Russians Claim To Have Pushed The Nazi Back In North
AP wires report continued as Soviet counterattacks in snow and ice pinned back German advances in Kalinin and Tikhvin. Germany claimed Kerch seizure with Romanians, widening the Caucasus corridor while Rosenberg was named minister over eastern occupied areas. Japan and US negotiations in Washington persisted as the strategic contest intensified in the east.
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North
Kerch
Germany
Caucasus
Alfred Rosenberg
Adolf Hitler
Kalinin
Tikhvin
Kuibyshev
Improvements At Hobbs Airport
Hobbs New Mexico November 17 attorney for the city said the U S army engineers office in Caddoa Colorado notified extended plans for Hobbs municipal airport upgrades beyond the 230000 dollar CAA allotment have been sent to Washington for approval. Construction bids were to be advertised soon after November 1 for the project deemed vital to national defense. The army seeks increased expenditure.
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Hobbs
N. M
W. D. Girand, Jr
U. S. Army Engineers
Caddoa
Colo
CAA
Washington
Army
Giraud
Local Weather Readings and Temperatures Reported
Temperature readings at 3 hour intervals for 24 hours ending 11 30 a m today show high 77 and low 37. Normal for date 62 and 32. Precipitation 0 for 24 hours to 11 30 a m today, month to date 0, year to date 32.47. Sunrise 6 31, sunset 4 55, day length 10.4 hours.
Demand All Miners In Soft Coal Be Members of the UMW
John L. Lewis informed President Roosevelt that the United Mine Workers refused an open shop in captive coal mines as it would invalidate existing agreements. He said union officers had no authority to sign such a pact, and the sole issue led to a work stoppage. Congress, Cox urged swift action to curb defense strikes and to settle labor questions before price controls.
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The
UMW
Washington
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers
Lewis
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Rep. Cox
D-Ga
House Rules Committee
Cox
John Lewis
Dare-Devil Act Ends in Death at Galveston Show
In Galveston Texas on November 17 stunt performer Ted Wade 26 of Tulsa Oklahoma died after the dynamite wagon act blew up with him inside the car. Capt Ward's daredevil show continued despite Wade's death.
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Galveston
Texas
Bob Ward
Captain Ward
Ted Wade
Tulsa, Okla
Wade
Joyce Interests Buy 22 000 Acres In Lea Co
CARLSBAD New Mexico November 17 Acquisition of the 22 000 acre Palo Etcheverry Ranch in Lea county plains area 17 miles southwest of Lovington by John R Joyce II and Company of Carlsbad announced by Marion Alzugary company official The deal valued at about 200000 includes immediate possession of the ranch and cattle and sheep herds with cull animals excluded The Etcheverry family retire from active ranching and will live in California The wool clip has attracted Boston buyers for over 20 years and future clips will be hauled to Carlsbad The Joyce firm now holds ranching and livestock interests in Four counties Foldy Lea Chaves and Otero The present company traces back to 1883 in the Pecos valley
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Carlsbad
N. M
Palo Etcheverry
Lea County Plains
Lovington
John R. Joyce II
Alzugary
Etcheverry
New Mexico
California
Boston
Joyce
Joyce Company
Foldy
Lea, Chaves
Otero
Pecos Valley
Thirty Scouts Sought For Lions Toy Drive Help Saturday
The Lions Club seeks thirty Boy Scouts to assist in the annual toy drive next Saturday. Scouts should assemble at the Chamber of Commerce at 9 o clock Saturday morning.
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Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Uncle of Aubrey Koonce Dies in Refugo Texas
Frank Koonce uncle of Capt Aubrey Koonce of the Roswell fire department died last night in Refugo Texas Aubrey Koonce will be unable to attend the funeral there is no further information on services or burial plans
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Aubrey Koonce
Frank Koonce
Roswell
Torrance Charged With Wife Murder in Monterrey
Arthur Torrance held at Monterrey penitentiary on a murder charge in the death of his wealthy 70 year old wife, the former Mrs Loveland of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The case centers on the fatal assault in the city leading to his detention.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Arthur Torrance
Loveland
Kalamazoo
Trio Chest Drive Aims to Raise 11500 Tomorrow
Workers for the Salvation Army Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts begin an early drive to complete the big community project in one day. Breakfast at 7 at Nickson Coffee Shop for 100 volunteers as S. P. Johnson Jr leads the effort to meet the 11500 goal after budget review by the Trio Chest committee.
