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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1940

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Greece Fights Off Italian Invasion On Balkan Front

Allied reports say Germany massed about 70 divisions or 1.25 million troops in the Balkans to deter Russian interference while Italy pushes aging forces toward Salonika. Greek reservists rush to Metaxas line as Rome claims gains along the Albanian Greek frontier. Conflicting dispatches describe stalled Greek counterattacks and border skirmishes near key passes.

Associated Press Germany Balkan Greece Europe France Russia Metaxas Rome Salonika Athens

Roosevelt campaigns in New York and Greece in war drift

President Roosevelt returns to Washington from a New York campaign appearance. He charges Republican leaders reversed themselves on national defense. Greek entry into the European war and the cash and carry program loom as Hull and Welles discuss the turn of events. The president prepares to address the nation by radio on the selective service draw and signs to proclaim Greece at war. He labels GOP defense votes pro money over human lives. Outside Congress, a charged scene unfolds.

Washington Roosevelt New York Balkans Hull Sumner Welles White House Greece United States Madison Square Garden Senate Congress

Willkie Attacks Roosevelt On Third Term Campaign Tour

Willkie denounces Roosevelt in Ohio rally calling his New York address demagogic and desperate. He cites the 1940 platform, warns of transports for boys, and defends McNary while noting Selective Service ceremony in Washington and a long draft drawing radio address.

Willkie Charleston W. Va Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt New York Jackson Ohio McNary Charles L. McNary

Roosevelt Opens National Draft Lottery At Capital

President Roosevelt announced the national draft lottery opening in Washington. He said America's young men are ready to play their part in the nation's defense, speaking in a government auditorium beside a large bowl.

Washington Roosevelt America

District Court Docket Set in November Trials

District Court listings set criminal calendars for Chaves County through November 23. Cases span unlawful liquor sale, larceny, assault with deadly weapon, false pretenses, receiving, and changing venue from Eddy County. Also lists registration numbers affecting local registrants with names and home towns.

Chaves County H. D. Edmonson Jim Gonzales Henry Bush H. T. Dean George Smith Gabrella Delgada O. B. Turner Ed Ehret Kirk L. Caskey Earl Martin Jack Chancey Arlie Greenwood Jefferson E. York Felix Chapa George Walker J. D. Hassler C. W. Hassler Benito Fierro Paula Granado Brownie Mills Eddy Punty

Hatch Speaks At Roswell Democratic Dinner

Senator Carl A. Hatch headlined a Roswell dinner for Democratic candidates hosted by the Chaves County Young Democrats. About 100 attended at the Junior High dining room as Hatch urged voting straight Democratic tickets to support Roosevelt's program and national security, with remarks on British victory and the international situation.

Carl A. Hatch Roswell Junior High Chaves County Young Democrats Sen. Hatch Roosevelt United States Will Robinson America John G. Anderson T. L. Gardner, Jr Robert Daughtry Dennis Chavez Clinton P. Anderson Robert Valdez Luella McGaffey Brown Willis Ford W. R. Eccles

Campaign Rally Notes in New Mexico and Las Vegas

Democratic slate includes Governor Miles and Senator Chavez with events in Las Vegas. Clinton Anderson seeks Congress with a rally in Alamogordo. Republican candidates Maurice Miera for governor and Albert Mitchell for senator. Espanola rally Tuesday night features Herman Crile. Albuquerque KOB radio address at 6 30 p m broadcasts the campaign.

Associated Press Miles Chavez Las Vegas Clinton Anderson Congress la Rosa Alamogordo

68 000 Employed In New Mexico Nonfarm Jobs

The labor department reported 68 000 New Mexico residents worked in non agricultural establishments last September, roughly unchanged from a year earlier. The figure excludes self employed and workers on WPA CCC or NYA projects.

Washington Labor Department New Mexico WPA CCC NYA

Draft numbers not final in New Mexico drawing

New Mexico draft registrants were told by Adj. Gen. Charlton not to assume the Washington lottery order will determine final call order. Local draft boards will decide the sequence, noting a district’s first number may belong to someone too old for service and the next available number will be considered instead.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Adj Russell C. Chariton Washington Charlton

Brittingham Dies in Los Angeles After Long Industrial Career

Juan F. Brittingham 81, pioneer American industrialist in Mexico, died in Los Angeles. A St. Louis native, he moved to Mexico in 1883 and settled in Gomez Palacio, Durango, where he built a notable business legacy.

Los Angeles Juan F. Brittingham Mexico St. Louis Gomez Palacio Durango

Chavez Announces 180000 Tons New Mexico Manganese Contract

Senator Dennis Chavez at a Democratic rally announced a Washington let contract by Metal Reserves of the RFC for 180000 tons of New Mexico manganese. The project costs about 7000000 dollars and will employ roughly 3000 New Mexico men with a stockpile at Deming for statewide distribution.

