New Mexico Voters Curve Campaign Tone and Tax Outlook
In this state reflection on the recent primary, New Mexico voters are praised for discerning selection of candidates and a cautious stance on tax increases. The piece notes low property taxes, reliance on excise taxes for schools and highways, and calls for improved primary election laws to curb manipulation. Employment data show March to April growth with unusual shifts in mining and extraction sectors.
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New Mexico
Stooges
Retail Sales In State On Increase
Retail sales in New Mexico rose two percent in March compared with March 1949, led by large gains in building materials furniture and appliances and clothing. County gains included Sandoval Harding De Baca Torrance Taos Rio Arriba Bernalillo and McKinley. Southern counties overall declined with Grant down 40.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bureau of Business Research
University of New Mexico
Monthly Review
Sandoval
Harding
Agg
de Baca
Rance
Taos
Rio Arriba
Bernalillo
McKinley
Hidalgo County Trails in Bond Sales Quota
On May 27 Hidalgo County had reached 11.25 percent of its $164 000 Independence Bond Drive quota with 22 percent of the campaign elapsed. New Mexico counties Lincoln Torrence Dona Ana Bernalillo and Santa Fe show higher early performance with Dona Ana at 27.37 percent and Bernalillo at 27.29 percent. County official J A Foster cites monthly bond purchases and hopes later reports will improve Hidalgo County's standing.
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Lincoln
Torrence
Dona Ana
Bernalillo
Santa Fe County
Hidalgo County
Federal Reserve Banks
J. A. Foster
Savings Bonds Committee
Mr. Foster
Smith Becker Marry in June Ring Ceremony Held
Louise Becker of Ta was married to Mr Buddy Sm in a June 10 ceremony. Best man was J L of Tucson and James A. Greer Jr. witnessed. R Gale performed the ring ceremony. The bride wore a dress trimmed with lace as the young couple planned to reside in Tucson.
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Buddy Sm
Louise Becker
J L
Tucson
James A. Greer, Jr
R. Gale
Miss Becker
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