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Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Nickson
Stock in Local Housing Company Still Being Sold
Clarence E. Hinkle announces that stock in a local housing corporation forming to build rental homes for air base officer families remains on sale for a few days. Subscriptions are available at the Chamber of Commerce with ten percent payment now. stock is sold in $100 shares.
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Clarence E. Hinkle
Chamber of Commerce
Revival Continues at Tabernacle Baptist Church
Revival services at Tabernacle Baptist Church continue this week with Rev. Ben D. Johnson preaching. Crowds grow with several new members. Afternoon sessions at 2:00 and evening services at 7:30, with Pastor Rev. Porter Mc Dougal directing song services.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Ben D. Johnson
Porter McDougal
Lewis Threat to Close Western Pennsylvania Mines
Complying with orders of UMW chieftain John L. Lewis, most of Western Pennsylvania's 28,000 captive coal miners stayed away from bituminous pits today, cutting off fuel supplies to steel mills for the third time in ten weeks. A survey of strategic areas showed fewer than 1,000 reported.
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Pittsburgh
UMW
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Taxes The Cause Of High Liquor Price is Claim
In Albuquerque on November 17, directors of the New Mexico liquor dealers association met to discuss the resignation of president Frank Billia of Santa Fe. Billia accused liquor control chief S Jernigan of being a dictator and said higher prices stem from increased costs and taxes. Jernigan warned against profiteering as he weighed seeking a ruling on forbidding retailer markups on the defense tax.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico Liquor Dealers’ Association
Frank Billia
Santa Fe
State Liquor Control Division
Billia
S T. Jernigan
Jernigan
New Mexico
Chaves County tops Red Cross Roll Call total
Chaves County exceeded the 2500 member goal for the Red Cross Roll Call with $2775.65 raised, largely through community efforts led by Roll Call chairman Will C. Lawrence. Donations included more than the one dollar memberships, with Roswell leading at $2238.40 and other towns contributing smaller amounts.
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Chaves County
Red Cross
Will C. Lawrence
Roll Call
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Fioil Call
Manuel H. Chavez
Augustin M. Ortega
Roswell
Dexter
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Elk
Berrendo
East Grand Plains
Elkins
Mrs Lee's Cafe Opens Tomorrow in Roswell
Mrs. Lee's Cafe, a fine addition to Roswell's business district, opens at two tomorrow afternoon south of Pecos Theatre. Operated by Mrs F A Lee from Nickson Coffee Shop, the remodeled building features blonde wood fixtures, red and blue decor, green ivy, fluorescent lighting, and air conditioning. Miss Marcella Lee helps greet the public. dinner begins at five with breakfast and luncheon served daily. Mrs Lee or Miss Lee will be present, with Mrs Mamie Gray as cashier.
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Marcella Lee
Mrs. Lee
Mamie Gray
Building Permits From Local Applications
Mrs Mildred K Anderson files a frame stucco duplex permit at 1068 West 13th for 4000 dollars. Mrs L Pacheco seeks repairs at 910 West 2nd for 400. Frank LePell applies for a five room frame stucco house at Riverside Drive No 10 A 4 for 4300. J B Galden remodels living quarters at 113 South Main for 200. W E Wheeler remodels garage into residence at 808 West Deming for 400. Dr Chas Beeson files a frame duplex at 310 North Pennsylvania for 4800. Frank Montoya reports an adobe shack on Reed Street at 3300.
