Taxing Automobiles as Luxuries in an Era of High Costs
The piece discusses automobile taxes as a growing burden, arguing that cars shift from luxury to necessity in many sectors. It notes driving risks, highway costs, and debates whether taxes will ease as construction wanes, while warning that new pressures to tax may persist amid ongoing maintenance and expansion expectations. It also surveys wartime Europe, labor policy themes, and local New Mexico issues.
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Europe
Germany
Munich
France
England
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Italy
Africa
Mediterranean
Danzig
New Mexico
Fes
Just A Minute Dan Luther Edwards
A father, urged by a dying wish, fails to pray with his son after a fatal injury. He later mourns, admitting wealth cannot buy back the chance to hear a prayer for his child. The tale echoes Eph 6 4 about fathers guiding their children in the Lord.
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Dan Luther Edwards
Ad Rates and Political Stand Tale in State Press
A historical note discusses minimum ad costs and payment rules in the Southwest press. It mentions a 10 cent wage for unpaid day-after insertions and criticizes a constitutional amendment, praising a newspaper for tackling tough issues and noting the State Press Association may not participate due to finances.
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State Press Association
Texas Forever: San Antonio crowd clashes over speech rights
Mayor Maury Maverick defended a permit for communist speakers as a free speech matter while thousands rioted with elm clubs and bricks. The San Antonio scene echoed Oklahoma City as the crowd split along lines of patriotism, highlighting regional tensions in Americanism.
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Texas
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Alamo
Oklahoma City
American Legion
Ancient New Mexico Towns And Registration In Eddy County
Dr. Paul S. Martin of the Field Museum discusses ancient villages in New Mexico. Eddy County Clerk Rude Wilcox confirms division registration at 8 581 with enumerators delivering a clean tally. Republicans registered in Eddy aim to vote their party in the general election, while overall legal voters are expected to participate more fully next August and in coming general elections.
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Bill Burnett
New Mexico
Martin
Paul S. Martin
Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago
Rude Wilcox
Eddgecounty
Eddy
Worth While Objectives For Tucumcari And Quay County
A local list of eight town aims advances two statewide issues. Paving Highway 18 to connect with Melrose, and abolishing the dangerous Sure Death bridge on Highway 66 near Montoya are highlighted as needing urgent attention. The piece notes highway concerns, reform efforts near Dexter, and mentions officials including Came Scipio Sandoval of Socorro and Audrey Latimer, deputy county assessor.
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Quay County
Highway 18
Melrose
Highway 66
Montoya
Death Corner
Dexter
Highway Department
Death
New Mexico
County backs constitutional amendment vote on September 16
Will Robinson notes Roosevelt County will carry the amendment to be placed before voters on September 16. John V. Miller deputy treasurer and A. E. Hunt county superintendent credit strong local support while Kenna and Elida express differing views, the two officials remain confident in the county position.
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Rooosevelt
Portales
Moimig 6
John V. Miller
A. E. Hunt
Kenna
Elida
Portales financier seeks vote against state house tax
Dame R G Bryant of Portales urges sentiment shaping against the instrument tax now levied to rebuild the state house in Santa Fe. He calls the tax unjust and unwarranted and notes it hinges on Santa Fe bank interests. David Patton, son of Judge Emmett Patton, escorts his father home from Colorado. Ed Safford of Santa Fe, linked with contracting, plans to stay for the Pecos bridge jamboree opening next Saturday.
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R. G. Bryant
Portales
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Bank
David Patton
Emmett Patton
Colorado
Young Patton
Hagermen
Centennial
Ed Safford
Pecos Bridge
Hagerman School Chief Joins Santa Fe Delegation
Dame E C White superintendent of Hagerman schools joins a party led by County Superintendent Rodman Cookson to Santa Fe. The group traveled by bus and completed the trip without spending any money.
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E. C. White
Hagerman
Rodman Cookson
Santa Fe
Chaves
Calf Vigilance Noted in Fort Sumner Range Talks
Byron Hewitt of Fort Sumner warns ranchers to remain vigilant for calf losses in grass and weeds. He reports vaccination against black leg by J. L. Chatten and other stockmen, with preparations ready during wet spells. B G Florin and wife from Sweetwater visit, recalling 40 years ago in Capitan mountain area, finding little new.
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Byron Hewitt
Fort Sumner
J. L. Chatten
B. G. Florin
Sweetwater
Capitan Mountain
Penalty Up To 100 Fine For Four Vehicle Inspections
Santa Fe New Mexico August 26 Director General Ray Rodgers of the Bureau of Revenue said motorists failing the thrice yearly vehicle inspections face a possible maximum fine of 100 dollars or ten days in jail.
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Santa FE
N. M
Ray Rodgers
Bureau of Revenue
Bureau
Legal Department
Rodgers
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Coronado
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Institute
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Fulbright Furniture
N. Main
Elite
Alice Waller
N. Richardson
N. Ky
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Boswell, Jr
Virginia
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Eddie Greaves
West Tilden
Ruidoso
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Roswell Building & Loan Assn
Roswell Mattress Co
South Main
South Main St
Dollahan Tire Shop
Enwards
Court House
Donald Duck
Scipio Sandoval
Socorro
Insane Hospital
School of Mine
Audrey Latimer
Jack Garnet
Uvalde, Tex
Julius Skinner
Will Robinson
Roswell
D. H. Galloway
P. O. Box
L. F. Woodhead
North Main St
Jonathan
King David
McGuffin’s
Apple
Westinghouse
N. Main St
Richardson
Massey Bros
Dix
Sears Roebuck
No. Richardson
Ross Stilescare
Fourth St
Camp Berrendo
City
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Neb
F. A. Bennett
Bennett
Roswell Drug CO
Aca
the Town House
Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles
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East Second Street
Walt Disney
Donald
Turkey
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