Dennis Chavez Washington New Mexico Tenpetexico Enator Chavez Nator Chavez Washa Oan Deming

Wage Hour Law Affects Newspapers in Washington

The wage hour act covers most draftsmen reporters and copy desk editors. Nonexempt workers must be paid one and a half times for hours over forty weekly. Exempt status requires at least $200 monthly pay and involvement in employer policy or other managerial duties.

Washington Philip B. Fleming

Weather Outlook for Southwest Region

Weather forecast for Now Mexico and surrounding states shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with a gradual temperature rise. Colorado remains generally fair with warmer east and frost tonight in the west. West Texas sees fair skies and a slight warming trend. Extended period from Tuesday evening to Saturday calls for near normal temperatures with a rising trend late, and little or no precipitation across Arizona New Mexico and West Texas.

Mexico Colorado West Texas Arizona New Mexico

Roosevelt's Message to The French Dictator

Washington reports indicate the United States sought official French info on any change in the French fleet or colonial status, notably Dakar, to guard American interests. French embassy denies rumors of peace negotiations or cessions and asserts no basing or curtailment by Germany or Italy.

Washington United States France Dakar Germany Italy

Democratic Women's Meeting Tomorrow in District Court

A Democratic women's meeting will be held in the district court room tomorrow at 3 PM where Chaves county Democratic women will share one minute speeches. Mrs. Luella McGaffey Brown and Mrs. W. R. Eccles emphasize the campaign's importance and urge county women to attend for information on issues. At 4 PM a public meeting will follow with two N Y A educational motion pictures.

Chaves County Luella McGaffey Brown Democratc National Paign W. R. Eccles Democratcs

Contracts To Buy New Mexico Manganese

Senator Dennis Chavez announced that the Newal Pitts corporation of Pittsburgh signed a contract with the RFC to purchase 180000 tons of New Mexico manganese. Deming New Mexico was chosen for stockpile reserves with two reduction plants planned near Deming and south of Hillsboro, employing at least 2500 people.

Dennis Chavez Newalpitt Corporation of Pittsburgh RFC New Mexico Chavez E. A. Kershbaumer Deming N. M Hillsboro

Democrats Control Responsible For Defense

Wendell L. Willkie replying to President Roosevelt's New Works address declared today that insistence on defense policy and bipartisanship is essential. He spoke as Republicans push for stronger national security amid wartime obligations and cited Charleston, West Virginia as a regional venue for remarks.

Willkie Charleston W. Va Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt

New Mexico Shops See 3.6 Percent Sales Rise

The Bureau of Census reports a 3.6 percent gain in dollar sales for 175 independent retailers in New Mexico in the first nine months, with September down 2.7 percent from 1939. Las Vegas records the strongest nine-month increase at 6.5 percent.

Washington New Mexico Bureau of Census Las Vegas

Senate Demands Hague To Appear

Newark Oct 29 Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City refused voluntary appearance before a Senate campaign investigating subcommittee and was subpoenaed to testify this afternoon after an executive conference. An investigator headed to Jersey City to serve the order.

Newark N. J Frank Hague Jersey City Senate Hague Tobey D-Cole Subcommittee Davis

Two Tickets on New Mexico Ballots in November

New Mexico voters will see only two state ticket options the Democratic and Republican parties. It marks the first time since statehood that other parties lack state candidates. The ballot offers four presidential choices with Socialist and Prohibitionist electors, while the Communist party is barred from the ballot.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Secretary of State Prohibitionists Communist Party

Dempsey Campaigns Across New Mexico Before Election Day

Congressman John J. Dempsey, aiming for the Democratic Senate nomination, toured New Mexico to rally support for the full party ticket. He announced a 6 45 p m radio address from Albuquerque and planned rallies in Portales and Clovis, as Republicans led by Maurice Miera and Albert K Mitchell pushed last minute strategy with a Las Vegas gathering upcoming.

Associated Press John J. Dempsey New Mexico Dempsey Albuquerque KOB Portales Clovis Maurice Miera Albert K. Mitchell Socorro Espanola Herman Crile GOP Congress Las Vegas

New Draft Board Members Are Named in New Mexico

Adj Gen R C Charlin announces changes replacing unfit appointees with new members across counties. Frank L Evans joins Bernalillo No 3 board, William R Morris replaces Napoleone. Kingsbury, Lyman fill Harding and Santa Fe boards respectively. Indian service appointees named in counties with registered Indians. New examining physician for Bernalillo No 3 is Dr W H Thearle replacing Dr Love lace. Dr Leo G Gaddis named for Otero board.

San Juan John A. Lowe Santa Fe Angus J. Kennedy New Laguna Valencia Leslie G. Boldt Albuquerque Bernalillo Charles B. Payne San Felipe Sandoval Tom Joseph Lujan Taos Taos County William Henry Thearle W. R. Lovelace

Renters Fill Vacant Rooms via Classified Ads

Mrs. W. M. Lea of Lea's Old Mission Beauty Shop says her larger home has several rooms rented whenever vacancies appear. She credits the Record classified for consistently supplying renters and solving her rent problems. The Classified ads help hundreds daily. Try one today and see the quick response.

W. M. Lea Lea Classified

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