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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1940

Page

2

Bombs Hit Italian Plants in Philadelphia District

Early today two incendiary bombs wrecked a two story brick building at 803 Washington Avenue used by Italian language publishers. Fire followed, spreading to an adjoining plant. Detective Martucci said the blasts caused by incendiary bombs, with no labor trouble or threats found.

HIA William Martucci Washington Avenue Metropolis’ Printing Company Amando Forte Forte Martucci

New Orleans Spot Cotton Climbs Steady Amid Trade

In New Orleans on October 18 spot cotton closed steady with little change. Sales reached 2,564 bales while middling price stood at 9.41 cents. Local market activity reflected stable demand as traders watched futures.

New Orleans

800000 Men Called Up For Modern Armies Plan

Adequate housing facilities would be available for all inductees, with cantonments and projects nearing completion by December 15. Camps aimed to house 1.4 million troops as 800,000 conscription trainees were scheduled, starting with 30,000 around November 18 and recurring monthly through June with rising troop numbers.

Stimson

Der tag day hints at hitler's chosen invasion date

British press association argues that Sept 16 was chosen as Der Tag due to a confluence of factors. RAF action and a gale in the English Channel disrupted German invasion components while a bright full moon aided vigilance. An earlier heavy air attack left 185 German machines destroyed.

Germania Brest Admiralty Bristol Channel London English Channel Ministry of Home Security United Kingdom Adolf Hitler Dover RAF Britain Germany Hitler British Press Association Press Association

Brunks Show to Close Tomorrow

Final performances of Brunk's Comedians will be given tomorrow afternoon and night. Coupons at 12 stores listed in an advertisement will admit you to matinee for five cents. Children at the matinee receive Velvet ice cream cones from the Sunset Creamery.

Brunk

March of Time at the Yucca Shows RAF in Action

The March of Time feature at Yucca Theatre today and tomorrow presents England's Royal Air Force in a acclaimed program. It highlights their skill and daring in a global event focus that draws strong audience interest.

Yucca R. A. F. Ln Action Yucca Theatre England Royal Air Force

Wool futures rise on October support in New York market

New York wool futures closed higher for October and steadier for forward deliveries, aided by the stoppage of five notices against October. Opening soft, buyers pushed prices up as hedging trimmed gains near the close. October at 120.0, December 111.4, mech 104.1. Spot standard tops 125.0. B bid.

New York

Ann Miller Dances Through New Mexico University Visit

Ann Miller, the 19 year old dancer who left Houston for Hollywood at 15, tours New Mexico University with Clyde Tingley and Mayor, meets Coach Ted Shipkey, and charms cameras by booting a football ten yards over the crowd after asking how to kick such a ball amid a sequence of sorority teas and open houses.

Miss Miller Hollywood Houston Tex Stu

No Foolin Draft Day Scene Reported In Chicago

A fragment notes a newlywed couple driving with a sign claiming they are not draft dodgers but really in love. The text also mentions Miss Miller and Albuquerque’s anti aircraft unit preparing ceremony with new searchlights for a premiere in Hollywood style.

Dents Miss Miller Albuquerque

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