Weather and politics mix in New Mexico drought page
A June 20 1939 New Mexico dispatch reports water scarcity across the state with six weeks of firri water in Socorro and dry conditions below the Rio Grande amid widespread forest fires. It notes Pecos valley artesian wells and storage reservoirs, livestock stress, and discusses Governor Miles and a proposed September bond election. The piece also links Japanese actions in China to broader racial tensions and cites Kaiser Wilhelm's old prophecy about yellow races.
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Socorro
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Pecos
Geertog
Miles
Fiscal sanity amid tax delirium in the nation
In a Washington address Senator Pat Harrison critiques government spending and warns the nation risks a tax fever as deficits push the tax take above 20 percent of national income. Senator Byrd echoes economy calls noting prosperity has never followed rising tax shares. The piece warns tapering off spending is needed to avoid deeper debt and unemployment.
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Pat Harrison
Keeley
Washington
Byrd
Virginia
Industrial News Review
SIRELIGHTS ON THE NEWS era remarks on land and voters in New Mexico
A jumble of op-ed notes surveys land use water and grazing values, registration shifts under new law, Emancipation Day and party affiliation, Shriners convention, NYA critiques, insurance probes, and a mix of local notices. It mentions New Mexico figures, Dems, Shriners, and federal programs shaping state affairs.
Townsendism Gains Steam Across Nation in 1940 Outlook
The piece argues Townsendism is growing despite party channel constraints. It cites 97 votes against a Townsend bill and 78 Townsend-backed lawmakers breaking rank. It notes two thousand new clubs since January and six thousand new members daily, with over half under age. Flying Squadrons of organizers span many states as young supporters surge.
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Evers
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United States
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American Cafe
Bailey Burke
East 2Nd
Burrows
O’mahoney Temporary Economic Committee
Bologna
Pulva Toro
Lorraine
Roswell Building & Loan Assn
Ginsberg Music Company
Roswell and Carlsbad
West Eth
Fowler Apartments
N. Rich
South Penn
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E. Bland
NYA
Uncle Sam
Bill Jones
Ma Perkins
Tom Popejoy
Orren H. Lull
Albuquerque
Hubert Y. Atherton
National Youth Administration
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Jimmie Porter
Texas Panhandle
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Kentucky
Marie Tom Neal
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Institute
C. M. Hester
East College
O. K
Eddie Greaves
West Tilden
Fulbright Furniture Store
N. Main
Camp Mary White
Mayhill
N. Mex
J. L. Howard
Amarillo
Texas
Bert Ballard
Tulsa
Okla
Oil and Gas Journal
Rocky Mountain Area
Roswell Mattress Co
Ruidoso
South Main
Thompson’s
Auto Salgvage
E. Reed
2Nd St
Wii
Globe Vaccines
Rancher’s Supply Co
4Th St
South Main St
Biuculaauue
Leo di Lorenzo
Penn
Elgin
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Terry Coffee Mills
Edwards
Court House
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