Roswell bond vote urged to fund district growth
Roswell city school board calls a February 27 election on issuing District No. One bonds totaling 150000 dollars to expand Roswell’s school capacity. The editorial lauds population growth, notes better tax base without raising rates, and supports the bond issue. The piece also mentions federal reclamation plans, a United Mine Workers convention incident, and local civic developments including a new Mountain States Telephone building.
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City School Board
Roswell
Coronado Legend Tossed In Raton Satire
A satirical history details Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, mocked as an overhyped explorer. It notes his 1540 start from Compostela, rough reception in New Mexico, dubious claims about the Grand Canyon, and Carlsbad officials refusing to join Coronado celebrations, while Caverns and tourism are still hoped to benefit.
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Carlsbad
Coronado
Victor Minter
Picnic and Barbecue Tied to Texas New Mexico Debate
The report discusses a planned February 12 picnic and barbecue funded by Texas and the El Paso Chamber of Commerce amid suspicions of a hidden motive. The AP coverage notes questions about Texas generosity toward New Mexico and hints at a broader political context.
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Texas
el Paso
New Mexico Lamb and Wool Week Proclaimed by Governor Miles
Governor John Miles proclaims February 4 to 10 as New Mexico Lamb and Wool Week to spur use of mutton and woolen goods. He recalls seven million dollars in cash the industry brought to the state in 1939 and urges citizens to buy all wool clothing and wear garments at least a yard wide. The proclamation notes the baraga’s role in the economy.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Congress
Dered
Associated Press
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Merchants Credit Association
Ickies
Coronado
Carlsbad
Minter
Tingley
All‘red
Lee O'Daniel
John Miles
el Paso
Texas
Swearingin
Chaves
Chaves County
Fights Last Night Roundup From AP Recap
Boxing results from Tacoma Syracuse Pittsburgh Brooklyn Detroit and Washington list fighters such as Jack McComber Johnny Nelson Harry Bob Henry Cooper Holman Williams and Steve Mamakos with decisions and points totals from recent bouts. The brief notes show outpoints and weights in multiple cities.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Jack McComber
Johnny Nelson
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Harry Bob
Henry Cooper
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Holman Williams
Detroit
Steve Mamakos
Washington
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Nebraska
el Turco
Mexico
Mexico City
Arizona
Don Espejo
Republican Party of
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Clint Anderson
Fourth Estate
Bill Calvert
Union County Court House
Clayton
Alamogordo
Carrizozo
Livington Taylor
Joe Eubanks
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Mr. Minter
Jeanette McDonald
Santa Fe
Lincoln
State OF New Mexico
David D. Swearingin
State OF
Stella B. Swearingin
Ruth Swearingin Ray
David D. Swearingin, Jr
David
D. P. Greiner
Adv
Jo Schrimsher
Will Robinson
Raton
Scriveners
Nev
Frank
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Gallup
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Queck
Adeline
G. K. Richardson
Roswell, N. M
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N. Rich
Everlite
K. C
Libby
Crystal
Hills Bros
B. Sack
Can
Clardy’s Products
G Roy Sallee
East Fifth
Donald Duck
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Price & CO
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Suede
Flannel
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Kino
Wace
East Second Street
Walt Disney
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