New Mexico Schools Finance Report Prompts Debate
A statewide conference of city and county school superintendents heard a report by John P. Steiner of the New Mexico Education Association. It proposes a primary and secondary aid fund plus a transportation fund, five mills per pupil mile, and local two mill property taxes. The plan would remove school financing from politics and create a state board of education with appointed or elected lay members.
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New Mexico
John P. Steiner
New Mexico Education Association Policies Commission
Steiner
Board of Education
Ment of Education
State Commissioner of Education
State Board of Education
County Board of Education
Willkie Pushes Western Campaign Amid Southern Blockade
In New York on August 23, Republicans plan a two week speaking tour of the western states as a state by state push for Wendell Willkie. Independent Democrats backing the move met Wilkie and left open whether to field a new ticket in any Democratic strongholds. Legal and political questions will decide in each case.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Wilkie
Dr Campa Hurt In Auto Crash At Springerville
Dr A L Campa professor of Spanish at the University of New Mexico suffered a back injury when his car overturned near Springerville Arizona. He was thrown from the vehicle after hitting a wet spot and may be confined to the Springerville hospital for a week. He sustained cuts and bruises. his wife Mrs Campa was also injured but not seriously harmed. Hospital noted both felt better the next day.
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Springerville, Ariz
A. L. Campa
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Springerville Hospital
Campa
Willkie Maps National Tour Amid Education Plan
Presidential candidate Willkie outlines a state wide education framework with a board of education an indefinite term education commissioner county boards and unified county administration. He speaks after a dinner with Hanes Douglas and Valentine and signals possible major speech with independent Democrats as he plans a multi state tour through midwest west to pacific regions and beyond.
World's Largest Bomber Nears Completion at Santa Monica
The 140,000 pound Douglas B-19, planned with a 7,000 mile range, 212 foot wingspan and 112 foot length, nears completion at Santa Monica and will enter flying tests this fall. General Arnold and Knudsen also reviewed the Lockheed P-38 interceptor capable of 500 mph, with 1,100 mile range, 4,000 fpm climb, four machine guns and a rapid fire cannon. The army aims to deliver 100 fighters monthly.
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Santa Monica
Arnold
Knudsen
El Paso Area Gets Cut in Gas Prices
The Texas railroad commission approved a two cent per 1000 cubic feet gas rate cut for Lea county gas serving El Paso valley. Fabens Clint Ysleta La Tuna and nearby rural areas would save about 1200 a year.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Railroad Commission
Lea County Gas Company
el Paso
Fabens
Clint
Ysleta
la Tuna
Artesia Council okays $70000 sewer bond plan
Artesia city council at a special meeting approved a $70,000 sewer bond issue to build an adequate sewer disposal plant and related lines. A second ordinance set a sewer charge to retire the bonds. State health officials deemed the present plant inadequate and urged action, with Paul S. Fox in attendance. W P A aid for construction will be requested.
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Artesia
State Health Department
Health Department
Paul S. Fox
W.P. A
Artesia City
Roosevelt opposes delaying training and conscription debate
President Roosevelt denounces postponement of compulsory military training for a year. Congress approves sending about 396,000 National Guard and Army Reserve members into 12 months active duty. He reports no progress on Britain naval bases or destroyers, while a U S Canadian defense board meets in Ottawa. Senate resumes debate on conscription with Ma loney amendment under discussion.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
National Guard
Britain
U. S.-Canadian Defense Board
Ottawa
Senate
Maloney
Bond issue expected to cover about half of 70000
The article notes that only roughly one half of the 70000 bond issue would be required, signaling a partial funding plan or conservative projection for the financing.
County Commissioners Confer With State Tax Board in Santa Fe
The Santa Fe County board Henry Chewning Harry Puryear and Levi Barnett are in Santa Fe for a conference with the state tax commission regarding county budget matters. They are expected home tomorrow.
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Board of County Commissioners
Henry Chewning
Harry Puryear
Levi Barnett
Santa Fe
State Tax Commission
Regar
Robinson Gives Program at Hobbs Rotary Club
Will Robinson presented his new archaeological and historical picture program at Hobbs Rotary Club during a ladies night meeting. The event was very greatly enjoyed, with many Lovington Rotarians and their wives in attendance.
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Robinson
Hobbs Rotary Club
Will Robinson
Lovington Rotarians
Roosevelt Foresees Delay on Conscription Policy
The President indicated compulsory service may not begin until January 1 and volunteer enlistments will get an extended trial. Predictably, some conscription supporters expect Roosevelt to defeat the delay proposal, with remarks targeted for next week.
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Roosevelt
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