Republicans Claim Pledges Not Binding in 80th Congress
The article argues GOP leaders including Herbert Brownell Jr and Dewey campaign operations deny ties to the 1948 Philadelphia platform, claiming it applied to the 81st Congress. It notes Taft Wherry Martin Halleck Knutson Taber Allen would likely stay in power, questioning the political logic of nonbinding pledges and recalling talks to reconvene to finish the job after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brownell Jr
Dewey
Philadelphia
Taft
Senate
Wherry
Joe Martin
House
Charlie Halleck
Knutson, Taber
Allen
GOP
Truman
Martin
Congress
Fallacy in Motive in Thurmond Support Critique
A West review argues Thurmond, a progressive southern governor and WW II hero potential presidential candidate, is harmed by Southern states rights rhetoric used to justify racial inequities. The piece cites a federal judge's remark on suffrage access and questions party practices in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Truman
South
Democratic Party
Odds Against Him on the Surface in Truman Reelection Bid
The column analyzes President Truman's uphill path to a full term facing Governor Dewey, Henry Wallace, and Thurmonds' Southern revolt. It notes Southern Democrats’ past veto support for Republicans and weighs the potential for the Solid South to swing, suggesting Truman could still win a majority in the South despite rebel leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Dewey
Henry Wallace
Fortune
Governor Thurmond
House
Senate
South
Canada price controls contrasted with American costs
The text notes Canada maintains peace time price controls and an effective rent control law. Canadian housewives pay about 53 cents per pound for sirloin steak, 14 cents per quart for milk, 70 cents per pound for butter, and 29 cents per pound for ham burger, roughly 25 percent less than American prices. Canada pursues a gradual and planned policy of price adjustment and decontrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tariff Problem Splits GOP Backers Over Reciprocal Trade
A paradox arises as GOP tariff defenders clash with business civic and farm groups who had backed reciprocal trade. The dispute highlights growing divisions within the party over trade policy as the discussion continues.
Parade to Open Otero County Fair September 9
W Barnie Caton plans a countywide parade to begin the Otero County Fair at 10 30 Thursday morning September 9 with participation invited from schools civic service and veterans groups firms and other organizations. Schools receive 25 from the Fair Committee for float expenses. others encouraged to display floats rolling displays and units. Parade forms on New York Ave north of Twelfth St, travels to Eighth then Florida and returns to the fair grounds. Parade committee includes L A Hendrix Mrs Frances Godley C E Moore Jerry Hansen Fritz Heilbronn Delos Botone James Mahill G L Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
W. Barnie Caton
New York Ave
Twelfth St
11Th St
Pennsylvania Ave
Pennsylvania
Eighth
Tenth
Florida
Fairgrounds
Caton
L. A. Hendrix
Frances Godley
C. E. Moore
Jerry Hansen
Fritz Heilbronn
Delos Botone
James Mahill
G. L. Swanson
Deer Poachers Fined In Eddy County for Cats and Deer
State Game Warden Elliott Barker says July saw major violations. Four Kermit residents licensed fishing without permits were fined 50 dollars each plus costs. Two Carlsbad Artesia men jailed for trespassed deer with horses were fined 300 and 200 dollars with costs. The incident marks one of the department’s most flagrant recent cases and highlights statewide violations tally for the year, including 591 prosecutions and 18 500 dollars in fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Simmons
Artesia
Elliott S. Barker
Simmons
Hollister L. Amerson
Donald Smith
Virgil T. Clark
Clarence T. Cogle
Kermit
Texas
Eddy County
Court of Justice of the Peace
Jack Elliott
Loving
Tom G. Rubio
Dave Y. Torres
Carlsbad
Guadalupe Mountains
Pilar Ardunez
Rubio
Torres
Ardunez
Bill Lewis
Game Department
Barker
Rotary Lion Ball Game Sets Battle at School Diamond
Rotary and Lions softball fans near the August 17 clash as each side finalizes tentative lineups. Managers deny imports of ringers and promise stiffer defense than last year’s high scoring finish won by the junior club. Back yard practice continues as both teams aim for a tighter result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Rotary
Jean Nicolet First White Visitor to Wisconsin Soil
French explorer Jean Nicolet is recorded as the first known white man to set foot on what is now Wisconsin soil. The note places his voyage among early European incursions into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Nicolet
Wisconsin
Rodeo Featured at 1948 Otero County Fair
