Oil drill updates in Caprock region and New Mexico fields
The notice details exploration activity in the Caprock area, with Continental Oil Company planning 3 050 feet production from cap rock sand in southeast Portales region and Sun Oil announcing shallow Hobbs Lovington fields. It notes casing at 3 912 feet and testing delays in the 7 543 to 7 666 feet interval, plus Skelly Oil testing near Levington and Lea county as crews pursue productive zones in remaining sections.
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Seeaie
Makita Hole
Sun Oil Rere
Mccounty
Hobbe
Lovington and
Hobbs
Skelly Oil Company No
Levington
East Lea
Senate weighs labor power as coal strike tests resolve
Senate members debate tactics to curb Lewis power if the coal strike persists. Sen Elbert Thomas D Utah is noted as a tentative labor ally among proposals. Democrats and Republicans expect Truman to back a hard line if he confronts Lewis, while Sen elect Dworshak Idaho signals broad sentiment among colleagues.
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Logia
Lewis
Senate
Elbert Thomas
Truman
Dworshak
Ridaho
fragmentary notes on a weapon incident and pause
Unclear OCR fragment describes a person with a rifle or pistol near a vehicle and engine area. Text hints at tension restarting or pausing but lacks coherent details or names.
William R Seay Dies in Strike Era Family Notices
A Roswell obituary notes William R Seay born February 5 1876 died after a stroke Friday. Survived by wife and family in Roswell and Topeka with services held at Ballard Chapel conducted by Rev Brister. He and his wife moved from Texas and had farming ties and church membership.
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A. A. E. Bouse
William R.” Roswell
John T. Seay
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Seay
Texas
Roswell
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Ballard Chapel
Brister
Sedionme
Chere Gan An
Firefighters battle Benning Pietd blaze at Burrus feed store
A 1 am fire at the Burrus feed store in Mel man Marcus area damaged the building and caused about 196000 in losses. Crews, exhausted from earlier work, set up portable generators and spotlights as investigators assess the cause and potential reopening of the business. Insurance officials expect coverage may be difficult given the nature of the damage.
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Benning
Melman-Marcus
Siase
Burrus
Sanley
Boy Soliciting Red Cross Funds Traced in City
Crom officials and police searched Friday for a boy said to solicit for the Red Cross in Chaves county. Mrs. Celle Pratt, secretary, stated no local Red Cross drive was underway this year. Authorities noted only one annual campaign occurs in March and solicitors must carry credentials. Licenses list marriages in Roswell and Dexter in the county clerk’s records.
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Chaves County
Can Red Cross
Celle Pratt
Calle
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Fied Crose
Red
Pratt
Nuclear disarmament debate edges toward veto clash
United Nations debates on disarmament feature Sir Hartley Shawcross rejecting non vetoed actions, while French and American delegates push for broad arms withdrawal and strict controls. Ambassadors discuss whether the veto must be curbed to advance a universal disarmament program amid calls to end mass destruction weapons including the atom bomb.
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Serene Ney
UIP
Stetex
Meir
Hartley Shawcross
United Kingdom
General Assembly
Britain
Bio Powers
Alexandre
Parodi
Vu. K. Wellington Koo
Ted
Ents
Security Council
United States
Cattle Grub Eradication Campaign Countywide
A. W. calls for elimination of cattle grub in herds throughout the county, outlining a coordinated effort to protect livestock health and improve pasture productivity. The plan emphasizes inspection, treatment, and cooperation among farmers.
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Roswell Prepares for Santa Visit and Christmas Events
Roswell enthusiasm builds as the Advertising club plans a 1 pm Santa arrival by plane next Saturday. Teachers and students will join the greeting along Main Street with a tree lighting ceremony at the courthouse and shopper events to follow.
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Roswell
Santa Claus
Stanley Mathis
Main Street
Honda Bridge
New Mexico
Santa
Advertising Club
Roswell School
Government advances penalties amid coal strike fight
U S reports authorize mine operators to levy daily fines on strikers idle since November 20 at a 490000 United mine. Lewis faces contempt charges as his court case continues. Officials say fines depend on district agreements and paychecks, while some operators anxiously await decisions.
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John L. Lewis
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Federal Coal Administration
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Mts Tameae
Southern Coal
Lewis
Khle Court
Goldsborough
Offices of
Defense Transportation
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Smbarago
Stagner
Alexander Wiley
Wis
Meese Case Confusing In Sanca By I Streets
Fragmentary notes from Sanca By I Streets describe an unclear case labeled Meese. Details are unreadable, but the mention suggests a local incident or inquiry with limited readable names or actions.
Mabry Prefers An Outdoor Inaugural Santa Fe
Mabry signals preference for an outdoor inaugural in Santa Fe amid election chatter. Governor notes confirmation of plans and schedule uncertainty as discussions continue.
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Mabry
Santa Fe
Disabled Veterans Day Plea for Gainful Employment
Local commander urges meaningful work for disabled veterans as observance marks the day. He notes official ratings show only a small share labeled totally handicapped and calls for efforts to improve employment for veterans with disabilities.
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Pepe
Christmas Seal Sales Raise $364 in First Week
The Chaves County Tuberculosis Association reports $364.50 raised in the first week of its annual Christmas Seal sale. Chairman Mrs. Frank Young announced the response was prompt as seals were mailed to residents, with profits funding tuberculosis control programs in the city and county for 1947.
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Chaves County Tuberculosis Association
Frank Young
Chaves County Association
Young
Angers
Quickies by Ken Reynolds sale note
Brief column fragment shows Ken Reynolds remarking on health and selling items in a casual panel. The text hints at a light gossip tone and a playful aside about selling something referenced as a health related topic.
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Wiley
Europe
Ralph K. Davies
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