Publicity Law Sparsity in New Mexico Minutes Debate
A column by Will Robinson discusses Artesia school leader W. E. Kerr complying with a legislatures publicity law by sending minutes to districts rather than printing them. It criticizes evasive legal wording, notes efforts by Rodman Cookson to post reports, and calls for open meetings and accessible records across Pecos valley boards.
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W. E. Kerr
Board of Education
Artesia
Kerr
Rodman Cookson
Chaves County
Boards of Education
Court House
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Dangerous Far East outlook shapes Philippine policy debate
The piece argues Japan threatens regional peace over the Philippines and dictates Asia. It questions whether the US should protect the new nation or withdraw, citing risks to Pacific possessions and the western coast. It notes political maneuvers against the Hatch bill and concerns over legislative engrossing errors in New Mexico.
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Philippines
Japan
Pacific
Washington
Senate
Get Christ's Touch For Mothers Daily
A reader asks for scripture to ease irritability toward family. The column encourages starting the day with Christ's touch as in Matthew 8 15, to quiet fevered tempers and enable a sweeter, peaceful ministry to husband and children, noting motherhood carries many tasks and cares.
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Christ
Wheat Year Brings Hope for New Mexico Farmers
The 1939 season is seen as the first real wheat year since 1929 in New Mexico with Curry county harvesting about 2,000,000 bushels. Yields range from 10 to 25 bushels per acre due to moisture conservation methods like terracing and contouring. Harding county may match or exceed Curry’s output, weather permitting. County farmers expect to plant every government‑allowed acre this fall pending rainfall.
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New Mexico
Curry County
Harding County
Texas Legislature Adjourns After Long Session
Legislation in Texas thanks Peter Molyineaux for an excellent summary of a long session devoted largely to backing Governor W. Lee O'Daniel and his pension push. The House and Senate alternated blame, failing to carry out the people’s wishes, as New Mexicans note they are ahead in legislative efficiency.
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Texas
Peter Molyineaux
W. Lee O’daniel
Senate
Magnolia Oil official dies at Lovington
Lovington New Mexico June 26 funeral services were held for Ralph Alexander Magnolia Oil Company executive who died suddenly Saturday night after a birthday dinner. Alexander was production superintendent and manager of Lovington office. He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter.
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Lovington
N. M
Ralph Alexander
Magnolia Oil Company
Alexander
Longs Brother Wins Louisiana Governor Post
Earl K. Long, longtime lieutenant governor and Huey P. Long’s brother, ascends to Louisiana’s governorship after Gov. Richard Leche resigns for health reasons just 111 months before his term ends.
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Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Richard Lewhe
Actor Testifies in Buckner Philippine Bond Fraud Trial
Herbert Marshall, English actor, testified in New York that he invested no more than a spot of tea in William P. Buckner Jr.'s bond promotion. Marguerite Pugh, a London widow, said she invested $5,000.
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Hollywood
William P. Buckner, Jr
New York
Herbert Marshall
Marshall
Marguerite Pugh
London
Buckner
Western milk shipment to DC amid housing loan hearings
A report notes the shipment of milk from western states to the District of Columbia at noon while the Banking Committee opens hearings on the housing phase of the new lending program. The item highlights concurrent federal actions in supply and finance policy.
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District of Columbia
Banking Committee
New ABC Washing Machines Half Price Sale
Spaulding Appliance Company in Odessa Texas offers brand new ABC washing machines with gas motors in crates. Sizes 14 gallon to 18 gallon priced from 54.75 to 64.75, electric motor interchange possible. Sale aimed at clearout under May date code 6-24t6c.
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ABC
Spaulding Appliance Company
Odessa
Texas
Fourth July Rodeo at Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner New Mexico prepares for the annual rodeo on July 3 and 4. The committee reports bringing in stock including Bramah steer from Texas for steer riding, long-horned Chihuahua steers from Old Mexico for bulldogging, and 15 outlaw broncs from Shorty Boyd for bronc riding. Amateurs only, with one of eastern New Mexico’s largest arenas, chutes, corrals, and a dance floor. The event promises top cowhands and festive town atmosphere.
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Fort Sumner
N. M
South ‘Texas
Chihuahua
Old Mexico
Shorty” Boyd
New Mexico
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