Japs Start Offensive In South China Action
Fresh Japanese forces landed on the Kwangtung coast near Pakhoi and attacked, signaling a new south China offensive. Tokyo said combined army and navy units had landed in the Gulf of Tonking area and were pushing inland against Chinese defenders. Pakhoi lies 300 miles west of Hongkong near Hai Nan Island, a base seized in February. Japanese planes bombed Pakhoi as fighting continued in the southern theater. Britain and France asked about aims as Indo China near their interests, while Chiang Kai-shek’s forces huddle against new pressure from Nippon.
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Hongkong
Kwangtung Province
Pakhoi
South China
Gulf of Tonking
Hainan Island
Tokyo
Hainan
Britain
France
Chiang Kaishek
Singapore
China
Yangtze Valley
Hunan
Hupeh
Robinson Speaks At Advertising Club on City Beautiful Contest
Will Robinson delivered a luncheon talk at the Advertising Club about the City Beautiful Contest and Roswell being named the Zinnia City of New Mexico next year. The article notes prizes donated by Montgomery Ward and a firm left to replace those from two firms no longer in business. New members R E Kemp and Jack Deason joined Auto Service and Bassett and Johnston. Attendance leaders and Santa Claus day chairs were named. Bruce Poorbaugh presided as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Robinson
Roswell
New Mexico
John Halter
Montgomery- Ward
Will C. Lawrence
R. E. Kemp
The
Auto Service Company
Jack Deason
Bassett and Johnston
Joe Birkmeyer
Bob Childress
Joe Huff
James Lee
B. B. Wilson
Bruce Poorbaugh
Fire disaster wipes Lagunillas town in Venezuela
In Lagunillas on Lake Maracaibo a devastating fire killed an estimated 500 to 800 residents of the oil town. Volunteers search through debris while the government mobilizes aid, doctors rush by air, and a three day national mourning is ordered. Refugees are moved to Ciudad Ojeda with temporary shelters set up in Bachquero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Caracas
Lake Maracaibo
Lagunililas
National Guard
Eleazar Lopez Contreras
Ciudad Ojeda
Bachquero
Pan-Americans to Study the War Problems
The inter American advisory committee meets at the Pan American Union to seek blunt and realistic solutions to war related economic challenges. Sumner Welles confirms U S leadership as delegates from 21 republics discuss trade promotion monetary stability and financial information exchange and measures to offset wartime trade dislocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
inter-American Financial and Economic Advisory Committee
Panama
Pan American Union
Sumner Welles
Guatemala City
Pan American Conference
Treasury
Europe
Welles
Red Cross Roll Call Tomorrow in Roswell Area
Red Cross volunteer push targets Chaves County with a 1600 member quota. Downtown Roswell campaigns start tomorrow with residence solicitations Friday to prevent crowding. If houses join, firms receive 100 percent stickers. Hagerman Dexter and Lake Arthur also conduct three day drives. Will Lawrence leads as roll call chairman amid expected strong local response.
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Red Cross
Roswell
Chaves County
Chamber of Commerce
Hagerman
Dexter
Lake Arthur
Lawrence
Roll Call
Roosevelt Predicted To Skip Primaries For Third Term
Democratic leaders forecast President Roosevelt will not enter preferential primaries next spring. He would likely avoid naming his candidacy on ballots, relying on uninstructed delegates and potential gains from states pledged to others after initial convention votes. Senator Van Nuys urged immediate clarity on his plans, warning the 1940 race requires decisive leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Garner
van Nuys
D-Ind
Senate Democrats
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
Cort Marley Faces Cattle Theft Charge
Cort Marley was bound over to district court under $1,000 bond by Pat O’Neill J P after a preliminary hearing on a charge he stole two cows from D R Britt in June 1937. He had earlier been bound over on a sheep theft charge from Oscar White. Marley pleaded not guilty to the cattle theft in district court and a joint trial on both theft charges is set for December 4.
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Cort Marley
Pat O’neill
J. P
D. R. Britt
Oscar White
Marley
W P A Intake Office Relocated to Main Street Building
The W P A intake and certification office moved from the armory to the southeast corner of 4th and Main. Three rooms on the second floor at the east end will house operations. Mrs. Tommie E. Gunn serves as zone director in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
4Th and Main
Tommie E. Gunn
Oscar White Charged With Drunk Driving
Oscar White pled not guilty in district court to a drunk driving charge. Trial date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar White
Former Roswell Resident Drowns in California
John M. Veal, 46, longtime Hillcrest furniture manager, drowned at Sunset Cliffs California. A Roswell, New Mexico native who moved to San Diego four years ago leaves widow Ella and three children, with Hammond's Furniture noting his competence and taste.
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Record Today
John M. Veal
Roswell
Hillcrest
California
Veal
San Diego
Hammond
Sunset Cliffs
N. Mex
Hammond’s
Kite St
J. W. Hammond
Ella Veal
New Mexico
J. E. Birney
Virginia Helen Veal
John Veal Jr
Dies From Injuries In Wreck Near Here
Dr. W D Goad 72 longtime Berni e physician died from injuries after a hunting trip wreck near Roswell New Mexico. His wife and three friends were hurt when a tire blew out causing the car and a house trailer to overturn. Goad’s mother died hours earlier. the couple had celebrated their golden anniversary on October 1. Also John Hixembaugh 81 longtime Raton resident and Colfax county sheriff died after a long illness.
