Election real fight looms for 1936 in nation and state
Roswell editorial warns Roosevelt era popularity fading as New Deal policies falter. It notes Democratic strength waning, Republican unity key in New Mexico, and predicts a real 1936 contest with Republicans gaining ground if united. Mentions gas from Hobbs Texas well and power potential for Lea and Pecos counties and irrigation plans, contrasting with impractical relief schemes and Alaska colonization critiques.
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Roosevelt
New Mexico
Hobbs
Texas
Monument
Lea County
Pecos Valley
Plains
West Texas
Lovington
Alaska
Electrifications Commission
Albuquerque Journal
Republican Fight Anchored on the Constitution Platform
The Republican stance centers on a Constitution driven program heralded as an ideal platform. Supporters view it as a strong foundation for policy and governance. Leaders emphasize adherence to constitutional principles as key to rallying voters.
Electrification promises fade in Lea County survey
Luke Roberts of The Lovington Leader notes the Lea County electrification project stalled after promises on gas for rural projects. The column recalls wartime violence and Ethiopian conflicts, contrasting past comforts with harsh modern warfare.
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Luke Roberts
Lovington
Lea County
Rattlesnake bite hospitalizes San Fidel merchant
A. H. Fidel of San Fidel was bitten when a rattlesnake struck his left arm after being kicked from a car door when the wheel ran over the snake on a farm between Acomita and San Fidel. He was treated in Albuquerque and returned home soon after.
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Gallup
A. H. Fidel
San Fidel
Fidel
Acomita
Albuquerque
Paul Dodge
Tucumcari News
Mat
Vince Jaeger
Santa Fe New Mexican
Veterans Call for Peace Across Europe Conflict
European veterans of the last war oppose a new war and join in a Paris meeting to urge peace. They call for ending warlike policies and settling disputes by arbitration, stating that war inciters are enemies of their countries. The Midland Reporter Telegram notes the stance.
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France
Mr. Whittier
Gen. Sherman
Hetler
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Germany
Paris
Midland
Texas
Reporter-Telegram
Flood Toll in Upstate NY and Pa Rises to 50
New storms across upstate New York and eastern Pennsylvania pushed fatalities to 50 amid cloudbursts, collapsing dams, and floods. Hornell, New York, suffered over 2 million dollars in damage while Lodi Point, a summer resort on the Finger Lakes, saw more than 30 cottages demolished by raging waters.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Hornell
N. Y
Lodi Point
Finger Lakes
Women and liquor laws join forces in St Louis push
The article notes joint action by the Womans Christian Temperance Union and the Retail Liquor Dealers association in St Louis to prohibit women entering saloons. It discusses motives, public morals, and New Mexico parallels, with commentary on women drinking, dance halls, minors, and the prospect of continued legal access to alcohol.
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New Mexico
Womans’ Christian Temperance Union
St. Louis
Ct. Lous
New Order
The Cold Finger Curse Murder at Violet Elderbank’s party
Wealthy Violet Elderbank is slain during a party as a private telephone and lights fail. Suspects include Thurber the newspaper man, Valcour the artist, and Merriam the secretary. fingerprints on the telephone point to Thurber and a rooftop escape suggests a prowling intruder. Detective work uncovers links among Thurber, Merriam, and others as the investigation continues.
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Violet Elderbank
June
Jimmy Kirkman
St. Gregory Valcour
Glenn Thurber
Douglas W. Courtney
Marjorie Clarken
Thurber
Roger Duane
Roger
Violet
Elsie
Price Merriam
Valcour
Darden
Captain Nobley
Nobley
Montreal
OnOh
Montigny
Mérriam
Bailiwick
Merriam
Waverly Place
Ales
Elderbank
Edwin D. Torgerson
King Features Syndicate
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Record Publishing Company
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Society
EY Mason
City Editeur
Congress
Associated Press
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Cold Finger Curse
Edwin Dial Torgerson
Transferestorage CO
Lindy Air Products
Hills Bros. Coffee
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