Jury Trials Set For Week In Chaves County Court
Jury trials begin next Monday in the November term of district court for Chaves county with Judge James B. McGhee presiding. Prosecutors G L Reese Jr and J L Walton arrive to handle cases including Edmonson charged with receiving and concealing stolen property Zussman for failing to keep junk records Hassler for larceny Brownie Mills for assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. Trials run Monday through Friday except Thanksgiving. no homicide cases on docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McGhee
Chaves County
G. L. Reese, Jr
Carlsbad
J. L. Walton
Hobbs
H. D. Edmonson
Sam Zussman
J. D. Hassler
Brownie Mills
Fight over adjournment looms in Congress
Washington November 16 Congress faces renewed pressure on the Logan Walter bill and Wagner act amendments as leaders seek an early adjournment next week. President Green of the AFL urged action on labor law revisions while Millis nomination signals potential reshaping of the labor board and likely changes to Wagner act enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
The
Securities Commission
Senate
House
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate Labor Committee
Roosevelt
Harry A. Millis
Labor Board
White House
Dr. Millis
J. Warren Madden
Millis
Nathan Witt
Secre
Greeks Smash Italians on 106 Mile Balkan Front
Athens reports Greek forces at bayonet point and with artillery and air support driving Italians from positions along the 106 mile Balkan battlefront. Front dispatches say Greeks have dislodged the enemy and advanced into Albania, marking one of the heaviest days of fighting.
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Athens
Balkan
Albania
Football Scores Across Major Colleges and Independents
A compilation of late season college football results with many games listed. Notable outcomes include Colgate over Syracuse 7 to 6, Harvard defeating Brown 14 to 0, Army routing Pennsylvania 48 to 0, Michigan over Northwestern 20 to 13, and Texas Aggies 19 beating Texas 7. Several ties and shutouts appear among numerous teams including Columbia versus Navy 0 0 and Notre Dame 0 Iowa 0.
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Colgate
Syracuse
Cornell
Dartmouth
Harvard
Brown
Vermont
Middleburg
Nebraska
Pittsburgh
Navy
Columbia
Michigan
Northwestern
Princeton
Yale
Western Reserve
John Carroll
Kansas
George Washington
Nazi Air Attack Rolls Over London In Grand Scale
London reports a massive Luftwaffe raid on November 16 with up to 500 planes, observers noting formations of 80, destroying a south coast church and a sanatorium, while Britain retaliated against Hamburg and inland targets as fires lit Coventry and surrounding Midlands.
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London
British Press Association
Coventry
Press Association
Air Ministry
Hamburg
England
Midlands
Lake Presba
Valona
Mussolini
Ti Popolo D'Italia
Germany
Italy
France
West Africa
Seek To Extend Air Service In Southwest
New Mexico’s tourist trade potash deposits and oil fields are cited to the civil aeronautics board as major reasons for more direct air connections with Texas. Testifying for TWA and Continental Air Lines, Gail S. Carter and F. Davis describe demand for improved facilities and note regional interests linking New Mexico and Texas. Davis emphasizes potash industry use and Carlsbad’s growth.
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Washington
New Mexico
Civil Aeronautics Board
Texas
Gail S. Carter
Santa Fe
F. ©. Davis
Carlsbad
Carter
John E. Miles
Davis
Potash Company of America
Carlsbad Caverns
Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc
Continental Air Lines, Inc
TWA
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Houston
Lubbock
Abilene
Austin
Fort Worth
Dallas
Continental
Hobbs
N. M
San Angelo
Big Spring
Midland
Pueblo
Colo
Trinidad
Changes Made In The Christmas Lighting Contest
Roswell Chamber of Commerce committee approved a broader Christmas lighting campaign with increased participation expected. Prizes include eight dollars first, six dollars second, four dollars third per district, plus a ten dollar school prize. Voting will combine member and one adult per household. Districts defined by city boundaries from south of Tilden to rural eight miles out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Roswell
Rolla Hinkle
Philip Osuna
Carl Clardy
Paul McEvoy
W. C. Lawrence
R. A. Daken
Chamber of Commerce
Tilden Street
Atkinson Avenue
Tilden
First
German Vessels Try Run Blockade
Four German freighters attempted to slip from Tampico refuge into the Gulf of Mexico as British warships fired from about five miles offshore. The Phrygia was reported on fire, possibly by its crew, while the Orinoco, towing to harbor, limped in with engine trouble. The Rhein and Idarwald turned back fearing the blockade. later reports referenced a mystery fire and heavy weather as ships sought safety.
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Associated Press
Tampico
Mexico
Edward Traussen
Phrygia
Europe
Admiral Graf Spee
London
Gulf of Mexico
Idarwald
Rhein
Orinoco
Mexican
Mexco
Gulf
Vicente Villasana
Villasana
Severe Freezing In The South Threatens Crops
Severe freezing blanketed the south creating the coldest region in the nation and risking damage to truck crops and fruit trees. Temperatures broke record lows in several cities with Florida citrus largely spared. grower actions included lighting smudge pots in some areas to protect crops. Continuous cold warns of further losses as lows hit 12 to 22 across Florida Alabama Georgia Tennessee and Louisiana.
