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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

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A and P Defenses in DOJ Suit Lays Out Five Lines

The document outlines five defenses by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and subsidiaries. It argues the DOJ suit seeks radical legal changes, praises A P s public benefits, notes governance shifts since 1944, claims no monopoly due to industry nature and store reductions, and cites historical exonerations by the FTC before 1942.

Department of Justice Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Great New York Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company of America Great A & P Tea Company New Jersey Arizona Nevada Quaker Maid Company The American Coffee Corporation White House Milk Company Nakat Packing Corporation Atlantic Commission Company, Inc George L John A. Hartford

A and P Suit Gathers Sherman Act Stakes in New York Case

The Justice Department accuses Atlantic Commission and A and P of collusive conduct harming a farmer while also claiming Atlantic no longer acts as a broker. The suit seeks injunctive relief and a breakup of A and P into seven regional chains with divested manufacturing from retail. Also notes renewed rake and light sticker renewals enforced by state police.

Department of Justice Atlantic Commission Company Atlantc Commission District Court Illinois United Sates District Court New York A& P Hartfords White House Nakat Corporation

Alamogordo Armed Forces Day Parade Planned

A community committee at Holloman Air Force Base and Alamogordo announced an Armed Forces Day celebration on May 20 starting with a 9 am parade. The event includes a military flag raising, air parade with jet planes, multiple bands, and various civic and service organizations.

Alamogordo Holloman AF Base Maor D. M. Brown Pio Holloman Barnie Caton Herbert Holcomb Air Police Boy Scouts American Legion and Auxiliary VFW and Auxiliary DAV Tularosa National Guard 12Th New York L1th West Penn 10Th 9Th Delaware USC Court House Brown W. A. Gerry Naval Unit White Sands PG Littell Norway 11Th St Armed Forces 120Th N. M. National Guard Haage

Calendar Themed Dance Recital Presented By Miss Turpin

The 1950 calendar inspires a dance recital by Miss Ruth Turpin's pupils, sponsored by Delta Kappa on Tuesday evening May 16 at 8 in the high school auditorium. Solo numbers include Ruthie McKinley in A Red Red Rose and Judy Robertson Sightseeing in Hollywood.

Ruth Turpin Delta Kappa Ruthie McKinley Pat Longan Judy Robertson Hollywood Satie Ann Lafferty Frankie Lynn Wilson Sue Glover Tommye Lee Gregg Kathryn McArthur Elizabeth Patee Jones Shirley Nel Brunell Margaret Bonnell Barbara Harrington Shirley Snyder Susan Libby Joy Peabody Dolly Wofford Sandra Hawkins Mary Lou Hagaman Tinka Hathaway Martha Jean Bennett Lena Pearl Buck Carolyn Hagaman Patricia Miller

Vicente Mejia Baby Buried After Brief Birth

Vicente Mejia infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vicente Mejia Sr of 400 First Street died eight hours after birth on Tuesday May 2. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery here.

Vicente Mejia First Street

VFW Posts Thank Public for Poppy Day Success

The VFW Post and Auxiliary express gratitude to the public for supporting their Poppy Day efforts and contributing to the success of the fundraiser.

VFW

Alamogordo High School Holds Sunday Baccalaureate

Alamogordo high school seniors hold Sunday evening baccalaureate exercises in the high school auditorium. Miss Maude Oliver plays the processional Priest March. Rev C K France delivers the invocation. Norma Jo Hickey Byron Caton Beverly Rogers John Hugh en sing The Green Cathedral and The Lost Choir. Superintendent W Barn ie Caton makes announcements. Rev Jesse Watson delivers sermon The Christian Reasons for Living Life Today. Rev Father Linus gives benediction.

Mendelssohn Miss Oliver

Install Officers At Final Meeting Of Grade P TA

The Grade School P TA will hold its final meeting Monday night May 15 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Mrs Lucille Alexander will become president replacing Gorden Sage while Mrs Anita Menger is named vice president and Mrs Veldena Brown secretary with Christopher Gallegos as treasurer. Mrs Josephine Sanchez will conduct the meeting in Sage’s illness. Reports will cover the state PTA convention in Albuquerque progress of Cub Scouting and committee work led by Jesse Zabriskie.

