Army plans to discharge drafted men for new training groups
By June the U S Army aims to reach 1 418 000 men including reg ulars guardsmen and selectees. Officials plan another registration day to recruit five million trained men in five years while noting only a small portion of last October’s 16 404 000 registrants have enrolled. In Europe war worsens with invasion and blockade risks to Britain and potential Axis drives toward the Middle East and oil routes. Senator Hatch criticizes the state primary law, citing lost local touch.
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U.S
British Isles
Britain
Balkans
Egypt
Near East
Mediterranean
Far
Pacific
Europe
State Textbook Funds Controversy and Proposed next-year appropriation
The bureau is said to have spent 43000 more on textbooks than funds available. A 325000 appropriation is sought for next year, equating to about 3.00 per pupil though 1.00 would cover needs. Critics blame reckless school spending and seek curbs and reduced overall government costs to solve the shortage.
European famine and disease loom amid war
The Albuquerque Journal reports that in occupied Europe famine and disease threaten civilians as war continues. In New Mexico Senator Hatch returns and says the direct primary law is not suitable, shaking supporters and fueling debate. Gov Miles and the Democratic party remain pledged against fundamental changes, urging a focus on clean politics rather than partisan clashes.
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Hatch
New Mexico
Miles
Democratic Party
Albuquerque Journal
Race and primary reform debate in New Mexico
Senator Montoya warns the upcoming primary could spark disaster by racial factors and threaten renomination of Senator Hatch. Clarke and Dickason advocate race issue reforms to curb discord, while urging action before the next election. Conference details cited without full disclosure.
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Carl Hatch
Hatch
New Mexico
Montoya
Clarke
Debate Over Direct Primary Law Splits New Mexico Legislature
Senator Don L. Dickason defends the direct primary as essential and warns against replacing it with county conventions. Governor Miles urges further study amid partisan rifts while unions back the direct primary. Nehi Bottling officials wrap up a two week Chicago sales conference with Royal Crown reps reporting strong results.
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Miles
Santa FE
N. M
Hatch
Don L. Dickason
D-Bernalillo
Nehi
Nehi Bottling Co
Chicago
Illinois
Royal Crown Bottling Co
William Hairston
Proriotor
Yugoslavia Seethes Over Axis Deal As Opposition Sours
Yugoslav political crisis deepens as six senators plan to quit and premier Cvetkovic struggles to fill cabinet posts. Serb officers defect to Greece seeking help against the Axis while Turkey’s stance allegedly signals a broader foreign alignment. German ministers press for a Vienna accord, with Allied envoys probing Belgrade’s intentions.
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Germany
Ivkovic
Croatia
Belgrade
Greece
Istanbul
Turkey
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Russia
Cincar Markovic
Egypt
Britain
Serbian Peasant Party
Viktor van Heeren
Dragila Cvetkovic
Alesander Cincar-Markovic
Vienna
Arthur Bliss-Lane
Howald Ian Campbell
United States
Prince Paul
Tipperary
Paul
Tokyo
Bulgaria
Albania
Protic
Axis
Ronald Ian Campbell
Bills In Legislature Summary Briefing House and Senate Actions
The Associated Press outlines March legislative moves with HB146 setting February as the delinquent tax sale date, HB155 taxing gasoline via revenue bureau for cities and counties, and several appropriations and governance bills. Senate actions include SB233 and SB49 23 to 0 passages, with many measures amended or recommitted.
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Revenue Bureau
New Mexico Bell
Valley Forge
Justice of the Peace Courts
Senate
New Mexico
Cuarto Centennial Commission
State Supreme Court
District Court
County Equalization Board
Santa Fe
Sandoval
Taos County schools seek funds to pay teachers
A joint legislative committee urged Taos County to receive about $8,000 from the state emergency fund to cover current year salaries as Taos and Rio Arriba districts face school closures due to tax collection shortfalls. The panel warned Rio Arriba may close next week.
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Tion
Taos County
State Educational Emergency Fund
Finance Board
Rio Arriba
Summers
Will Keleher
Albuquerque
Clyde Oden
Albuquerque Junior Chamber of Commerce
Baby Shoes Subtle Gift Ad from Art Gift Shop
An advertisement for Mrs Day's Ideal Baby Shoes offering narrow medium and wide lasts from ART GIFT SHOP located at 107 W 4th.
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Attitudes on Primary Split Across Racial Lines
A columnist surveys both chambers of the legislature to gauge reaction to a senator’s race based remark. Sixteen of twenty four senators favor the primary, in the house thirty two of forty nine support it, while twenty two oppose and only two back returning to the old convention system. Restoration would wait until the next general assembly, delaying any change for two years.
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Senator Hatch
General Assembly
Congress
Dempsey
Homan
Assembly
Sticks
Claude Gamble
Curry County
Senate
Don Dickinson
Albuquerque
Gamble
Dickson
New Regents Named for A. and M. College
Governor Miles names a bipartisan board of regents led by J O Seth of Santa Fe with Will Keleher and Threet from Las Cruces. Frank Light of Silver City brings educational credibility as the panel aims to stabilize the school amid constitutional reform.
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Board of Regents
A. & M. College
Miles
J. O. Seth
Santa Fe
Will Keleher
Albuquerque
Threet
Las Cruces
Frank Light
Silver City
Stolworthy Builds Trade Ties In New Mexico Posts
Car los Stolworthy, a Republican leader in the house and noted Indian trader in New Mexico, runs the Red Rock post in Ship Rock district and just took over the Christiansen post near Gallup on Route 66. An authority on Indian crafts, he sails a yearly business into large figures while pursuing GOP aligned politics. Ed Sargent, longtime sect helmsman, supports Stolworthy, and the Republican bloc, though vigilant, votes largely as free agents.
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Carlos Stolworthy
New Mexico
Red Rock
Ship Rock
Christensen Post
Gallup
Highway 66
Stolworthy
Ed Sargent
Mr. Stolworthy
Ca Aed
Republican Bloc
Alert
Legislation Notes Highlight Taos Taxes and Roswell Land Deal
A reflective column sketches ongoing statehouse maneuvering. Representative Pino warns Taos county schools may close next Friday due to unpaid taxes, while Gov Miles discussions loom. Tafoya blocks unanimous consent delaying reading, Daughtry advances land sale to Roswell airport and notes on amplification.
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Pino
Taos County
Miss Pino
Gov. Miles
John
Average Day for a State Rep in Quay County
A confidential letter reveals a county representative voting on twenty six bills including a Taos county schools rescue, aiding bill 305 at Gov Miles request, attending three committees, answering six vox pops, declining nine social invitations, dodging sixteen lobbyists, listening to five political figures, and ending the day at a picture show.
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Quay County
Current Post
Taos County
Miles
Vox
New Mexico Bill Digest Sent by Press Gang
The press gang circulated several digests of Representative Homan's bill to streamline state government in New Mexico. The action aims to inform lawmakers and the public about proposed reforms and their anticipated efficiency gains.
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Girls’ Welfare Home
Albuquerque
The
State University
Normal University
Homan
New Mexico
End of World Warning Echoed in Careful Broadcast
A careful narrator warned that the world would end in a couple of weeks not due to legislature adjournment but because of a broader, culminating crisis. A nurse then escorted him out through the north door, signaling a move away from the tense scene.
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Santa Fe
Cap Reid’s Eye and the Landscape Glow
Cap Reid’s eye and the landscape are described with a happy glow suggesting optimism about political life as senators and representatives avoid stagnation.
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Cap Reid
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