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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1965
Page
4
Column argues postwar baby boom does not drive juvenile crime. It cites Judge Lester H. Lobel of Helena Montana who publicizes delinquents and parents, endorses jury trials with parents present, and promotes family responsibility over harsher tactics.
A March forecast from USDA Soil Conservation Service and Weather Bureau cites excellent snowpack in New Mexico and Colorado, with upper Rio Grande at 153 percent of the 1948-62 average and Pecos runoff strong at Artesia. Despite near normal Pecos flow forecasts, low reservoir carryover keeps shortages possible.
A psychiatrist proposes isolating people with inferior brains on an island. The speaker warns that such a plan could backfire by overloading and sinking the island if carried out, implying practical disasters from eugenic ideas.
Editorial argues DST should be nationwide or not at all, warning that mixed schedules cause chaos across transport, broadcasting, farming and travel. It notes support for the Committee For Time Uniformity from varied industries and governments and urges action to end the current "scrambled time" problem.
Michael Newman, information advisor for Rhodesia in the United States, told Rotarians that Red China is active in Africa and mocks black nationalist governments. He praised Rhodesia as prosperous with no US aid and credited white minority effort for national resource development, opposing communism.
A compact collection of humorous quips from multiple papers. It features lines about Santa Claus, alarm clocks, post no bills signs, and political fences. The bits reflect light social satire and moral jests from various locales.
Mississippi congressional seats face a challenge over voter rights with depositions alleging Negroes were barred from voting. Gov. Paul Johnson moves to improve the state’s image while Alabama’s earlier guarantees echo in reactions as northern pressure grows on Congress.
The piece outlines four New Mexico House members Jeff Good, Allen Thompson, Curtis Maxwell, and Rex Kipp facing altered districts under a 1965 reapportionment. It notes county populations, district pairings, and potential outcomes while detailing related political maneuvers and a prior partial reapportionment.
A Hartford Courant quote notes a girl walks home alone from school by pretending to be a feared bad guy to keep up courage. The Lamar Daily Democrat adds a flirtatious exchange implying spousal trust, while the Dawson County Advertiser subtracts moral commentary on currency and ethics.
Roswell Daily Record lists Albert A. Stubbs as managing editor and Jimmy C. Cox as advertising manager with business manager R. M. Higginbotham. Subscriptions are in advance with rates for Roswell and trade territory, and separate rates for other counties and states.
Book review by Jack Schaefer praises a narrative on 19th century frontier good men. It contrasts overglamorized Western villains with figures like Grizzly Adams Snowshoe Thompson John Phillips Bear River Tom Smith and Abilene calmers, framing them as models of integrity and ingenuity for modern readers.
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