New Mexico Merit System Sparks Public Watch and Skepticism
The piece argues for a state merit system in New Mexico public employment, noting skepticism and the need to prove it serves public service rather than politics. It contrasts with federal civil service and contemplates potential real public merit despite loopholes and political doubts. It also touches on Hitler's Poland invasion, European tensions, and possible premature end to the Nazi regime due to Germany's perceived hopelessness and alliance with the Soviet Union.
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New Mexico
Hitler
Poland
Europe
Germany
Russia
Aid to Finns Against Russia Widens War Debate
The piece argues the United States should aid Finland against Russian attacks. It accuses Soviet leadership of broken promises and ongoing covert warfare against the U.S. while criticizing past recognition of the Soviet government. It urges assistance short of direct participation in the war.
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United States
Russia
Soviet Republic
Senator Borah in Washington Critically Ill
The critical illness of Senator William E. Borah at Washington is to be greatly regretted. Senator Borah has rendered conspicuous service to the country over a long period of years.
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William E. Borah
Washington
Senator Borah
Public financing hurdles loom for Eastern New Mexico State Fair
The editorial warns that legislative action may be needed to fund the Eastern New Mexico State Fair in spring. It urges securing all possible aid including federal WPA support and praises the leaders backing the effort to prevent any delay.
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New Mexico
WPA
War delays shape spring bets on global drive
Las Vegas Optic reports authorities foresee a quiet wartime spring with no major offensives while weather remains poor. Hitler is expected to press for victory later, as Allied strategy and Soviet actions dominate discussion. The Russo Finnish dispute continues, with analysts noting Red Army weaknesses and Finnish guerilla skill. A Russian push toward India could force Britain to redraw European commitments, potentially unraveling the Axis balance. Some speculate a negotiated peace with Pontiff Mussolini Roosevelt involved, but prospects look bleak for now.
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Hitler
Red Army
Stalin
Russia
India
England
France
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Las Vegas
Optic
Sales Tax and Negro Vote Shape Texas NM Elections
The piece cites a looming sales tax issue in Texas with Gov. Lee O Daniel facing Albert Derden and Earnest O Thompson, noting party divides and mandates. It discusses New Mexico’s Lincoln Day events and shifting Negro votes, highlighting Aaron H Payne as speaker and the push to realign black voters toward the Republicans and the New Deal.
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Texas
Lee O’daniel
Albert Derden
Austin
O’daniel
Earnest O. Thompson
Jerry Sadler
The
Railroad Commission
Harry Hines
Highway Board
New Mexico
Lincoln
Washington
Lea, Eddy, Chaves
Dona Ana
New York
Aaron H. Payne
Chicago
New Deal Democratic Organization
Dando to Speak at Eastern New Mexico Scout Council Finale
In Roswell tonight the Eastern New Mexico Area Boy Scout Council will close its session with an address by Dr. W S Dando of Carlsbad, a busy pastor and prolific writer who is an active Kiwanis member.
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Dando
Eastern
Burns program and Hobbs urban paving notes in Roswell
A Roswell notice praises a Burns birthday program by Masons with speakers from Edinburgh and Highland Rose music, while Hobbs plans major street and sidewalk paving to widen business streets, improve gutters, and link paving with new concrete options. The issue also lists a state dissolution certificate for White Mountain Sheep Company and Eastern New Mexico College enrollment figures showing growth across classes and counties.
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Hobbs
White Mountain Sheep Company
New Mexico
Roswell
A. R. Treat
CCC Replacements and CCC enlistment trends
The article notes ongoing CCC enlistments under Mrs. Jennie Kirby in New Mexico, with 17 840 enrolled since 1933 and about 1 700 currently on duty. Enrollees are 17 to 23, unmarried, American citizens, unemployed, eighth grade or higher, and send home monthly earnings. a slump in applications is balanced by remaining capacity, while military training discussion remains unlikely.
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CCC
Jennie Kirby
Sigadier Brindle
Public Welfare
New Mexico
War Department
Prohibition repeal speech echoed for twentieth anniversary
Mrs J B Court ney of Clovis sends the full text of Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas on the repeal anniversary. The speech has already appeared in the Congressional Record, but is mailed to H L Casey of Raton who is said to be ignorant of it. Sheppard repeats the same speech yearly in Congress if in session.
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J. B. Courtney
Clovis
Morris Sheppard
Texas
H. L. Casey
Raton
Sheppard
Congress
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Harry Andrew
State OF New Mexico
State Corporation Commission OF
United States of America
State Corporation Commission
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Santa Fe
A. D
Robert Valdez
Cosme R. Garcia
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Portales
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Valencia
Pillsburys
Everlite
M.J.B
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Old Manse
Ank the
Schilling
Issa Nenene
Tea Peveene Entiene” Elit Rebel
Clardy’s Products
G. Roy Sallee
East Fifth
Sears
Sears Hardware Dept
Anion
Petttin Deat
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Roswell, N. M
Donald. Duck
Moseley’s
Skeco
East Second Street
Walt Disney
Chile
Coronado
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