September Retail and Wholesale Slump in New Mexico
New Mexico retail and wholesale sales fell in September according to the UNM Bureau of Business Research. Bank debits, service and life insurance activity slowed while tourism dropped, with food services hit hard and most retail sectors down from August except for some gains in furniture, drug stores, and food stores.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
UNM Bureau of Business Research
Ralph L. Edgel
Hidalgo
Luna
Dona Ana
Otero
Grant
Sierra
Socorro
Bulletin
Colfax
Union
Harding
Mora
Torrance
Edgel
Sandoval
Santa Fe
Rio Arrima
Taos
de Baca
Bernalldo
Lincoln
Chaves
San Miguel
Valencia
Lea
Guadalupe
McKinley
Serra
Eddy
Roosevelt
San Juan
Quay
Curry
Catron
Eagles Top ENMU B Team in Portales Victory
Hobbs Eagles traveled to Portales Saturday night and defeated the Eastern New Mexico University B squad 30 to 26. John Dunaway led with 10 points, Charlie Nolen added 6, Johnny Elam 5, and Dean of ENMU topped scoring with 11. The Eagles’ coach Ralph Tasker praised the defense as promising for the season.
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Hobbs Eagles
Portales
Eastern New Mexico University
ENMU
Ralph Tasker
Eagles
John Dunaway
Charlie Nolen
Johnny Elam
Charlie Ellison
Allen Harmon
Kenneth Shelton
Larry White
Bill Mackey
Art Pruett
Hobbs
M. A. Dunaway
Reed Harmon
Young Harmon
Dean
Bill Hayes
Eagle
Hagerman
Truman Letter to Critic Sparks Bid From Collector
United Press reports a manuscript bidder offered to start the ball rolling for the letter President Truman wrote to Washington music critic Paul Hume after a negative review of Margaret Truman. The note threatened a new nose and beefsteak if they met. Hume accepts the incident philosophically.
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United Press
Truman
Washington
King Hostick
Springfield
Illinois
Indianapolis
Paul Hume
Mr. Truman
Ted Margaret Truman
Hume
Margaret
News
Charles Ross
Mechem names Corlett Revenue Commissioner in New Mexico
Governor elect Edwin Mechem selects Maj. General Charles Corlett as Commissioner of Revenue succeeding Luis Lujan. Corlett, who lost the land commissioner race, takes the post in Santa Fe.
Veterans Warned Against Side Payments in GI Loan Sales
The Veterans Administration warns veterans builders and lenders against side payments in homes purchased with GI loans. Such payments violate law and can trigger federal prosecution. lenders may be suspended if knowingly involved. VA urges signed statements from veterans if no extra payment is made.
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Veterans Administration
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Ness
Lovington
Southern Union Gas Co
Tricycles
Howard and
Hatch
Royce M. Pember
Gen. Corlett
Delay Bakery
SnggesTance
Whittenberg's Holsum Bakery
Jones Hardware
Lovington Appliance Shop
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