Farm coops face party platform clash in 1948 GOP
Washington notes detail a split over farm cooperative tax exemptions in the Republican platform adopted at Philadelphia. NCFC supports a broad coop plank while NTEA and NAB claim victory against tax exemptions, citing the small business tax reform plank as the real battleground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Washington
National Tax Equality Association
National Associated Businessmen, Inc
NTEA
NAB
NCFC
Congress Log Jam on Major Bills Slows Truman Era
The 80th Congress passed over 800 public bills and about 390 private bills, with six of President Truman’s 61 vetoes overridden. Major issues like agriculture housing oleomargarine national health federal aid to education a national road program universal military training and others lagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
80Th Congress
Alamo Ys Defeat Artesia in Baseball Rematch
Alamo Y baseballers defeated a team from Artesia 10 to 6 last week and plan to play a Socorro team on July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo ‘Y
Artesia Alamo “Y” ‘Baseballers
Artesia
Socorro
Rancher Criticizes Government Land Grab Plan Near Alamogordo
Truman A. Spencer a partner in large west Three Rivers ranching interests denounces the Army plan to widen use of the Alamogordo Bombing range arguing Saturday Sunday entry rules are impractical and that ranchers face high stock costs. He warns many could be forced from business and urges broader terms at the Las Cruces hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman A. Spencer
Three Rivers
Alamogordo
Spencer
Las Cruces
J. O. Seth
Santa Fe
Spenccer
Alamazordo
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
A Farmer's View Of La Luz Waters
A letter from Don O. Bonnell protests Alamogordo's plan to import water from La Luz, arguing it would dry La Luz Canyon and harm Otero County irrigation. He cites historic water rights, feasibility concerns, and costs, urging local residents to invest in pumping wells to secure home water and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Luz
N. M
Alamogordo
Otero County
Alamozordo
Alamo
la Luz Canyon
Don O. Bonnell
Mary Taylor Visits Father in Kansas City
Mary Taylor traveled to Kansas City Missouri last week to visit her father and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C
Mary Taylor
Kansas City
Berlin Situation Explosive Says Former Alamogordo Man
George A. Shipley Alamogordo attorney reports a telephone talk with Capt Paul Austin in Berlin Germany. Austin says newspaper dispatches are accurate Berlin’s situation is explosive and could change at any minute. Austin serves with the Hospital Corps in Berlin and was raised in Alamogordo where he became a registered pharmacist before joining the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Shipley
Alamogordo
Paul Austin
Berlin
Germany
Mr. Shipley
New York Ave
Capt
Austin
Hospital Corps
Will
Alamoverdo
Armed Services
Silver City
State Police to Install Radio Tower at Wofford Peak
State Police announce a new radio tower and receiving station at Wofford Peak in the Sacramento mountains northeast of Alamogordo. A three man crew will operate the southern district station with telephonic links to Alamogordo and Albuquerque, in cooperation with the U S Forest Service and FCC, aiming for August completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wofford
Alamogordo
Sacramento Mountains
New Mexico
W. T. Speight
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Ito
U. S. Forest Service
Federal Communications Commission
Cloudcroft
Sandia Mountain
Maine
Conservation Of Natural Resources Emphasized By Northwest Voices
A congressman notes nationwide concern over natural resources as Northwest residents describe the need to protect water sources and forests from lumber and cattle interests. They urge oil conservation and research for new fuels and methods, predicting a shift in legislative outlook toward prudent use and development.
