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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

Page

6

Triple Pact Seals Axis Ties as War Looms

In Rome Berlin and Tokyo sign a tripartite pact pledging aid among the Axis with warnings to opposing powers. Asahi in Tokyo and posters near the U S embassy denounce interference in Asia while British raids over England report heavy losses for the Luftwaffe. Hull notes the alliance reflects a long-standing relationship U S policy already considers. London reports Britain continues to defend against raids and rescues refugees from the Benares disaster.

Japan United States Orient Tokyo Asahi America U. S Britain East Asia Russia Europe Rome England Benares Washington Hull Roosevelt Berlin Lord Lothian

Vernon Blythe Taken To El Paso Hospital

Vernon Blythe a prominent rancher near Chaves New Mexico was taken to Southwestern General Hospital in El Paso by Ballard Ambulance after a leg infection led to a blood clot from an old injury when a horse fell on him His condition is serious Also Poultry Specials from Whatley Produce Company advertise extra fancy young Turkey Hens 6 to 8 lbs at 30c per lb dressed weight and overgrown Fryers at 30c per lb with contact phone 418.

Vernon Blythe Chaves N. M Southwestern General Hospital el Paso Ballard Whatley Produce Company

Trent Joins Ed Carmichael in Real Estate Firm

Robert T. Trent becomes a salesman in farm and ranch property, affiliated with Ed Carmichael in the real estate business. The move marks a collaboration between the two professionals in the agricultural property market.

Robert T. Trent ED Carmichael

Pact Ties Japan and Axis Alarm U S Readies Response

The signing of a ten year military and economic pact by Japan Germany and Italy alarms Washington as Tokyo asserts U S scrap metal embargo and observers call a clash inevitable. Officials say alliance aims to shift U S focus Europe to the Orient while preserving the Pacific status quo.

Tokyo United States Japan Britain China Asahi Roosevelt Germany Italy Adolf Hitler London State Department

Cowboy Dance at Armory During Fair

Colorful nightly event listings promote a Cowboy Dance at the Armory throughout the Fair. Carl Johnson is noted, with dates marking the run from September 27.

Armory Carl Johnson

Dutch Boy White Lead Paint for sale at Pecos Valley Lumber

For sale is Dutch Boy White Lead, a first quality paint advertised as pure white lead and long in use. The Pecos Valley Lumber Co offers it ready to apply at an average price of 2.68 dollars per gallon with phone number 175.

Pecos Valley Lumber Co

Night battle over the capital as German raids continue

Great Battles report British fighters shot down but 14 pilots saved. The combat raged into night with German raids sweeping over the city as darkness fell. A formation attacked the northwest area while explosions echoed and anti aircraft defenses opened fire.

Stolen Car Recovered Here In Nor Cal Area

Police recovered a 1935 Oldsmobile here last night that had been stolen from Clovis. A 14 year old boy was in the car claiming he was a hitchhiker and had been picked up. The driver of the car remains unfound as Clovis officers questioned the boy today.

Clovis

Child Dies At Home In Local Diphtheria Case

Shirley Joan Hickson four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis H Hickson died last night at 10 30 at their home 308 North Grand Street after a day long illness with diphtheria. Born February 28 1936 in Roswell she is survived by brother Jimmy Louis and sisters Mary Dale and Donna Sue. Private funeral held this afternoon at South Park with Rev C C McGuffin Church of Christ in charge. Interment at South Park under Talmage Mortuary direction.

Shirley Joan Louis H. Hickson North Grand Street Shirley Roswell Jimmy Louis Mary Dale Donna Sue South Park C. C. McGuffin Church of Christ Talmage Mortuary

Marriage Licenses Shown For Earl Gibson Love and Bessie Lee Eunice Carvel

Roswell and Artesia residents Earl Gibson Love and Bessie Lee Eunice Carvel are listed for marriage licenses in a brief notice. The item appears with local business ads referencing a tire guarantee and Roswell Auto Co. as context.

Earl Gibson Love Roswell Bessie Lee Eunice Carvel Artesia

Law School Proposal Discussed at State University

At the New Mexico Bar Association opening session in Albuquerque on September 27, a proposal to establish a law school at New Mexico University was discussed. U S circuit Judge Sam Bratton said a study would be made, and a resolution urging the step was worked out. Delegates also debated adopting federal rules of practice in state courts with speakers including District Judge George W Hay and Pearce Rodey.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico University New Mexico Bar Association U. S Sam Bratton George W. Hay Silver City Pearce Rodey

Primary Race Narrowing as Catron Precinct Delays Result

Santa Fe Sept 27 The state canvassing board delayed certifying primary returns awaiting one Catron county precinct and Lea county district results. Missing poll books locked in a ballot box could swing the Republican contest between Waldo Rogers and Herman Crile for Congress. Final totals show Rogers ahead by eight votes, 11591 to 11523, with Ostron county figures adding doubt.

