New Mexico Republicans set to adopt platform at state convention
The state Republican convention in Santa Fe will adopt a platform as the party seeks strategy for November. President Eisenhower plans to run again, boosting Ed Mechem’s bid for governor against incumbent John Simms. Delegates will also name a candidate to replace Ralph Carlisle Smith for Congress amid intra party and cross party voting debates. Antonio M Fernandez is the favored veteran Democrat in the contest, with shelling metaphors suggesting tense campaign days ahead.
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New Mexico
Eisenhower
Ed Mechem
John Simms
Santa Fe
Frank Wortman
Dexter
Mechem
Natalie Buck
Congress
Ralph Carlisle Smith
Los Alamos
Atomic Energy Commission
Antonio M. Fernandez
Is It My Johnny Story Remains Somber Funeral Mystery
Mrs. Joe Doaks visits a mortuary with grief and hope as a male driver in a fatal car crash is found to be Johnny’s friend. The body under sheets is identified the next day, leaving one question about New Mexico fatality numbers 423 or 424 tied to the date December 31, 1956.
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Joe Doaks
Mortuary
Johnny
Mrs. Doaks
New Mexico
State capital debate on prison sentence equality
In Santa Fe the legislature pushes a reform to standardize sentences to the term prescribed by law while the parole board handles release. A third of judges reportedly ignore the new rule, continuing broad ranges within the legal penalties. The Supreme Court discussed the indeterminate sentence act in dicta last May.
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Santa FE
Supreme Court
Attorney General
State of New Mexico
Clarence Curtis Alexander
Statehouse
Crow and court notes weigh on political pundits and law
Frederick Othman recalls how predictions fail and crow is eaten as he reflects on political forecasting. The column then surveys New Mexico murder sentencing under a new law, contrasting three to life terms with older judge discretion and noting varied outcomes at Hobbs and Las Cruces.
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Pen
Louise Gipson
John R. Brand
Hobbs
Floyd Hollis
Bill Scoggins
Las Cruces
Ike’s brother in law aids transit deal and fortunes rise
The piece profiles Col Gordon Moore Ike’s brother in law as an expeditor for airlines and lender to small carriers. It notes his role in the 13.54 million Capital Transit sale to O Roy Chalk, aided by Moore and attorney Edward Calladay, and traces Moore’s sudden 1952 fortune as Chalk bets Ike will win.
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Drew Pearson
Ike
Washington
Col
Gordon Moore
Eisenhower
Walker
Mamie
Colonel Moore
Inlaw
Mike
Mamiie
Moore
New York Herald Tribune
Harry Truman
White House
Truman
Senate
D. C
Capital Transit Company
O. Roy Chalk
Trans-Caribbean Airways
Chalk
Edward F. Calladay
Republican National Committee
Paerenen
Willard
Morris Fox
Robert C. Baker
American Security and Trust
Capital Transit
Harry McDonald
Roy Chalk
General Eisenhower
Independent Military Air Transport Association
Military Transport Association
Trans- Caribbean
GOP
Trans-Caribbean
Daniel W. Bell
the Treasury
Klingle Street
Sick man seeks quiet middle aged housekeeper
In a July 13 1931 item a sick man at 219 N Virginia Ave requests a middle aged housekeeper with no children or flappers. At Kansas City a Mayflower dirigible accident caused by storm damaged the craft valued at $60000. Advertisers listed include Thorne Johnson Goodrich Texaco Roswell Laundry Morrison’s and Southwestern Public Service Co.
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Virginia Ave
Kansas City
Thorne & Johnson
W. Second St
Goodrich Tires
Auto Service Co
Texaco
Second
Pennsylvania
Barbecue Dance Plans In Lincoln As Rockets Play Out-Of-Town
SPORTS Editor Max Odendhal promotes a Bonnell's barbecue and dance tonight with attendees from Lincoln and surrounding areas. A new baby is expected any day, with church auxiliaries hoping for a timely arrival. Community notices include student awards in vocational agriculture and a July 25 birthday for Max’s daughter Terry.
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Max Odendhal
Bonnell’s
Tragic Grand Canyon Air Disaster Ties to Dallas Meeting
Emerson’s brother in Ranger Texas traveled to Dallas to meet a Detroit associate days before the Grand Canyon crash. The associate’s wife aided in the crash aftermath, while Brownie’s sister noted the woman as charming and said a contribution was sent in her name to a Chicago orphanage she supported.
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Brownie Emerson
Nlaw
Ranger
Tex
Dallas
Detroit
Grand Canyon
Brownie
Chicago
Poor Clare Sisters Receive 4-Pound Gift Turkey
The Poor Clare sisters express gratitude for a generous donor who provided a four pound turkey won in a contest, aiding their charitable meal efforts.
Dexter and Hagerman men aboard destroyer in Malaya tour
Joseph L. Green of Dexter and Ray Flores of Hagerman sailed on the destroyer Ish erwood during a goodwill voyage to Malaya. The ship joined others in entering Malayan ports, among the first since World War II.
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Joseph L. Green
Dexter
Ray Flores
Hagerman
Local Soldier Participates in German Army Day Parade
PFC Sammy J. Drake 19 son of Mrs Neoma Ruth Gaston Rt 1 Roswell participated in an 11th Airborne Division Army Day parade in Germany on June 14. Drake served as a radio repairman with the division's 511 Airborne Signal Company in the reviewing stand were Lt Gen Bruce C Clarke commander of the Seventh Army and Maj Gen Ekrem Akalin of the Turkish Army.
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Sammy J. Drake
Neoma Ruth Gaston
Rt. 1
Roswell
11Th Airborne Division
Germany
Drake
511 Airborne Signal Company
Nilevar Tissue Builder touted for healing and appetite
Dr Van Dellen discusses hormones and Nilevar a new testosterone derivative claimed to rebuild tissue and boost appetite. Reports from 30 centers note weight gain in polio patients and premature babies while cancer patients see reduced tissue wasting without impacting cancer cells.
Umbilical Hernia in a 2 Year Old Child Questioning Need for Surgery
The note states that umbilical hernias are common in infancy and often heal on their own. It adds that when a hernia persists beyond infancy and conservative methods fail, surgery is the only cure.
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E.W
Prominent Eyes in Child Prompt Medical Check
A mother notes her 6 year old child with eyes protruding and asks if this indicates illness or normal growth. Medical examination is advised to determine if the protrusion is abnormal or due to a benign growth pattern.
EKG and Angina Tied to Heart Attack Patterns
The article explains how angina pectoris before a heart attack often yields a normal electrocardiogram while angina after a heart attack shows abnormal readings. It notes that temporary EKG changes can result from exercise and that the test is standard for assessing coronary insufficiency.
Aching Cheek Bones Causes Explored by Mrs D
Mrs. D discusses possible sources of achy cheek bones including abscessed teeth sinus trouble and neuralgia. She weighs common dental and sinus conditions and outlines symptoms to differentiate them.
Roswell Daily News Rates and Staff Details
The Roswell Daily News lists subscription prices by region and term, with weekly carrier delivery in Roswell and trade territory. It also names staff including Lynn W. Croissant, Albert A. Stubbs, and managing editor roles, plus advertising and circulation managers.
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Lynn W. Croissant
Albert A. Stubbs
Leo &. Cox
R. M Higginbotham
Chaves County
New Mexico
Cnn Ee
Roswell
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