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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1939

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Neutrality compromise eyed in shipping provisions debate

Washington and allies press for a bipartisan tweak to the administration neutrality bill to relax shipping limits. Vice President Garner backs one of three compromise proposals to clear the way for final passage amid opposition to arms embargo repeal. Taft and Nye argue for broader changes and caution against a perceived push toward unlimited war boom.

Washington Garner Johnson R-Calif White Rme Bailey D-Nc Pittman D-Ney Senate Foreign Relations Committee Pacific Nye R-Nd North Dakotan Taft Ohio Roosevelt Senate Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Henry Ford Lammot DuPont Eugene G. Grace Walter S. Gifford Owen D. Young Ernest T. Weir William S. Knudsen Henry S. Dennison United States Europe America Congress United Kingdom France Italy Russia Canada Embergo Hitler Borah Idaho

Swedish orders raise upper Norrland defenses near Finland

In a wartime move, Sweden commanded stronger military defenses in upper Norrland near the Finnish border. Across Europe, diplomacy swirls as Russia and Turkey move toward a likely pact concerning the Black Sea and the Dardanelles, with Finnish envoy Paasikivi awaiting guidance. The British navy reports sinking two German submarines as regional talks unfold in Stockholm with a planned Oct. 18 meeting of Nordic leaders.

Cicickhclim Norrland Sweden Moscow Russia Turkey Sukru Saracoglu Kremlin Black Sea Dardanelles Juhousti Paasikivi

Finlanders Ready to Fight As Talks Continue in Moscow

Helsinki reports a government decree ordering civilians to stand ready for non military defense work if needed. Finns push for favorable terms in Moscow talks while 70,000 left Helsinki in three days and volunteers sweep streets for air raid protection as defense builds.

Helsinki Kyvestri Kallio Soviet Russia Moscow Kremlin Finland Juno Kusti Paasikivi

Germany Waits for Neutral Peace Move Ending War

Berlin reports indicate Germany exchanges views with Soviet Russia and Italy via ambassadors after Chamberlain rejects Hitler peace proposals. London says British and French forces ready for any German move as the main expeditionary force crosses to France and Hore-Belisha cites a major military victory with 158,000 men transported safely.

Chamberlain Germany Washington United States Great Britain France Berlin Hitler Atlantic President Harding Heron-Speer Emile Miguet Europe Houston Tex Harding Mosscow Soviet Russia Finland Turkey Kremlin Roosevelt Baltic Moscow Russia Soviet Union Italy London War Office Britain Channel Leslie Hore- Belisha Daladier Adolf Hitiler Reichstag

Conference Of Scoutmasters Here On Sunday

The second annual Scoutmasters Conference of the Eastern New Mexico area Boy Scout Council will be held at the Girl Scout Littlehouse in Cahoon Park this Sunday. Major L B Plummer will chair, with Donald W Mac Kay delivering the council president’s address.

New Mexico Boy Scout Council Girl Scout Littlehouse Cahoon Park L. B. Plummer Roswell Donald W. MacKay Portales Donald W

A NASTY TIME AHEAD FOR EUROPE

The piece notes Friday the 13th for Europe as Britain rejects Hitler's peace bids and Hitler weighs war or a new peace plan. Dietrich hints at U S mediation as Europe braces for a grim winter. Hitler fears Russia while pressing Britain and France to shoulder responsibility for the bloodbath.

Associated Press Europe Chamberlain Herr Hitler Roosevelt Herry Hitler Roosevelt Otto Dietrich Furmer Dr. Dietrich Germany United States

Christian Science Reading Room Moves to Norton Building

The Christian Science reading room relocates from 1 Island Lea church to 304 1/2 North Richardson in the Norton building. It features federal blue furnishings and walnut desk set, open weekdays 12 30 to 5 30, offering Bible, Science and Health, Monitor and authorized works for reading, borrowing or purchase. Public invitation extended.

