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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
4
Roswell New Mexico newspaper lists subscription rates in advance for Chaves County and other areas. Published weekly weekday evenings at 426 North Main Street Roswell with postmark May 10 1903. Associated Press member and rights noted for local news.
The Saturday Evening Post editorial by Ben Hibbs argues the Republican party is deteriorating and may self-destruct at the Chicago convention. It warns either Taft or Eisenhower nomination could alienate independents, risking a November defeat and eight years out of power. The piece paints the GOP as a fading political machine unable to lead nationally.
Residents urge the state highway department to repair the Roswell to Ruidoso route and improve safety on the Bloody Run segment. They note the Fourth of July period passed without fatalities by luck, while criticizing the worn and narrow travel lanes that risk life and limb as traffic grows toward the mountain resort.
The argument over Eisenhower and Taft shifts between military credentials and practical governance. Proponents for Taft point to domestic knowledge, while Eisenhower is praised as an organizer and administrator. History shows mixed outcomes from military leaders rising to the presidency, with Harding and others cited for corruption and mismanagement, and Jackson noted as a strong military figure with lasting legacy.
A collection of witticisms notes Americans drive on the right. Pancakes are said to have ancient origins. A proverb states one good turn deserves another. Youth longed for adulthood and adulthood longed for youth in humorous reflections.
Artesia Chamber of Commerce will hold an open meeting Thursday at 8 PM to discuss policy matters. Two or three issues of major community importance will be presented for discussion at the gathering.
The Artesia Advocate notes only 99 dog licenses in the city while asserting many more dogs roam within corporate limits. It editorializes against owners who let their dogs run at large as nuisances to residents.
New Mexico's senior senator shows no fear of Gen. Pat Hurley as Hurley campaigns. Chaves has spent most of his time in Washington since the primary and, despite dislike between the rivals, the race is expected to become bitter in the closing weeks with intraparty sparring.
Will Shuster refuses his annual chore for Fiesta unless paid three thousand dollars. He is angered by concessionaire control and the Catholic church withdraws support, signaling the color and pageantry of the event may fade.
In Carlsbad the Argus reports a local trend as girls dominate birth statistics, with hospitals noting higher female newborn counts and families celebrating the trend amid community interest. The piece highlights ongoing patterns and local responses.
Politicos discuss the potential appointment of Robert McKinney as undersecretary in the Interior Department. McKinney’s New Mexican has not been friendly to Senator Chavez, though the decision followed the senior New Mexico senator’s approval. The chatter centers on how the paper might repay the senator for his go ahead.
Hobbs News-Sun reports a $3.5 million defense housing contract to build 400 units in Lea County. Plans call 200 in Hobbs, 100 in Lovington, and 50 each in Eunice and Jal. Dwellings cost about 8500 dollars each with some sold and others rented by contractors.
The Portales bean canning plant will be idle for the first time in nine years as only a small bean crop is planted and severe weather destroyed most of the crop. Onion harvest begins with small acreage. growers receive $3 per sack and yields range from 23 to 250 sacks per acre.
Ruidoso, the resort town, moves toward opening a new bank as prominent businessmen and ranchers supply the capital. The institution will be open for business shortly, signaling growth for the community.
Bootleg operators in Gallup supplied the city’s youth with large quantities of firecrackers. Neighbors compared the noisy night to the Battle of the Bulge, as reported by The Independent.
The new men's dormitory at Las Vegas Highlands University is completed and named Kenneth Ford Memorial Hall. It will house 38 students and honors HU’s first student killed in World War II, a member of the Eagles squadron of American fliers who served with the British Empire before U.S. entry.
Fourteen new teachers joined the Clovis school faculty this year, expanding classroom staffing across district elementary and secondary campuses. The additions bolster programs in core subjects and support services for students, aligning with district goals for academic achievement and inclusive education.
Delegates to the state Boys and Girls States will be honored at a dinner hosted by the Clovis post of the American Legion on July 17.
Before the 1950 census Carlsbad posted signs claiming 28 000 residents, while the county was 10 000 short. No corrections were made, likely by a committee assignment, and the signs remained. Wind recently damaged one sign along a main highway into the city.
The State Liquor Division says state action against liquor law violations is hampered by local officers failing to report infractions to the state board where prosecutions must begin.
Drew Pearson surveys shifts in Ike and Taft on domestic and foreign policy. Eisenhower moved from liberal to conservative while Taft swung from conservative to liberal, with foreign policy remaining the clear divergence. Taft’s defense votes and antiwar stances contrast Ike’s defense- and foreign-policy alignment.
Walter Winchell notes tepid notices for Of Thee I Sing at the Ziegfeld as Broadway audiences balk at a dull revival. Prices at $6.60 or $3.30 reflect a wary market, with cast and crew accepting minimal pay yet facing sharp scrutiny from critics and fans alike. Celeste Starling ends with a curtain of sharp quotes and theater lore.
Entertainment notes profile Blondie Holm in the stage version of The King and I at St James Theatre where she first rose to fame as Annie in Oklahoma. The item touches on costume measurements, including the bonnet, and catalogs other Hollywood entertainment tidbits and reviews from Variety about current and upcoming projects.
A fragmented critique of Thimble Theatre and radio programs notes dreary plots in Secret Flight and The Boss Lady series, with mocks of familiar stars like Lynn Bari and Boris Karloff. It cites Red Barber and Bishop Sheen amid TV chatter, ending with a tease for continued coverage and a punchline about a telethon pledge.
Miles City Montana reports on aging Montana pioneers known as range riders. Featuring Susan Haughian, Ireland born rancher with 100000 acres, and Leo Cremer, rancher and state senator who proposed moving the national capital. Local reunion highlights endurance, business grit, and frontier spirit.
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