Compulsory training debate tied to wartime fears
A mixed discussion on compulsory military training contrasts wartime needs with peacetime liberty. Leaders like Ray Andrew push it as essential for discipline, while critics warn it could erode freedom. The piece cites Hitlerism as a counterpoint and urges unity and vigilance. It frames the issue against evolving global threats and domestic defense priorities.
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New Mexico assembly notes and desert travel tales
The writer recalls the New Mexico County Officers Association gathering in Silver City with 179 officers and 279 politicians. Governor Miles praises the NMCCA value, efficiency studies, and cooperation while noting high altitude, heat, and lack of air conditioning. Subplots include security at mines, hospitality by Silver City, and memories of Roswell figures amid a broader travelogue through Hurley, Deming, and the Sierra.
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County Officers Association
Silver City
Jimmie Caldwell
Miles
NMCCA
China Copper Company
Great Copper Company
Clark Dilley
Pollock
Ella Cosgrove
M. Martin
Normal
Hortie
God’s County
Frank Peters
Santa Rita
Katie Donohue
Jack Hardin
Mack Minter
Fpierro
Frank Dooling
Silver
Callie Draper
Roswell
Alta Roberts
Berrendo
Murray Hotel
Wu Ting Fang
E. K. George
Joe Eubanks
Union County
Clayton
Joyce Pruits
Jim Collier
Mogollons
Chaves County
Grant County
H. L. Collyer
Deming
Chaves
Donald Duck Moseley Ad Promotes Eating Habit
An old style sponsored block touts Donald Duck Moseley’s influence urging readers to adopt a steady habit of dining at a particular venue, implying personal satisfaction from consistent eating routines.
Gaps Fill as Highway 62 Nears Completion
A. M. Spencer of Hobbs announces nineteen more miles of Highway 62 between the Potash mines and Cap Rock will open, leaving nine miles of detour east of Pearl. The magnozieum should be finished by August 1, affecting many in the oil fields and Highway 66. John Green seeks Judge seat, notes voting limits in Eddy and Lea counties under the new primaries.
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Mallamiar
Lovington
Pecos River
Lea County
Tatum
A. M. Spencer
Hobbs
Capitol Construction Company
Pearl
John Green
Eddy
Lea
Phooey
HELP KIDNEYS PASS 3 PINTS A DAY
Doctors say kidneys contain 15 miles of tiny tubes to purify blood and remove waste. Doan's Pills offered relief by aiding kidneys to flush out poisons, with claims of success for over 40 years.
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