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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1954

Page

4

Roswell Daily Record Advertising Rates and Schedule

Advertising rates will be submitted to clients upon application. Subscription rates by mail for Chaves County and all other regions are listed. Published every weekday evening at 424 North Main Street Roswell New Mexico with regular postal and AP affiliations noted.

Don C. Wright Lynn W. Croissant Leo £. Cox Chaves County New Mexico Roswell Trade North Main Street Newexico

It Had to Happen in Panther Creek Valley Mines

The Panther Creek Valley coal mine closes after a labor dispute as 4,000 miners lose work. John L. Lewis leads a powerful miners union during a era of strikes that reduced coal output while alternative fuels gain popularity. The large operator blames the conflict for ending production margins and a return to profitability.

United States Panther Creek Pennsylvania John L. Lewis Lewis

New Mexico Advances Mental Health Care Progress

The state spends about 2 million dollars to enlarge and rehabilitate the Las Vegas hospital for the mentally ill. While sources say the funds are inadequate for modern needs, officials acknowledge the step forward and express hope for improved treatment and eventual full modern facilities.

Las Vegas Dennis Chavez New Mexico

Usefulness Questioned United Nations as a platform for Communists

A British newspaper questions United Nations value to the free world noting its assembly hosts propaganda by Communists and the Soviet Union. It argues UN may be used to spread discontent and push ideology, challenging the body's role in creating peace. The piece questions whether UN has outlived its usefulness in its early trial period.

United Nations United States Soviet Russia Guatemala Russia

40 and 8 plans Hobbs convention playfulness

Hobbs readers note a 40 and 8 chapter near the state American Legion convention. The piece also reports on welfare costs in the state, with estimates of 120000 in unspent funds and daily welfare outlays around 50000, plus a local Albuquerque dispute over cottonwood trees amid smoke and dust concerns.

American ‘Legion Hobbs 40 And 8 la Societe Des

Unearthing La Garita Fort north of Santa Fe

Bruce T. Ellis with funds from the Historical Society of New Mexico is excavating La Garita, the second oldest Spanish fort in New Mexico, likely built in the 1700s. The fortress served to imprison political offenders who were sometimes executed. Excavations reveal the fort atop foundations abandoned by earlier Indian structures believed to be from the 13th century.

Bruce T. Ellis Historical Society of New Mexico Santa Fe la Garita

Albuquerque Shifts from Rail to Federal Jobs

Hobbs News-Sun notes a shift in Albuquerque's economy from the Santa Fe railroad to government personnel. In the first half of this year the federal government allocated 33 million dollars to Duke City, prompting anxiety as President Eisenhower discusses firing more federal employees.

Hobbs News- Sun Richard Strahlem State Welfare Department The News-Sun Strahlem Santa Fe Railroad Albuquerque Hobbs News-Sun Duke City Eisenhower

Elevator Hole Planned at Carlsbad Caverns Between July 1 and 3

The Current Argus reports a hole for the new elevator at Carlsbad Caverns will be punched through between July 1 and 3. The contractor, who faced work stoppages, has passed the completion date and must forfeit $60 per day under his contract for missing the deadline.

Carlsbad Caverns Argus

Society Editor Joins Conde Nast in New York

Miss Jean O Connor of the Current Argus has secured work with Conde Nast publications in New York. She will contribute to magazines Vogue Glamour and House and Garden. The CA notes her move follows skepticism from Carlsbad friends who advised against pursuing the opportunity.

Current Argus Jean O'Conner Conde Nast Publications New York Voge Glamor Houseland Garden The Carlsbad

Artesia approves 57 acre housing project plan

The Artesia city government grants tentative approval to a 57 acre addition comprising 215 building lots. The development, shaped by Boyd Bennett of Artesia, marks a significant expansion for the area.

Artesia Boyd Bennett

Artesia Considers City Paving Plan To Cut Profits

Artesia officials weigh a city run paving program claiming substantial savings by removing contractor profits and taking paving work in house. The move would shift project management, materials, and labor under municipal control.