Chamber of Commerce and fair association announce a four day rodeo September 9 to 12. Main events include saddle bronc calf roping Brahma bull riding and bulldogging with 1000 dollars added prize money plus a ladies event offering a 225 saddle. A musical chair race with a saddle as prize is planned for entrants aged 18 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
Chamber of Commerce
Otero County Fair Association
Henry's Take 6 3 Softball Title Victory
Henrys softball team won the first of a two of three playoff by defeating Prestridge 6 to 3. Sam Fritz drove in two runs and hit a two out homer in the fourth, with Lob Fritz scoring on a first inning single. Jim Paternoster earned the win for Henrys, while Vuckovich pitched five innings for Prestridge. The second game is set for Thursday with a Friday decisive contest if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Prestridge
Sam Fritz
Lob
Gregory
Prestridge Battery
Jim Paternoster
Fl Paso
Rngers Motors
Met Death In Africa Buried At Fort Bliss
Arvel L Bennett killed in a 1943 vehicle accident in Oran Algeria. His body was returned and buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on July 1 1948 with full military honors. His mother Mrs Lois Bennett of Alamogordo learned of the funeral, after being informed by her estranged husband. Bennett served in the North African campaign and was wounded there before being restored to duty prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvel L. Bennett
Oran
Algeria
Ft. Bliss National Cemetery
Lois Bennett
Alamogordo
Funeral Rites For Late J Y Latham
Funeral services for Joseph Young Latham were held in Alamogordo with Rev. Ed LeBreton and Rev. T J Gamble presiding. Interment followed at Mt Vista Cemetery. Latham, born February 22 1865 in Blanco County Texas, was a former Alamogordo peace officer and left a widow three daughters a son eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and a sister. He died Sunday August 8 after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Young Latham
Ed LeBreton
T. J. Gamble
First Baptist Church of
Jesus
Houston
Mitchell
Bennie Daugherty
Archie Lacey
Ray Prather
Mt. Vista Cemetery
J. Y
Dode) Latham
Alamogordo
Latham
Hatch
Blanco County
Texas
G. W. A. Latham
Lathams
Rural Schools Open Fall Term Aug. 30
Thirty teachers have been secured for the 1948 49 term in Otero County rural schools as county schools begin August 30 at twelve locations. The list includes teachers for La Luz Bent Mescalero Prestridge Lumber Camp Cloudcroft Mayhill Oro Grande Newman Cox Ranch Pinon and High Rolls with staff assignments announced by Superintendent Frances Godley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
Frances Godley
H. L. Traylor
Paul Klopfer
la Luz
Paul Blazer
Victor Pacheco
Bent
Helen Carl
Mescalero
Winifred C. Terry
Prestridge Lumber Camp
Lank Tunnell
Davenport Iown Emerges as Mississippi River Hub
Davenport Iown on the Mississippi River stands as a key railroad and shipping center shaping regional trade. It leverages river access and rail networks to move goods, bolster commerce, and connect inland markets with distant ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iown
Alamogordo Schools Set to Open August 30
Alamogordo's superintendent W Barnie Caton announced city schools will start on August 30 amid about a ten percent enrollment rise from last year. Registration runs August 23 to 30 with seniors August 23 to 30 and out of town students allowed to enroll any day except August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
W. Barnie Caton
Alamogordo High prepares for fall grid season opener
Head coach Rolla Buck with assistant Ralph McGuire announces August 16 start for football practice. Ten games planned this fall with five at home and September 10 opener vs Capitan. Santa Rosa and Artesia added to schedule replacing Las Cruces and Carlsbad. Buck notes many returnees graduate and aims to be district contenders. Junior high retains Boyce Jordan for continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Buck
Ralph McGuire
Alamogordo
Buck
Capitan
Santa Rosa
Las Cruces
Artesia
Pecos Valley
Carlsbad
Boyce Jordan
Five From Otero County Attend School Bus Institute
Five Otero County drivers completed the fifth annual School Bus Drivers Institute at New Mexico State Teachers College August 26 and received closing certificates Friday night. Participants included Herbert Hathcock Vernon Haaman B R Polson D L Stone and Edward Telles from 20 counties. certificates honored first aid and safety in operation of school buses taught by Al Hathcock formerly at Alamogordo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
New Mexico State Teachers College
Herbert Hathcock
Vernon Haaman
B. R. Polson
D. L. Stone
Edward Telles
New Mexico
