Joint Conference Accepts Compromise Federal Service Vote Plan
A week long deadlock over service vote legislation ends as Senate and House conferees approve a compromise using a federal absentee ballot for states lacking absentee systems. The plan requires governor certification, offers a second-choice federal ballot, and lets service members bypass state registration if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Rankin
Miss
Congress
Charles L. McNary
Worley
Tex
Births and hospital notes from local families
Multiple birth announcements and patient updates: Herbert Bays Jr born Feb 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bays. Charlies Alfred born Feb 28 to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pharris. Kathaleen Virginia born Feb 28 to Lieut and Mrs. Millard Bell. Virgil Leon born March 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Nowell. Mrs. Carl A. Lee hospitalized for surgery. Mrs. Howard Mussen and baby visited grandmother, then returned to Concord. Miss Dorothy Longwell admitted for tonsil surgery. Miss Letitia Reeves left for California vacation from El Paso via plane.
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Herbert Bays
Herbert, Jr
Bays
Millard Bell
Kathaleen Virginia
Air Corps
Newfoundland
Bell
Kathaleen Landers
Arthur Landers
Letitia Reeves
el Paso
California
American Prisoner’s Hope Poem by Bessie Hudman
A wartime poem from New Mexico writer Bessie Hudman expresses faith in victory and resilience of prisoners of war. It urges keeping the flag flying and hope through darkness, awaiting release when Allied efforts end.
Postwar plan urged with labor in drive for output
T K Quinn director general of the War Production Board urged labor management committees in war plants to sustain postwar free enterprise. He warned against powerful interests resisting united action, saying such opposition would ruin themselves if not changed.
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Washington
T. K. Quinn
War Production Board
Quinn
President Orders Job Preference For Vets
President Roosevelt ordered federal agencies to give first call on all jobs to returning war veterans. He urged legislation to ensure five years of preferential civil service treatment and instructed the Civil Service Commission and agency heads to implement the policy. He emphasized wounded or otherwise disadvantaged servicemen must regain or be given priority for civilian work.
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Washington
Roosevelt
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Red Cross War Fund Drive Targets 200 Million
Otero County volunteers join 11 000 communities in a national Red Cross War Fund campaign to raise 200 million dollars. About 3 million workers will canvass door to door to secure gifts for overseas and home front relief. Roosevelt proclaims March as Red Cross month urging sacrifice and service. Norman H. Davis says the Red Cross will bear a greater burden this year aiding troops, wounded veterans, blood supplies, surgical dressings, nurse recruitment, prisoner of war aid, and civilian recovery efforts.
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Otero County
United States
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
March 15 Deadline for 1943 Income Tax Returns
S P Vidal New Mexico Internal Revenue Collector urges timely filing of 1943 income tax returns by March 15. He notes penalties for late filing, stresses understanding obligations, and advises taxpayers to gather figures and complete forms line by line with available assistance.
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S. P. Vidal
Internal Revenue
District of New Mexico
Vidal
Bureau of Internal Revenue
New Mexico
Carlsbad Visit By McNatt Family Members
Mrs Minnie McNatt and her granddaughter Mary Kay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam McNatt, are visiting in Carlsbad while Edmartin recovers from a weeks illness.
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Minnie McNatt
Mary Kay
Sam McNatt
Carlsbad
Junior Livestoc Assn Formed At Cattle Convention
Betty Jo Aiken of Arizona and W W Wilson of State College will organize a Junior New Mexico Cattle Growers meeting during the 30th Annual NM Cattle Growers Convention in Albuquerque March 21 and 22. The junior group aims to foster cultural education and interest in cattle production and democratic activities. Er G Hayward, NMCA president, urged cattlemen to bring their children to participate in the convention and junior events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Betty Jo Aiken
Arizona Junior Cattle Growers’ Association
Chino Valley
Arizona
W. W. Wilson
State College
New Mexico
State Cattle Growers’ Association
Democratic Livestock Association
Er. G. Hayward
N. M. Cattle Growers Association
Hayward
Flying Fortress Crewman Reported Missing In Action
Second Lt. Robert R. Williams, son of Mr and Mrs KR Williams of 924 Park Road, was reported missing in action after a January 30 mission over Hitler’s Europe. A Paso high school graduate, he attended College of Mines and Texas A and M College, enlisted in 1942, and earned his wings in 1943 at Lubbock. His grandfather is Mr Hugh Shields of Alamogordo.
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Europe
Robert R. Williams
KR. R. Williams
Park Road
Ir. Williams
Fl Paso
College of Mines
Texas A. and
BM. College
Lubbock
Reminiscences From Geo Gililland In Arizona My Youth
In Taylor Arizona on February 8 1944 Geo Gililland recalls riding to the Alamo area in 1894 with cattle from Tularosa and the Reynolds Ranch to Wildie Well. He describes homestead life on the J N Ogle farm and harsh meals of his boyhood plus February hunting and coyote counts and defense grease submitted.
