German and Russian fronts loom as winter nears
The article argues Hitler may not secure necessary gains before winter to knock Russia out of the war. Russia’s vast manpower, defense, and distance favor Moscow, while Hitler has 500 to 600 miles of advance left toward the Caucasus oil. Britain and Russian forces are warned to brace for a tough Nazi reception, with peace by Hitler deemed unlikely or dangerous.
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Hitler
Russia
Caucasus
Britain
Leningrad
Red Army
Ukraine
Semeon Budyonny
Donets
Perekop Isthmus
Crimea
Mariupol
Great Britain
Berlin
Bulgaria
Turkey
Istanbul
Greece
Sea of Azov
In Memoriam Claude Hobbs Roswell Banker Remembered
A obituary tribute recalls Claude Hobbs as a principled banker whose impartial justice and integrity guided his career. It praises his life as a model of virtue, offers spiritual reflections on death, and speaks to his wife, daughter, and friends who inherit his lasting influence.
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Roswell
Claude Hobbs
Hobbs
Germans Build Fake City to Mislead Russian Airmen
Turkish report from Istanbul dated October 8 describes a constructed doll city near Ploesti in Romania. The model, one third the size of the real city, includes refineries, streets, lights, and a miniature railroad to fool night bombing by Russian air crews. Russians allegedly were not deceived, Red Fleet confirming the dummy town’s existence.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Romania
Ploesti
Red Fleet
Erich Raeder
Bucharest
Black Sea
Constanta
Danube
Plenty of Toys By Santa Claus This Year
Akron Ohio October likely to see heavy toy shipments as defense rules limit new moulds and dies next year. Thomas Smith, head of the U S Toy Manufacturers Association, says yuletide sales may reach record highs while plastics partially fill demand. American makers emphasize design столь and attribute growing domestic production to hostilities abroad reducing Japanese toy supply.
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Akron
Santa Claus
Thomas Smith
U. S. Toy Manufacturers Association
Smith
German Drive Perils and Prospects in Russia War
The article outlines Hitler’s major push against Moscow and the Ukraine, weighing victory’s impact on Europe and Asia. It notes Red Army resistance under Timoshenko, aims to outflank Russian defenses, and discusses potential Anglo Russian collaboration in the Caucasus with British forces under General Wavell.
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Moscow
Timoshenko
Hitler
Caucasus
Wavell
Middle East
Lindbergh Criticized for Pro Nazi un American Statements
The speaker argues the country tires of Lindbergh s pro Nazi and un American stance. He calls Lindbergh Hitler s top agent in the U S whether knowingly or not and says free speech should curb his anti American utterances and un Americanism to stop his seemingly paid support for Hitler.
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Lindbergh
Hitler
Propaganda in America Aimed at Unity and Defense
The piece argues that Hitler and his propagandists in the United States have sown discord by steering Americans against each other through figures like Lindbergh Wheeler and Clark. It laments leaders pursuing personal interests over national unity and defense, claiming substantial influence and damage to the country.
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Hitler
Lindbergh
Wheeler, Clark
September floods drive state traffic fatalities increase
September traffic deaths reached a new high with 34 killed in 22 accidents, 13 due to drowning in floods in the southeast. The toll excludes flood deaths in early October, and officials say floods must be controlled or ended to prevent further losses.
Germany's Push to End the War in Russia Reportedly Advances
A terse note states Germany is mounting renewed efforts to halt the war in Russia. The report hints at government optimism but offers few concrete details, leaving readers awaiting official statements or further dispatches.
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Germany
Russia
National Letter-Writing Week Observed October 5 11
Roswell postmaster Mary McCullough highlights National Letter-Writing Week from October 5 to 11. She emphasizes defending postal service, supporting troops with letters, encouraging students to write, and the slogan Somebody's a 48 looking for your letters.
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Roswell
Mary McCullough
Roswell Flood Woes Prompt Town Hall Action
Sidelights on the News recalls decades of destructive floods in Roswell tied to the Honda reservoir issue. Local editors pressed for river basin fixes while officials dodged. A conference October 30 aims to form an emergency flood district with Congressman Anderson and Interior official Jack Dempsey to protect Roswell and Pecos Valley residents.