Artesia

Clovis Chamber Reports Bright Local Business Outlook

The Clovis Chamber of Commerce notes retail sales up two million dollars in the first three months of this year versus 1953, with builders active, livestock market stronger, and 300 new residents moving in over the past year. A contrasting editorial in the Silver City Daily Press mocks scientists and Los Alamos security rules, claiming the nation did well with less science and will continue to do so.

Clovis Chamber of Commerce The Silver City Daily Press Los Alamos

City approves paving project for 103 blocks

Clovis city commissioners approve a paving plan covering 103 blocks with an estimated cost of 550710 dollars.

Clovis S

Eisenhower missed key White House insight on Doerfer case

Drew Pearson recaps how Indiana Congressman Halleck pressed for Doerfer's reappointment to a Senate post, prompting swift White House action. The piece details the political maneuvering over Philip Willkie's possible nomination and a separate incident denying Hunt staffers funeral attendance, plus Texas Governor Allan Shivers facing renewed scrutiny over insurance scandals.

Drew Pearson Halleck Philip Willkie Sen. Hunt Shivers Texas Washington White House Ske Eisenhower Senate McCarthy FWC John Doerfer Rushville Ind Wendell Willkie Doerfer Young Willkie F. Peavey Heffelinger Republican National Committee Republican Party Charlie Halleck Indiana Willkie MclCarthyntes Hunt Wyoming Forest Harness Ira Whitlock Mike Manatos Manatos Whitlock Allan Shivers Shivers’ Bolt Democratic One Insurance Company Gov. Shivers R. W. Worth Haddonfield N. J Texas Mutual Insurance Company Leslie Paul Lowry Beaumont William Moore Esentre Insurance Committee State Insurance Commission Texas Mutual Worth Price Daniel U. S Lloyd's of North America Ralph W. Hammonds Hammonds John van Cronkhite John Ben Shepard Attorney General’s Office

Looks influence diet says New York doctor

A New York doctor claims appearance is shaped by diet and warns that women will favor more appealing foods over plain fare based on these looks driven expectations.

New York

Knitting Records Highlight Roswell Woman’s Art

25 years ago today in Hancock New Hampshire Mrs Lilla Upton began shawl knitting in 1945 and later turned to giving away 275 shawls to neighbors since then Lillis Fisher said she would be ready to start an archery class on July 1 with Great Britain involvement in World War II referenced.

Hancock N.H Great Britain Southwestern Public Service Co Lilla Upton Lillis Fisher

Albuquerque News Notes On Arts And Air Power

Guest columnist R F Deacon Arledge surveys Albuquerque culture highlighting Vivian Vance and local theater leaders. He notes Air Force Academy site selection in Colorado Springs, Kirtland Field improvements, and calls for a major jet-capable Santa Fe airport to bolster defense and regional aviation.

Colorado Springs Air Force Academy Ted Sloan David Gallagher Broadmoor Air Force Albuquerque Frank Speakman Jimmy Oxnard Mesa Land Sandig Base Kirtland Field Albuquerque Municipal Airport Hilton Hotel

Three Nations Face Strain Over War Split and Indochina

James Marlow argues that the United States Britain and France cannot afford a split if Russia moves against the West. Europe debates a single European army while Indochina tests French resolve, with the U S reluctant to enlarge Asian engagements versus looming elections.

Washington United States Britain France Russia Indochina Eisenhower Dulles Churchill Eden Foreign Legion Paris Europe Germany Southeast Asia

Beery poems sell beer ads as U S Senator questions ads

Washington columnist recalls Miss Elizabeth Smart of the WCTU testifying before a Senate subcommittee against beer ads on radio TV and in print. He notes her beer verses and a Florida poll showing strong opposition to TV beer advertising, while admitting his own thirst and the legions of young listeners.

Washington Miss Smart Milwaukee Blatz WCTU Senate Commerce Subcommittee Sen William Aja Purtell R-Conn Seagram's Florida

Trail Length Clarified 2000 Miles for Appalachian Hikers

A reader notes the Appalachian Trail runs about 2000 miles for hikers. The figure reflects commonly cited estimates across sources and guides.

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