Mrs Jones Taken Ill While Vacationing in Ruidojo
Mrs J C Jones mother of the late Mrs Howard Beacham was ill while vacationing at Ruidoso with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was transported to Alamogordo by Leadinghaus Mullins ambulance. She is hospitalized briefly with noncritical condition. Mrs Jones is 80 and has spent much of her life in Alamogordo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jones
Howard Beacham
Ruidoso
Alamogordo
Leadinghaus - Mullins
Jones
Las Cruces Native Sails to Germany as Army Hostess
Miss Betty Loomis daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Loomis of Las Cruces sailed this week from New York for Germany where she will be stationed as an Army hostess. She is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Mauldin of La Luz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Loomis
Guy Loomis
Las Cruces
Alamogordo Air Base
New York
Germany
W. H. Mauldin
la Luz
Lead Mines Under Lease Near High Rells Involved Firms
Montgomery Deomner, mining engineer for Drunzer & Casner, announced their holdings south of High Rells have been leased to a new corporation. Engineers plan exploratory development of low grade Sacr meritos ore deposits. War nock and Courtney mines linked to the deal as Drunzer & Casner shift focus to Red Cloud mine near Corona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Deomner
High Rells
Drunzer & Casner
Warnock
Courtney
Red Cloud
Corona
Lincoln County
Orogrande
Drunzer
Sale Of Texas Company Agency Under Way
The pending transfer of the agency for the Texas Co. for Otera and Lincoln counties and sale of equipment and stock by A. L Dunn to Paul E. Long of Frederick Oklahoma was announced. Dunn started the Texas Co. sales in these counties in 1927 and has been consignee since then. If approved, Long will take over the Alamogordo Texas Co. line around September 1, with the Dunns remaining in Alamogordo at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Co
Otera
Lincoln
A. L Dunn
Consignee
Paul E. Long
Frederick
Okla
Dunn
Texas Company
Long
Texas Co. Consignee
Alamogordo
Alamocordo
Alamogordo Legion Delegation Heads to Hot Springs Bond Vote Talk
A large Alamogordo American Legion Post 34 group prepares to attend the State Legion convention in Hot Springs. Delegates include Mr and Mrs Jesse Weaver Mr and Mrs Raymond Matteson Mr and Mrs Jack Denney Jr KE M Dale Ramon Flores and Richard Bright with Rowland unable to attend due to hospital orders. They carry a proposal to seek tax exempt ex service voting rights in bond elections, challenging current constitutional tax payment requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Veterans’ Hospital
Albuquerque
Rowland
Philippines
Alamogordo
Legion
Hearing August 2 on Indian vote tax status case
A test case from New Mexico asks if Indians not taxed can vote. Manuel H. Trujillo, Tileta Indian on the Ta Runna reservation, sued Valencia County for refusal to register. A three judge panel will hear the matter August 2, with Judges Phillips Broadus and Savage named to hear the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Trujillo
Marine Corps
Paraje Day School
Laguna
Orie L. Phillips
Denver
Bower Broadus
Royce H Savage
Oklahoma
Eastern NM College students study forest methods in Portales trip
Eight students from Eastern New Mexico College at Portales travel through the Lincoln Forest and Mescalero Reservation this week to observe forestry operations and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N M. College
Portales
Lincoln Forest
Mescaero Reservation
Lightning Fire Burns 90 Acres in Lincoln County
A lightning caused blaze at the head of the Bonito above the lake in Lincoln county burned over 90 acres of timber last weekend. Rains aided early control and reduced fire hazards in the area. Lincoln Forest officials report the fire organization remains on skeleton status due to general showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Lincoln Forest
Scottish greyhound stands about thirty inches high
A brief note describes a Scottish greyhound statue or figurine measuring around thirty inches in height. The readable text focuses on its size and origin without additional context.
Oil Route to Encircle Alamogordo Planned
State Highway Department equipment moved to Lovers' Lane north of the State School for the Blind to oil a circular route around Alamogordo. The project from Highway 70 54 east to Cuba Avenue then Mount Vista Cemetery and back to Highway 54 70 will cost just over 13 000 dollars with oil mat twenty feet wide and base course about 26 feet wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Alamogordo
State School For the Blind
Cuba Avenue
Mount Vista Cemetery
First Street
Alamogordo Chamber Endorses Withdrawing Grazing Lands
Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce officials passed a resolution urging the withdrawal of grazing lands near White Sands Proving Ground and Holloman AFB for armed forces use. The board authorized a spokesman for the Las Cruces land annexation hearing on August 2, 1948 to advocate the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Department of the Army
Otero
Dona Ana
Socorro
Lincoln
Alamorardo
Las Cruces
Highway Association Plans U S 70 Publicity Drive
The U S 70 Association will launch a membership drive in New Mexico and Arizona to promote the route as the shortest linking California to North Carolina. Lloyd P Bloodworth leads the effort and a national organization to publicize the highway is planned with California showing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruidoso
New Mexico
Arizona
Lloyd P. Bloodworth
California
North Carolina
Bastrop Visitors Tour Grand Canyon and Deserts
Mrs. Willie Mae Bush of Bastrop Louisiana arrived for a visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W J Jackson. She traveled with Ann Norsworthy Hazel Colvin and Clydie Cox visiting Carsbad Caverns en route and continuing to Grand Canyon Painted Desert and Petrified Forest with Mrs Marone stopping in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Mae Bush