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Mildred K. Anderson
West 13Th
L. Pacheco
W. 2Nd
Frank LePell
Riverside Drive
J. B. Galden
S. Main
W. E. Wheeler
W. Deming
Dr. Chas. Beeson
Pennsylvania
Frank Montoya
Reed St
Thursday Wrestling Card At Armory With Main Event Don Hill
The Armory hosts a weekly wrestling card moved to Thursday night headlined by Don Hill versus Prince Omar. Preliminaries feature Joe Kantell against Bob Bonales and Milt Olsen against Tony Ross.
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the Armory
Don Hill
Prince Omar
Joe Kantell
Bobby Bonales
Milt Olsen
Tony Ross
Plans to Start Air School Ops Near Roswell May First
Air school to train pilots of twin engined bombers and bombardiers planned south of Roswell. Col. Alvan Kincaid and Capt. Reed traveled from Colorado to discuss site selection for bombing ranges and auxiliary fields with Major Armstrong and Roswell officials. Architecture favored to resemble New Mexico Military Institute style. Housing plan reduced to 130 units, increasing total base housing from 180 to 250 in Roswell.
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Army Air Corps
Roswell
Alvan Kincaid
Col. Kincaid
Reed
District Army Engineer Headquarters
Caddoa
Colo
Moffet Field
Calif
J. G. Armstrong
Two Killed In Crash Army Two- Motored Bomber
Park City Utah November 17 Two army airmen died when a blizzard spun a two engine bomber onto a Wasatch mountain ridge Major R E L Pirtle 88th reconnaissance squadron commander was identified among the dead A body burned with the wreckage was thought to be Sergeant J D Anderson Five others parachuted to safety were hospitalized at Park City after the B 18 crashed during a routine training flight from Fort Douglas to Denver The plane plunged nose down creating a wide shallow crater and a long hole in the ground
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Park City
Utah
Army
R. E. L. Pirtle
Wasatch Mountain
fPirtle
Salt Lake
J. D.) Anderson
Fort Douglas
Denver
W. E. Baysie
M. Simmons
C. A. Smith
E. V. Bynum
B. L. Torgerson
Norman Jones Home On Navy Leave From San Diego Station
Norman Jones on a nine day leave from the Navy expresses enthusiasm for service life. He enlisted September 25 and received leave after completing primary training at the San Diego training station. He will resume training at the Navy aviation radio school. Norman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones of 905 North Washington Avenue.
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Norman Jones
Navy
San Diego
Navy Aviation Radio School
Norman
J. C. Jones
North
Washington Avenue
Declared Peace Or War In The Pacific At Stake
The Pacific fate hung in the balance as Japan pressed for policy reversals in the Orient and warned patience may end. While Tokyo negotiations unfolded, a Japanese envoy sought a "fighting chance" with Secretary Hull in Washington, amid broad global pessimism.
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Pacific
Associated Press
Japan
United States
Tokyo
Hull
Washington
Tojo Outlines Peace Terms to Diet in Urgent Speech
Premier Tojo told the Diet Japan seeks end to economic blockades and military encirclement, demanding hands off China dispute and restraint from widening the European war. Foreign Minister Togo warned negotiations have little time left. House of Peers approved the messages. An extraordinary war fund of 3.8 million yen looms as parliament acts.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hirideki Tojo
Pacific
United States
Britain
China
Shigenori Togo
House of Peers
Diet
Foreclose On 500 Pieces Of Hobbs Property
Hobbs New Mexico November 17 abstracts of titles on more than 500 parcels in Hobbs are being prepared for foreclosure suits involving about 12000 dollars. City attorneys announced after the council sought to test the legality of the assessments used to fund the sewer maintenance and retire bonds.
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Hobbs
N. M
Neighbors Follow Classifieds Through Local Record
Mrs. George L. Reese says she reads the Record classifieds regularly to keep up with neighbors. She notes she rarely uses them but enjoys the community updates they provide. The columnist thanks her for the compliment on the classified section.
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George L. Reese
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Lea Co
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Trio Chest Committee
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Air School
U.S
Reese
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