Conrad Hilton breaks ground for Dallas Hilton hotel
The 1924 event marks Connie Hilton laying the foundation for the second Hilton Hotel in Dallas as his first in San Antonio. The article notes his rise from near ruin during the 1929 crisis to leading the world’s largest hotel chain and recalls his New Mexico roots and honorary Texan honor. It mentions J. Edgar Hoover becoming FBI director in 1924 and Hilton’s death in 1979.
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Golden Spade
Hilton
Dallas
San Antonio
Connie Hilton
Conrad Hilton
New Mexico
Texas
Beauford H. Jester
Connie
Socorro County
Territory
White Sands
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Morrow Hall
P.O
Estancia
N.M
Jmorrowhall
Aol
Ex presidents' benefits draw taxpayer scrutiny and reforms
The National Taxpayers Union urges cutting the presidential pension and limiting post office perks. It proposes ending the $161000 pension, capping COLAs, delaying eligibility until retirement age, term limits on ex presidents, and funding libraries via private donors.
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Harlem
Clinton
Simon and Schuster
Cbs-Viacom
Sen
National Taxpayers Union
Harry Truman
NTU
Local groups thank volunteers for Roswell WMD Exercise and dress boutique support
A letter from Roswell Chaves County design team thanks volunteers from Chaves County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Roswell Fire Department, New Mexico State Police, Red Cross and others for the WMD exercise. The note also recognizes the Dress For Success Boutique coverage and RSVP volunteers, local businesses, and the Department of Labor for ongoing support and mentoring initiatives.
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Roswell
Chaves County
Roswell Independent School District
Eastern New Mexico University
Chaves County Career Center
Roswell Daily Record
KINF
KOBR
KBIM
Demo’s
J.C. Penney
Serenity Spa
Ed McClelland
Roswell Properties
Sunwest Center Towre Inc
RSVP
Department of Labor
Waste site concerns raise local and regional hazards
Bill Binney cites traffic, wind dispersal, and water usage risks from a hazardous waste site near Roswell and Tatum. He warns off site transportation hazards are ignored by the New Mexico Environmental Department and taxation costs fall on residents. He urges opposition by Chaves and Lea counties for SE New Mexico.
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Bill Binney
RDR
Roswell
Tatum
Mescalero Sands
New Mexico Environmental Department
Chaves
Lea
New Mexico
Complaints Prompt Police Action Over Siren Ad
Readers congratulate the public on reporting a radio ad using a police siren as an attention getter. Authorities acted to stop the sound and publish a trial report dated July 29 while urging community involvement in crime fighting and vigilance against violence.
No One Safe Says Shooting Highlights Community Pain
Dear Editor argues that Friday’s shooting at Sonic is not an isolated tragedy and that murder devastates families like the Cole and other community members. The writer urges recognition that violence touches survivors and communities, not just criminals or victims.
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Sonic
John Cole
Four Lanes for Safety on U S 70 in Hondo Valley
A community letter urges Lincoln County officials and the New Mexico State Highway Department to widen U S 70 to four lanes. The writer cites frequent accidents on the two lane highway and recalls a relative killed in a rear end crash near Hondo Cemetery, arguing wider shoulders and turning lanes would save lives without harming beauty.
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Hondo Valley
Hondo Cemetery
U.S. 70
Santa Fe
Lincoln County Commissioners
New Mexico
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AAA Vacuum & Sewing Centers
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Four Seasons Mall
Sudderth Dr
Ruidoso
Pecos Valley Water Users Organization
Roswell Civic Center
N. Main, Roswell, NM
Lower
Pecos River
Artesia City Hall
Artesia Public Library
Carlsbad City Hall
Carlsbad Public Library
Eddy County
Roswell City Hall
Roswell Public Library
Lincoln County
Roswell-Record.com
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