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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
4
Guest editorial by Rev. Elbert Hanes argues that true freedom requires responsibility. He cites fishing license fees, pollution, and civic duties like voting and supporting community projects to illustrate how democracy hinges on responsible citizens shaping a better nation.
The article reports on a series of New Mexico political moves including the state mental hospital board failing to recruit J. D. Maes at first, Frank Maloof briefly rehired, and Ma loof switching sides. It notes pay issues with Howard Wilson, a new commission hire Gillie Lopez, and land disputes involving H. B. Bell. It also covers a half pay police retirement law, food stamp program details in San Miguel, and party realignments involving Luis Armijo and George Sweeney.
Public guidance outlines that any person may be compelled to testify by court order and to produce relevant papers. Deposition testimony is sworn and subject to examination, with penalties for refusal to answer material questions, all aimed at revealing the truth.
The Swiss government reportedly approved Robert McKinney as the United States ambassador to Switzerland and expected formal nomination by President Kennedy soon. McKinney, 50, publisher of the Santa Fe New Mexican, would take the post after Swiss officials turned down Earl E. Smith, a former ambassador to Cuba, over his stance toward Fidel Castro. Swiss officials privately expressed resentment as the Bern embassy remained vacant awaiting Washington action.
Liberia stands apart in Africa as the only nation among the continent's 12 million square miles that was never ruled by a European colonial power, maintaining independence throughout its history.
Drew Pearson reports President Kennedy will deliver his first post Europe speech to a Big Brothers Dinner signaling his focus on youth morale and rising juvenile crime. He cites plans to curb violence, support private groups assisting wayward youths, and warns of a potential slide toward Communism if youth do not act.
Sinclair Lewis, author of Arrowsmith, weighs in on the plan by southwestern club women to create a Santa Fe cultural colony, drawing protests from writers and painters. Camon Lodge No 15 Knights of Pythias holds Decoration Services in South Park at 4 pm tomorrow. Weather bureau records show rainfall near 6.13 inches year to date, nearly double normal 3.83.
A humorous spoof describes a secret Roswell club named the Jack Spruce Society plotting to curb population growth. It details members’ secret meetings, airings of scandalous films, and alleged world affairs involvement, ending with the note that the piece is a public service.
Herbert Belch named head of the society and advocates limiting births. He retired from business to fight the population explosion and labels supporters of the basic cause as pop exes. Dues are twenty dollars yearly from male members then ten dollars from their spouses.
The House passed a bill to extend the life of the Indian Claims Commission until April 1967. The commission would otherwise expire in April 1962 and now moves to the Senate, which previously voted to extend it for 10 years.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma two longtime insurance men who ran a 34 year partnership died within a month of each other. A. L. Farmer died at 85 and Abraham E. Duran passed away at a similar age, ending a notable local business alliance.
The notice outlines that disease prevention questions will be answered and personal replies come with a return stamped envelope. It states Dr Van Delemn does not diagnose or prescribe for individuals and mentions daily work but adds a caveat about sedation or motion sickness remedies.
The speaker notes that about 90 percent of drugs used today did not exist when they finished medical school. New medicines are more specific and powerful but can harm if misused, especially prescription products government designated for their potential danger.
Reactions to medicines vary with some people showing hives rashes itching or fever from chemicals. Corticosteroids relieve arthritis pain and asthma but may cause diabetes ulcers or mental changes. Regular blood counts help prevent anemia by tracking medication effects.
The reply explains that stroke therapy varies by cause. Anticoagulants may be used if a clot caused the stroke, but are not suitable if brain hemorrhage occurred. Blood pressure lowering pills may be needed, and a leaflet with stroke types is available by sending a stamped self addressed envelope.
A reader contesting a belief about hair lip explains the term harelip. She notes the uterus never harbors a hairs and the correct spelling harelip reflects the defect resembling a rabbit’s upper lip.
A reader identified as L. H. asks for the most effective treatment for a parasitic infection and advice on remedies. The column advises consulting a physician, obtaining a proper diagnosis, and following prescribed antiparasitic medications or therapies.
The physician isolates causative organisms and tests to select effective antibiotics or sulfonamides. In some cases surgery may be required to remove or drain discharges from the infection.
Mrs E B explains ischemia of the heart as a condition where reduced blood flow from narrowed coronary arteries deprives the heart muscle of oxygen. This local starvation leads to angina pectoris.
Health note urges youngsters to value a clean body as foundation of good health. Emphasizes daily hygiene habits and personal care as key steps for well being.
Roswell Daily Record lists subscription rates in advance for Roswell and Chaves County by mail and for trade territory by carrier. Home delivery by carrier varies by duration and price, with publication details and address at 424 North Main Street in Roswell New Mexico.
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