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Sam
Honda
C. E. Mason
Roswell Record
John D. Mell
Hagerman Messenger
Roswell Morning News
Texas
Anderson
New Mexico
Jack Dempsey
Department of the Interior
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Roswell water dispute over streams and dams described
The piece recounts historic floods and droughts around Roswell spanning mills and rivers from Hondo to North Spring, detailing artesian wells, irrigation ditches, and the impact on water rights. It criticizes the Interstate Streams Commission and contrasts Texas and New Mexico positions over Pecos water while noting protective dams near the Texas border.
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Roswell
Interstate Streams Commission
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos
Berrendo-Blackwater
Hackberry
Artesia
Penasco
Dayton
Cottonwood
Fort Summer
Red Bluff
Texas Line
United States
Dream of flood irrigation and Honda reservoir failure
A historical note recalls a plan to irrigate rich mountain wash areas using flood waters from a Honda reservoir. The project rested on runoff supply, but years of drought followed completion, and when rain returned the reservoir leaked badly, undermining the irrigation theory.
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Mountain Wash
Honda
Water Supply Promise linked to Hondo Reservoir
The text argues the porous rock strata would cause water to rapidly descend and reach artesian deposits. It predicts spring flows along the Pecos and suggests most excess waters would benefit Texas, with Roswell described as a protected area except near the border hills.
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Hondo
Texas
Pecos
Roswell
Border Hills
New Mexico flood control plan eyed by governor
A proposed system of retards and storages along Roswell and nearby rivers would protect Carlsbad Artesia and other towns from flood wash from government lands. The plan relies on old reservoirs and new channels, with Col. Mossman cited as supporting costless options. Governor Miles and federal help are urged to back action after years of inaction.
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Roswell
Artesia
Penasco
Hope
Texas
Carlsbad
McKittrick
South Springs
Col
B. C. Mossman
Berrendo- Blackwater
Pecos Springs
Great Shylock
Rio Grande
White Rock
Puerco
Elephant Butte
Gila
Conchas
San Juan
New Mexico
Miles
Millions For Dams Aims At Rio Grande Flood Control
Two conferences port by army engineers on averting future floods in Roswell area. Senator Hatch and colleagues report flood control data for Pecos valley. Interior Department contemplates about 12 million dollars for two Rio Grande watershed dams at White Rock Canyon mouth and Rio Puerco. Dempsey says hydro power possible later but irrigation and flood control take priority. study funds already allocated and a new survey ordered. Governor Miles taps flood program potential with federal aid in Pecos, Hondo and Gila valleys.
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Roswell
N. M
Hatch
D-Nm
Pecos Valley
Senator Chavez
Dnm
Clinton Anderson
Rep
Thomason
Texas
Santa FE
Interior Department
Rio Grande
White Rock Canyon
Rio Puerco
Interior
J. J. Dempsey
Elephant Butte
White Rock
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Dempsey
Rio Grande Valley
Miles
Pecos
Hondo
Gila
New Mexico
United States
Movement to amend Neutrality Act stirs hope for arming ships
President, Secretary Hull, and Hopkins press for lifting bans on ships traveling to belligerent ports and arming vessels. Hopkins cites progress yet disappointment at today’s conference. Reporters note potential Senate action and possible broadening of the measure if House support remains strong. Senator Taft signals opposition.
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Hull
Harry L. Hopkins
Congress
Hopkins
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Taft Robio
John Ed Johns Visits Local Community Briefly
John Ed Johns of Roswell, an army serviceman stationed at Fort Bliss, stopped over here yesterday while returning from maneuvers in Louisiana. His visit was short and noted locally.
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John ED Johns
Roswell
Army
Fort Bliss
Louisiana
Tropical Storm Heads for Coast of South Carolina
A small tropical storm born in the west Indies four days ago headed toward the Atlantic Ocean off the South Carolina coast after leaving at least nine dead and extensive damage along its path. The storm killed three in the Bahamas, five in Florida, and one in Georgia, then battered Tallahassee and moved into southwest Georgia, disrupting communications and causing crop and property losses. Coast guard planes planned to resume search for 20 missing fishermen between St Marks and Carrabelle, Florida, as more than 350,000 soldiers prepared for maneuvers in the Carolinas and the system weakened offshore.
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West Indies
Atlantic Ocean
South Carolina
Bahamas
Florida
Georgia
Gulf of Mexico
South Georgia
Coast Guard
Gulf
St. Marks
Carrabelle
Fla
Carolinas
Tallahassee
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