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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1941

Page

8

German and Soviet Front News Near Moscow and Vyazma

Reports say Red Army counter-attacks grow as German forces push toward Moscow but are repelled on both flanks. Berlin claims massive Soviet casualties and prisoner captures while Moscow reports heavy German losses near Vyazma and Bryansk. Soviet marines reportedly land on the Gulf of Finland rear of Leningrad besiegers.

Moscow Valdai Hills Moscow-Leningrad Vyazma Red Army Red Star Vvyyazma-Bryansk Bryansk Moscow-Vyyazma Gulf of Finland Leningrad Berlin Britain Germany Reich Russia London

Russians Hold Moscow Front Amid Fresh German Attacks

Soviet and Allied dispatches describe growing combat intensity west of Moscow with Red Army defenses firm near Vyazma and a new line of tank ditches. Izvestia notes air power at play, rail and highway raiding continues, while Moscow defenses strengthen and Soviet troops reinforce lines.

Moscow Vyazma Red Star Pravda Izvestia Rus- Sia Mozhaisk W. Averell Harriman United States CBS London Russia Ankara Turkey Don River Gulf of Finland Leningrad

Chewning and Boniie Join Erma's Beauty Shop

Virgina Chewning and Mildred Boniie are now with Erma's Beauty Shop. Mrs. Hall, phone 374. 10-14t3c.

Virgina Chewning Mildred Boniie Erma

False accident report prompts denial from Ray Besing

The Record received a false claim that Ray Besing had died in an accident. Besing phoned to say he was alive and uninjured and working as an electrician south of Roswell. He had no idea how the rumor started and offered no further details.

Ray Besing Besing Roswell

Galveston Cotton Market Report Oct 14

Spot cotton in Galveston steady at 4 up with middling grade at 16.49 cents. Total sales reported 170 bales.

Galveston

Mediterranean war moves: subs sink ships and aircrews clash

British submarines sunk two merchantmen and forced a third aground while Axis forces report air torpedo strikes on a British battleship and a cruiser in the eastern Mediterranean. German and Italian forces claim eleven Allied planes destroyed with no Italian losses, and Tobruk’s night raid is said thwarted by anti aircraft guns with German support.

Mediterranean Italy High Command North Africa Axi Derna Tripoli Tobruk

Army Plane Missing in New Mexico Search Resumes Across Area

The missing Army plane from Biggs Field prompted a wide search with observation aircraft and highway police in Texas and New Mexico. Officials at Las Cruces and Hot Springs reported no trace, while New Mexico A&M airport noted the plane landed briefly at 10:30 a.m. before taking off again. Ground units planned to push into brush and hills to locate the aircraft, with flares sought as clues but none found.

Tillery Biggs Field Texas New Mexico Cruces Las Cruces Hot Springs N. M A. & M. College Mesa CAA First Cavalry Division Engle Leroy Lauck Sgt. Lauck

German forces press at Bryansk in wooded terrain

The daily communique from the fuehrer's headquarters says encircled Russian forces near Bryansk 210 miles southwest of Moscow have been split into units. Annihilation is said to be progressing, though forested terrain hinders operations. Prisoners captured at Bryansk and Vyazma are rising past 350,000, with more reports of encircled Russian troops. A German column advances toward Moscow from the Valdai hills.

Moscow - Leningrad Leningrad Bryansk Kaluka Moscow Vyazma Petrozavodsk Murmansk Royal Air Force England Red Fuehrer High Command Vaildai

Grain futures quotes from Chicago board

Wheat prices show Dec at 1.17 5 8, May 1.22 1 4, July 1.23 1 8. Corn bids read Dec 75 1 2, May 81 1 2 3 8, July 83 3 8. Oats mark Dec 50 1 8, May 52 3 4, July 51 3 4.

Chicago

Roswell Lodge meets for Third Degree Wednesday

Special communication of Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F and A M set for Wednesday October 15 at 7 30 p m. Work on the Third Degree. By Order Hugh M Huff Jr Worshipful Master Attest Elmer Riemen Secretary

Roswell Lodge No A. M Hugh M. Huff, Jr

Army Officers Relieved Of Duty Shakeup In Leadership

Washington October 14 A sweeping postwar reform relieves field officers from second lieutenants to major generals. The Pentagon aims to refresh disciplined leadership after the Louisiana war games and quiets the reshuffle to avoid political backlash. Marshall notes removal targets incompetence and troop handling while Stimson resists branding it a purge. The expected impact weighs more on National Guard and reserve officers.

Washington War Department France George C. Marshall Stimson

Inquire About Fire Equipment In New Mexico

Santa Fe N M Oct 14 Fourteen New Mexico communities have been asked to report their fire fighting equipment condition to the federal civilian defense office state defense coordinator Fay Guthrie announced today The information will be used as a basis for allocating equipment if and when congress authorizes federal purchases Questionnaires have gone from the regional civilian defense office at San Antonio Texas to Albuquerque Carlsbad Las Cruces East and West Las Vegas Portales Raton Silver City Tucumcari Clovis Hobbs Roswell and Santa Fe

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Federal Civilian Defense Office Fay Guthrie Congress San Antonio Tex Albuquerque Carlsbad Las Cruces Las Vegas Portales Raton Silver City Tucumccari Clovis Hobbs Roswell

Hinkle Re-Elected Country Club Head

Roswell Country Club kept Rolla R. Hinkle as president at a stockholders dinner. Salem Curtis won a board seat, while Rolla Hinkle and Hinton Wilmot also secured re election as directors.

