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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
4
The Roswell daily paper details subscription and delivery rates for Chaves County and other regions, with weekly and yearly options and carrier pricing. It lists staff roles and ad manager, notes AP membership and copyright rights, and marks the issue date Monday July 28 1952.
The article weighs a settlement aimed at political advantage for the president's party amid a 53 day steel strike. It questions timing and potential backfire, noting the harm to the economy and defense programs and the public's stake in uninterrupted merchandise and steel production.
The piece argues both Democrats and Republicans face heavy scrutiny in the coming election. It notes Democratic charges against a potential nominee tied to the Truman era, and Eisenhower branded as Dewey’s pick, with Dewey disliked for past defeats and power tactics in New York. It criticizes GOP leadership for resisting change while Dewey’s stature grew.
The community thanks Walker Air Force Base for offering facilities to handle potential polio cases. A standby flight crew and medical team are ready to transport civilians or military personnel to hospitals if treatment is needed. The base, noting the military serves the people, provides essential support alongside county civilian efforts.
A young man considered a solo effort though his team hints at involvement. The piece notes a potential self-directed move with the team seemingly aware of the plan and its possible implications. The tone suggests caution as details remain uncertain.
A reflective note on easing workload. relief comes from shifting pressure and streamlined tasks, enabling smoother delivery of services. The author suggests reduced mental load boosts efficiency and morale.
Albuquerque city government sets a leaner fiscal plan for the coming year with expenditures of 1 687 983 dollars versus 1 840 000 last year. The administration approves a master plan to develop more parks based on population density and to open new green spaces across the city.
A Santa Fe political writer reports that Senator Clinton P. Anderson told many he will not run in 1954. Health concerns have plagued him for a year or two, and he may be considering leaving politics. He is financially secure with an Albuquerque insurance business and could retire from the Senate while perhaps keeping the honor and status of the seat.
Stanley Siebenthal director of the school band calls veterans to form a new Cave City band in Carlsbad. He offers to direct the group and provide free instruction to those unfamiliar with wind instruments.
Carlsbad Elks propose building a stadium in the city for rodeos and outdoor events. They offer to contribute 12,000 toward the project. An alderman suggested combining rodeo and football facilities, noting the high school may soon need better facilities.
A three mile strip of wormlike larvae identified as hummingbird moth larvae spread north along the Pecos valley near Carlsbad. County agent Dallas Rierson warned they could cause notable crop damage if encountered.
The president of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology proposes a theory that cloud seeding with silver iodide may dampen rainfall. He argues seeding dissipates small moisture clouds and releases heat aloft, stabilizing the atmosphere to prevent mature rainbearing clouds from forming.
N F McCoy, recently hired as administrative director of the state highway department in March at 775 dollars monthly, leaves to take a new post with the Idaho state highway department. His assistant L D Wilson will assume the role.
Clovis News-Journal noted low odds for any positive outcome from the Democratic national convention but the expectation proved wrong as Truman was not nominated. The remark underscores unexpected turn at the convention.
Las Cruces will release about 310000 in one dollar bills for circulation. Two city banks will each issue 10000 dollars bearing a tag reading This is a tourist dollar spent in Las Cruces. A Booster Club is organized to carry out the project to boost merchants through tourist trade.
An argument to cut the Gila Wilderness from 563000 to 375000 acres triggers an extraordinary hearing set for August 7. A federal judge will be designated to hear opposing sides, a rare twist as the forest service seeks to relinquish land instead of absorbing more. The move cites open country exposure and motorized traffic violating wilderness rules.
The forest service plans to move its offices from City Hall to a new location in Silver City. A large old fashioned iron safe, weighing about a ton, is considered uneconomical to move. The service will abandon the safe in place, leaving it for the city government to handle.
Radar tracking and field observations indicate flying saucers may be real, with the air force admitting radar detections and possible interplanetary craft. Reports note surveillance posts in New Mexico, Wright Field analysis, and public debates on whether advanced civilizations monitor Earth while authorities warn of hoaxes and sensational claims. The piece also covers two weeks of steel price talks, a government push to resolve the steel strike, and shifting demands from U S Steel and the union.
Highway Signs Director John Kennedy of the New Mexico highway department proposes manufacturing road signs in the state penitentiary to save about $10,000 annually. Colorado already uses a similar system and inmates currently brick, work auto tags, and lack activities. The plan aims to provide meaningful labor, compensation, and reduce vandalism-driven sign destruction that cost the state about $35,000 last year and could risk accidents.
Sir Cheng Leck Tan, Malaya’s top anti-Communist figure, warned that the Malayan Federation could drift into anarchy and ruin if it severs ties with Britain.
A mosaic of witty quips and snippets from Walter Winchell era letters and party chatter, featuring Eleanor Alletta Chaffee reflections and jests about politics and show business. Names like Fulton J Sheen, Mike Todd, Jones Beach, and Ike surface amid jokes on conventions and public taste.
Television experts advise delegates and candidates to avoid tortoise shell glasses on telecast as less glamorous look. Dave Garroway Steve Allen Robert Q. Lewis and Russell Nype are keeping steady on air.
Time magazine recounted Dick Stark and Radcliffe Hall racing the clock to finish a bread commercial with a humorous misstep. The anecdote highlights the dread of flubs on live broadcasts and the playful studio atmosphere.
An Editor's Note from Trellis Mae Peeble to Wilbur discusses the Democratic National Convention and the contrast between President Truman and Adlai Stevenson. The piece blends personal, homey reflections with praise for Stevenson, noting Truman's farewell and the convention's family vibe and humor. The author wavers between political analysis and affectionate, domestic observations, ending with a playful aside about Ike in November.
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