Carbon-14 dangers from H-bomb tests raise questions in Congress
In a House Appropriations hearing, Rep. Antonio M. Fernandez of New Mexico and Dr. I A Scheele discussed Carbon-14 generated by H-bomb tests. MacKenzie warned of long lasting radiation entering air water and food, potentially harming human tissue through disintegration, while officials stressed no immediate danger.
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Antonio M. Fernandez
New Mexico
House Appropriations Committee
Public Health Service
Vernon G. MacKenzie
Health Bureau
Sanitary Engineering Center
Rep. Fernandez
MacKenzie
Nevada
Rep
Fernandez
Roswell Daily Record Rates and Publication Details
The Roswell Daily Record lists advertising rates by subscription, with per week and per month pricing, and notes publication as a weekday evening paper at 424 North Main Street. It shows May 10, 1903 filing, association with the Associated Press, and identifies issue date as Tuesday June 1, 1954.
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Tomerico
Map of rainfall sources spurs flood prevention talks in Roswell
Oldest residents recall the flood as the first of its kind and discuss a potential plan to stop future repeats. City managers and Army Engineers favor inexpensive earth dams on western draws to divert waters over the prairie before they reach the city, a project that may be pursued despite low repeat likelihood.
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Roswell
Where Is Justice in Veterans Bonus Debate
The editorial questions a state plan to pay cash bonuses to veterans and to repeal the quarter century old tax exemption. It argues bonuses may burden counties and the state, while repealing exemptions risks political backlash and questions of justice for veterans and taxpayers.
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State Organization
Korea
Stock ton gains ground as GOP hopeful impresses voters
Kfe notes Alvin Stockton, the GOP governor candidate, is gaining traction against Johnny Simms. Stockton's calm, humble style and strong campaign presence heighten voter confidence in his leadership. While not predicting victory, the piece credits Stockton's sincere appeal and effective handshakes with shaping the race.
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Alvin Stockton
GOP
Johnny Simms
Simms
Raton
Veterans tax relief debated by Gallup Independent
The Gallup Independent opposes a veteran tax relief proposal and argues that the current $2,000 yearly exemption deprives counties of revenue and largely benefits those who may not own property. The piece urges next legislature review and notes long-term benefits to veterans.
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Gallup Independent
New Mexico
Independent
Invention of a Pup Pusher Aids Car Dogs Ahead
A city resident claims to have invented a device called a pup pusher. It is an electrically operated set of four rods placed before each wheel. When activated in a moving car it purportedly pushes any sleeping dogs out of the path.
Appointive Officials Sparks Frantic Debate in Silver City
The Silver City Daily Press warns that appointive state officials erode the franchise and turn elections into formalities, spotlighting the proposed appointive state superintendent of schools as a key risk. The paper accuses smooth operators of misleading the public. The San Francisco Chief train to be used by Santa Fe Railway debuts June 6 and has toured Amarillo Plainview and Lubbock, with Clovis News-Journal lamenting it will not visit Clovis.
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Silver City Daily Press
San Francisco
Santa Fe Railway
Amarillo
Plainview
Lubbock
Clovis News-Journal
Santa Fe
Tharp Donates Land for Clovis Elder Home Project
A home for the elderly will be built on land in Clovis donated by Mr. and Mrs. N L Tharp. The couple also contributed two sections of land in Palmer County Texas to a foundation forming to fund the project. The land value is $150000 and the building is expected to house 134 people.
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Clovis
N. L. Tharp
Tharps
Palmer County
Texas
Roswell Choice Shifts Highway Commission Vacancy
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce planned to push former Mayor Walker Bryan for the state Highway Commission seat left by Tom Mann, but Roswell’s Homer Glover was then chosen for the post.
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Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Walker Bryan
State Highway Commission
Tom Mann
Roswell
Homer Glover
Editorial Praises Glover for Highway Commission Post
The Current Argus lauds Glover as a wise choice for the high commission. The CA notes his knowledge of the district and asserts better highways are vital for southeastern New Mexico, stating Glover is well equipped to advance that goal.
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Glover
High Commission
The
New Mexico
Highway Commission
Welfare Director anticipates tax rise and cuts in New Mexico
Hobbs News-Sun reports State Welfare Director Richard Strahlem says welfare activity reductions or tax increases are likely in New Mexico due to falling incomes. He notes the need for relief funding remains but cites state income decline as a key driver.
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Hobbs News-Sun
Richard Strahlem
New Mexico
Autopsy Ordered in Box Canyon Death of Julia Chester
An autopsy and inquest were scheduled today to determine the cause of death of 52 year old Julia Chester of Box Canyon whose body was found in her home Saturday. She apparently fell asleep after drinking swine and did not wake.
