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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1954

Page

4

Roswell Daily Ad Rates and Publication Details

Roswell Daily announces advertising rates by subscription and location. It lists postal distribution in Chaves County and across New Mexico and other states. The paper is published weekdays at 424 North Main Roswell New Mexico and carried by the Associated Press with local and AP dispatch rights.

Chaves New Mexico Roswell North Main Street New Congress Associated Press

Commission upholds official dignity in hearing bias case

The New Mexico Corporation Commission refused to disqualify Commissioner Pickett from hearing Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co.’s request for a major rate increase. The decision preserves the elected official’s role despite accusations of prejudice. The article notes public anger toward the company for seeking steep rate hikes amid public discontent.

Corporation Commission Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co Pickett New Mexico

Americans Question Ike Churchill on Southeast Asia Defense

The public wonders if Britain will match U S in Southeast Asia defense and if we will bear the costs. They question backing French Indochina at risk of widening Asia involvement and fear repeats of the Korean fiasco.

Eisenhower Winston Churchill Southeast Asia United States England France Europe European Defense Command

Guatemala Revolt Shifts Power as Army Chief Takes Control

The resignation of President Guzman and the army chief of staff assuming government control mark a shift amid an anti Communist revolt. Exiled opponents vow to continue the fight but the change could curb Communist influence and bolster anti Soviet sentiment in the Americas.

Free Americas Guzman Guatemala Guzman Nad Americantates

Law Proposed Bans Political Phishing Campaign Photos

The Charlotte News argues for a rule barring candidates from using photos of themselves in campaign ads if those images are a decade old or more. The opinion contends outdated pictures mislead voters and distort current public image.

Charlotte N.C

Water restrictions imposed in Silver City NM area

Low water pressure triggers Silver City town board to restrict lawn watering by address parity. Odd numbers on odd days and even numbers on even days to conserve storage. Residents previously ignored the rule. The Daily Press calls for cleanup of vacant lots and rubbish buildup in town. Gallup Independent notes NM Republicans may gain ground as Democrats face a vague platform.

New Mexico Western College Silver City THE Daily Press Press Gallup New Mexico Independent

Minister and former police radio operator resigns in Tucumcaca

A minister who became a police radio operator last year has resigned from the force in Tucumca iri. Previously she served as pastor of the First Christian Church in that city. The resignation cites personal affairs requiring attention.

Tucumcairi First Christian Church

Small time cheating on unemployment checks in state

The Gallup Independent reports penny ante cheating in unemployment payments, noting it offends the public as much as grander schemes, even though no mink coats or deep freeze devices are involved.

Gallup Independent

Albuquerque Transit Ride Slump Feeds Traffic Crunch

The Journal argues that reduced Albuquerque bus service boosts car use as riders abandon transit, worsening the urban traffic problem. The pattern mirrors many towns facing cuts as the bus company trims routes and riders.

Albuquerque The Journal Albuquerque Bus Company

Colorado Springs Secures Air Force Academy Location

Colorado Springs cheers as the Air Force Academy lands in the city after a campaign that cost the Chamber of Commerce $30,000. The governor hails the site as one of the greatest events since statehood with Roswell having made a credible bid.

Colorado Springs Air Force Academy Roswell Chamber of Commerce

Academy site bidding echoed by Santa Fe paper

The Santa Fe New Mexican notes cadets at the new Air Force Academy Colorado Springs will do little flying. It laments missing a stiffer bid for the location, citing high altitude and mountains as initial drawbacks. It urges community leaders to show more foresight to snag future plum assignments.

Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Santa Fe New Mexican

DeVargas Hotel Buys Adjacent Meth odist Church in Santa Fe

The DeVargas Hotel in Santa Fe purchased the old Methodist church building beside the hotel as part of expansion plans in the past.

DeVargas Santa Fe

Food aid planned for unemployed families in drought hit Grant County

Due to mine closures and a protracted drought in Grant County, the Silver City Daily Press reports plans to distribute food to needy families of unemployed workers. The state welfare bureau will furnish the food while county officials store and distribute it.

Grant County Silver City Daily Press State Welfare Bureau

Baby Daniel Scott McInnis Born at Roosevelt County Hospital

Daniel Scott McInnis was born Saturday morning at Roosevelt County Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Willie McInnis. The hospital has operated for four years.

Number 1000 Roosevelt County Hospital Daniel Scott McInnis Willie McInnis

City Manager reports no summer water shortage in Las Cruces

Las Cruces city manager Pat McClernon assures residents no drought or dole is anticipated. Three new wells will join the pipeline to supply over two million gallons daily. Sun-News criticizes excessive fundraising campaigns and urges community support for a single Community Chest drive.

Pat McClernon Las Cruces The Sun-News

New Mexico Plans Big Home for Future Governors

New Mexico intends a large residence to house future governors with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. The project aims to accommodate multiple governors or their families as terms change.

New Mexico

Zuni Firefighters Aid Sitgreaves Forest Blaze Surge

A crew of New Mexico Zuni firefighters were dispatched to Sitgreaves National Forest near Holbrook to battle about 50 fires sparked by dry lightning. The largest blazes grew to roughly 20 acres as flames spread across the burned area.

Holbrook Ariz New Mexico

Churchill's shift on Russia and postwar peace plans

Drew Pearson reports a changing stance by Churchill from wartime iron will against Russia to now favoring cooperation with Molotov and Russia. The piece traces Churchill’s 25 years since the Rapidan visit, his wartime battles over the second front, and Stalin’s deadly notes, concluding Churchill’s view has shifted toward working with Russia for world peace.

