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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1940

Page

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Churchill Defies Japan to Seek Help of Germany and Italy

London dispatch reports Winston Churchill in the House of Commons announcing Britain will reopen the Burma road to China on October 1 in response to Japan joining Germany and Italy. He warned that Allied fleets remain a deterrent and pledged resilience amid ongoing air raids and anticipated trials ahead.

Associated Press London Winston Churchill House of Commons Britain Burma China Japan Germany Italy United States Commons Churchill Russia Hitler

Cincinnati Reds win World Series dramatic seventh inning

Cincinnati defeated Detroit 2 1 at Crosley Field to capture the World Series four games to three. Paul Derringer winning pitcher and Buck Newsom of Detroit clashed in a masterful duel as two unearned runs decided the late seventh inning rally for Cincinnati.

Crosley Cincinnati Redlegs Detroit Tigers Reds Big Buck Newsom Tigers Chicago White Sox Paul Derringer Newsom Detroit Bill Werber Sullivan F. McCormick Jim Ripple Jimmy Wilson Ripple Myers Charley Gehringer Tger

Miera pledges efficient state government in campaign rally

In a district courtroom gathering Maurice F. Miera the GOP gubernatorial hopeful urged an efficient businesslike administration. Others spoke for the party including Albert K. Mitchell for US Senate Major Herman Crile for Congress and several state candidates. Crile endorsed the slate and highlighted flood control plans while criticizing federal bureaucracy.

Maurice F. Miera Albert K. Mitchell United States Herman R. Crile John T Jack) Watson J. Frank Stephens George W. Frenger George W. Martin Frank Wortman Chaves County James M. Hervey Hervey Wendell L. Spitz Major Crile Crile Pecos Valley Hondo New Mexico Congress Texas Mitchell Senate

Americans In Far East Urged To Return Home

Washington reports that British ambassador Lord Lothian said London was ordered to cancel plans to return to England amid fears of a Far East crisis. He hinted the crisis could arise from today’s Burma road reopening, a China supply line, and noted such diplomatic trips occur about every six months. additional talks with Secretary Hull touched on embargo objections.

Washington Lord Lothian White House England Far East Roosevelt Burma China Britain Kensuke Horinouchi Hull

British Eagle squadron to join frontline fighters

London October 8 announcement that Britain's first fighter squadron made up entirely of American pilots will enter frontline service. The Eagle squadron will be led in combat by Squadron Leader William Erwin Gibson Taylor of Fort Leavenworth Kansas with Colonel Charles Sweeney as honorary commanding officer.

London Britain Archibald Sinclair Eagle Squadron William Erwin Gibson Taylor Fort Leavenworth Kans Charles Sweeney Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

New Type Drink Mixers Wanted in Hotels

In Los Angeles on October 8, P. G. B. Morriss of the California Hotel Association says modern bartenders must mix repartee with rum and converse on an educational level. He notes walrus-mustached bartenders are being replaced by educated men with college training, creating opportunities in first class hotels and potential paths to hotel management.

Los Angeles P. G. B. Morriss California Hotel Association Colege Morriss Western Hotel Show

Cotton Forecast Sets 12 741 000 Bales For Year

Washington October 8 The agriculture department forecast this year's cotton crop at 12 741 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight based on October 1 conditions, down from last month and below last year's 11 817 000 bales. Census data show 3 924 094 running bales harvested by Oct 1, with state details for New Mexico Texas and Arizona.

Washington Agriculture Department Census Bureau New Mexico Texas Arizona

Ford Co Loses Labor Appeal Case

The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a National Labor Relations Board ruling ordering Ford Motor Co to cease interference with employees exercising collective bargaining rights but struck down the ban on disseminating propaganda among workers. The court upheld reinstatement for 22 employees tied to UAW CIO activity four years ago, except Emil Tomkow. It overruled Ford motions not previously adjudicated.

Cincinnati Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals National Labor Relations Board Ford Motor Co C. C. Simmons Michigan United Automobile Workers (Cio Emil Tomkow Ford

Two Army Fliers Die In Wasatch Mountain Crash

Salt Lake City reports a U S Army two seat attack plane crashed into a mountainside in the Wasatch range killing two service members. Second Lieut. James E. Mather of Salt Lake City and Private Homer C. Lloyd of Rosebud Mont were identified as the deceased. The craft caught fire and somersaulted, burning the bodies beyond recognition.

Salt Lake City Wasatch Range United States Army James E. Mather Homer C. Lloyd Rosebud Mont

Trio Chest Drive Starts October 22

The Trio Chest drive begins October 22 with a $10,000 goal set by the Trio Chest committee after reviewing the budgets of Salvation Army Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Chairman Paul D Wilmot notes preliminary work will precede the main drive and urges all local businesses to secure employee contributions for the three organizations.

