GOP Faces Question as 1950s Outlook Divides Republicans
The piece argues the Republican Party has failed to gain majority power since 1928 and lost ground in New York with Sen. John Foster Dulles. It cites NAM chief Guy Gabrielson urging a clear party stance to reverse the march toward a welfare state and attract mass support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
al Smith
Washington
GOP
Wendell Wilkie
Dewey
New York State
John Foster Dulles
Guy Gabrielson
National Republican
Republican Party
National Association of Manufacturers
New York
Gabrielson
United States Republic
Democratic Party
NAM
Fear of returning to low mood years and indigent old age
The text argues that whether private industry or government bears the burden, people fear a return to the 1920s low mood and widespread poverty in old age. It notes 10 million wage earners earning about $2,000 annually despite a period of prosperity.
Mrs. Smith Returns From California Vacation
Alta Smith has returned from a vacation in California with her sister Mrs. John Gage of Carlsbad and her brother Floyd L. Snyder of Independence Missouri. They returned to Alamogordo Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Alta Smith
California
Los Angeles
John Gage
Carlsbad
Floyd L. Snyder
Independence
Missouri
Alamogordo
Expect Record Yuletide Mail At Post Office
Alamogordo’s Post Office anticipates a record Yuletide mail surge led by Frances Burch the postmaster and J A McRae as extra parcels and first class mail spike on December 19. staff of eleven regulars two substitutes and one Christmas relief help handle deliveries with extended Saturday hours and Christmas day parcel delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Post Office
Frances Burch
J. A. McRae
James G. Wayne
Soil Conservation Service
Yule Sesson
Burch
McRae
Lloyd Bailey
Sor Beasley
Lee Brown
Maggie Eason
Jerry Radtke
Adolphoa Telles
Joe Malone
Jon Noman
Nolan Smith
Bill McGee
D. C. McKinney
McKinney
Earl Hudman
Mayhill
A. A. White
Curt Lee
Andy” Anderson
Bryan Wofford
Alex Monroy
Lilie J Ellsworth Dies at 55 in Alamo Gordo
Mrs. Lillie Jane Ellsworth wife of Walter Ellsworth News linotype operator and printer died Wednesday morning at their Michigan avenue home. She was 55 born April 16 1894 in Center Texas married in Corpus Christi in 1945 survived by a son Buster Guinn Houston and daughter Mrs Robert E Lee Corpus Christi with a late daughter Lucille and three granddaughters. Funeral services Friday at 8 pm Leadinghaus Mullins chapel Rev T J Gamble Jr officiating burial Mont Vista cemetery Ellsworth came to Alamo Gordo in August to join the News staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Jane Ellsworth
Walter Ellsworth
Alamocordo News Linotype
Michigan Ave
Binder Father Dies In Kentucky
Chas. Binder and son Gordon left for Waterloo Iowa after the death of J. P. W. Binder 80 in Louisville Kentucky where he suffered a fatal stroke while visiting a daughter. He had been ill a month and retired five months ago after nearly 63 years in flour milling. Funeral in Waterloo Thursday. He would have been 81 in January. Surviving: two other sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Binder
Gordon
Waterloo
Farm Bureau Plans Membership Drive
The Tularosa Local of the Otero County Farm Bureau held a meeting at the high school vocational agriculture building. Plans for an intensive countywide membership drive start in January and culminate with a full day Farm Bureau meeting on January 14 led by local county and state leaders. About 20 delegates and officers attend the national convention in Chicago December 11 to 15. Mrs. J C Johnson represents this area and travels with delegates from Carrizozo and Tucumcari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tularosa
Otero County Farm Bureau
Mexian Farm and Livestock Bureau
Albuquerque
Farm Bureau
Chicago
J. C. Johnson
New Mexico
Carrizozo
Tucumeari
Eugene Dale's Piggly Wiggly Remodel Event
Eugene Dale's Piggly Wiggly underwent a major remodel enlarging the store by about 250 feet and moving the meat counter back eight feet. New self service dairy cases new meat counters canned goods shelves produce racks and lighting fixtures were added during the remodel which was completed while business remained open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dale
Piggly Wiggly
Gifts Sought for Crippled Children at Carrie Tingley Hospital
Carrie Tingley Hospital for Crippled Children in Hot Springs New Mexico asks statewide residents to mail gifts of toys and clothing for patients of all ages to the hospital. Officials note the facility treats polio and aids families in need with 3229 patients since opening 12 years ago and offers daily visiting hours 2 to 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Tingley
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Santa Claus
Burton Roach
Carrie Tingley Hospital
N. M
de Baca
Curry
2000 Kiddies See Santa Saturday