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Wildie Well
la Luz
Fresnal Canyon
J. N. Ogle
Geo. E. Gililland
Lee Ranch
Tom Bell
McGregor Ranch
Rabies scare hits town as dog bites rise
A rabies scare grips the community with about eleven dogs bitten by a sickly dog owned by Juan Guerra. Several dogs have died from the disease and some residents have received Pasteur treatment. Authorities urge immediate reporting to the health physician and confinement of suspected dogs. Guerra was fined for letting the suspected dog roam after warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Juan Guerra
E. P. Simms
Alamogordo Faces Early Town Board Election Apathy
Alamogordo and about sixty other communities will hold a town board election. The contest may be spirited though no major issues have emerged yet. Jobs are noted as a potential topic but may mostly hinge on external employment opportunities.
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Alamogordo
Dowdle Seeks News Staff Greeting From Italy
Under January 26, Bob Dowdle writes from Italy he prefers halvy to North Africa and is learning Italian. He traveled by hospital ship after a boat ride from Africa, weighs 171 pounds, and is recovering after teeth were removed. He asks to tell Don Lee hello and sends regards to Dr and Mrs Evans.
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Italy
Bob Dowdle
News Force
Halvy
North Africa
Africa
Don Lee
Mrs Evans
High Rolls Mountain Park Tops 1944 Red Cross Drive
High Rolls Mountain Park leads Alamogordo with 104 percent of quota on March 1 as 55 volunteers meet their target. The community urges others to match effort while Alamogordo prepares to start a citywide drive next Tuesday across businesses and residences to double last year's contributions.
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High Rolls Mountain Park
Red Cross
Alamogordo
Alamogordo to Host Ill Hesket-PRall Basketball Tourney
Alamogordo prepares March dates for a multi session two day basketball tournament. Eight to twelve teams expected with Tul osa and Honda among favorites. Games run Friday 7:30 start, Saturday 8:30 morning and 1:09 afternoon with two final 8:00 closers. District play last week highlighted by Alamogordo's strong floor, crowd seating, and school band intermissions. Tickets on sale next week at 1.00 for adults and 0.75 for pupils and service members.
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Alamogordo
Tulosa
Honda
Silver City
Armed Service
Two percent franchise tax set for Carlsbad service
The City Council assigns two per cent of Southwestern Public Service Co gross receipts to Carlsbad within city limits under a new franchise, replacing a seven year remaining agreement. The notice also covers church events and a 1944 farm equipment distribution update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Southwestern Public Service Co
Pure Bred Cattle Bring Good Prices at Sales
Four Hereford sales in New Mexico during winter drew strong demand from range men and breeders. A total of 361 head sold average 358 dollars. bulls averaged 383 and females 392. Top prices included Prince 19th at 2900 and Mrs Wilton 10th at 1828, with consignors and buyers spanning Las Vegas, Raton, Roswell, and Canyon.
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State College
N. M
Ivan Watson
New Mexico Extension Service
Northeastern New Mexico
Lea County Association
Southeastern New Mexico
C Prest Prince
Roy E. Armstrong Rat
Tatum
Supreme Mischief
Oo. M. Melrose
J and Royce
Dona Anne
Advance Domino Jr
Tierra Blanca
sElereford Ranch
Canyon
Texas
New Mexico
Roswell
H. J. Burns
Lovington
J. I. Tollett & Sons
Rogers
Beau Lamp
COFC Elects Board Of Directors At Annual Meeting
Ale mogo Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting and elects a seven member board including Dr. F B Evans Earl C Moore Andre Hendrix Mose Cauthier Lewis N Gillis Fritz Heilbronn and W J Jackson. Supt R D Holte discusses Mescalero rights and self support. Guests include Lt Col J C Joyce Lt Col F D Westrom Capt P W Clark and Capt Herman Willer. Plaza Cafe provided dinner and Plaza Bar offered buffet room cooperation.
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Alemogo
Chamber of Commerce
Ginner
Plaza Buffet
R. D. Holte
Mesecalro Indian Agency
Holtz
J. C. Joyce
Frank D. Yvostrom
P. W. Clark
Herman Willer
Directrs
F B. Evans
Earl C. Moore
Andre: Hendrix
Mose Cauther
Lewis N Gillis
Fritz Heilbronn
W. J. Jackson
Plaza Cafe
Plaza Bar
Plumbing Services by F A Mackmiller at 107 Virginia Ave
Local plumbing service F A Mackmiller lists repairs and installations at 107 Virginia Avenue. No other details provided about hours prices or specialties.
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F. A. Mackmiller
Virginia Ave
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Charlies Alfred
Virgil Leon
Leon Nowell
Tularosa
Carl A. Lee
Lee
Howard Mussen
Baby
J. T. Thomason
Condcroft
Dorothy Longwell
Alabogordo
Bessie Scott Hudman
Aluamozordo, New Mex
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Kittyhave
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Science Museum
London
Orville Wright
Smithsonian Museum
Natoas Capital
Benjamin Rusk
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Boonesboro
Boone
Edmartin
Junior Livestock Assn
Paso Herald Post
Robert Williams
Hugh Shields
Alamogords
Gho. Gililland
Ellis Wright Trapping Report
Menico
Bob Dowdele
Rome
MT. Park
Ala. C. Drive
PAK
State College (Extension Service
J. T. Stovall
War Food Administration
WEA
WIA
First Presbyterian Church
Jacy Simms
Iith
Ohio
Lena Smith
Board of Christian Education
Society of Christian Endeavor
COFC
Wight
Melissa
Rotert
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