Alignment Over Primary Brings Surprises in New Mexico
Santa Fe reports a major scoop on the statewide primary law and possible alignments against it. The piece notes Hatch’s visit and hints at reworking the law amid race questions and fears Anglos losing control to Spanish-Americans. A bill proposing county primaries with a restored convention system at state and federal levels is anticipated.
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Santa FE
Art Morgan
New Mexican
Will Harrison
Albuquerque Journal
Carl A. Hatch
Hatch
New Mexico
Jim Michelet
Dorothy Sue Devenport
Legislature
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Woman’s Club
Revision of the law tied to governor and party leaders
The text notes Governor John E. Miles and State Chairman Ben Luchini knew of the revision efforts while vowing to veto major changes. It highlights a bloc including Speaker Frank McCarthy and Lt. Governor Cef erino Quintana backing the current statute, with Pecos Valley opposition. An incident involved a bill to shift regulation to the corporation commission, which failed, reflecting low public trust in the commission.
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John E. Miles
Ben Luchini
Frank McCarthy
Robert E. Daughtry
House
Ceferino Quintana
Waldo Spiess
Pecos Valley
Corporation Commission
Return to the old system on delegate elections discussed
The text argues that delegates would be elected by the people yet questions remain if this change truly differs from the old convention system and some fear it could restore boss power.
House approves Utilities bill with city referendum option
The Utilities bill passes the house with municipalities exempted and a provision allowing cities to trigger a referendum at any time via proper petition. The measure lets residents decide if Podunk should be supervised or remain under the current boards using rates as a meal ticket to fund operations beyond the 20 mill limit.
Utilities bill wins as administration shows power in vote
The administration pushes the Utilities bill with public backing, while a bid to abolish the contractors bureau faces a minority report from Rep McCormick. Ben Luchini, Democratic state chairman, rallied supporters on the floor. Lorenzo secured a recommitment that may or may not yield enough votes to pass the contractors bill.
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McCormick
Ben Luchini
Lorenzo
Dark weather story as senators clash in session
The report describes a tense legislative scene with explosions and heated clashes among senators led by Don Dickason and Claude Gamble. It notes plans to shorten the sixty day session, sparring over auto mobile taxes, and a general atmosphere of upheaval in Albuquerque.
Santa Fe Carloadings Rise in Week of March 22 1941
The Santa Fe Railway System reported weekly carloadings of 18,585 for March 22 1941, up from 17,570 in the same week last year. Received from connections totaled 7,352, versus 5,191 in the prior year week.
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San Fe
Santa Fe
Backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble
If backache and leg pains are frequent, nature may warn that kidneys need attention. Poor kidney function lets poisons stay in blood, causing aches, fatigue, swelling, headaches, and dizziness. Doan's Pill is suggested as a relief.
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