Hinkle Country Club Rolla R. Hinkle Roswell Country Club Salem Curtis Rolla Hinkle Hinton Wilmot

Picketing Split Ends Ties Between Harris and Carter

Kansas City report recounts Mrs. Carol Harris a career picket and Raymond Carter jewelry store owner once allied in business. When Harris missed work Carter questioned the union and called the shop, but Harris returned upset claiming the boss was alerted. Now they are not speaking.

Kansas City Carter

Thanks To Mexico Resolution of appreciation to Mexican Congress

Washington October 14 a resolution expresses appreciation to the members of the Mexican Congress for the hospitality and courtesy they manifested to American officials and visitors during recent exchanges and visits.

Washington Mexican Congress

Dr Caldwell’s Laxative with Syrup Pepsin ad

A vintage ad urges readers to try Dr Caldwell’s Laxative combined with Syrup Pepsin to relieve digestive distress. It links constipation with stomach upset and promotes the laxative as gentle for children, emphasizing pleasant taste and appetite appeal.

Dr. Caldwell

Boston Wool Prices and Boston Wool Inquiries

In Boston today there were several inquiries for domestic wools but overall sales were moderate. Fine combing Delaine wools sold around 41 to 43 cents grease, while three-eighths blood combing bright fleeces ranged from 47 to 50 cents grease. Dealers reported a fair call for spot fine Australian and South African wools. Cotton futures in New York closed higher with Oct 16.72-73, Dec 16.90, Jan 16.93-16.?

Boston USDA New York Jly

Seek To Cancel Liquor License

Santa Fe analysts issue show cause order to Tito Chiardi of Albuquerque over A and P Dispensary No 2 license. Hearing scheduled October 24 at Bernalillo county courthouse citing doubt Chiardi is real party in interest.

Santa FE N. M State Tito Chiardi Albuquerque Bernalillo County Court House Chiardi E. Central

New Mexico Board Sets February Textbook Decision

The New Mexico Board of Education plans to decide on new free textbooks at its February meeting, instead of next spring. Chairman Raymond Huff of Clayton said the earlier adoption would allow publishers to make paper priority arrangements. The board reaffirmed that a school supervisor falls under the new teachers' contract statute.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Board of Education Raymond Huff Clayton

Congressional Delegates Visit Peru for Pan American Congress

American lawmakers introduced by Senator Lee and Senator Chavez were noted in S. Con Res 18 as part of delegations to the fourth Pan American Highway Congress and the second intra American travel congress in Mexico City.

Wall Street Sees Mixed Rally As Moscow Battle Hangs Over Markets

On Oct 14 the New York stock market faced renewed tension over the Moscow battle outcome. Early rallies faded as steels and other major issues slid, while some rubbers and aircrafts showed gains. Trading totaled 430,800 shares with U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Sears Roebuck United Aircraft Sperry Union Carbide Johns Manville Westinghouse among laggards. Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Steamship rose. bonds irregular. commodities steadied.

Wall Street New York Moscow U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Sears Roebuck United Aircraft Sperry Union Carbide Johns Manville Westinghouse U. S. Rubber Phelps Dodge Cerro de Pasco Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Steamship

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Hogs at Kansas City declined unevenly by 5 to 15 cents, top at 10.55 with most 10.40 to 10.55 for 200 to 300 lb, 150 to 200 lb at 10.10 to 10.45, sows steady to down 9.00 to 9.85. Cattle and calves: total 9,300 salable cattle, 1,500 calves. beef steers steady early sales but limited volume, stocker and feeder classes about 40 percent receipts, prices 11.25 for good light steers, 8.00 for good cows, vealers 11.00 to 12.50, stockers 8.50 to 10.40. Sheep: 3,000 head, lambs up about 25 cents, bulk good to choice natives 10.75 to 11.00, some higher. medium to good offerings 9.50 to 10.50, culls 8.00 down, 81 lb Colorado lambs at 10.50, ewes mostly 4.00 to 5.00.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA Colorado

Treasury and Mortgage Markets Report Preview

New York markets show Treasury 3 1/4s at 106.24 close. Federal Farm Mortgage unchanged. Home Owners Loan 3s at 105.22 after trading. Market watchers note slight firming in some issue classes as mortgage-backed instruments hold steady amid thin trading.

New York Treasury Federal Farm Mtg Home Owners Loan

Market Close Notes From New York Curbs

Curbs report from New York on October 14 shows closing prices for several industrials and energy names. Alum Goods, Carrier Corp, Cities Service, Hecla Min, Humble Oil, Ins Co N Am all traded with modest gains or losses.

Curb Market New York Alum Goods Carrier Corp Cities Hecla Humble Oi Ins Co

Chicago produce market report highlights October prices

Chicago produce prices and receipts for October 14 show butter unsettled at 35 to 36 cents per pound, eggs steady with firsts around 29 to 34 cents, poultry noting heavier birds steady while smaller or colored varieties move modestly. Market notes include meat and dairy item ranges and storage figures for local buyers.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Springs Plymouth Rock

New Orleans Cotton Quietly Steady After Early Gains

New Orleans spot cotton closed steady up three points at middling 16.50. Sales reached 5,571 bales as buyers and sellers traded through the day. Telephone classifieds directed to No. 11 for more details.

New Orleans

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