Lucille Alexander Anita Menger Veldena Brown Christopher Gallegos Gorden Sage Josephine Sanchez Alexander Brown PTA Albuquerque Jesse Zabriskie Yueca Patricia Miller Laurence Stueland Conley Chappell Johnwill Faris Chamber of Commerce Simpkins Hiram Houghton Read Oaks Iowa General Federations of J. D. Atwood Roswell Horace Ritchie Athens Georgia William T. Bruckner Illinois Fwc Ruth Kirk Gallup N. M Houghton Boston Officers’ Club Holloman Air Force Base Atwood American Cancer Society Ritchie Bruckner Division of GFWC Kirk New Mexico General Federation Betty Dennis Lantz Reiz Svenson Fred Dennis Dan King Tularosa Pauline Snodgrass del Riego Paradise Mozart John Stevenson Hark Nannett Allen Joshua M. R. Sanguinet

Open House Set at NMSB May 17

Dr Neal Quimby announced an open house for the newly finished administration building and superintendent’s residence on the New Mexico School for the Blind campus. The event is Wednesday evening May 17 from 6 to 6 and the 8 15 commencement follows in the school auditorium with board of regents and staff hosting.

New Mexico School For the Blind Neal Quimby Board of Regents

A M Feeders Day Set For June 5 At N M A and M College

Feeders Day inviting farmers and ranchers from New Mexico and nearby states to inspect livestock feeding research at New Mexico A and M College on June 5. J H Knox says program will cover research reports market trends and practical feeding operations with details to follow.

New Mexico New Mexico A Knox New Mexico A and M New Mexico Agricultural Experiment Station Extension Service

Postpone Opening Of Swimming Pool Due To Dust

Excessive dust Thursday caused the postponement of the pool opening from Sunday May 7 to Sunday May 14 at 10 am. Mrs Joseph de Roessler, owner, announced the remodeled pool now features a stucco bathhouse, fenced sun deck, and enhanced safety features added over three months.

Joseph de Roessler Roessler

4 H Club Camp Pre-Dedication Clean-up Plan

Dedication ceremonies for the 4 H Club camp near Cloudcroft New Mexico are set for May 28. A spring cleaning work day on May 11 and 12 invites members leaders county agents and friends from 13 southern counties to finish the Scott A ble Camp funded by donations. Walter Wade Otero county agent and extension personnel will attend the work camp and a dance is planned to balance work and recreation.

Sacramento Mountains Cloudcroft L. S. Kurtz New Mexico Walter Wade Otero Wade el Paso

Republicans File Six-Man County Slate At Deadline

The Otero county Republican committee announced a six candidate slate for county offices. Ray Prather for sheriff leads the ticket, with John Rolland district 1 commissioner Juan Baldonado Jr district 2 commissioner E F Cadwallader district 3 probate judge Bennie Daugherty and Ted Roessler as treasurer.

Norbert R. Roessler Republican Committee Roessler Ray Prather John Rolland Juan Baldonado, Jr Mescalero E. FE Cadwallader Mountain Park Bennie Daugherty Ted Roessler Prather Otero County 333 Taxi Company Sammie Rae Rolland F. C. Rolland District 1 NMMT Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce, Masons Alamogordo Armed Services Club Council Helen Young Baldonado Rosalio T. Baldonado Bataan Kansas Ysleta Texas Mountiin Park Daugherty

Property Owners Benefit From Sewer Cost Reduction

Town Board of Trustees reduced the Sewer District No. 2 assessment from $1.80 per foot to $1.70 per foot after Allan D. Walker suggested the cut. The decision preserves funds to retire special assessment bonds as the ordinance on assessments and bonds was about to be enacted.

Town Board of Trustees W. H. Garrett Belen Allan D. Walker

Tularosa F. H. A. Green Hands Place Third in District

Four Tularosa members in parliamentary law district contest place third with moderator J. T. Bryant leading Dan Virden Davis Swanson and Edward Hardin as participants.

Tularosa F. H. A. Greenhands J. T. Bryant Dan Virden Davis Swanson Edward Hardin

Irrigation Ends as Water Depleted in Town System

Town Manager Ben E. Rutz announced a total halt to public ditch irrigation as the reservoir runs dry before the expected April 1 date. La Luz Canyon and Fresnal waters are allocated to rights holders. minimal flow remains to the domestic system. A pipe to Maruchi Springs and Carl ranch is planned to conserve supply and reduce contamination, with work starting soon.

Ben E. Rutz Ruiz la Luz Fresnal

Farm Bureau Plans For Coming Elections And Events

The Otero County Farm and Livestock Bureau backs the American Farm Bureau Federation in promoting voting rights and civic understanding. It notes active projects for rural improvement, supports 4-H and FFA activities, and highlights recent buys for local schools. Voters are reminded to participate in the June 6 primary, and members will join Armed Forces Day events in Alamogordo May 20 and 4-H Camp dedication in Scott-Abel Canyon May 28.