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Gallup
Julia Chester
Box Canyon
Conquering Lion of Judah makes Washington appearance
Drew Pearson recalls Haile Selassie’s 1950s Washington visit as the Lion of Judah draws cheers from a blase capital. He notes American sympathy for the underdog, and contrasts Selassie’s reception with past imperial tours and Nobel peace era diplomacy involving Rockefeller and Ford foundations amid McCarthy era loyalty probes and H-bomb talk.
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Washington
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Ralph Bunche
Constitution Avenue
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Romania
Hoover
Turkey
Ike
Africa
God
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Addison J E. Southard
England
France
Herbert Hoover
Selassie
Arthur Sweetzer
United Nations
Edgar Mowrer
Geneva
League of Nations
McCarthy
Rockefeller
Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Rockefeller Foundation
Moscow
GOP
Ford
Ford Foundation
Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller
Bunche
Supreme Court
Sen
Maybank
White House
Philip Jessup
Columbia
U. N
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Eisenhower
Channing Tobias
un-American Activities Committee
U.N
Oppenheimer
Army
Schine
McCarthy Committee
Adlai Stevenson
Princeton
Adlai
Vassar
Harry Truman
Shrine
Atlantic City
State Department
Beetle” Smith
Scott McLeod
McLeod
Foreign Service
Petrov Saved By Australian Police From Abduction
The Mattoon Journal-Gazette notes that Mrs. Petrov was rescued by Australian police to prevent her return to Russia. The Red version of fairy tales portrays Prince Charming as kidnapping the maiden, a view the paper attributes to Communists.
Land Commissioner Uncle Ben Pankey Dies in Santa Fe
On June 1 1929 Santa Fe mourns land magnate Uncle Ben Pankey who once owned vast New Mexico land. Airport expert William F Centner surveys sites for a proposed airfield as floods in Texas claim ten lives near Houston. Mr and Mrs R E Morris depart for Nevada MO to oversee a portrait project at Cottey Cottage now a tourist hotel in Memorial Hall Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant.
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Ben” Pankey
Santa Fe
New Mexico
R. E. Morris
Nevada
Glover Pick Stirs New Mexico Highway Board Ties
The resignation of Highway Commissioner Tom Mann prompts two vacancies on the 30 million a year board. Homer Glover of Roswell is named to Mann's seat, with Tito Valdez of Rio Arriba likely to fill the other term. The move splits the Democratic base, fueling east side tensions and a potential party rift ahead of the governor’s race.
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Santa FE
Tom Mann
Homer Glover
Roswell
Mann
Tito Valdez
Rio Arriba
Alvin Stockton
John Simms
Valdez
Taos
Torrance
Bob Valdez
Dona Ana
Joe M. Montoya
Land
Ingram Pickett
Montoyoa
Mark Hanna
Glover
Lan Lake Frazier
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Highway Commission
Movement
Girl Proposes Simple Fix For Overfriendly Boss
HAL Boyle reports on how office workers view unwanted boss advances and suggests a blunt remedy. A poll among several offices shows mixed attitudes from dismissive to humorous. One suggestion asks for a raise each time the boss stretches a reach, hoping to deflate the advance.
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Bessie
Congress
Patricia Porter
The
Boston Traveler
Senator Chavez Vote Against 18-Year-Old Voting Amendment
Senator Chavez of New Mexico opposed a proposed constitutional change to lower the voting age to 18. The bill failed in the Senate with 34 in favor and 24 against. Senator Anderson did not vote.
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Washington
Chavez
Senate
Sen
Anderson
D-Nm
Taos Chamber of Commerce names new officers
Jack Berrenberg is named president by the board after a member election. Other officers include H. H. Woodward as vice president Kurt Ziebarth as treasurer and Mrs Ruth G Fish as secretary.
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TAOS
Jack Berrenberg
Taos Chamber of Commerce
Board of
H. H. Woodward
Kurt Ziebarth
Ruth G. Fish
El Paso Rejects Charter and Courthouse Plan
El Paso County and city voters defeat the proposed new city charter by 6 369 to 2 997, turning down a city manager system. Voters also approve enlarging and remodeling the county courthouse to house offices of both political parties.
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EL Paso
Navy crew wins 28th straight in Newport Regatta
Undefeated Navy defeated California by two lengths to capture the intercollegiate sprint championship at Newport Harbor Regatta in Newport Beach California.
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NAVY
Newport Beach
Calif
California
Newport Harbor
Holloman AFB to build new runway at cost near two million
Holloman Air Force Base Commander Col. Frank Sharp announced construction on a new runway will begin immediately. The project is valued at 1,950,963.30 dollars after H. Bachary of San Antonio submitted the low bid. work is expected to take about one year.
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Alamogordo
Holloman Air Force Base
Frank Sharp
H. Bachary
San Antonio
Tavern Promotes Milk Campaign in Alma Wisconsin
A tavern operated by Jeff Nelson in Alma Wisconsin posts a sign urging patrons to drink milk as part of a local campaign to reduce dairy surplus. The slogan Make the one for the road milk reflects the effort led by a local civic leader.
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Alma
Wis
Jeff Nelson
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