Russian counter blows roll back Nazi advance near Moscow
Twin Soviet counter offensives claim 22 villages retaken in 10 days and 39 miles of hard fighting on the central front near Moscow and Leningrad. Russians say they destroyed an elite SS division and pushed German troops back three miles near Lenin grad as Berlin reports only bruised gains. RAF raids on Berlin and western Germany cause heavy civilian damage while Axis losses reach 8,020 planes to Britain 3,089.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Leningrad
Schutzstaffel
Hitler
Soviet Union
RAF
Berlin
Germany
Rhineland
English Channel
London
Archibald Sinclair
National Defense
Gravest Crisis Looms as Kónye Warns of Japan’s Fate
Premier Konoye bluntly warned that Japan faces its gravest crisis in history as new reinforcements bolster Britain's Singapore fortress. Indian Army units motorized with full fighting kit and a British artillery contingent arrived in Singapore, signaling total mobilization to meet the emergency.
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Japan
Prince Fumimaro Konoye
Britain
Singapore
Konoye
War Industries
Washington
Russia
Vladivistok
Tohokai
Arctic
Japan Times and Advertiser
Foreign Office
City Beautiful Mrs Oscar White Morning Glory Screen
A brief note lists Mrs Oscar White of 400 North Kentucky associated with a morning glory screen display. The item reflects a local horticulture or home craft mention in the community record.
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Oscar White
North
Kentucky
Morning Glory Screen
Building Permits Issued for Remodels and Roof Work
Fred Abercrombie files for a re roof and remodel of a house at 603 South Kansas for 216 dollars. Lawrence Allen seeks to remodel a residence at 102 South Delaware for 400 dollars.
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Fred Abercrombie
South
Kansas
Lawrence Allen
Delaware
Weather Brief Local Readings andNormals
Temperature readings taken at three hour intervals over 24 hours ending today at 11 30 am show a low of 60 and a high near 87 degrees with no precipitation. Normal highs and totals for the date and year to date are cited along with sunrise and sunset times and day length.
Busy Day At The Institute As New Cadets Arrive
New cadets, many with parents and families, arrive at the Institute for a busy start of the day. Officials have not released cadet totals, noting the number will be continued on page eight.
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Institute
Harvest Fiesta at Isleta Indians Glorifies San Augustinito
Isleta New Mexico September 3 Indians hold a half Christian half Pagan harvest festival for San Augustinito patron saint of the Isleta with vespers and high mass. Corn dances and all night prayers mark the procession as the statue is paraded through the village amid tomtoms and scalp dances.
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Isleta
N. M
San Augustinito
Yankees Clinch Tie With 2 1 Win Over Red Sox
New York defeats Boston 2 1 in 11 innings to clinch at least a tie for the American League pennant. Bonham Murphy and Rosar pitch for the Yankees with Dickey Wagner and Pytlak behind the plate. Philadelphia tops Washington 3 2 with Caligiuri Hayes Chase Early on the field.
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Boston
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
N. York
Bonham, Murphy
Dodgers Take Opener As They Aim To Oust Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 1 in the first game, Whitlow Wyatt earning his 19th win for Brooklyn while holding Phils to four hits. The night slate notes Boston at New York and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with St. Louis at Chicago listed for later.
Rancher Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Roswell
J. L. Payne was rushed to St. Mary's hospital after a rattlesnake bite at his ranch thirty miles north of Roswell. He was bitten when stepping from his front door. The snake lay between the door and the screen. He is reported to be improving and was treated by his wife before transport.
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J. L. Payne
St. Mary's Hospital
Roswell
Mr. Payne
Germans Put On Defense In Large Part Eastern Front
Soviet dispatches report two Red Army counteroffensives near Leningrad and central front areas have driven back German forces with heavy losses. Timoshenko commanded gains retaking 22 villages in 10 days, while Voroshilov’s forces pushed back toward a strategic town near Leningrad. Red Star noted combined Russian and People’s Army action containing German advances and restoring lines, with rebuilt infrastructure and crops being harvested. Britain says a torpedo plane hit the pocket battleship Luederow, but no details were given.
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Moscow
Klementi Voroshilov
Leningrad
Semeon Timoshenko
Pravda
Communist Party
Red Army
Red Star
Voroshiov
People’s Army
Pravada
Seed field inspections in Chaves county proceed
Inspectors from the New Mexico Crop Improvement Association and New Mexico Experiment Station at Las Cruces examine registered seed fields in Roswell Berenda East Grand Plains and LF D. Tomorrow they will inspect near Dexter Hagerman and Lake Arthur. The count includes 349 acres of registered seed and 86 acres of certified seed planted this year.
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Chaves County
New Mexico Crop Improvement Association
New Mexico
Miles and Chavez In Land Dispute
In Santa Fe New Mexico on September 3 Gov Miles plans another statement on the sale of the San Gre De Cristo land grant. The dispute involves U S Senator Chavez who accuses the sale of delinquent taxes to let Thomas Campbell acquire the 126000 acre tract cheaply. Harris and Campbell offered no comment.
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Santa FE
N. M
Miles
Sangre de Cristo
U. S
Chavez
Thomas Campbell
Montana
Paul Harris
Tax Commission
Campbell
Harris
J E Moore Celebrates 23 Years At Roswell Bank
J E Moore marks 23 years of service at First National Bank of Roswell after starting as a teller. He rose to assistant cashier, then cashier, and was elected vice president last January. A 15 year director, he also served as mayor and eight years on the city council, and is active in the Elks and Freemasons.
