President Truman Visits Lordsburg Amid 3000 Strong Welcome
President Truman drew a crowd near 3000 in Lordsburg to hear him praise Democratic progress in New Mexico. He urged support for Clinton Anderson for Senate and Democratic officials, noted gains in farming electrification and income, and warned against returning to Republican policies. Local figures and supporters presented flowers and keepsakes before Mabry and Anderson arrived.
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Lordsburg
Missouri
Clint Anderson
Senate
Thomas J. Mabry
Truman
Toreet Clinton Anderson
New Mexico
H. Vearle Payne
Democratic Central Committee
Westfall
Albuquerque
Bataan
Betty Smith
National Guard
Wearie Payne
Hidalgo County
Clinton Anderson
Mabry
Anderson
Gallup
Payne
Nat Gammon
George P. Jeffus
Earle
Johnston Candy Store Sold to El Paso Couple
Mr. Fred Johnston announced this week he sold his candy business to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of El Paso. They will take charge in about two weeks. Jackson plans a watch making shop and may continue candy making if a helper is found, due to Johnston's ill health.
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Fred Johnston
Jackson
el Paso
Johnston
Milk Fund Drive Opens Saturday in Lordsburg
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Milk Fund drive opening Saturday October 2 and running until enough money is raised to support the year. Auxiliary members will contact businesses and urge contributions while Girl Scouts will canvass homes. A downtown tag day is set for October 9. Donors of $1 or more will have their names published in the paper.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lordsburg
The
Selective Service Office Announces New Hours
The Selective Service announces new hours starting October 1. The office at 106 West Railroad Avenue will be open all day Mondays and Wednesdays and until noon on Fridays.
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The
Selective Service
West Railroad Avenue
Highway 70 Association Meets Here Monday
Over 100 delegates from Arizona and New Mexico are expected for the Highway 70 Association meeting at Lordsburg City Hall on Monday October 4 with sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Lloyd P. Bloodworth will preside. A banquet and dance at the Railroad Club follows, open to the public with a $5 per couple reservation by October 1.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Lordsburg City Hall
Lloyd P. Bloodworth
The
Ruidoso News
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Railroad Club
Chamber of Commerce
George P. Jeffus
Jeffus
Railroad Avenue
Strike Fails At Banner Mine
The Banner Mine picket line was withdrawn Wednesday and about forty five men returned to work Thursday morning. El Paso union leaders arrived Wednesday and, after deeming the strike hopeless, left town. Miners remain idle but most are expected back within the week.
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Banner
el Paso
Anderson Addresses Democratic Rally
Clinton P. Anderson, Democratic candidate for Senator, told Hidalgo County Democrats that his background as former Secretary of Agriculture and former House Mines and Minerals committee member makes him best suited to represent a farming and mining state in the Senate. He warned that another war could strain mineral supplies unless small west coast miners are encouraged to maintain production.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Hidalgo County
Secretary of Agriculture
House of Representatives
Committee On Mines and Minerals
Senate
Pat Hurley
Anderson
West
Hummage Sale Time at Moctezuma Hall
Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority holds a rummage sale on October 16 to clear closets cupboards and garages. Dishes clothes curtains bedspreads and more accepted. Call 282M or 86 for pickup or bring items to Moctezuma hall early on the 16th.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Moctezuma Hall
Four-Point PTA Program Outlined by Chas M Martin
Mr. Martin spoke at the local PTA meeting detailing the National PTA four point program. He emphasized the role of parents alongside schools in shaping the next generation, starting with school education. The talk highlights parental support alongside superintendents principals and teachers as essential.
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Martin
P.T.A
National
Parent-Teacher Association
Senator Candidate Promises Support for Ore Prices
Mr. Anderson argues government backing is needed to set ore prices that ensure a fair profit for marginal miners. He pledges to work for the public interest after election to the Senate.
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Anderson
Senate
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Highway 70 Association
Banner Mine
Democratic Rally
Chas. M. Martin
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