New Mexico Storm Floods Hit Carlsbad Las Cruces and Albuquerque
Severe rainstorms battered New Mexico as Carlsbad, Las Cruces, and Albuquerque suffered floods. Dozens of homes were evacuated, 12 residents of Carlsbad’s work district remained missing, and Albuquerque faced gas outages after a major pipeline washout. Authorities anticipated more heavy rainfall along mountain eastern slopes, complicating relief efforts.
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New Mexico
Flood Threat Looms Across New Mexico State
Torrential rains across eastern New Mexico left at least 15 missing, with Roswell at risk of major flooding. A 22-foot wall of water hit Carlsbad and damaged gas lines near Albuquerque as walls of water roared into canyons. A father and two children vanished in Stag Canyon near Dawson, while Roswell faced a 33-foot rise in the Hondo River.
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Riverside floods rise as Hondo crest hits near 40 feet
City reports Hondo river crest near 40 feet at Riverside this morning while aliases of Berreno flood upriver. Officials estimate flood may reach Roswell by about two this afternoon, referencing the 1937 event.
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Roswell theater operator Trieb drowns in Hondo River
E C Trieb a Roswell theater operator drowned when his car was washed from a bridge over the Hondo river near Tinnie at 1125 last night. His body found this morning 11/4 miles below the bridge. Two Mexican men in the car Pete Espinosa and Manuel Chavez are missing and believed drowned. Floods from the Hondo and Berrendo rivers threaten Roswell with high crest reports of 40 feet at Riverside and urgent city measures including traffic limits and emergency police actions.
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Moscow City Council Bans Return of Exiled Residents
Moscow orders all residents who left during the invasion not to return. Any who come back will not be registered as residents and will be denied food cards. The decree underscores the city’s stance amid ongoing conflict.
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Local Weather Readings and Averages for Today
Temperature readings at 3 hour intervals show a high of 69 and a low of 62 with 24 hour precipitation totaling 1.83 inches. Normal highs and lows for today are 83 and 55, sunrise at 5 45 and sunset at 5 57, day length 12.2 hours. Month to date precipitation stands at 4.72 inches and year to date at 25.88 inches, with normals 1.57 and 11.47 respectively.
Highways in Southeastern State Report Flooded and Closed
At 10 o clock this morning reports show Highway 280 to Tatum open while Highway 70 to Clovis is open but doubtful. Highway 285 to Vaughn closed with Salt River bridge approaches washed out and road to Carlsbad and El Paso open to Artesia only. Penasco river near Artesia one mile wide at highway. Roswell Artesia road closed by high water in Felix. Road 380 west closed at 8 mile draw with three bridges out Roswell to Ruidoso. Carizzozo to Tularosa blocked with Polly Flat flooded. At Carlsbad only roads to Hobbs and Pecos open. Walnut Canyon bridge near White City out delaying traffic. Ten feet of water in canyon halts traffic until recedes. Artesia roads open to Lovington and Roswell. White City Caverns damage estimated 40000 to 50000 dollars with road out indefinitely perhaps over a week. Caverns accessible on foot. Fort Sumner Las Vegas road closed with Alamo Creek bridge washed out. State 48 Capitan mountain washed out. Carlsbad still faces flood threats with water near bridge bottom at 10 o clock.
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Roswell Banker Claude Hobbs Dies At 59
Claude Hobbs died Sunday morning at his home 211 North Washington Avenue from a heart attack. He was 59 and widely respected as Roswell’s senior banker with over forty years at the First National Bank of Roswell. Hobbs retired January 1, 1941, and later managed a Lea County ranch while remaining a bank director. He was born August 16, 1882 in Tipton Indiana and came to New Mexico as a young man.
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Santa Fe
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Flood Street Ban For Cars Enforces City Safety
Mayor Thomas J. Hall announced cars would be banned from streets during the flood starting about five this afternoon except in emergencies. Police will cite anyone driving unless absolutely necessary to prevent further damage and sightseeing. The mayor warned drivers to stay off streets to protect stores and yards from water damage.
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Nazis May Have To Sue For Peace Within 6 Months
Two foreign relations committee senators said the Russia drive could force Germany to seek peace within six months or allow a long war. They declined to reveal their names and noted state department authorities were consulted, with details continued on page four.
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Gov Miles warns Roswell valley towns on flood danger
Governor John E. Miles issued an urgent warning to Roswell Carlsbad and Pecos river communities to take every precaution against rising flood danger. He cited weather bureau reports predicting worsening conditions over the next 24 hours and said Home Guard help could be arranged.
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Drilling Oil Well Near Elkins
J. O. Wood drills for oil two miles northeast and one mile north of Elkins in the northeast quadrant of the southwest quarter of section 7 7 29 E. The well is down 640 feet with a 3500 foot contract. If oil is not found soon, deeper drilling is planned, but Wood is confident of finding good results with strong backing reported to the Record.
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Record Issued Early Ahead of Flood In Roswell
The Record is published earlier today to allow carriers to deliver before anticipated floodwater. Markets and baseball notes are omitted due to the emergency, with circulation adjustments aimed at ensuring timely paper delivery.
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Raid Under Gibraltar Sinks Three Ships In Night Attack
Italian crews using tiny secret assault boats carried out a raid under Gibraltar’s batteries sinking three ships and damaging a fourth as authorities in Rome noted the daring attack while Britain’s stance remained silent. In Russia the 93 day campaign reportedly saw about 30 Soviet divisions, possibly 450,000 troops, suffer heavy losses as fighting continued.
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State Fair Opens Despite Storms With Attendance 12,000
A chill wind failed to dampen NM State Fair crowds who exceeded 12 000 on opening day. National defense highlighted the event with state guardsmen parading before the grandstand and patriotic exhibits. Governor’s Day offered free admission for schoolchildren. The eight day fair featured 100 plus purebred livestock entries and improved agricultural and technical displays. Governor John Miles spoke at the guard review. grandstand racing followed with purses totaling 16000.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
National Defense
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Indicated Japan Moves Toward Strike Against Russia
Reports from Manila claim Japan has massed at least 1,000,000 troops in Manchukuo and Korea as weather operations loom and a push against Russia seems likely if Germany’s advance on the USSR persists. US Japan relations show slight improvement as Konoe sends a second message to Roosevelt with counter proposals.
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Highway Works Delayed By Rains Near Tatum
District engineer John Church said rain has halted seal coating on two roads from Tatum to the Texas line and to Portales. Equipment moved from Mescalero Reservation. oil shipped to Lovington for the job. Warm, sunny weather needed. project expected to take about two weeks.
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Nice Work Ad Delivers Quick Welding Outfit
Mr Bert C Keithly of 801 North Richardson Avenue placed a used welding outfit ad in Record classifieds. He received exactly what he wanted before supper on the first night the ad ran praising the quick, efficient result. The note ends with thanks for the prompt service and a second mention of the efficiency marker.
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