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J. E
Jack) Moore
First National Bank of
Roswell
Moore
McKinney
Texas
Germans Reported To Have Lost Three Million In War
Moscow reports claim German casualties reach 2.93 million killed wounded and prisoners since the war began with more than two million on the eastern front. Russian counter offensives near Moscow and Leningrad claim heavy German losses and dwindling offensive strength as Red Army advances and Odessa resistance continues.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Odessa
Klementi Voroshilov
Red Army
Black Sea
Yemelyan Yaroslavsky
Central Party
Pravda
Eastern Front
Yaroslavsky
New subscriber to Air Base Fund secures Roswell boost
An extra subscription for the Air Base Fund arrived yesterday. W. E. Bondurant, back in Roswell after a campaign absence, subscribed promptly upon return.
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Air Base
W. E. Bondurant
Roswell
200th Regiment Coast Artillery To Distant Point
Fort Bliss Texas September 3 The 200th Coast Artillery of the New Mexico National Guard faces toward a distant secret destination. Once a cavalry unit the 200th has trained as an anti aircraft unit since last January. Officers express pride in being chosen for a dangerous assignment over older regiments with longer service. World War Commander Col Charities G Sage. Continued To Page Four.
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Fort Bliss
Tex
200Th Coast Artillery
New Mexico National Guard
Capt Winston Awarded Fellowships for Traffic Study
Evanston Sept 3 Seven state police and highway patrol officers received fellowships to study traffic control and accident prevention at Northwestern University Traffic Institute. The Automotive Safety Foundation granted five 1200 dollar fellowships and two 300 dollar tuition scholarships for 1941 Mexico state police.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
The
Automotive Safety Foundation
Automotive Industry
Mexico
Gasoline shortage saved with 20000 rail cars say experts
Washington September 3 A railroad executive told a special senate investigating committee the gasoline and petroleum shortage on the east coast could be relieved within two weeks by using 20000 railroad tank cars. J J Pelley president of the Association of American Railroads testified that such action might be arranged at a conference to be held tomorrow called by acting petroleum coordinator Ralph K Davies. He said Davies had invited oil companies railroads and tank car owners to meet and discuss. He noted that an agreement on reduced tank car rates was essential and acknowledged loading facilities for rail cars were limited since tanker ships were normally used.
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Washington
Sept
Senate
East
J. J. Pelley
Association of American Railroads
Ralph K. Davies
Pelley
Davies
Maloney
D-Conn
Louisiana
Texas
Atlantic Seaboard
Roosevelt
38 Officers Attend Defense Meeting
Thirty eight officers from community, state, and federal agencies in southeastern New Mexico convened to discuss methods to counter sabotage and protect the national defense program. FBI agent D A Bryce showcased a film on combating sabotage and air raids, with assistance from George Franklin. Attendees included Sheriff Frank Young, Mayor Thomas J Hall, Rev LeRoy Thompson, and DA G T Watts. Similar meetings are planned this month in other New Mexico and West Texas cities.
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New Mexico
War and Order
England
D. A. Bryce
el Paso
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
FBI Law Enforcement Officers Mobilization Plan For National Defense
Bryce
George Franklin
Frank Young
Thomas J. Hall
LeRoy Thompson
Henry Eller
G. T. Watts
Robert McConnell
Young
West Texas
New Tax Bill Is Declared Unfair Protects The Rich
Washington political debate centers on a proposed revenue bill. Senator LaFollette denounces the measure as unfair to the rank and file while criticizing exemptions and community property provisions. Clark Connally and Vandenberg offer mixed minority and cautious support amid fiscal emergency concerns.
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Washington
LaFoliette
Senate
House
Clark
D-Mo
Finance Group
Excursion to Mexico City Sells from Roswell Chamber
Sponsored by Associated Southwest Chambers of Commerce Roswell affiliates invites members to a six day trip to Mexico City. A special train from El Paso leaves October 10 and returns October 21 with four state capitals to visit. Round trip with lower berth is 57 dollars. Capacity 150. Reservations advised at Roswell Chamber of Commerce.
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Associated Southwest Chambers of Commerce
Roswell
Mexico City
el Paso
Claude Simpson
Rancher James Harwell Killed by Lightning Near Elk
ALAMOGORDO New Mexico Sept 3 James Harwell a widely known ranchman near Elk was killed by a lightning bolt Saturday while riding horseback. The bolt struck the horse and caused his death. Services were held yesterday at Elk attended by his widow a son Thomas and another son Eugene who is stationed in Idaho with the army air corps.
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Alamogordo
N. M
James Harwell
Elk
Thomas
Eugene
Idaho
Army Air Corps
Auto Fatality in Labor Day Weekend at Florence Goldwater
In Silver City New Mexico on Labor Day weekend Florence Goldwater 3 was killed by an automobile. Driver Manuel G. Ponce was exonerated. Local authorities reported the incident during the holiday period.
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Silver City
N. M
Grant County
Florence Goldwater
Manuel G. Ponce
Roswell A D A Robert McConnell Given Army Induction Notice
Robert McConnell assistant district attorney of the 5th judicial district Roswell has received a notice from a local Albuquerque board to report September 23 for induction in the army under selective service District attorney G T Watts said he would not appoint a replacement McConnell has served as assistant district attorney since February 25 He came to Roswell from Albuquerque and played for the Lobo basketball team at New Mexico University
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Robert McConnell
Roswell
5Th Judicial District
Albuquerque
G. T. Watts
McConnell
Bob McConnell
Lobo
New Mexico University
Tops In Salesmanship at The Blue Ribbon Broiler Plant
E W Mitchell placed a Record classified ad Friday for 150 pullets. He reports selling all 150 before 8 am Saturday, praising classified ads as tops in salesmanship. The anecdote highlights rapid sales after a single small ad.
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E. W. Mitchell
Blue Ribbon Broiler
Mr. Mitchell
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