Bastrop
Inlaw
W. J. Jackson
Ann Norsworthy
Hazel Colvin
Clydie Cox
Monroe
Carsbad Caverns
Jackson
Frank Marone
Grand Canyon
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest
Gallup
Albuquerque
Teen Age Party Friday At Center
A teen age party and dance is planned for Friday night at the community center directed by the recreation project with music by the Teen Age Swingsters. Recreation director R V Bright asks those with the center's tennis net to return it after use for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commuity Center Recreation Project
R. V. Bright
Mississippi vacation season stretches the year around
Mississippi sees a prolonged vacation period that stretches throughout the year, affecting travel, leisure planning, and local tourism. The pattern indicates steady demand for seaside retreats and warm weather destinations beyond traditional peak times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Texan Dies in Truck Crash Near Mescalero
Bennett Massey 36 of Morton Texas perished early Monday when his truck overturned east of Mescalero and burst into flames. Workmen tried to aid him but flames trapped him under the vehicle. The body, identified by ownership and dental checks, was taken to Morton after a funeral ambulance arrived. He is survived by his wife in Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Massey
Morton
Texas
Mescalero
Maseey
Base Civilians Hear NIFFE Speaker at Holloman
Civil Service employees at Holloman Air Force Base gathered in the base theatre to hear L. M. Walker of Albuquerque, field representative of the Federation of Federal Employees. A local NFFE chapter was formed in Alamogordo with 12 charter members and 25 additional members signing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Holloman Air Force
L. M. Walker
Albuquerque
Federation of Federal Employees
NFFE
Alamogordo
95 Students Take Part In Summer Musical Program
On July 16 the Instrumental Music Department of the Alamo forde Public Schools completed the first summer music program in years. Six weeks long the 95 students ranged from beginners to advanced, with 18 taking private lessons. Instructor Wm. Rhoads praised the enthusiasm and improvements, predicting strong future musical groups for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamoforde
Ninty-Five
Wm. Rhoads
Concert Series Announced by Alamogordo Women’s Club
The Alamogordo Women’s Club partners with the New Mexico Museum at Santa Fe to present a concert series in Alamo gordo this year. Mrs. Edith Moore leads arrangements as general chair. The program opens with the Madrigal Singers in October, followed by Robert Gross on violin in December, George Robert on piano in March, and a dividend concert featuring the Cushing Ballet Dancers in April. Further dates will be released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Miners Oppose Range Extension Near Alamogordo
The New Mexico Miners and Prospectors Association opposes the federal plan to withdraw lands for a White Sands Proving Grounds expansion near Alamogordo. Secretary Treas. Jack Pierce argues the area holds valuable mineral and surface grazing potential and will testify at a Las Cruces hearing about possible mineral deposits including copper lead zinc fluorspar and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
New Mexico Miners and Prospectors Association
White Sands Proving Grounds
Alamogordo
Jack Pierce
New Mexico Wool and Cattle Growers’ Association
New Mexico Farm and Liverock Bureau
Pierce
Sacramento Rancher Reports Good Rain and Strong Truck
John Buckner, from his ranch at Sacramento New Mexico, says the area has seen nice rains and his truck is performing well. He arrived from his ranch today, Wednesday, to share the weather and farming updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buckner
Sacramento
Return from Michigan visit includes daughter from New York
Mr and Mrs F Rolland returned Tuesday from a three weeks visit with relatives in Fen ton Ann Arbor and Detroit Michigan Their daughter Mrs Betty Hessel who works in New York joined them there for her vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ©. Rolland
Fenton
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Mich
Betty Hessel
New York
Dr Condon Cleared Amid Un American Charges Inquiry
The Atomic Energy Commission found Dr Edward A Condon a loyal citizen with a high quality of work for the country. FBI reports supported his integrity while rumors about subversive activities were dismissed as unfounded. Dr Condon sought a Congressional hearing by the Un American Activities Committee but was not granted one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Condon
Alamogordo
Dr. Condon
FBI
Condon
Russia
Atomic Energy Commission
David Lilienthal
University of Chicago
Un-American Activities Commission
Thomas
Lions Hold Zone Meet At Ruidoso
Haroki O’Dell, zone chair of Otero and Lincoln counties, led six Alamogordo and four Tularosa Lions to a zone meeting at the Navajo Lodge in Ruidoso Monday night. Cloudcroft was the only absent club. Alamogordo members planned a state directory card and an organizational educational chart for all clubs. Delegates included O’Dell Tillotson Buck McRae Chittum. Tularosa delegates were Moller King Hobson Dodds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haroki
Red
Alamogordo
O'Dell
Tillotson
Buck
J. A. McRae
Harold Chittum
Tularosa
Herbert Moller
Dan King
Rex Hobson
Dale Dodds
Rites Held For Mrs Petra Pena
Funeral services for 19 year old Petra Pena wife of Pantaleon Pena were held at St Marys church at 4 p m Sunday with burial in the Catholic cemetery She died July 15 and is survived by son Joe M Pena sister Tomascita Eaton Los Angeles brother Isidoro Mendez Alamogordo and father Hilario Mendez Alamogordo Pallbearers were A C Vega Felix Veen Pantaleon Pena H Rodriguez P DeLeon Frank Moya
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra Pena
Pantaleon Pena
St. Mary's Church
Police Chief Injured in Alamo Canyon Water Project