al Hathcock
Alamogordo
Claims Fraud In Acquisition Of Water Rights
A civil suit filed in the district court alleges conspiracy and fraud in the acquisition by the Town of Alamogordo of La Luz Canyon waters from Aguadero Corporation. Plaintiffs Don O Bonnell and wife claim duress and forged transfers, naming John H Bliss state engineer and others as defendants. The action seeks to halt water diversion plans and to set aside a 1945 water sale and Bonnell’s payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
la Luz Canyon
Aguadero Corporation
Don. O. Bonnell
John H. Bliss
J. L. Lawson
Rowland Hazard
Providence
Rhode Island
Bonnell
Glen G. Hilford
Hot Springs
Geo. Shipley
Aguadero Corp
Geo. A. Shipley
Lawson
Aguadero
Bliss
Special Faculty Meeting Called in Alamogordo
W Barnie Caton Alamogordo superintendent calls a special faculty meeting for all city school teachers. The meeting is set for Friday August 27 at 10 in the morning in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Barnie Caton
Alamogordo
Contests At Otero County Fair Highlight Whiskers Bow Legs
More than sixty volunteers have signed up for the whisker growing contest as part of the Otero County Fair with a cash prize of 25 dollars for the best whiskers and 15 dollars for the biggest bush. A bow legs contest offers 15 dollars for first 10 for second and 5 for third. An old time costumes march at the Community Center offers 10 dollars to a man and a woman winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
Lillian Bagwell
Fair
Abe Lincoln
Gabby Hayes
Kit Carson
Sid Searcy Night Highlights Air Force Softball Clash
Hawaii based Air Force team with 46 wins in 47 games faces local all-stars at Sid Searcy Memorial Night. Harold James, a 6 ft 4 in pitcher with 12 to 18 strikeouts per game, to duel Jim Paternoster of Henrys. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Searcy
Air Force
Hawaii
Carter States
Harold James
Red O'Dell
James
Jim Paternoster
Henry
Holloman Air Force Base
C. Treadway
Sam Mackey
W. W. Gregory
Weldon Wade
Ernie Lujan
George Candelario
Bob Fritz
Frank Crawford
Infield
Pete Vuckovitch
Ben Misquez
Hospital Rooms Open To Special Dedications
Otero County Hospital invites dedications for rooms and memorial plaques by declaring intent and contributing funds for room equipment. Mose Cauthen, hospital committee chair, said bids for total hospital equipment will be reviewed August 13 by the county commissioners and hospital committee. Donors may cover equipment costs and add approved conveniences, with excess funds aiding unforeseen building costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County Hospital
Mose C. Cauthen
Cauthen
Board of County Commissioners
Hospital
Visitors Leave for Dallas as Wren Family Plans Next Steps
Rev. and Mrs. Spencer Wren, who have spent the summer in town with Mrs. Wren's parents Mr. and Mrs. Read Vinson, expect to depart Monday for Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University. Mrs. Wren is a senior. Rev. Wren pursues a Master’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Spencer Wren
Passing Of Fabian Garcia Outstanding New Mexican
Funeral services were held at St. Genevieve Catholic Church Las Cruces for Dr Fabian Garcia who died Friday. He graduated from A M College in 1890 and spent nearly 50 years as professor of horticulture and renowned experimentalist. Native of Chihuahua he rose to national prominence through his work in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Genevieve Catholic Church
Las Cruces
Fabian Garcia
Otero County
Garcia
A. & M. College
Chihuahua
Conservation Aids Propagation
Conservation efforts under the Agricultural Conservation Program protect fish and wildlife. Terraces contour fields and grassed hillsides reduce runoff, keeping streams clearer and preventing silt from covering fish eggs. Water stored by grass and legume cover sustains springs and streams later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Hemphill
PMA Committee
Norton family returns from Texas visit with operation
Mrs. Lottie Norton and her daughters Misses Sue and Dorothy Norton traveled from Houston to Temple Texas where Mrs Norton underwent an operation. They report Mrs Norton recovering satisfactorily.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brownell
Fritz
B. Fritz
Pacheco
S. Fritz
F. Madrid
Anderson
Duran Vuckovich
Wade
Vuckovich
Paternoster
Humphries
Moreno
S— Monroy
Duran
Abeyta
Hill
E Prestridge
Treadway
Lujan
Romero
P Vukovich
Henry's Prestridge
Africa
Fort Bliss
J. Y. Latham
Henry A. Wallace
Sen
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Rostrum
Progressive Party
Taylor
Wallace
Alamo
Forsee
McGuire
New Mexico Coaches School
Albuquerque
Shelby County
Ohio
Eleane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!