End of War Will Cut Big Appropriations Demand
Special to State Record argues that peace will cancel thousands of Army contracts and halt war spending. It forecasts massive reductions in government outlays, continued needs for Shipping Board work, army maintenance, and a large federal establishment as peacetime costs shift to a leaner budget. The piece urges careful tax and policy adjustments, stressing protection for American industry and a return to peace footing. It critiques War Industries Board for not securing peacetime tariffs and calls for balanced treatment of domestic manufacturers in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Treasury
Appropriations Committee
Shipping Board
Sudhce
Congress
Partis
War Industries Board
Ican
Iowa
Democratic Party
Industries Board
Capitol Extension Bond Issue Appears Lost Now
Incomplete state election returns suggest the proposed constitutional amendment to authorize a $200,000 bond for extending the state capitol building was defeated. Despite party leaders endorsing the bond during the campaign, individual voters may not have grasped the need, with wartime economy likely a factor.
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Statehouse
State Teachers Meet Draws Big Albuquerque Crowd
Santa Fe County Superintendent Mrs. A Otoro Warren urges all county teachers to attend the Educational Association convention in Albuquerque December 26 27 and 28 by car due to lack of government reduced fares. Delegations from across the state are expected and arrangements will handle many automobiles. The program includes general and sectional meetings with women’s clubs invited to join during the event.
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Santa Fe County
Our
Educational Association
A. Otoro~ Warren
John Milnerque
Warren
New Mexico Educational Association
Albuquerque
Department of Education
Starge
Chamber of Commerce
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Draft machinery stopped but navy now needs men
Announcement says 10 more entrainments will occur in New Mexico and elsewhere. Men 47 years old or older as of last November 12 are not required to file questionnaires. Navy will still recruit, anticipating continued heavy patrolling of the seas for months.
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New Mexico
Navy
America
Stock Range Lands Open to Entry in October
Secretary of the Interior Lane announces that about 1,166,000 acres were designated under the stockraising and homestead law in October. Lands chiefly valuable for stock-raising are opened in 640 acre tracts across Colorado Idaho New Mexico Wyoming with totals ranging from 241,080 to 1,165,934 acres and state totals listed.
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Lane
Colorado
Idaho
New Mexico
Wyoming
German Alien Brandt Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
Federal judge Colin Neblett sentenced Hans Brandt a German alien to six months as a federal prisoner in the state penitentiary after Brandt refused to register the draft. Ravenshine of De Baca county indicted for espionage act contempt over Liberty Bonds. John T. Wolf charged with stealing 386.07 in war savings stamps from La Madera post office last spring.
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Hans Brandt
U. S
Colin Neblett
Uesday
Brandt
I R. M. Ravenshine
Dereno de Baca County
John T. Wolf
la Madera
Procession of holidays in store for New Mexico
President and Governor issue proclamations for New Mexico to observe next Thursday with thanks for progress toward ending the war. Peace Sunday was proclaimed on November 24, and December 8 is to be observed as British day with emphasis on home front efforts and gas mask material drives.
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New Mexico
Chaves County Highway Gets Federal Approval
Federal authorities approved a Roswell to Comanche Springs road project under the air plan for better state roads. The total cost is 127.51 thousand dollars for fifteen and a half miles with the government paying one half and the state and Chaves county paying one fourth each. The plans were submitted by the state engineers office.
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Roswell
Comanche Springs
Chaves County
State Engineers Office
Wool Price Fixing Predicted by Wool Growers Leader
Dr. S W McClure secretary of the National Wool Growers association predicted government action to fix wool prices within days. He noted wool has historically risen after such government action and said state city officials planned a Albuquerque meeting soon to discuss war needs and potential new legislation.
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SW. McClure
National
Wool Growers’ Association
McCure
Albuquerque
McClure
Fair pinon nut crop reported this year
A cool demand for pinon nuts is noted as the district reports yields below average in New Mexico and Arizona. Regions including Datil National Forest near Magdstena, Coronina Forest, Pecos National Forest, upper Cedro canyon east of Albuquerque, Chupadera mesa, Zuni country, and Navajo country north of Gallup show varying harvests. Expected average yield is 25 to 40 percent of a heavy crop with strong eastern demand.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Datil National Forest
Magdstena
Carson Forest
Coronina
Temez
Pecos National Forest
Cedro Canyon
Albuerane
Chupadera Mesa
Mountainair
Gallup
Navajo Country
New Mexico Quota in War Work Drive Nears Goal
State director S J Brient announced New Mexico would reach its war work drive quota of 306900 when pledges totalled 25000 by Monday. National headquarters estimates nationwide total at 200000000.
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New Mexico
S.J. Brient
United States
War Savings Societies in Mt Airy Schools Promote Saving
Superintendent L M Epps urges North Carolina Colonel Fries that Mt Airy Public School War Savings Societies teach saving beyond stamps. Students mend clothes, save sugar and food, polish shoes, write on both sides, and report weekly on saved amounts to keep saving in mind and aid the war effort.
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L. M. Epps
Mt. Airy Public School
Colonel Fries
North Carolina
War Savings Societies
National Financial Head Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Schooley returned to New York after a trip to France where she reviewed overseas association secretaries on war tasks and is in charge of the organization finances.
