Nation faces vast defense costs and duty to peace
The text argues a time of great global and national strain driven by wars and defense spending. It urges Americans to unite for world leadership, avoid a new world war, and accept prudent federal spending to fund local projects like South Park Cemetery and the Carnegie Library. It urges Roswell and Chaves County to pursue federal assistance for local development while stressing civic responsibility amid looming taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Roswell
New Mexico
Chaves County
South Park
Carnegie Library
Peace by Adolf Hitler Proved Impossible, March of Time Film
Berlin reports say Hitler now desires peace with Britain and the United States under a new world order. The March of Time at Yucca Theatre presents a documentary analysis showing Hitler’s broken promises and conquests, arguing the peace talk is a propaganda smokescreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
British Empire
United States
March of Time
Yucca Theatre
Hitler
Europe
Fuehrer
Germany
Camp Luna Reconstruction Progress Amid WPA Labor Calm
Las Vegas notes a rare lack of delay complaints on the Camp Luna reconstruction. WPA labor extends projects by about a year yet the New Mexico National Guard unit remains in the regular army, delaying demobilization plans as work continues and no one worries about completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Camp Luna
New Mexico National Guard
200Th Coast Artillery
Camp Luna construction details and future expansion
The reconstructed Camp Luna is about 40 percent complete and will fully house 1600 guardsmen in normal use, with a pinch capacity of 3500. It may become an officers training locale if shooting begins. An artillery range farther east beyond the valley and airport will be set up later with projectiles flying up to fifteen miles toward Cherryvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna
Cherryvale
WPA to Build at 777 Acre Mesa North of Mental Hospital
Major Charles Poe and Frank Spivick lead a WPA project in New Mexico with a 30 hour weekly toil and a $375,000 pot including $20,000 state aid. They plan brick buildings, voluntary treatment for physical and literacy issues, and free corrective schooling across counties to prepare recruits for spring training camps. The project expands to accommodate deferred obligations and aims to transform past sites into productive facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Poe
Cooks Peak
Frank Spivick
WPA
Roswell
Camp Luna to House Modern Training Installations
Camp Luna will be a self contained military installation with headquarters amusement hall and warehousing. A 1000yard rifle range on 770 acres plus 5000 acres adjoining will be developed under state expenditure of 20000 dollars. It will be ready when the 200th comes home or for officer or special training. The Selective Service in New Mexico faces literacy and deferment challenges while stressing that all deferees remain available for national service. Albuquerque Legion Junior team to represent New Mexico in regional competition after 22 to 2 state final win over Gallup.
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Charlton
Santa Fpe
New Mexico
Albuquerque. N. M
Albuquerque American Legion
Albuquerque Boys
Gallup
Strike Called On Power Line From Elephant Butte
State police patrol a 143000 dollar powerline project after 18 AFL electricians walkout and a street fight between union and non union men. The 116 mile line runs from Elephant Butte Dam to Hatch Deming Lordsburg and Silver City in southern New Mexico. Three men were on bond after the fight. two union men were charged with disorderly conduct and assault and a third with assault. Police reported no further incidents.
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Hot Springs
N. M
AFL
Colorado Engineering and Construction Company
Elephant Butte Dam
Here
Hatch
Deming
Lordsburg
Silver City
New Mexico
Oscar Bixby
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
H. H. Horn
R. B. Nichols
Dick Doomsinger
Justice of Peace
Las Cruces
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Erritory
Associated Press
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Imam
Aati
Meg WU Uldo
Cilio
Poucq
Shoouula
Boards of Defense
Defense Boards
Elephant Butte
J. H. Deeker
Adv
el Paso
Points
Clovis
Northboun
Carilio
Oklahoma City
Isa.m
Albuquerque-Santa Fe
Denver
Artesia
Carlsbad
Abilene
San Antonio
New Mexico Transportation Co., Inc
Uunion Bus
Ted Jones
California
Hills Bros., Folgers
Schillings Coffee
van Camp
Clardys
Richelieu
10Th
North Main
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