Construction boom signs emerge in nation as spending rises
First signs of a spring construction upswing appear in the United States with record March contracts totaling 3.08 billion dollars. Heavy engineering and highway work lead gains while steel and oil sectors face mixed outlooks amid inflation and canal crisis effects.
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New York
F. W. Dodge Corp
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Bethlehem
Grace
C. M. White
Republic Steel Corp
Youngstown
Standard of New Jersey
TV Demonstration Highlight at West Texas New Mexico Police Meet
The West Texas New Mexico Police Communications Officers Assn plans a 9 AM program at the Holiday Inn featuring closed circuit TV for police work. Speakers include Joe Fletcher and Capt. K K Miller with Motorola’s E L Falls. About 75 officers from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico expected. officers Lannom Cannaday Cole hold leadership roles.
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West Texas-New Mexico
Jimmy Lannon
Association
Roswell
Joe Fletcher
Texas Department of Public Safety
K. K. Miller
New Mexico
Santa Fe
E. L. Falls
Motorola Radio Corp
Maine
Lannom
West Texas
Reba Cannaday
Seminole
Texas
Maurice Cole
Department of Public Safety
Abilene
Storm Forecast Hits Texas Panhandle South Plains Pecos Valley
Dallas Weather Bureau warns of severe thunderstorms tonight across the Texas Panhandle South Plains and Pecos Valley with hail and damaging winds from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The bulletin emphasizes a high risk of severe weather for the Panhandle South Plains and Pecos Valley regions.
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Dallas
Dallas Weather Bureau
Texas Panhandle
South Plains
Pecos Valley
Panhandle
Heavy Rains Threaten Swamped Areas in Texas
The Associated Press reports heavy rains and swollen streams threaten new areas in Texas after nine days of rain. Thousands flee homes in Abilene, San Marcos, Brownwood, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Killeen, Cameron and Garland as downpours continue across South and Central Texas.
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Associated Press
Texas
Abilene
San Marcos
Brownwood
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Killeen
Cameron
Garland
AAUW Opposes Paid College Sports Program
The American Association of University Women, in Las Cruces for a state convention, opposed subsidizing intercollegiate athletics and urged expanded physical education and intramural programs. Miss Christine Heinig urged maintaining educational standards and funding schools through production wealth taxes. Flood warnings followed heavy rains across Texas with up to 8 inches in places, rail washouts, and tornadoes causing damage and travel disruptions.
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Las Cruces
American Assn. of
Goodwill Party Moves to Plains Theater This Year
Roswell Chamber publicity committee prepares for the Ninth Annual Ambassador of Goodwill Party on May 16 at the Plains Theater. Merchants submit employee lists for invitations. Ed Kidwell of Frontier Theaters confirms move from Yucca Theater to accommodate larger crowd. one guest ticket per attendee.
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Plains Theater
Roswell
Chamber
W. Jack Rodden
Rodden
Yucca
Ed Kidwell
Frontier Theaters
Chambers Publicity Committee
Plains
Open House at Roswell New Fire Station
Fire Chief George Daniels announced the total cost of Roswell’s central fire station at Walnut and Richardson is 131 843 dollars. An open house follows a 9 a m dedication today with public invites to inspect the building. Land cost 32 000 dollars. building 85 471. wiring 5 750. paving 1 216. furniture equipment driveway and architect's fee 5 189 27.
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Roswell
Walnut and
Richardson
George Daniels
Daniels
Buffalo Barbecue Kickoff to YMCA Membership Drive at South Springs Ranch
The YMCA kickoff barbecue at Bert Aston's South Springs Ranch on the old Dexter Highway runs Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 with buffalo meat featured and beef options. Reservations for 75 more guests are available via the Chamber of Commerce by Monday noon MA 2-4230. The event promotes YMCA enrollment as Paul R. Meyer and Arthur L. Hollister attend, with four membership levels offered from Founders to Sustaining.
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Walter Haut
YMCA
Bert Aston
South Springs
J. J. Lane
Roswell
Lane Ranch
Lane
Aston
Aston Place
Reddock
Dexter Highway
Chamber of Commerce Office
South Springs Ranch
Caprock
Paul R. Meyer
Los Angeles
Arthur L. Hollister
Albuquerque
Buffalo
Cabinet Seeks Report on Saudi Egypt Jordan Talks
Cairo April 27. Egypt's cabinet was summoned to hear the outcome of Cairo talks with Saudi King Saud and Syrian President Kuwatly. The discussions touched Jordan after upheaval and shifting Arab alignments amid anti Communist and pro Western currents.
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Cairo
Egypt
Shukri Kuwaily
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Nasser
Jordan
Saud
Hussein
Amman
Kuwatly
Ali Sabry
Mecca
Kuwaily- Sabry
King Feisal
Iraq
Turkey
Lebanon
Arab Front
Red Cross Offers Public First Aid Courses
Citizens may enroll in standard Red Cross first aid classes taught by Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Lloyd Dillard. The course starts Tuesday evening and is open to the public. contact Red Cross at MA 2-4370 or Mrs. H. D. Bush at MA 2-3181 for details.
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Red Cross
H. D. Bush
Bush
Lloyd Dillard
Southwest Looks Like Future Industrial Center to Science
Dr. Gerald Wendt told the Knife and Fork Club that the Southwest may become a future industrial region as atomic energy offers cheap power. He proposed industrial centers rising in the Southwest with farming on remaining productive land and water focused on population rather than agriculture. He noted current high production costs for atomic energy versus coal and natural gas, and cited Britain aiming for half its power from uranium by 1975. He also touched on U235 U238 interactions and praised Russian scientists, with further remarks on page 15.
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Gerald Wendt
Knife and Fork Club
Wendt
Britain
Self-Sufficiency Theme In Army Civil Defense Talk
Mrs. Almon A. Tucker will address Ground Observer Corps members at the municipal airport 7:30 PM on Thursday. She will outline practical steps for personal self-sufficiency and evacuation kits, drawing on her London Women's Home Guard service during the blitz and roles with the Australian Field Force and Depsondents Assistance Organization at WAFB.
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Almon A. Tucker
Ground Observer Corps
Women's Home Guard
London
Tucker
England
Women’s Home Guard
Grenadier Guard
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