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Atlanta
South
Florida
Louisiana
Gainesville
Florence
Ala
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Knoxville
Tenn
Mobile
Jacksonville
Fla
Montgomery
New Orleans
Tampa
Melbourne
CIO Seek to Prevent Break in Ranks at Convention
Atlantic City reports a potential split in the CIO as leaders John L. Lewis and Sidney Hillman meet, sparking hope for reconciliation. The anticipated convention confrontation over policy and unity seems softened by the surprise talks, with Hillman and Lewis signaling a possible end to factional feuding. Roosevelt era politics, Willkie support, and labor relations frame the broader unity push. The convention opens with leaders expected to pass leadership to Philip Murray as Lewis contemplates retirement if Roosevelt loses. A White House peace message to AFL and CIO is anticipated to bolster conciliation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
CIO
John L. Lewis
Sidney Hillman
Lewis
Hillman
Hillman National Defense
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
AFL
Willkie
White House
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Nazis Try to Break British Blockade Amid Shipping Exodus
German freighters fleeing Tampico and an eastbound Colombia ship are reported in distress or sunk as Britain’s blockade tightens. The moves signal persistent pressure on Germany, belief in weakened Atlantic patrols, and possible aims at Gibraltar as ships head toward Spain.
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Germany
Hemisphere
Gibraltar
Britain
Mediterranean
Europe
Africa
Spain
Princeton Edges Yale 10 7 In Annual Rivalry
Princeton defeated Yale 10 to 7 in New Jersey as Bob Saubach kicked a late 17 yard field goal to seal the victory before about 45 000 fans. Colgate topped Syracuse 7 to 6 in the big game as Joe Geyer returned a punt 59 yards for a TD and Ed Donnelly added the extra point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Yale
N. J
Bob Saubach
Colgate
Syracuse
N. Y
Joe Geyer
Ed Donnelly
Marriage Licenses Issued in Roswell Pairs
Robert Gayle Belshe and Betty Ruth Ehret both of Roswell. Coy T. Armstrong and Viola Ruth Cooper both of Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gayle Belshe
Betty Ruth Ehret
Roswell
Coy T. Armstrong
Viola Ruth Cooper
Hammond To Return Home From Chicago Visit
H D O Hammond Roswell Building and Loan official is expected to return to Roswell tomorrow evening after attending an insurance conference in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. O. Hammond
Roswell
Roswell Traffic Officer Reports 212-Pound Buck Kill
Roswell patrolman L. H. Keller brought in a 212 pound buck believed to be the largest deer slain in Roswell hunts. Deer season ended yesterday but contests at Ammonett's and Mabie Lowrey will stay open for several days to allow hunters to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Keller
Roswell
Amonett’s
Mabie-Lowrey
Penn Dominates Army 48 to 0 at Franklin Field
Penn leaped to a high scoring victory over Army 48 to 0 before 47 000 fans at Franklin Field. It marked the highest score ever against an Army team. Navy and Columbia played to a 0 0 tie at Baker Field in a cold damp afternoon with 31 000 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Army
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Navy
Columbia
Baker Field
N. Y
Lions
Mattress Company Chief Sees Demand From Record Classifieds
C. E. McKey of Roswell Mattress Co states he is headed to the mountains for more wood as the little Record classifieds sold out his entire stock. He promises quick restock and notes the ads keep him very busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McKey
Roswell Mattress Co
Classifieds Keep the Record Busy and Active
Readers are reminded that the Record classifieds stay busy supplying small ads. The paper notes how the ads generate commissions and drive ongoing activity, inviting readers to place their own notices.
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Lebanon Valley
Albright
Hartwick
Susquehanna
Manchester
Western
Mich
Temple
Holy Cross
Williams
Amherst
Villanova
Manhattan
Pennsylvania
Duke
North Carolina
American International
A. Wagner
Kentucky
West Virginia
Toledo
Butler
Youngstown
Ohio Wesleyan
Boston College
Georgetown
Denison
Muskingum
Ohio University
Dayton
Hardin Simmons
Catholic Univ
New York U
Penn State
Muhlenberg
Dickinson
Western Maryland
Lafayette
Bucknell Frosh
Temple Frosh
Arkansas A and M
Hofstra
West Va
Ohio State
Illinois
Carnegie
Franklin & Marshall
Iowa
Notre Dame
Iowa State
Kansas State
South Dakota
Creighton
Drake
Washinton
St. Louis
Rice
Texas Aggies
Texas Christian
Alabama
George Tech
Virginia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Furman
New Mexico U
Flagstaff
Indiana
Wisconsin
Purdue
Minnesota
George G
Tulane
Louisiana State
Auburn
Michigan State
Marquette
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Methodist
Southwest
Taranto
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Cavour
American Federation of Labor Convention
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Fred Vanderschmidt
Colombia
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