New Mexico monuments fee sparks visitor resentment and debate
The piece argues that a small admittance fee at sites like White Sands dulls attendance and harms locals, urging change. It notes the Carlsbad Cavern meeting, praises state tourism advertising, cites Grand Canyon visitation, and warns against excess government influence in tourism and public policy.
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White Sands
New Mexico Press Association
Associated Press
New Mexico
Carlsbad
National Monuments
Grand Canyon National Park
Just A Minute Dan Luther Edwards ENLARGED CAPACITY
A ten year old girl received glasses for near sightedness and exclaimed as the world opened around her that the grass blades and leaves were distinct and beautiful. The piece connects physical sight enlargement to spiritual capacity opened by Christian faith, bringing light from darkness and unveiling unseen beauties.
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Dan Luther Edwards
Mama
Old time religion urged as cure for all evils
The column praises old time religion as a remedy for global and local woes, urged by Governor L. D. Dickenson in Detroit. It links churchgoing to national strength, warns against liquor, and argues for a robust faith alongside a revived labor movement. It also cites political debates in New Mexico and infrastructure concerns, all urging steady faith and practical action.
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Miles
John Citizen
L. D. Dickenson
Michigan
Detroit
United States
F. F. Whitley
New Mexico Extension Service
Restoring The Fiesta The Santa Fe plan to revive the Fiesta’s dignity
A national wave follows the WPA episode seen as protest against excessive government aid and control. Santa Fe announces Fiesta restoration to its traditional grandeur with formal dances, Spanish music, native crafts, and removal of hot dogs and drunken revelry from the plaza.
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WPA
John Lewises
Santa Fe
Two Brothers Reunions Behind Ennis Doors
In Ennis Texas two brothers share a room and bed yet have not seen each other for two years. Engineer J. F. O’Leary travels to Houston on Mondays and returns Thursdays while conductor D. L. O’Brian leaves for Houston Wednesdays after 24 hours in Ennis. They keep separate Houston homes in different city areas.
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Fead
Ennis
Tex
J. FE. O’leary
Houston
D. L. O'Brian
Ens
Absent minded professor tale from Virginia Tech faculty
Pittsburgh report notes a Virginia Tech faculty member who drove to a nearby town forgot his car, rode the train home, then bought a round trip ticket to retrieve the vehicle. The amusing anecdote appears in a local record of want ads and notices.
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Virginia Tech
New U S Asiatic Fleet Commander Named
Succeeding Admiral Harry E Yarnell who has reached retirement age of 64 Admiral Thomas C Hart above is the new commander of the U S Asiatic fleet Yarnell has been in command of the fleet since Oct 30 1936
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Harry E. Yarnell
Thomas C. Hart
Yarnell
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