Santa FE N. M Catron County Lea County Jessie Gonzales Howard Bickley State Supreme Court Miles

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians baseball tense scoring summary

In a tight early game, neither side plated in the first two innings. York belted a 33rd homer to left, Gehringer scoring, as Detroit led 2-0 in the fourth. Indians matched with two runs in the fourth, then two more sections produced no further scoring. The Tigers left runners stranded late as Cleveland solidified defense.

Indians Bartell Trosky Bell York Giebell Keltner Tigers Sullivan Feller Mack Hemsley Chapman Weatherly Campbell McCosky Gehringer Greenberg Boudreau Higgins Kelner Cleveland al Smith

Col. Slaughter Found Dead at Post

Col. Jay B. Slaughter, about 45, was found dead at his post in Post Texas today. He had been shot in the head, and authorities opened an investigation into the death.

Col. Slaughter Post Tex Jay B. Slaughter

Wall Street slide amid foreign policy fears and price worries

Wall Street fell as foreign affairs complications fueled selling. Transfers totaled 552,600 shares with declines led by blue chips such as U S Steel and Bethlehem. Bonds were erratic and commodities mixed. In Kansas City, hogs sold uneven while cattle and calves showed modest activity and steady prices overall.

Wall Street New York Japan United States Washington National Defense Advisory Commission N. J Great Northern N. Y. Central

Wool prices in Boston steady on scoured basis

Good French combing length fine territory wools in original bags moved readily today at 90 to 92 cents scoured. Asking prices ranged 93 to 95 cents scoured. Graded lots of fine territory wools brought 95 cents scoured in a few cases. Short to average French combing lengths brought 89 to 90 cents scoured.

Boston USDA

New York Cotton Futures End Lower On Sept Trade

New York September 27 cotton futures closed 13 to 17 points lower with May at 9.26 to 9.27 and 9.04 to 9.05 for July, middling spot at 9.91. N normal nominal values reported.

NEW York Cotton New York AmAirl KroGro AmCan Montw AmMet Penney Amp&l SearsRo Asthifd SocVac Att&sf Stdonc Boeinga Stdonj Borger Briggsm Tex&pr Cityi&f TexCorp Ci&fpf UnitAire Comé&So UnitAirc Douga Usrubb GenElec Ussmel GenMot Ussteel GenFod Wsatel GenMill Wsairb GimBros We&m GtWwsSo New Orleans Galveston

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago dairy and poultry market report shows butter receipts at 836,410 with steady pricing and creamery scores around 28 3/4 to 29 1/4, eggs receipts 6,330 with unsettled graded prices, and live poultry, including 50 trucks, steady with duck prices listed as small and white at 11 and colored at 11.

Chicago

Treasury Bond Quotes and Grain Prices From Chicago

U S bonds in New York with 3 1/4s 45-43 at 108.14 and 4 1/4s 52-47 at 120.5. Farm mortgage unquoted. Home Own Loan 2 1/2s 44-42 at 103.18 and 3s 52-44 at 107.14. In Chicago grain wheat Dec 79 7/8-80 May 79 5/8-3/4 July 76 5/8-3/4. Corn Dec 57 1/2-3/8 May 58 3/4 July 59 3/8. Oats Dec 31 1/2 May 32 1/8.

U. S. Bonds New York Chicago

Wool futures rise on demand despite broader market softness

New York wool top futures closed 4 to 8 points higher as raw wool demand stayed firm. October 108.8, December 102.0, March 95.4, spot standard tops 116.0. Curb market listings include Ark N Gas Pf 8 Cities Service 5 3/4, El Bond & Sh 5 1/4, Ford Met Ltd 1 3/8, Humble Oil 53 7/8.

New York Ark N Gas Pf el Bond & Sh Ford Met Ltd Humble Oil

Dr T E Boggs Optometrist ad at 309 Main street

The notice advertises Dr T E Boggs, graduate optometrist, at 309 N Main St. Eves. It describes eye examinations, glasses fitted and ground in their own laboratory by expert technicians, with broken run lenses immediately duplicated and a phone number 21 for appointments.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St. Eves

Exhibits Of Farm And Range Drive The Eastern Fair Theme

The Eastern New Mexico State Fair centers on farm and range displays as its core theme, shaping the fair’s exhibits and overall program according to the organizers. Directors emphasize agriculture, livestock, and regional production as showcase elements.

New Mexico

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