About 2000 children from Otero County crowded the Community Center on Saturday afternoon for a four hour Santa visit. Mrs Lillian Bagwell says Alamogordo Cham ber of Commerce and local merchants sponsored the event. Despite rain and cold youngsters waited in lines to greet Santa and receive peanuts candy and a balloon. County Commissioner Ray Sowell praised the merchants and Chamber and hopes the party becomes an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
Santa Claus
Lillian Bagwell
Chamber of Commerce
Alamogordo
Ray Sowell
Pinon
Chamber
Sowell
Man Suffers Broken Back In Accident Near Tularosa
George Dill of Havana Arkansas sustained a broken back when a Chevrolet pickup rolled over after a left rear tire blew out one and a half miles east of Tularosa Monday afternoon about 4 30. Mrs Dill had a concussion. Patrolman Al Hathaway and Robert Budahger investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Dill
Havana
Arkansas
Tularosa
San Diego
California
John Prather Home Destroyed By Fire
A ranch home off John Prather was burned to the ground Tuesday with all possessions lost except a cedar chest saved. The cause is unknown though the resident says the blaze likely started near the bathroom as workers outside attempted to fight the fire before it overtook the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prather
Prather
Dick Riffe Found Dead In Home
Dick Riffe owner of Riffe's Dairy was found dead at his home 1901 Florida avenue late Wednesday afternoon by dairy employee Rob inson. Deputy Sheriff Ab Hunter reported the death at about 4 45 p m and coroner and jury were summoned. Death was due to natural causes per Dr F B Evans at the inquest. Survived by wife Peggy in Memorial Hospital two children Linda Anne aged 10 and Judy Kay 5 parents Mr and Mrs H H Riffe two sisters and one brother. Finergl arrangements are pending with Leadinghaus Mullins.
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Dick Riffe
Riffe
la Luz Road
Florida Avenue
Robinson
Ab Hunter
Hunter
F. B. Evans
F. T. West
al Hathaway
Dr. Evans
Peggy
Memorial Hospital
Linda Anne
Judy Kay
H. H. Riffe
Finergl
Leadinghaus-Mullins
Hunter Estimate Shows 22 Percent Deer Bagged
State Game Warden Elliott S Barker reports early figures for the 1949 big game season indicating about 22 percent success among hunters. From key stations including Capitan area, 12 386 hunters were checked and 2 764 deer tallied, with 44 000 hunters estimated statewide suggesting roughly 9 680 deer killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott S. Barker
Capitan
Barker
Three Decorated At Holloman Base Honors Given
Captain Luther Faegin Lt Les ter Salter and Master Sergeant James Lauderdale were decorated by Colonel William H Baynes at Holloman Base. Faegin and Lauderdale received the Soldier's Medal for pulling a dazed pilot from a TE 80 aircraft that crashed on takeoff and exploded. Lt Salter received the Air Medal for 100 missions in Western Germany to Berlin as a transport pilot aidingAirlift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Faegin
Lester Salter
James Lauderdale
William H. Baynes
Faegin
Lauderdale
United States Air Force
Salzer
Germany
Berlin
Peo
Local residents enter Christmas lighting contest
Four more residents join the Business and Professional Women's Club sponsored contest. Homes must be lit 6 to 9 p m daily from December 18 to 25 and visible from the street. Prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars awarded December 27 to top homes. business entries receive honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Lillian Bagwell
Leonard Ki
Corby
Ohio Avenue
Asbury Glover
Michigan Avenue
George Hagaman
Hagaman
Monterey Courts
L. A. Hendrix
New York Avenue
Town Board Awards 25000 Foot Sewer Extension Contract
The Town Board awarded a 25000 foot sewer extension contract to W H Garrett of Belen for 48000 dollars, with work to start promptly. Mayor McKinley urged fast completion to serve Alamogordo Housing Corp housing for Northrop Aircraft Co employees likely moving to Holloman AFB by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Board of Trustees
W. H. Garrett
Belen
FE. D. McKinley
Alamogordo Housing Corporation
State Comptroller
Water Department
Ben FE. Rutz
Jim Hanna
Add Ten New Books To Library Shelves
Alamogordo Public Library adds ten new volumes including adult fiction and non fiction titles. Librarian Mrs. Irma Egbert announced at the library board meeting that new local materials feature works by Mauldin Wilson Day O Hara and Rhodes. Children’s selections include The Wind in the Willows and Great Husky, donated by library supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo Public Library
Irma Egbert
Bill Mauldin
Mitchell Wilson
John Ledges
Mika Wallar
Opal Leigh Barrymore
Will Rogers
Donald Day
Eugene Manlove Rhodes
John O'Hara
Kenneth Graham
Edward B. Tracy
Alamogordo Welcomes New Medical Man Dr Martin Bartlett