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National Financial Head Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Schooley
New York
France
Association Overseas
Shi
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed By Governor Lindsey 1918
Governor Lindsey proclaims November 28, 1918 as Thanksgiving Day in New Mexico in gratitude for the armistice and victory of law governed government. The proclamation notes peace after world war and calls for praise to God, with official seal and secretary Antonio Lucero.
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Dixie
W. E. Lindsey
New Mexico
State of
City of
Santa Fe
A. D
War Work Drive Extended to November 20
The United war work drive was extended to the night of November 20 due to peace news and divided interests. Dr John R Mott, director general, wired Governor Lindsey to spread the announcement. Santa Fe county inmates donated $80 to the campaign.
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United War
John R. Mott
Lindsey
Santa Fe
Federal prisoner still evades searching party
Federal prisoner still evades searchers after escaping from the backyard of the council here last week. Sheriff Lopez and deputies George Armije and Dick Huber have followed clues and rumors about the man’s appearance, with announcements made at Lamy, Canyoncito and Ciorieta.
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Felix
Cou Jcil
Lopez
Read Chosen Chairman of Santa Fe County Defense Council
Benjamin M Read was elected chairman and A M Edwards secretary of the Santa Fe county council of defense at a Sunday meeting. The council says it will carry on important work throughout the reconstruction period.
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Benamin M. Read
A. M. Edwards
Santa Fe County Council of Defense
Pershing Tribute Week War Savings Stamps Drive
Millions of Americans plan a Thanksgiving tribute via War Savings Stamps in Pershing Tribute Week. New Mexico War Savings director Hallett Raynolds urges every county to join, aiming to raise the state’s quota of five million dollars and back Pershing and the troops overseas.
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Las Vegas
General Pershing
France
Hallett Raynolds
War Savings For
New Mexico
Pershing
Settlement in Moore will contest ends suit
A settlement between Mrs. Leroy O. Moore and the Moore estate administrator ends the will contest. The widow receives a stipulated payment and retains a $40,000 trust legacy, with income for life while unmarried. The estate, appraised around $300,000, includes large holdings built mainly in the final years of Mr. Moore’s life.
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Leroy O. Moore
Moore
Sjx
Albuquerque
Barth
Mabry
E. R. Wright
Albuquerque Journal
Valley Trad Co Case in Court Exonerates Straub
In Chicago Municipal Court a 1917 suit by Chicago stockholders alleging mismanagement against Mel J. P. Straub was decided in his favor after extensive trial. The court found the charges unfounded and Straub sought damages for expenses and time. The report notes the case likely should have been filed in New Mexico where the company operates.
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Chicago
Taos County
Mel J. P. Straub
Straub
New Mexico
Never be Persuaded Against Your Better Judgment
A brief admonition urges readers to trust their own judgment and resist outside pressure. The line emphasizes self reliance and cautious decision making in daily life.
Instructions for Garment Makers in Red Cross Work
A wartime note urges Red Cross sewing units to read directions on garment making. It cites past errors with chemises lacking draw strings and eyelets, and demands immediate inspection of each cut bundle with material samples and a report to headquarters to correct discrepancies.
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Mountain Division
Red Cross War Council urges ongoing, mobilized relief
On February 10 last year the National Red Cross advised chapters to prepare for war. The War Council declares that despite peace approaching, Red Cross must not relax its efforts as millions of soldiers remain under arms and many are ill or wounded. The message calls for continued service to uphold health welfare and happiness, promising further guidance while stressing unwavering resolve to aid mankind.
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United States
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Orpare
Pesce
American Red Cross
War Council
WAR Council OF
Ninety laborers depart Santa Fe for Nashville factory work
On Saturday ninety men left Santa Fe for Nashville Tennessee to work on a large powder factory slated to become the world’s largest dye factory after the war. A number of men were enrolled Friday for government work to go to Prescott. M. W. Atwood is the federal employment officer in Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe
Nashville
Tenn
Frescott
M. W. Atwood
Santa Pe
Contagion Precautions Backed by Santa Fe Doctor
County physician Dr. Umberline urges continued flu precautions to combat the outbreak. He cautions against relaxing measures in schools or churches until danger has fully passed.
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Umberline
Santa Fe County
Tyrone Red Cross ship ment highlights sock and sweater aid
Mrs Johnson reports the shipment to headquarters of sixty sweat ers and eighty five pairs of socks. Many evacuees receive items made with a faster knitting method. Canon knit three days. Can Cintas beat that Silver prize.
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Johnson
Canon
Advantages of Farm Loan System Great for Farmers
A Philadelphia Farm Journal article extols the Federal Farm Loan program through a National Farm Loan Association member named Sam. It outlines how replacing a traditional mortgage with a federal loan, plus extra cash, lowers annual payments and funds farm upgrades. Sam expands his operation with a tractor, cattle, and added drainage and equipment, yielding substantial profit and diversification on a 275 acre farm. The piece highlights practical gains from leveraging the loan to modernize and improve efficiency.
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le W. Gage
Philadelphia Farm Journal
Newton
Sam
National Farm Loan Association
Federal Land Tank
Andrew Carnegie
National Loan Association
Ber
Walt
Waenay
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Amer
Capitol Extension
Tota
Chaves
Miss Ella Schooley
Antonio Lucero
M_READ
County Defense Council
Oe Valley Tradco
Tyrone
Earl W. Gage
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