Otero County Ag. Dept Tularosa Scott-Abel Canyon

Mrs. Landen Davis Dies in Velma Oklahoma

Mrs. Landen Davis longtime Otero county resident and mother of Mrs. I J Hart died Wednesday at her son Earl Davis home in Velma Oklahoma She had been ill since Labor Day weekend and was hospitalized three months Funeral arrangements are pending Mullins O Dell will handle burial beside her husband in Monte Vista cemetery Surviving are two sons Elmer Velma and John Davis Roseburg Oregon and two daughters Mrs Hart and Mrs Bertha Risner Capistrano Beach California Ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren Also noted Mr and Mrs Davis who came to Alamogordo from El Paso built the store now occupied by Mr and Mrs Hart.

Landen Davis Otero County I. J. Hart Earl Davis Velma Oklahoma Mullins-O’dell Monte Vista Davis Elmer John Davis Roseburg Oregon Hart Bertha Risner Capistrano Beach California Alamogordo el Paso

Freeze Kills Fruit In Mountain Area

Farmers in Mountain Park and High Rolls report near total fruit loss after last Thursday night freeze when temperatures fell to 23 following a 70 mph gale. Most blossoms were in lo stage, according to witnesses.

Mountain Park High Rolls

Hospital opening in Ruidoso draws local figures

Attendees at the Ruidoso hospital opening on Sunday include Dr and Mrs Victor S Glover and Mary Nell Taeger of Roswell. Taeger, a former Ruidoso News editor, now works for an accounting firm in Roswell.

Ruidoso Victor S. Glover Mary Nell Taeger Roswell Miss Taeger Ruidoso News

Proposal for a four lane highway cut through Alamogordo park

The plan argues a 120 foot right of way for a new four lane highway from First Street to the city limits with Alameda Park to be partially sold for funding. officials note legal hurdles to divert park land to private use and estimate construction near 350000 dollars. Local groups discuss PRA and state funds backing the project.

Alamogordo Pennsylvania Ave Eber D. McKinley W. J. Keller Santa Re Public Roads Administration PRA New Mexico Keller McKinley Alameda Park PRR C of C Forum First Street Tenth Street

Town Seeks Bids for Sewage Plant at Nearly 100000

Town board advertised for bids to build a sewage disposal plant with an estimated cost near 100000. An ordinance authorizing revenue bonds for the project was approved. Bids open June 8. Bonds repaid by sewer tax at 1.20 per month or 60 percent of minimum water charge with 20 cents per extra outlet.

Town Board of Trustees

PTA Holds Cub Scout Organization Meeting Series

May 11 and May 17 Cub Scout meetings target boys aged 8 to 10 in the high school auditorium at 7 30 pm. Mrs Lucille Alexander chairs the committee with George Jones and Felix Gomez as members. Attendance urged for parents not yet invited and for those interested in formation of dens and leadership appointments.

PTA Cub Scout Organization Lucille Alexander George Jones M. R. Baumgartner Felix Gomez Alexander Robert Kilgore Louis Mitchell Leo Aubel

NMFWC 38th Convention Opens in Alamogordo

The 38th annual New Mexico Federation of Women’s Clubs convention opens today at the Alamogordo Women’s Club building with speeches by national figures, a banquet, music, and social events across a three day program. Delegates seek lodging rooms at $1.50 per person with contact via Mrs Hightower.

New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs Alamogordo P. M. Bailey L. A. Burns Fourth District FL. Smmpkins New Mexico

Alamogordo School Calendar Listings for May Events

The Alamogordo public schools release a May calendar from Superintendent W. Barnie Caton detailing a series of events. Highlights include banquets, dances, prom, baccalaureate, PTA meetings, picnics at White Sands, final examinations, eighth grade graduations, and senior commencement at Tiger Field, with school closing after the ceremony.

Alamogordo W. Barnie Caton Alamogordo Public Schools Bulding White Sands Ruth Turpin Delaware Corinth Baptist Church Tiger Field

Ramona Padilla Dies After 18 Hours In Tularosa

Ramona Padilla the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Padilla of Tularosa died at 18 hours old after birth on April 23. The baby was buried in Tularosa cemetery.

Ramona Padilla Ramona Paubla Padilla Andy Padilla Tularosa

Also Mentioned on This Page

A&p A & P Corporation Federal Trade Commission Alamogordo High School NMSB A&m Farm Bureau Judd A. Detterick New Mexico Federation of Women’s Clubs Horace R. Ritchie Field Army F. L Simpkins Women's. Dhet Busch School Calender Aneral Poithe Rees Iece
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