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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
4
A quote from Thomas Jefferson on preferring newspapers to a government without them. The line frames a public press as essential to democratic governance.
A year after 609 deaths during Christmas revelry, officials warn the four day holiday period could bring higher toll. States boost patrols roadblocks and courts, while the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators issues tips urging sober driving slow speeds weather readiness alertness rested trips and pedestrian caution near schools and on bicyclists.
Citizens, law enforcement, educators and parents are urged to report any evidence of pornographic literature or pictures to Capt. A. H. Hathaway in Albuquerque. The advisory committee notes a $15 million yearly trafficking rate into New Mexico, likely from border cities with Juarez discussed as a source. Strong penalties for adults involved are proposed, with tougher federal drug laws cited as precedent.
Lt. Gov. Joe Montoya mobilizes support to capture the Democratic nomination for Congress. He announces his candidacy on the eve of precinct primaries, aiming to consolidate Santa Fe and county delegations as the sole candidate in the field after Tony Fernandez's death.
Frederick Othman writes of a planned Canary Islands vacation with Hilda including Lisbon Madrid and Tangier details of travel by ship and air. The column shifts to political intrigue as Montoya contends with Chavez allies in New Mexico politics, highlighting Joe M and Tom Mabry era dynamics and electoral margins.
Drew Pearson argues Near East oil reserves drive U S and Soviet priorities and that oil firms and ARAMCO ties influence State Department policy The piece traces connections from Hoover and Dulles to oil interests and notes Eisenhower overruled them to allow oil shipments to France and Britain.
Clyde Browning Caprock E C Jackson Lake Arthur Marvin Jones Clovis Robert Alley Hale Center Tex Mr and Mrs Ray O Dell Hot Springs now T or C Poe Peanut Corn elected captain of University of New Mexico basketball team When the Star Shone pageant to be presented Dec 20 in Methodist Episcopal Church South Mrs Russell Franzen directed Sunday School orchestra Cast includes Florrie Rabb Harriet Poorbaugh Henry Thorne Mrs H P Saunders Jr Wayne Rapp Mrs Bruce Connor Forest Mapes Paul Zink Woodrow Little Earl Patterson W W Akin
Invest in U S Savings Bonds as a prudent way to secure funds. The message encourages buyers to choose government backed securities for long term savings and reliability, highlighting the benefits of consistent returns and safety. The note frames bonds as a practical alternative to cash stashes.
Albert Stubbs reports on two United States Optimist clubs selling trees on South Main and North Main in Roswell. The groups promote the Southwest water plan, invite speakers, and note busy weekend sales with families choosing trees, while Rover Aston of Roswell weighs a Congressional bid and the water plank.
The article discusses brainwashing and interrogation practices. It contrasts American wartime methods with Chinese group psychology, describing solitary confinement, group pressure, and confession dynamics. It notes temporary effects on American prisoners and the resilience of the mind under stress.
H L argues diabetes stems from pancreatic disturbance not sugar in the diet. He notes high sugar consuming countries like Hawaii Argentina and Cuba show low diabetes deaths, while low sugar regions such as the Netherlands and South Africa have higher diabetes mortality. He adds many diabetics have strong appetites and were overweight before diagnosis.
Eyelids curl in due to scar tissue contraction from burns or injuries or to muscle spasm. The aged are more prone to the latter, especially when eyes have been bandaged. Lashes irritate the cornea, making the condition most annoying.
G W writes about long term poor eating and the possibility it weakens health. The letter discusses whether malnutrition could contribute to tuberculosis and urges attention to nutrition as a defense.
A historical article discusses how lowering resistance increases susceptibility to tuberculosis germs upon contact, highlighting the risk to individuals exposed to the disease.
Roswell Baily Record lists subscription rates for Chaves and other New Mexico counties. It states a price of ten dollars in Roswell and sixteen ninety in other counties, and notes publication every weekday evening except Saturday and Sunday morning from 424 North Main Street.
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