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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1940

Page

5

London Faces Prolonged Daylight Raid By German Raiders

The city endured a second daylight attack with four hours nine minutes of alarms and multiple blasts. Officials say Germans hit conspicuous buildings while aim was to damage royal areas, with Buckingham Palace sustaining slight damage and civilians killed or injured.

Air Ministry London Elizabeth Margaret Rose Ministry of Information Exchange Telegraph Uckingham Buckingham Palace Wellington Barracks Germany Britain Midlands Lancashire Liverpool St. Paul's Cathedral

Wool Market Tone Improves Despite Government Demand

The Commercial Bulletin notes a firmer tone in wool markets as mills take up options against government contracts, with prices showing little change and western operations muted. Quotes cover secured basis wool from Texas to California and Oregon, plus pulled wools and Mohair values, while South American clip prices hover.

Boston Commercial Bulletin Southwest Texas California Northern Middle Country Southern Oregon Territory Montana Delaine Cape Winter Cape Summers

Building Permit Filed for Walters Garage on Main Street

F G Walters seeks a permit to erect a detached garage at 711 South Main for a $200 project. The filing notes construction details and assessed cost. Local building office records indicate approval steps and permit issuance forthcoming.

F. G. Walters S. Main

Conscription committee backs broader power for defense rents

The conscription committee rewrites a provision allowing the president to seize essential industries failing to support the defense program. The original required imminent emergency and danger, provoking criticism that it nullified its purpose. Taft calls the compromise outrageous, while others say they might accept the change.

Explosion Rips Mor ris County Dynamite Plant Killing Several

A massive explosion at a 2,000 acre dynamite complex in Morris County leaves at least seven dead and dozens injured. Rescue squads, state police and the Red Cross rush aid as relatives flood the site. Officials promise a probe while authorities work to identify victims and assess potential causes. President Roosevelt and Governor Moore coordinate federal and state relief efforts.

New York Pennsylvania Morris County Harry Jenkins Dover General Hospital J. Parnell Thomas R-Nj Dies Washington Roosevelt War Department Red Cross A. Harry Moore Hunt

City Beautiful Contest Entries

L. L. Lane submits a bouquet of mixed dahlias. Marie Amador of 206 W Albuquerque presents a morning glory screen. Mrs. Harwood Brown submits a bouquet of unusual flowers.

L. L. Lane Marie Amador Albuquerque Morning Glory Harwood Brown

FBI Agents Rally Angle in Albuquerque Campaign News

FBI agents discussed pressure on public payroll workers including WPA. Attorney General Sedillo in Albuquerque pledged to probe primary law violations in voting. Dempsey’s radio bid ended with broadcasts from KOB and KVSF. Chavez closed his campaign in Albuquerque with a torch light parade and address predicting renomination as Miguel Leyva remained off stage.

WPA Filo M. Sedillo Albuquerque KOB Santa Fe KVSF Dempsey Chavez Miguel Leyva

State County Primary Ballot Details and Polling Places

Voters will receive their party ballots at polling places with no certificate required. The Democratic slate includes District Attorney G. T. Watts and candidates for State Senate J. H. Mullis and W. E. Whitmore, with several for State Representatives, county posts, and precinct offices listed. Polls run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Roswell locations such as City Hall, Junior High, Mark Howell School, Court House, and multiple other sites.

Associated Press Chaves County G. T. Watts Roswell Justice of the Peace Pat O'Neill H. N. (Shorty East Side Big Jo Lumber Co Washington Ave Camp Chavez North Main J—Fowler East Sec

Chavez-for-senator head cites water rights surrender claim

In Santa Fe, Chavez for senator leader challenges Rep. J. J. Dempsey over water rights. Dempsey accused Chavez of misunderstanding water issues and of letting Colorado and Texas threaten resources. Chavez's organization denies the charges. The Democratic gubernatorial race sees Clyde Tingley speak at Tingley Field Albuquerque after a torch parade. Gov John E Miles campaigns in Santa Fe Portales and Fort Sumner. Miles pledges finishing 25 miles of Hot Springs to Tularosa road work and notes hospital management at Carrie Tingley hospital for disabled children.

Atta Fe New Mexico Rep J. J. Dempsey Dempsey Chavez Colorado Texas Tingley Miles Clyde Tingley Tingley Field Albuquerque John E. Miles Santa Fe Portales Fort Sumner Hot Springs Tularosa Carrie Tingley

Defense Chiefs at Plane Plant and Local Sites

A list of sites labeled with letters and names including Plane Plant Senior High School Old Coca-Cola Plant Kamp Kelly Monument Works County Warehouse and South Hill School bearing on a defense chiefs itinerary or inspection tour across multiple facilities.

Coca-Cola Plant E—Kamp Kelly William Knudsen National Defense Commission Republic Aviation Farmingdale N. Y U.S. Army H. H. Arnold

Chapman Defeats Wehrle In Comeback At National Amateur

Dick Chapman staged a dramatic comeback to reach the final round of the National Amateur championship with a 3 and 2 victory over Wilfred Wehrle of Chicago in Mamarnock New York on September 13.

Chapman Wehrle Mamaroneck N. Y Dick Chapman Wilfred Wehrle Chicago

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Somerset House Strand Picadilly Hotel Berkeley Square St. Magnus the Martyr St. Swithin’s St. Mary-at-Hill St. Dunstan’s In-The-East St. Mary Woolnoth St. Clement’s St. Augustine’s St. Giles Cripplegate Ernie Emerson E. Glenn van Tilburg St. John’s Wharton France Everlite Shaw Clardy’s Products Blue Haven SBS City Beautiful FBI Agents State County J. H. Mullis W. E Whit) Whitmore C. N. Moore John G. Anderson Frank J. McCarthy Robert E. Daughtry Harry Puryear M. L. Norton P. D. Wilkins R. H. Carter Monte Goodin Louie B. Heick M. L. Kuykendall John W. Haven Austin Reeves D. P. Grein George Wilcox Julius Skinner Charles Lawey, Sr Clarence M. Cooper Rodman M. Cookson Frank Young R. Perry Bean I. B. Rose Lucius Dills K—Golf House L—Roswell Floral Co B—Dennison Machine Shop Towne Club Gen Defense Chiefs Col J. D. Atwood KGFL John J. Dempsey U. S. Senate Party Service MR. and Mrs F. A. Lee Fox Trim
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