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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates in advance for Roswell New Mexico with district and other states pricing. Published weekly at 424 North Main Street Roswell. © 1903 Roswell New Mexico, second term under act of Congress March 1 1897. Associated Press credit retained.
Democrats convene in Chicago to open their nominating convention next Monday amid a murky field of contenders. Eisenhower’s popularity is cited as a model, Kefauver lacks nationwide swell, Stevenson lacks vote appeal, and others are labeled also rans. Yet Democrats hold power, money, and patronage, with prosperity persisting as a strong edge.
Hope rises as Big Steel offers to meet unions halfway to end a nationwide strike paralyzing industry. Nation faces about 2 billion dollars in losses with 300000 automotive workers idled. Workers may back a half step, though union leadership bears no personal financial risk and remains stubborn amid pressure for settlement.
The piece dismisses rumors that Democrats don’t seek victory in the coming election and that President Truman withdrew. It argues postwar slump fears are overstated, defense cuts could trigger a business lull, but cites no solid evidence of a 1929 style reprise. It calls political chatter during election season foolish and unfounded.
A lighthearted note jokes about everyone chipping into the tax kitty with plenty of playful purrs. The quip imagines a nation contributing to government funds as a collective feline treasury.
Good Evening Good Evening AL CROSS, editor of The Gal lup Independent, recalls arriving in Roswell to work as a reporter on The Record. A remark about Bing Crosby's brother sparked an icy stare and a lesson on the exploits of one of the city's best known residents.
Leonar Quintana, a New Mexico resident from Santa Fe, takes leadership of the state Young Democrats amid past factional strife. The group suffered internal tensions and declines, culminating in the removal of Paul Heard of Hobbs and his replacement by Dick Dickenson of Clovis, after which the organization faded.
The Tucumcari Daily News urges establishing a National Go-Fishing Day observed five or six days weekly to curb political alarm by giving people a respite and a way to forget the ongoing party tension.
Federal approval funds extensive repairs at the Fort Bayard veterans hospital. Plans include new street lights sidewalk repairs and interior and exterior painting of buildings on the grounds. Work will start once carpenters and painters are employed.
Democratic nominee for state corporation commissioner Jimmy Lamb kept a vigorous campaign pace across the state after the primary results. He appeared on the east Side over the weekend and said he will campaign consistently from now until the November election, stressing he trusts no luck.
State approves Hobbs budget totaling 907 150 dollars for the current fiscal year, marking a 169 680 dollar increase over the previous year. The city council or finance department announced the slate of funded projects and revenue sources alongside the approval.
Fred Moxey assistant governor and chief state tax commissioner announced that Harry Robins will remain chairman of the New Mexico Republican central committee. Rumors of removal arose from his Taft support, but Moxey and Governor Mechem reportedly favor Robins, signaling the committee’s continued alignment.
In Albuquerque a drunken suspect fought Officer George Gargoura after a stop. The suspect choked the officer, who was subdued and hospitalized after the assault. The injured officer began eating after a day’s treatment.
The New Mexican reports Eisenhower backers in New Mexico expect Pat Hurley’s stand for the nominee at the national convention to offset damage from Mechem’s Taft vote. Mechem, a political amateur, says the party must work harder, though state office holders in the capitol dispute this view.
Mayor H Paul Huss urged city residents to back the Fiesta while Oliver La Farge leads opposition. La Farge claims about 50 Santa Fe merchants will withhold funds if concessionaries keep control of Fiesta management.
John Miles, a veteran Democrat, hopes the GOP convention turmoil helps his side. He says Ike's nomination will bring tougher battles than Taft would have. Miles questions Eisenhower’s ability to withstand early campaign pressure and notes a broader cosmological theory about red light.
Washington column notes bills slipped through in last days before conventions. It cites sleeper amendments favoring specific firms, a pay toilet hike tied to Clark Clifford, and a hard fought $45 monthly GI combat bonus victory after Moody and allies used a foxhole rider to push it through.
Walter Winchell notes Broadway's Golden Circle losing sellout status for Guys and Dolls and Pal Joey, with The King and I remaining strong. Many shows limp or close by Aug 30, Mrs McThing touring, Wish You Were Here revised for better sales, and stage hands negotiating for a new contract. Hollywood wrap reports Lana Turner quirk and Will Rogers Story screening plans amid industry shifts.
Dr. M Willard Lampe of the University of Iowa argues that college students are increasingly God minded and seeking life meaning. The Iowa Plan funds unorthodox, comprehensive religious study at a state university, drawing 2000 plus liberal arts students to classes, with four Protestant, two Jewish, and one Catholic clergy on the seven member faculty.
The Press-Box notes that colyumists repeat a denial of an item that previously appeared and was later referenced as continued on page eight in The Herald Trib.
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