Christian Science Reading Room 1Sland Lea North Richardson Norton Building Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Monitor

Sheep feeding begins in Pecos Valley says inspector

Sheep feeding of lambs is underway in Pecos Valley per sheep inspector Harry Thorne. He notes over 17,850 head shipped into the area since January 1, 1939, about half for feeding and half for restocking ranges. Dr. A D Crile of Cornell University farm recently sent 3,000 head for feeding.

Pecos Valley Harry Thorne A. D. Crile Cornell University

Fire department gains repainted former police office

The office once used by the police at the fire station is being repainted for use as the fire department office. The fire alarm telephone will be moved here and a fireman will be on duty in the office 24 hours a day, chief Chrisman said.

Police Department Fire Department Chrisman Sai

Crop Prospects Aided By Rain in New Mexico

In New Mexico dry farming areas mid September rains improved prospects though parts of the northeast were still dry. Frost was confined to minor-field counties while corn is forecast at 2 916 000 bushels, grain sorghum 4 200 000 bushels, beans rising to 643 000 bags, tame hay 266 000 tons, alfalfa 218 000 tons, apples 540 000 bushels, pears 58 000 bushels, and peaches 73 000 bushels. Continuous estimates compare with last year and ten year averages based on USDA data.

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico U. S Fred Daniels Daniels

Hendrix Disappearance Case Finds No Evidence of Hitchhiker

A state police probe in New Mexico found no substantiation that Albuquerque businessman Gilbert Hendrix picked up a hitchhiker near Springer. Hendrix vanished a week earlier and was found in Salt Lake City with amnesia. His car, bloodstained kerchief inside, was later located in Denver, prompting fears of foul play.

Santa FE N. M Gilbert Hendrix Albuquerque Springer J. P. Roach Hendrix Salt Lake City Denver Roach

Samuel Guevera Sentenced for Drunk Driving

Samuel Guevera received a 30 day jail term after pleading guilty to drunk driving before district judge James B. McGhee today. The case details a single offender and a simple DUI charge in the district court.

Samuel Guevera James B. McGhee

German subs sunk by Admiralty report three U-boats

London reports by the Admiralty that three German submarines were sunk today. The notice gives a concise wartime tally and confirms continued naval activity in the Atlantic theater.

London Admiralty

Conference on Business and Government in New Mexico

Dr. Vernon G. Sorrell announced the sixth annual conference will be held at New Mexico University on December 8 and 9. State business and governmental leaders are expected to discuss mutual problems, with sponsorship from the college departments of government economics and business administration.

Alabuquerque N. M Vernon G. Sorrell Conference On Business and Government New Mexico New Mexico University College Departments of Government, Economics and Business Administration

Weather Center Plans Near Albuquerque Air Route Forecasts

The Weather Bureau proposed a general weather and airway center at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bureau chief F W Reichelderfer told Senator Hatch that the service would issue forecasts for the southern plateau and provide airway forecasts for hundreds of miles from Albuquerque.

Washington The Weather Bureau Albuquerque F. W. Reichelderfer Hatch D-Nm Plateau

Washington on military change in New Mexico

Adj. Gen. R C Charlton will travel to Washington to finalize converting the 111th Cavalry into an anti aircraft regiment. He plans to stay three to four days to confer with the War Department and Army officials. The move has preliminary approval and is welcomed by guardsmen and New Mexico civilians.

Santa FE N. M Adj R. C. Charlton Washington 111Th Cavalry War Department New Mexico Charlton

Local businessmen owe $1245 to fair association

H A Poorbaugh president of the fair board announced that merchants owe the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Association $1245 for exhibit space and concession areas. Earl Patterson secretary will be at the Chamber of Commerce all day tomorrow to collect payments to cover premiums.

Eastern New Mexico State Fair Association H. A. Poorbaugh Fair Board Poorbaugh Fair Association Earl Patterson The Chamber of Commerce

Crile Stresses Need Of Zoning In City

Herman R. Crile urged Roswell zoning and proposed city oversight of South Park cemetery at a Lions Club dinner. Members outlined fall plans for the Lions Bar Boys Club and related activities.

Roswell Herman R. Crile South Park Cemetery Lions Bar Boys Club

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