Drew Pearson Churchill Russia Washington England United States Rapidian River Virginia Hoover Ramsay MacDonald America Lindbergh Atlantic Churchil London Molotov Europe English Channel Poland Germany U.S North Africa Italy Balkans Stalin Quebec FDR Foslow Joe Winnie Murmansk Norwegian Stalingrad Yugoslavia Mikhailovich Lord Alexander Moscow Roosevelt

New York Panel Overrules Police Charge in License Case

A three man New York panel overruled police in charging a woman with prevaricating on her license application by giving different ages. The judges said as long as she remains over 21 the fiction has legal sanction.

New York Police Department Tallahassee Fla

Cutting Remarks Sever Friendships Quickly

A sharp line of comments can quickly drive friends apart, leaving relationships strained as hurt feelings rise. Strong words obscure trust and open conflict, ending closeness and changing dynamics within social circles.

Judge Duniton to preside in Roswell District Court

Twenty five years ago on June 29 1929 Judge Carl Duniton of Silver City was to arrive in Roswell Monday to preside over District Court in Judge G A Richardson absence during his vacation Dexter published a full page ad for its July 4 celebration George Wilcox led the rodeo as manager with Inez Wilcox as diving manager and the second annual Sunshine Queen Contest opened to girls 15 and up ages 8 to 15 and under 8 all entering for prizes.

Carl Duniton Silver City Roswell District Court G. A. Richardson Dexter George Wilcox Inez Wilcox Mclean Water Department of Falls Church

Gold Dreams and Old Mines in New Mexico Echo Through Time

Inside The State Capital columnist frames New Mexico’s mining history from San Pedro to San Lazarus Wash. He recalls gold fever, oil drilling and uranium prospects, legends like The Sandia Mountain Robin Hood, and figures such as Mariano Leyba and Col. Francisco Chavez. The piece ties past and present hopes for water, weather control, and economic development.

Albuquerque New Mexico Walker Hunsaker San Pedro Golden San Lazarus Wash Carnahan John J. Raskob Howard Bryan the Tribune Mariano Leyba Sandia Mountain Robin Hood Ulysses S. Grant la Madera Springs Sandias Dolores Ortiz Mountains Howell Gage Herman Oliphant Roosevelt Treasury Department Dudley Cornell Johnny Giannini Sidney Weil San Pedro Mountain Jimmie Oxnard Arizona University Santa Fe Jason D. Jones Wall Street Oscar Huber George A. Kaseman Madrid 1Ifth Cavalry New Mexico National Guard Glorietta Pass Ben Martinez Norman H. King Chapelle Tony Romero Ted Chase Will Keleher New Mexico Economic Development Commission New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Wortmann Steve Reynolds General Electric

Monks and Missions Mark Pecos Scene With History

Readers glimpse Pecos life where Trappist monks tend gardens and rebind law books at Pecos while Baptists study scriptures at Glorietta. Cavalry echoes linger at Ft. Union as a new national monument preserves history and a tourist speeds by on a highway behind a 200 horsepower motor amid lingering turmoil.

Pecos Baptist Assembly Glorietta Ft. Union

Water Project Dreams Lift New Mexico City Editors

Meantime in our Cities New Mexico newspapermen ponder bringing water from the San Juan or the Missouri to this dry land as they contemplate the possibilities amid headline work.

Bate Tularosa Missouri New Mexico Washington Times Herald Patrick J.harmey San Juan

Cities on Honor Roll Albuquerque

Six New Mexico cities Alamogordo Artesia Deming Las Cruces Portales and Silver City were placed on the National Safety Council honor roll for having no traffic fatalities in 1953.

Albuquerque New Mexico Alamogordo Artesia Deming Las Cruces Portales Silver City National Safety Council

Psychologists Study Businessmen and Consumer Minds

Psychologists are analyzing how buyers react to products and how to manage workers. They warn against ads implying a woman’s inferiority and note women seek reflection and social status. Jersey Standard Oil cites studies of shop talk and worker desires to boost morale and productivity.

New York Chicago Weiss &Geller M. J. Rathbone Jersey Standard Oil

No Time For Hurry In June

Frederick Othman recalls a slow paced June in Falls Church Fairfax County with road work disturbing his newly laid asphalt driveway and a late arrival by Mayor Fink. He laments the drought and shares anecdotes about a runaway horse and rural life near Lake Victoria to the Rift Valley.

Herman Fink Falls Church No Man’s Land Mrs. O Fairfax County Itell Hilda Harry Farrer the Pike Mayor Fink

Crossword Puzzle ACROSS L Mineral spring 4

Dressed 8. Read metrically 12. Study 13. French river 14. Cavity 15. Prove superior 17. City in Oklahoma 18. Woody plant 19. Pleated strips of lace 21. Down: prefix 23. Controlling 26. Repositories for valuables 29. Intention 30. Female deer 31. Embraces 33. Assimilate 35. Air: comb. form 36. Pronoun 38. Nostrils 39. Place of seclusion 41. Quarter pint: abbr. 42. Great aversion 44 Cozy home 48. Frozen desserts 50. Change cars 52. Meditate 62. Unaspirated $4. Afternoon function 55. Favorites 66. Ancestral house of kings

French River Oklahoma Ancestral House of Kings

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