Sal Army Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Trio Chest Committee Salvation Army Paul D. Wilmot

Newsman Ordered To Leave Italy For False Dispatches

Rome report says Herbert Matthews New York Times Rome correspondent was expelled over a dispatch allegedly stating Italy would mix in the US presidential election. Matthews says he was punished for political use of the piece. Virginio Gayda attacked the Roosevelt dispatch as a fable and urged proof from the Times.

Wendell L. Willkie Independence Hall Philadelphia Willkie Roosevelt Rome Herbert Matthews New York Times Italy Stefani Matthews United States Axis Virginio Gayda Times

Oil Production Dips Nationally in Week End Oct 5

The Oil and Gas Journal reports the nation's daily crude oil production fell by 311,142 barrels to 3,488,405 for the week ended Oct. 5. Texas dropped 328,338 barrels to 14,188,950 while the Rocky Mountain region rose by 1,410 to 103,230.

Tulsa Oil and Gas Journal Texas Rocky Mountain

Willkie Renews His Charges On Corrupt Bosses

From Newark and New Jersey he assails political machines as Nazi like pigmy Hitlers. Willkie links Flynn and Hague to bosses of Chicago and Jersey City, arguing the New Deal relies on machines while his campaign leans on the people. He claims federal spending and patronage threaten America and warns the war effort could be dragged into Europe and Asia.

New York New Jersey Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Gee Bronx Edward J. Flynn Newark N. J Flynn Hague Willkie Frank Hague Jersey City Chicago Newark Stadium Republican Party America Europe Asia

New German Move In Rumania Aims At Russia

Dewitt MacKenzie analyzes Nazi troop deployment in Romania to back a pro Nazi regime. He argues Germany gains a strategic Black Sea base to threaten Russia and potentially launch an Axis advance through the Balkans toward the Dardanelles and eastern Mediterranean, with oil and fuel implications noted.

Rumania Russia Dewitt MacKenzie Hitler Germany Fuehrer Black Sea Balkans Dardanelles Mediterranean

Germans Endure Worst Air Raids Yet In War

Berlin reports the heaviest bombing raids of the war, with British bombers striking Berlin Hamburg and Amsterdam. Casualties reported, numbers uncertain, with many deaths among civilians. London region fires and port mining continue as German defenses claim heavy losses for Britain.

Associated Press Berlin England High Command Hamburg Germany Amsterdam Netherlands London Manchester Liverpool Edinburgh

Senate to Begin Three Day Recesses If Deadlock Persists

Senate Majority Leader Barkley said the Senate would quit work and begin three day recesses starting Wednesday if the House fails to agree to a long recess. No business would be transacted until November 18 after the general election, with leaders not issuing notices. The plan limits recesses to three days as neither chamber may recess for a long period.

Washington Senate Barkley House

Germans Fly High and Drop Bombs on London Streets

German raiders, flying too high to be seen, struck London in four daylight raids. Bombs fell on busy streets injuring buses and pedestrians, collapsing shops and historic houses, shattering windows and causing widespread damage in the capital. A night raid had preceded the daylight attacks.

London Associated Press

City Beautiful Contest Entries

Entries show Mrs. Opha McGlone with campanula in unusual flowers, Mrs. W. H. Whatley of 513 E Second with a morning glory screen, and Mrs. T. H. Craig of 307 N Kentucky with a Beauty Fruit plant in the same class.

Opha McGlone W. H. Whatley T. H. Craig Kentucky

New X-ray Camera Aids Army Draft Examinations

A compact candid X-ray camera from General Electric will be used in army physical exams. It reduces full size negatives to four by five inches, allowing ten times as many men to be screened at the same cost. Orders for 45 units have been placed, after tests in Detroit Chicago and Rochester. The device speeds chest imaging to detect tuberculosis and other disqualifying conditions in recruits.

Associated Press Detroit Mich General Electric X-Ray Corporation American Public Health Association Army Chicago Rochester N. Y

Arnold Found Guilty Of Hotel Theft In J P Court

Clarence L. Arnold a colored man was found guilty in J P Court of stealing two blankets and a bed spread from the Nickson Hotel. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined 10 dollars.

Clarence L. Arnold Nickson Hotel

Building permits for two projects listed

E. J. Kurre seeks garage remodel at 706 South Kentucky for 200 dollars. L. C. Bills files repairs and remodeling at 303 East Deming for 500 dollars.

E. J. Kurre S. Kentucky L. C E. Deming

Special football train to Portales hinges on 300 tickets

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce football train to Portales requires 300 tickets to be ordered. The sale deadline is extended to tomorrow morning at nine. If met, the train departs Friday at 5 15 PM. refunds apply if the goal isn’t reached. Tickets cost 1 40 for the round trip.

Portales Chamber of Commerce School Athletic Committee Will Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Roswell Mitchell’ Drug Co Busy Bee Leland’s Ball & White the Model Kiplings The

Mrs Ferrin Rent Promptly Finds Tenant in One Day

In a Record classified ad Mrs C R Ferrin offered a house for rent and rented it the first day. The quick service proves popular for those in a hurry to buy, sell, or rent using a4 Record classifieds.

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