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Bernie
W. D. Goad
Roswell
N. M
Goad
New Mexico
Quintn Goad
Dr. Goad
Raton
John Hixembaugh
Colfax County
Roswell Plans Zinnia City Title for 1940
Roswell aims to be the Zinnia City of New Mexico in 1940 as thousands of tourists visit for the Coronado Cuarto Centennial. The City Beautiful committee, at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, outlined plans for a citywide zinnia display and encouraged households to plant and care for the flowers. The Roswell Ad Club sponsors the annual City Beautiful Contest with prizes to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New Mexico
Coronado Cuarto
City Beautiful Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Game Violator's Sentence Reduced
Judge James B. McGhee reduced Bert Martin's jail term from 60 days to 30 days after he pled guilty to obtaining a resident big game hunting license by false statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McGhee
Bert Martin
Roswell and Jal in potential Gate Way Bowl tilt
In the Side line Stars column Kenneth Dixon mentions a possible Gate Way Bowl pairing between Roswell and Jal. He predicts Roswell would beat Las Cruces, sending the southern race to Coyotes versus Panthers, noting either team would be strong in travel and ability.
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Kenneth Dixon
Carlsbad Current Argus
Raton
Tigers
Roswell
Jal
Las Cruces
Coyotes
Panthers
Byrd Expedition Sets Sail for Antarctic South
Boston reporters watched as the North Star departed at 6 14 a m to Philadelphia with food sled dogs and a 27 ton snow cruiser a second ship Bear due next week for a 12000 mile voyage They aim to establish Little America as a base and strengthen U S claims in the polar region led by Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd with a 13 month expedition plan and a New Year rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Uncle Sam
Southland
E.S.T
North Star
South Polar
U. S
Mayor Edwards Shot Dead by Patrolman in Long Beach
Long Beach mayor Louis F. Edwards was shot and killed on his home steps as he prepared to leave for his office. Bodyguard Patrolman James Walsh was wounded and later listed in serious condition. Patrolman Alvin Dooley, formerly president of the patrolmen’s association, surrendered for questioning after the shooting.
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Long Beach
N. Y
Louis F. Edwards
James Walsh
Alvin Dooley
Dooley
Patrolman’s Benevolent Association
Walsh
Edwards
New York City
Mussolini Leads Balkan Bloc As Red Star Sees Plot
The Red Star accuses Britain and France of backing a Balkan bloc under their dominance to control the Dardanelles, a move seen as aiding Germany and stalling communist aims. The writer suggests Mussolini drives a defensive bloc, with Allied support and tacit understanding enabling his wider ambitions in the region.
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Associated Press
Red Star
Balkans
Germany
Russia
Britain
France
Balkan
Dardanelles
Hungary
Signor Mussolini
Tr Duce
England
Allied Brotherhood
Rome
Mussolini
Finland Rebuffs Moscow Demands Resumes Unclear
Finnish delegation returns from Moscow after resisting Soviet calls for territorial concessions and plans to report to the government. Juho Paasikivi says differences remain, terms uncertain, with Moscow showing mass troop pressure and possible further talks unlikely.
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Helsinki
Moscow
Aimo Cajander
Juho K. Paasikivi
Tass
Finland
Paasikivi
Russia
Joseph Stalin
Poland
Communist Party
Pravda
Wladyslaw Sikorski
Jozef Beck
Sikorski
Erkko
Elias Erkko
Quiet European War Moves Across Land and Sea
The European war advances quietly with sea actions and economic pressure. France notes reduced night activity on the Western Front while Germany reports minor local shelling. A German submarine sank 26,000 tons of enemy shipping and then returned to base with a prize vessel. Czech protests flare in the protectorate as 2000 students clash with police. Finland’s delegates return from Moscow without agreement on Russian demands. Japan begins a new south China campaign, signaling rapid developments ahead. Belgium eases tension with soldier leaves restored after King Leopold’s Hague trip. Lille near the Belgian border experiences an air raid alert. Polish authorities gain oversight of Polish interests in conquered Polish regions.
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Associated Press
France
Germany
High Command
Finland
Moscow
Soviet Russia
South China
Europe
Belgium
Leopold
The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Lille
Poland
Marriage License and Reckless Driving Fine
W E Latimer and Lois Marie Locke both of Goodland Texas obtained a marriage license. Maurice Gonzales pled guilty in police court to reckless driving and was fined five dollars.
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W. E. Latimer
Lois Marie Locke
Goodland, Texas
Maurice Gonzales
Weather Update Across Plains and Gulf States
Weather conditions show cloudiness increasing in southern plains and clearing in the north west. Light to moderate rains fall in Gulf coastal states with eastern Texas currently wet. Clear skies persist over southern and central mountains, with temperatures rising south of Kansas and Missouri and cooler areas west of the Rockies, forecast fair in the Pecos valley tonight and Thursday.
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Southern Plains
Northwest
Gulf Coastal States
Texas
Mountain
Plains States
Kansas
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Utah
Pecos Valley
McNutt Seeks Expanded Federal Social Security Plan
Washington reports Paul V. McNutt urged broader social security reforms in talks with President Roosevelt. Proposals include a national health and disability program, aid to the aged, expanded unemployment benefits, and changes to old age insurance with state disparities highlighted.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
California
Ohio
Wagener
D-Ny
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Robinson
Advertising Club
Zinnia City
New Mex
Clovis
Tularosa
Tucumcari
Albuquerque
John E. Miles
San Rafael
Valencia County
WPA
Miles
Antarctic
Czech
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