New Mexico to Hold First Statewide Direct Primary
Governor Miles to issue proclamation setting September 14 as the first direct primary day in New Mexico history. Candidates must file petitions by August 15 with signature requirements varying by office, sparking a likely filing race and extensive candidate declarations across parties.
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Gonzales
Robert Valdez
Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
Miles
New Mexico
G. O. P. Platform
Las Vegas
Bear Dynamic Shop Promises Fast Wheel Balancing
Roswell offers wheel balancing at high speed demanded by the Indianapolis Speedway. The ad claims dynamic balancing with satisfaction guaranteed at Amone tt s.
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Indianapolis
Roswell
Bear
Amonetts
Stamp Goods Needle Point and Gift Shop Ad
Art Gift Shop at 107 West Fourth advertises knitting supplies baby goods and gifts with stamp and needle point items highlighted in a classified ad style.
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W. 4Th
Roswell and Its People Hawks On War Preparedness
Hawkshaw bemoans taxes on luxury goods to fund arms while Roswell faces rising liquor prices and wartime fears. The piece recalls a local mishap by Ned Revelle, drought of sandbags on Main Street, and citizens preparing for a Blitzkreig like defense amid a tense summer in Roswell.
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Roswell
Britain preparations press refugees as crisis looms
Officials warned of a looming crisis as Britain faced a potential Japanese blockade and invasion threats. Mass flight of European and American civilians was organized with evacuation routes via Manila to Australia or New Zealand. A small armada stood ready to move 4,500 British women and children, while Americans prepared to depart on the President Coolidge.
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Britain
Japan
Burma
China
Hongkong
Manila
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Tulsa
Asheville
Amoy
Addison Southard
Washington
President Coolidge
Roswell Floods Strain City As Spring River Rises High
Rain and flood waters from a local storm swelled Spring River and backed up water through Roswell, flooding basements and areas along 5th and Main. Camp Camino and Monk’s at 10th and Main suffered damage while residents reported waist to three foot depths. power outages occurred as lines failed and roads flooded across the city.
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Southwestern Public Service Company
5Th and Main
Spring River
Cahoon Park
Rolla Hinkle
No. 1 Park Road
H. O. Hodson
Southwestern Public Service Co
Virginia Avenue
9Th Street
10Th and Main
Camp Camino
Ike Carter
Monk
10Th
Main
L. Levi
Austin
Texas
Roswell
Mike Crow
McNally Hall
Berrendo
Harry Leonard Place
Sheriff’s Department
Carlsbad
Dexter
Hagerman
Artesia
Missouri
McGaffey
Pecos Valley
Henry Eller
District Highway Office
Cleve Hallenbeck
Price & Co July Clearance Sale Opens Today
Price and Co. launches its July clearance sale today urging shoppers to act quickly while stock lasts. The notice warns that available goods may sell out fast and encourages early purchases to avoid missing items.
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Price & Co
Carl Howard Enlisted in Air Corps at Fort Bliss
Carl C. Howard Jr of Roswell was enlisted at Fort Bliss on June 27 and assigned to the Air Corps with a station at Brooks Field Texas.
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Carl Howard
AIR Corps
Carl C. Howard, Jr
Roswell
Fort Bliss
Brooks Field
Texas
Garden Fresh Vegetaries and Fruits Market Ad
Garden fresh selection includes summer squash green beans cabbage peas spinach asparagus dewberries and cherries. Andersons Gardens adv features children's slacks and sun suits in sizes 1 to 10 plus Art Gift Shop at 107 W 4th. adv.
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Andersons Gardens
W. 4Th
Two Softball Games Set for Sunday at the Fairgrounds
John Schrimshher says two closely contested softball games are on tap at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon weather permitting Moseley’s versus Coca-Cola at 2 30 and Roswell Softball Team against Sunset Creamery at 3 30. Past meetings show three one run outcomes with Moseley’s winning 7 6 and 3 2 while Coca-Cola edged 3 2. A wind disrupted Roswell versus Sunset last Sunday at 3 3 after five innings. A post game pickup practice may follow.
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Fairgrounds
John Schrimshher
Moseley’s
Coca-Cola
la Mexicana Bar
Roswell
Sunset Creamery
Building Permits For Two Local Properties
J R Wilhite applies for a 5 room frame and stucco house at 1514 North Kentucky valued at 2700 dollars. J E McClane plans a re roof of the Gross Miller building at 119 West Fourth for 175 dollars.
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J. R. Wilhite
Kentucky
J. E. McClane
Gross- Miller
W. 4Th
Continental Oil State J-2 leads Lea Eddy area oil week
In the southeastern New Mexico oil region, Continental Oil State J-2 toped Lea and Eddy county completions with a natural flow of 102 barrels per hour and 744000 cubic feet of gas from a test in Arrowhead pool near Eunice. Eleven new sites were announced last week, nine in Lea and two in Eddy, with Lea tallying 41 drillings and Eddy 52 overall.
