Fierce Attacks In Leningrad And The Center Gain Ground
Red armies defending Leningrad repulsed German counterattacks and recaptured a point near the approaches to the city. On the central front, Russian counter-blows eased pressure on Budyonny's armies in Ukraine as Red Star reports a daylong assault against the 136th German division. The Germans admit bitter resistance around Leningrad and claim a mighty battle of annihilation near Kiev while Russians report defeats of Romanian troops at Odessa and a failed second attempt to capture Murmansk. Bulgarian officials deny plans to enter the war against Russia.
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Associated Press
Leningrad
Semeon Budyonny
Ukraine
Red Star
Kiev
Odessa
Black Sea
Murmask
Russia
Arctic
Bulgaria
Peter Grabrovsky
Sofia
Fairgrounds repair flood damage for next week fair
A force worked at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds to fix flood damage in the general exhibits building. Water depths ranged from inches to over a foot. floors were drained and more material ordered to restore the space before the fair opens next Wednesday with a parade. Directors urged farmers to bring in exhibits despite wet fields, noting the schedule and new features. Abnormal rainfall has aided the rodeo grounds on the new fair grounds west of Alameda.
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Eastern
New Mexico State Fairgrounds
New Mexico
West Alameda
Flood conditions ease in eastern New Mexico amid rain forecast
Eastern New Mexico saw pressure of flood waters ease today as the Weather Bureau forecast more rain tonight and tomorrow. Swiftly receding river levels and clear skies provided a temporary respite after three days of cloudbursts that left three dead, 15 missing, and extensive damage on the eastern slope of the state.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Roswell Flood Recedes. Mayor Sees Street Clearance by Morning
Flood waters in Roswell receded with Mayor Hall optimistic that all city streets will be dry by tomorrow morning. The surge, far exceeding the 1937 spring floods, began about 8 p m Monday, reached Main Street by 11 p m, and remained strongest in west-side residential areas. Police noted Hondo fell to three feet at Riverside. weather forecast calls for clear conditions. City crews prepare to clean parks and streets as damage is assessed.
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Roswell
Riverside
J. F. Hinkle
Main Street
Rolla Hinkle
Riverside Drive
Ike Carter
Camp Camino
Mayor Hall
Cahoon Park
Hagerman Fair Cancelled Amid Flood Damage
The Hagerman Community Fair set for Thursday to Saturday is cancelled due to flood conditions and crop damage. The annual dance remains, to be held in Hagerman school gymnasium Friday and Saturday at 9 o'clock with Knoll's orchestra providing music.
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Hagerman
Hagerman School
Knoll
New Mexico Oil Men Meet in Santa Fe
In Santa Fe today members of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association discuss proposed changes to production report forms. The state oil conservation commission will decide whether to conform to federal forms and set October allowable output. State geologist John Kelly predicts a likely increase. September allowance is 113,200 barrels daily, while the U.S. Bureau of Mines recommends 114,600 for October.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
New Mexico
State Oil Conservation Commission
John Kelly
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Local Weather Readings Show Sky Highs and Lows for Today
The report details 24 hour temperature readings at three hour marks ending 11 30 a m with highs of 74 and lows of 53, plus today and yesterday readings. It notes normal highs 82 and lows 54 for the date, precipitation 0 for the period, month to date 5 49 inches, year to date 27 10 inches, and sun times sunrise 5 48 am sunset 5 52 pm with 12.1 hours daylight.
Vast Food Pool Plan To Aid Europe After War
London announces a plan to create a vast pool of food reserves for Europe in the emergency period after the war. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden presented the resolution, noting U S consultation and U S willingness to be kept informed. The proposal aims to coordinate stocks and marketing of key commodities, especially wheat and cotton, with estimates to be prepared by allied governments and much of the supply expected from the United States and British dominions.
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London
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Council of Allied Governments
Anthony Eden
Eden
U. S
John G. Winant
Winant
British Dominions
Pecos Flood Damages Crops in Chaves County
W A Losey of Hagerman reports Pecos River flood ruined hundreds of acres in Dexter and damaged others in Hagerman and Lake Arthur. Crest reached 21.8 feet at the highway bridge east of Roswell at 7 p m last night before subsiding.
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Dexter
Pecos
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
W. A. Losey
Highway Bridge
Roswell
Wheeler Warns of Postwar Economic Gloom by Wheeler
Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana warned Seattle audiences that a postwar economic downturn would exceed current gloom. Speaking at the Metropolitan theatre for America First, he urged staying out of European wars as coastal cities faced large-scale western migration and anticipated labor pressures.
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Seattle
U. S
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Middle West
Eagles Hall
America First Committee
Wheeler
Metropolitan Theatre
United States
Europe
Army Seizes Argentine Military Airfields in Swift Move
Regular army troops occupied all military air ports in Argentina and arrested several aviation officers in a rapid crackdown. Officials declined comment while deputies debated the action amid reports it followed a congressional Nazi inquiry. Raul Taborda said officers arrested included some plotting to end the investigation as troops moved into Cordoba and Parana airfields.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Argentina
Raul Damonte Taborda
Dodgers edge Braves to tighten lead in pennant race
Dixie Walker slugged a seventh-inning triple clearing loaded bases to spark the Dodgers to a 4 2 win over the Boston Braves as they strengthened their grip on first in the National League. Higbe Casey and Owen, Franks Tobin and Berres manned the mound. In Philadelphia the Giants beat the Phillies 4 1 in a doubleheader opener with three runs in the first inning on ten hits. Schumacher and Oden, Johnson, Grissom, F. Melton and Warren contributed for New York.
