05 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
1
A newspaper item states the paper is second class matter in Alamogordo New Mexico under the 1870 act. It adds that opinions published outside the editorial column do not reflect the editors views and emphasizes a generous space for opposing views to sound Americanism.
The Mil military at White Sands Proving Grounds displays a German V-2 near Alamogordo raising concerns about future global conflict. The piece questions U S policy toward peace and criticizes tax cuts and debt driven by defense spending, labeling it a crime of the century.
The Alamogordo Public Library lists new titles including The Lincoln Reader edited by Paul M Angle The Quary by Mildred Walker Kingsblood Royal by Sinclair Lewis and Human Destiny by Lecomte du Noüy plus Ernie Pyles That Girl and other works reflecting wartime travel and daily life activities at the Community Center Building entrance.
Detroit Henry Ford WU, president of Fort Motor Co., says the 1948 model will differ as much from today’s car as the Model A did from the Model T. Improvements target design and engineering, with price similar to present cars and production due early next year.
Joy's Sporting Goods nine posted two wins in two weekend softball league games. The results left them tied with Prestridge Lumbermen for second at three wins and one loss each.
Hospital notes list Mrs. R L Galstrope admitted Tuesday for medical care Dolan admitted Monday for surgery and recovering Franky Salazar son of Mr and Mrs Mike Salazar admitted for a tonsillectomy Karl Brazille of La Luz admitted for surgery Wednesday and in satisfactory condition Schedule lists upcoming games June 10 Billa Mar vs Vayde Cleaners and Men's Store vs Henrys Bar and other matches tonight Prestridge vs Corner Drug and Billa Mar Men's Store
Edna Shields from Mescalero critiques tax cuts for high incomes and reduced domestic spending. She questions Congress actions on Indian affairs resources, veterans housing, and dam policy, while noting Chamber of Commerce positions and international aid debates. She ponders Hoover Dam history and dam politics.
A group of Alamogordo Army Air Field officers in New Mexico have been tendered Regular Army commissions. Major Wilbur D. Pritchard becomes a Captain, with Major Kirk R. Mitchell and First Lts Jamie W. Wallace Jr and Ralph R. Springer receiving 1st Lt ranks, all remaining in temporary ranks.
A local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter was organized after a meeting last week. Officers elected include O. D. Starley as commander and Mike Loar as senior vice commander with a list of other posts. The next meeting is set for June 16.
A series of marriages recorded between May 29 and June 4 lists couples such as Homer F Bowington with Donna Watson in El Paso, Roy Camp with Eileen Jacobs in Phoenix, N H Bowden with Mabel Kimbrel in El Paso, Roy Osborn with Janet Girth in Alamogordo, and others including Burton Willis with Frances Crump, James E Knoch with Bernice Hathorn, John Lee Goss with Louise Reeves, and C L Taylor with Mildred Stevenson.
Alamo Motors Courts on Pennsylvania Ave recently passed to Mr and Mrs E J Blaylock from Mr and Mrs Waltz. The facility was fully remodeled with Monterey furniture and interior and exterior paint. Heating system overhaul is underway and new neon signage is being prepared for nighttime outline.
Mrs M I Hunt departed Paso by plane Tuesday for Denver to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs Faith Devalon and family.
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