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Hobbs
lLea County
Continental Oil Company
Arrowhead
Eunice
Lea
Eddy County
Chaves County
de Baca
Dona Ana
Otero
Roosevelt
Seven Liquor Licenses Issued By City Council
The city council granted seven liquor licenses for the new fiscal year at a special meeting last night, with $1,090 annual fees paid by each licensee. Three more firms filed this morning, while several others have not renewed. Aldermen present approved the licenses, with Mayor Hall presiding.
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Malone
Lake J. Frazier
W. J. Wilson
Standard Liquor Stores
W. M. Lile
Lever Bros
Monk’s
Bright Spot
O. R. Monk
Nickson
Uy Nickson
Dinty Moore
John Leakoy
Roswell
J. G. Dawson
the Bank
Paul McCutchen
Berry’s Cafe
Alex Berry
Moseley
Coronado
Manuel F. Moseley
Smoke House
Gilkeson Bar and Elks Club
Brochheuser
Brochhouser
Burrow
Daniel
McClure
Norton
Tigner
Gardner
Glover
Johnston
Rose
Hall
Continental Flights Cancelled By Storm At Roswell
North and southbound Continental Air Lines flights through Roswell were canceled today due to the storm. Air mail was dispatched by train to the nearest air line points, as reported at the post office.
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Continental
Continental Air Lines
Roswell
Judge Johnson Leaves Roswell After Court Session
Albuquerque judge Bryan G. Johnson left Roswell this morning after hearing several cases in district court for Judge James B. McGhee, as officials noted duties elsewhere.
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Johnson
Bryan G. Johnson
Albuquerque
Roswell
James B. McGhee
Republicans Nominated in Philadelphia Amid National Balloting
Republicans nominated in Philadelphia while Democrats plan Chicago votes. Triangle Lumber is nominated in Roswell. Election activity centers on party nominations and citywide ballots with regional alignment and timing indicated by the fragment.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Triangle Lumber
Roswell
Local Recruiting Office Enlists Flying Cadets
The Roswell Army Recruiting Station will accept applications and conduct preliminary exams for Flying Cadets in the Army Air Corps. Eligibility includes US citizenship, ages twenty to twenty seven, college credit progress, strong character, and good health. The office also handles enlistees for Brooks Field Texas and various Army units at Fort Bliss Fort McArthur Fort Douglas and William Beaumont General Hospital.
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Army
Roswell
Army Air Corps
United States
Air Corps
Brooks Field
Texas
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Bliss
Medical Department
William Beaumont General Hospital
el Paso
Coast Artillery
Fort McArthur
California
Infantry
Fort Douglas
Utah
Back from El Paso During Good Rains
F. S. Preston returned from El Paso last night after eye treatment with a successful result. He noted good rains along the route, especially near Roswell, and he met former Roswell High principal Mr. Mottinger who said J. W. Riley, former Roswell city school superintendent, was killed in a prior auto accident. A settlement was reached out of court in the Cantina Bar creditors’ suit.
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F. S. Preston
el Paso
Roswell
Mr. Preston
Mr. Mottinger
J. W. Riley
Cantina Bar
Registrations Rise for Local Air Training Plan
The Chamber of Commerce reports a surge in aviation training registrations, with more signups than since registration began. Officials hope non student applicants will register by Monday as details from Washington are awaited for the Civil Aeronautics Authority non college course for Roswell. Ground school may run evenings to September, with flying scholarships worth 325 dollars for the top six in a 25 student class and Roswell flight training. Sign up involves no obligation beyond information submission and a medical exam.
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Chamber of Commerce
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Roswell
Washington
Regional Boy Scout Executive Coming Tonight
J. P. Fitch of Dallas, regional Boy Scout executive, was expected to arrive for a Sunday conference with Donald MacKay of Portales, president of the Eastern New Mexico Area Boy Scout Council, P. V. Thorson, area executive, and area finance committee members.
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J. P. Fitch
Dallas
Donald MacKay
Portales
Eastern New Mexico
Boy Scout Council
P. V. Thorson
Fourth of July At Lakes State Park
Big day at Bottomless Lakes State Park with boat races and swimming. Fireworks for sale at the park and many picnic parties planned. Enjoy the Fourth at your state park.
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Bottomless Lakes State Park
Lamp Bulbs For Homes Use Safe Electric Bulbs
Rosw and Auto Company promotes safe electric bulbs for home use. Contact 6 2812ce for information or purchase details.
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Rosw&, Auto Company
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Henry Eager
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Ray Rogers
Carl Faubion
Quay County
Buck” Macy
Paul Roach
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Burton Roach
Sierra County
Guy Shepard
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Pat McCaffrey
Jessie Gonzales
Rex French
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Ned Revelle
Ned Ol
the Lakes
Storm
Tom Reid
Artesian Basin
Reid
Levington
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Hondo
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