attend.

Chamber of Commerce James Mason

Czech Wins State 4-H Club Contest

Las Cruces high school senior Bernard Roth was announced winner of the New Mexico 4-H club achievement contest and will represent the state in the national competition for a $300 scholarship. Roth, who came to the United States from Czecho Slovakia six years ago, excelled with feeder calves beef calves pigs cotton and farm accounts, marking his third victory after earlier wins in 1937 and 1939.

Las Cruces N. M Bernard Roth New Mexico Roth United States Czecho- Slovakia Santa Fe Railway

Robinson Campaign Talks At Fort Sumner And Corona

Will Robinson campaigning for the Democratic candidate spoke at Fort Sumner last night and will address Corona tonight in a series of campaign talks.

Will Robinson Fort Sumner Corona

Bond Issue Is Up At The Election

Santa Fe New Mexico voters face two constitutional amendments and a 1.45 million institutional bond issue in Tuesday’s general election. Propositions 2 and 3 would create an absentee ballot system and a split session for the biennial legislature, while the bond issue previously failed as a constitutional amendment last year and now returns for decision.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico

Kellahin Speaks At Townsend Meeting

Robert Kellahin addressed a Townsend gathering last night urging support for Wendell L. Willkie. Attendees discussed plans to mobilize voters for a large turnout on election day.

Kellahin Townsend Robert Kellahin Wendell L. Willkie

Booster for Classifieds From The Martin Insurance Agency

Mrs. Lillian R. Russell of The Martin Insurance Agency endorses classified and classified display ads. She reports using both and currently runs a classified display that is yielding results. She advocates for classified advertising due to its proven value.

Lillian R. Russell Martin Insurance Agency

Classifieds Keep Growing Friend Networks Year Round

A brief note extols classifieds as tireless connectors adding friends beyond seasons. The speaker urges trying a classified to boost social ties and expand a growing list of acquaintances.

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