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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
4
Humor column by Hal Boyle reflecting on social quirks and observations. The piece jokes about traffic cops, bankers outfits, race track attendance in rain, neighborly greatness, and oddities in daily life with light satire.
In Carlsbad last night voters spoke in close county races. Max Coll beat Frank Elliott for Republican State Representative. John R. Moore narrowly defeated Leonard George for county commissioner. Chaves County backed Gene Lusk strongly as November approaches.
Santa Fe editors warn a plan to cut holes in the new Senate carpet for temporary desks would waste money. State Sen. Jose Ortiz y Pino asks the AG to rule on whether Mason can study at state expense while earning a 15900 salary. The piece also previews a tight transition in key state posts and party unity ahead of the general election.
Joyce Stranger offers a tender Lake District tale of foxes and humans. An 86 year old pensioner Jasper and his one eyed terrier Skim observe a vixen with cubs as locals and a roaming rescuer mingle in a humane rural drama.
Roswell Daily Record lists Albert A. Stubbs as managing editor Jimmy C Cox as advertising manager R M Higginbotham as business manager and subscription rates by mail in Chaves County and by carrier in Roswell and trade territory The paper is published weekday evenings except Saturday and Sunday morning at 424 North Main Street Roswell New Mexico and is a member of the Associated Press with AP dispatches licensed for local news use.
Unofficial returns from Tuesday’s Republican primary for governor show county totals led by C Cargo and H Hawley with complete county returns reported. The Associated Press provides these preliminary results and percentages for the nomination race.
The piece argues meat inspection should remain a federal government cost rather than a double tax on the industry. It cites 1947 and 1948 changes and a House Committee rationale that the program protects public health and benefits consumers, not processors.
An editorial argues the U S faces a hidden world war against communism abroad while expanding government ownership at home. It condemns parcel post expansion as tax exempt competition that undercuts private enterprise and urges consistency between foreign and domestic policy.
Henry J. Taylor highlights Virginia Garden Week led by Garden Club of Virginia members. They restore historic sites from Kenmore and Stratford Hall to Monticello and University of Virginia gardens. Proceeds fund ongoing restorations, attracting visitors and supporting preservation across the Commonwealth.
Statistics claim a 12 year old can throw a soft ball farther than a 1958 peer, excels in situps and the 50 yard dash, and costs $276 more annually to feed and clothe. Then a string of maxims about learning, sharing, and prudence ends with a dated social-plausibility note.
A Chilton Wisconsin Tim es Journal fragment notes a secretary quipping about fashion downsides. The piece also recalls a local butcher who prefers serving newlyweds due to memories of higher prices. A playful riddle about a police car ends the fragment.
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