Police Chief 8. J. Markley suffered a broken bone and injured tendon in his foot last Friday while assisting town officials on a water well project in Alamo Canyon. He will stay off his feet for about ten weeks as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Markley
Alamo Canyon
Mr. Markley
Guests of Mauldins Host Relatives from Texas
Mr and Mrs W H Mauldin of La Luz welcomed visitors from Texas including Mrs Luke Reeves of Graham and Mrs Eva Boyd with her son Damon of Sylvester. Also in residence were Mr and Mrs Joe Reeves of Carlsbad for a short visit last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauldins
W. H. Mauldin
la Luz
Mauldin
Luke Reeves
Graham
Texas
Eva Boyd
Damon
Sylvester
Nebraska Food Processing Industry Grows Significantly
Nebraska sees a robust expansion in its food processing sector with investment, job gains, and new facilities. Key players include regional producers and national food firms boosting output and regional supply chains across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Democrats to Gather for Coronado Lodge Dinner Meeting
Otero County Democratic chairman Roy T Mobley announces a dinner meeting at Coronado Lodge in La Luz Canyon next Monday evening July 26 for County Central Committee members including precinct chairmen and county candidates to discuss party matters after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy 'T’. Mobley
Otero County
Democratic
Coronado Lodge
la Luz Canyon
Mobley
Montana Irrigation Development Highlighted
Brief note highlights advanced irrigation systems in Montana, signaling water management progress. It underscores improvements in efficiency, infrastructure, and regional agricultural impact, noting state initiatives and potential farming benefits.
Visits in Colorado at Den ton Simms ranch
Dr ER P Simms is spending a three weeks vacation at the Denton Simms ranch in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
ER. P. Simms
Denton Simms Ranch
Kentucky Soil Suited to Agriculture
The article asserts Kentucky soil is well adapted to farming. It notes soil quality supports crop growth and suggests favorable conditions for agricultural development in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Pittsburgh and Speed Paints Distributors listed by Gillis Lumber
Gillis Lumber Company confirms distribution partnership with Pittsburgh and Speed Paints. Details indicate regional coverage, product lines, and potential retail channels. Further terms and timelines not disclosed in available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Speed Paints
Gillis Lumber Company
Alamogordo Water Officials Report Holding Steady
W R K Clack Alamogordo water superintendent said the town’s water supply is holding its own under weekly yard watering restrictions. The French well is back in production at about 120 gallons per minute, Alamo Canyon wells hold steady, and Alamo Canyon Springs flow remains steady though the earthen tank north of town declines. Water from La Luz Canyon is used for irrigation when canyon water is muddy. State Health Department samples at 1207 New York Ave and other locations show no bacterial counts, all satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RK. Clack
Alamogordo
Clack
Alamo Canyon
la Luz Canyon
State Health Department
New York Ave
Pennsylvania Ave
6Th St
More Flower Entries Sought For Otero County Fair
Mrs. Valdena Brown as Flower Show chair urges more entries from individual growers for the Alamogordo Woman's Club event. She encourages potted plants and floral arrangements using garden or desert flowers, with arrangements possibly using non grown flowers and even artificial coloring for desert blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdena Brown
Otero County
Alamogordo
Brown
Veterans Get New Allowances for Disabled Vets with Dependents
The Veterans Administration announces new monthly allowances for veterans with service connected disabilities of 60 percent or more and dependents. Effective September 1948, increases can reach up to 91 dollars monthly for a 100 percent disabled veteran with a wife, three or more children, and two dependent parents. Eligible veterans from any war or peacetime service will qualify and continue to receive regular compensation plus the dependent allowances under the new law. Instructions for applying will be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Armed Forces
Veterans rolls decline from 2.33 million to 2.29 million
The VA reports living veterans on disability compensation and pension rolls have fallen from a peak of 2,328,000 on May 1, 1947 to 2,289,000 on June 1, 1948, showing a steady decline over 13 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
VA Reinstatement Window Opens for Lapsed NSLI
Veterans have until July 31 to reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance on a comparative health basis. Before August 1 eligible vets may reinstate any amount from $1 000 to $10 000 in $500 multiples, usually without a physical exam, by signing a simple form and paying two months’ premiums.
Local Employment Office Receives Visitor Review
The Alamagordo employment office led by Eunice Mobley was visited by Hainer from the Dallas regional office as part of an annual study. Carlsbad and Espanola also participated in this year’s review, with the Alamagordo office praised as in very good shape and a rating to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Mobley
Hainer
Dallas
New Mexico
Employment Service
Alamogordo
Carlsbad
Espanola
Mobley
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WNU
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Rep
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Minn
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Ways and Means Committee
Coop
Thomas E. Dewey
GOP
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Harry Truman
Claude Pepper
Florida
Senate
Conference Committee
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Northwest
Mrs. J
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Michigan
Montana
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