Alamogordo greets Dr. Martin Bartlett M D a new physician locating at 313 Ninth Street in the former Bartlett PD O building. He arrives from Brownsville Texas where he practiced with his brother M S Bartlett M D. He is accompanied by his wife and four daughters Barbara Diane Margaret and Deborah who are all in school here. The family resides at 1201 Ohio Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Martin Bartlett
Ninth Street
Deborah
Ohio Avenue
Alamogordo Mayor Pleads Guilty To Speeding
Alamogordo mayor Eber D. McKinley admitted fault in Justice Court for driving 25 miles per hour over the limit on Friday. Justice J A Tatum fined him five dollars and two dollars fifty cents costs. The mayor quipped the coffee is on me amid the scene. The piece recalls Alamogordo's first mayor J H McRae once cited for a yard hog violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Justice Court
J. A. Tatum
Eber D. McKinley
Pennsylvania
J. Markley
Justice Tatum
J. H. McRae
Garrett
Five Musicals Planned for Pre Christmas Week Event
First Presbyterian Church opens a Christmas concert series with a Thursday December 15 program. Featured pieces include The Messiah selections, soloists Irene Terrible and Thelma France, guest organists Gladys Storrs and Warren Kott, violinist Betty Dennis, and choir director Olive L. McNatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thome
Betty Dennis
Solin - Thelma France
Giadysee
Shepherd
Wayne Howorth
Irene Terrible
Arren Kott
Thelma France
Charles Binder
Zion
John Strainer
Heavens Berthold Tours
Gladys Storrs
Warren Kott
Olive L. McNatt
Alamo Gordo Public Schools Concert Promises Seasonal Music
The Alamo Gordo Public Schools present a concert tomorrow night at 8 in the high school auditorium. The program features the high school orchestra directed by Betty Dennis, boys and girls choruses led by Maude Oliver, solos, and several group numbers including Bach, Christmas carols, a violin duet, vocal duets, and a traditional finale with carols and folk songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Betty Dennis
Maude Oliver
Jesus
Bobbie Lou Port
Handel Terk the Herald
Cc.- Yee
Aniol
Gruber High School
C-Ceeeters
Nancy ‘Aiten
Janie
Sears-Willis
Fred B. Holton
Lord
Schumann
Adolphe Adams
Carolyn Hagaman
Dse
Renner
J. R. Murray
Veikred
B. Bolton
Michael Glover
Angels
Adeste Fideles
Enet
Desianta
Ce Nonmannnneers
Scotch Folk Song High School Orchestra
Christmas Choir Program at Tularosa Methodist Church
The Tularosa Methodist Church will present a Christmas program by its choir at 8 o'clock Sunday evening December 18. The program includes Christmas Bells Are Ringing with solos by Mrs Jack Hobson and Mrs Julian Pierce and several choruses and solos featuring the full choir and individual performers.
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Tularosa
Jack Hobson
Bernard Hamblem
Holton
Bethlehem
Julian Pierce
Jesus
V. J. Snodgrass
Desert Sands
Star
Bethlehem City
Mull
Dink Meyers
Lord Jesus
All Ladies Chorus
Grace Methodist Church Christmas Music Program
Grace Methodist Church presents a Christmas music program Sunday evening December 18 at 7 30 in the church auditorium under director Mrs Lois Harding with organist Mrs George Tally. The annual event invites a freewill offering for the Texas and New Mexico Methodist Home in Waco aiding four hundred orphaned children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Lois Harding
George Tally
Texas
New Mexico
Waco
Christmas Concert At New Mexico School For The Blind
The Annual Christmas Musicale by New Mexico School for the Blind pupils will be held in the school auditorium on December 19 at 8 15 p m The program features pieces by senior chorus soloists piano and vocal selections including Beethovens Golliwogs Cake Walk Debussy Handel Schubert and more with performers Juan Lopes Valentino Gomez Gregorita Archuleta and Richard Edgar among others The event closes with the Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah and the Christmas Story onsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico School For the
Golliwog
Debussy
Richard Edgar
Handel Schuber
Sylvia
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John Norman
Nolen Smith
Busch Studio
Lilie J. Ellsworth
Santa
Holloman Base
First Presbyterian Church
Dibble Warren Kott
Emmanuel
Whitford O
Sleep
Baby Jesus
Ream
Marget of Grace Horn
Pat Thompson
Earlie Groom
J. Pierpont
Temme
C. C. Moore
Simeon the Choir
Gladys ‘Storrs
Clarence Dickinson
Aseacee
G. F. Handel
Cttv
Inwvview
Handel Edwina Rickle
Henninger Joseph
Joseph Minecoe
F. Ganshhow
Alamogordo Public Schools
SF Convenium
B. de Lamster Dale
Martha Louise Oliver
Tularosa Methodist Church
School For the Blind
Juan Lopes
Naan Blain
Poznansk
Wioin Solo
Valentino Gomez
Ronal
Csecceeescesequeeeses
Cory Ceseenenten
Spros Centralto Solo
Gregorita
Humoreske
Hallelujah Chorus
Richard ‘Edgar Messiah
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