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Boston
Dixie Walker
Braves
Brooklyn
Higbe
Casey
Owen
Franks
Tobin
Berres
Mass
Giants
Phillies
Philadelphia
New York Giants
New York
Schumacher
Oden
Johnson
Grissom
F. Melton
Warren
Cardinals edge Pirates to keep pennant bid alive
St Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 0 as Harry Gumbert pitched six hits for his sixth straight win. Reds beat Cubs 2 to 0 to clinch third in the National League standings with Bucky Walters allowing six hits.
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Pirates
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Cardinals
Harry Gumbert
St. Louis
Gumbert
Mancuso
Lanning
Klinger
Sewell
Lopez
Baker
Reds
Cubs
Cincinnati
Chicago
Bucky Walters
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lanfranconi
Kush
U. Olsen & Ae Walters
Lombar
Red Sox Bounce Senators 7 2 in opener of twin bill
Washington limited to four blows as the Boston Red Sox win 7 to 2. Dominic DiMaggio belts a grand slam home run in the seventh. Wagner, Peacock, Leonard and Early Evans contributed for Boston.
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Red Sox
Senators
Washington
Charley Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Dominic DiMaggio
Boston
Wagner
Peacock
Leonard
Anderson
Early Evans
Bad Tropical Storm devastates Houston Texas area
A tropical hurricane veered from the Gulf and struck Houston with 100 mph winds causing millions in damage. Rice crops suffered about 1.7 million dollars, while city damages reached up to one million. Buildings were torn down, roofs ripped, and communications were largely cut off. three fatalities were reported, two electrocutions and a seaman washed overboard.
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Houston
Texas
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Matagorda
Freeport
Salvation Army Meeting Closes After Global Service tale
Lieut. Col. Arthur D. Howkins ends a fifty year Salvation Army career with a life story at tomorrows close. Tonight’s 7:45 gathering expects strong attendance as the colonel leaves Friday for a Clovis campaign despite high water dampening turnout but not zeal.
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Arthur D. Howkins
Salvation Army
Clovis
U S Move to Arm Merchant Ships Seen Likely
Washington September 24 Reports indicate the arming of American merchantmen is the next probable step in the shoot on sight campaign to turn U S waters into a defensive danger zone for Axis raiders. The move would require modifications to existing policy and shipboard measures.
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U.S
Washington
United States
D R Britt Rescued From Pecos Bridge
D R Britt, a noted rancher, was rescued from the Pecos River bridge area last night. Deputy Gene Smith officer Onis Reynolds and Joe Davis saved him after he got stranded while moving household goods east of the Pecos. Mrs. Britt provided the account to The Record.
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D. R. Britt
Pecos River
Gene Smith
Onis Reynolds
Joe Davis
Avis
Hobbs Services Held Today At Roswell Chapel
Masonic funeral for Claude Hobbs Roswell banker and community figure was held at Talmage Memorial Chapel at 3 PM. Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and A M led by District Deputy Grand Master Albert Hudson with J R Robinson singing. South Park services by John W Hall with Knights Templar escort. Casket bearers listed and an escort planned. First National Bank, long linked to Hobbs, closed this afternoon.
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Claude Hobbs
Roswell
Talmage Memorial Chapel
Hobbs
Roswell Lodge No. 18
A. F
A. M
Albert Hudson
J. R. Robinson
South Park
John W. Hall
Knights Templar
J. E. Moore
Floyd Childress
F. W. Blocksom
E. R. Kain
J. Q. Marshall
D. E. Kester
J. F. Hinkle
B. C. Mossman
R. H. McCune
C. F. Beeson
Ralph Vandewart
G. D. Perrine
W. F. Waller
A. F. Madison
First National Bank
Mr. Hobbs
Missing Portales People Are Found Safe
Two Portales women and two men who searched for them were found safe after a planned return trip home. Mrs. J. G. Greaves and her daughter stayed at Pine Lodge, then ran low on fuel. Luther Thomas piloted the plane to locate them northwest of Roswell and the Corn ranch, where they had been marooned by high water. The Greaves family confirmed their safety.
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Portales
J. G. Greaves
Stinnett
Pine Lodge
High Watter
Greaves
Gordon Greaves
Reds Report Loss 1940 Nazi Planes In Central Area
Red air force pilots claim air superiority over the central sector of the German Russian front since Smolensk. They report destroying about 1 940 German planes through air duels anti aircraft fire and raids on German held air dromes. A visit to Smolensk shows little German air activity beyond one bombing plane and two observation craft.
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Red Army
Red
Smolensk
Germans Claim Red Forces in Nazi Trap
Berlin reports encirclements east of Kiev forming two close rings trapping Soviet units. High command says annihilation within days, citing chaos inside pockets. Air force claims night strikes on Moscow and Leningrad objectives and hits on ships off Kronstadt. It claims Marat left sinking and another battleship damaged near the Gulf of Finland.
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Berlin
Kiev
Tony
Moscow
Leningrad
London
Black
Baltic Sea
Kronstadt
Marat
Gulf of Finland
Red Fleet
Castal
Ounel
No Flood Waters On Air Base Site
James A. Lockridge assistant construction chief at the army district engineering office in Caddo Colorado reported the air base site south of town was free of flood waters. He noted only drainage water and no damage after inspecting the site following a Santa Fe to Roswell survey voyage.
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Army Air Base
James A. Lockridge
Army District Engineering Office
Caddo
Colo
Lockridge
Santa Fe
Tatum
Roswell
First Aid Class Meeting Postponed
The Red Cross advanced first aid class meeting scheduled for tonight was postponed and will now be held Friday afternoon.
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Red Cross
Maximum Service At Minimum Price
Mrs. James Hebison of 113 S. Mo. advertised a floor furnace she did not need and quickly found a buyer. She praised Record classified for its wide reach and low cost, calling it maximum service at minimum price.
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James Hebison
S. Mo
Record
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