Mechanization Called Partial Answer To Local Farm Squeeze
County Agent Al Woodburn argues mechanization is the best temporary fix for southeastern New Mexico farmers facing cash shortages from high labor costs reduced cotton acreage and weak cattle prices. He urges long term credit over five to ten years to fund equipment, noting feed self‑sufficiency can yield profits in good years while offering adjustments in bad years like 1956.
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al Woodburn
New Mexico
Woodburn
Chavez Seeks Tests To Save Defense Dollars
New Mexico Senator Chavez pushes decisive tests on Nike and Talos guided missiles as part of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee review. He argues Talos may offer lower costs and simpler operation, potentially guiding Army and Navy procurement choices.
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Chaves
New Mexico
Army
Navy
Chavez
Senate Appropriations
Nike
Labor vote reshapes New Mexico politics in 1947 election
Santa Fe reports labor influence grew in last week's New Mexico vote with labor endorsing 43 contests and carrying most. The attempt to run Pickett as a third party candidate is blocked by state law. Historical note recalls Bronson Cutting and the Progressive era, plus heavy turnover on welfare and licensing committees as lawmakers retire.
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Santa FE
Organized Labor
New Mexico
Ingram. Pickett
Demo
John Simms
Ed Mechem
Labor Boys
Bronson Cutting
Progressives
Cutting
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Dennis Chavez
Noble Irish
Las Vegas
Phil Gonzales
Melvin Tays
Otero
Henry Eager
Quay
Ray Hughes
Deming
Examining and Licensing Boards Committee
Bob Palmer
Luna
Ray Chaves
Guadalupe
Luis Trujillo
Taos
Hughes
Legislative Council
Viola E. Creek
Edna O. Creek
Hagerman
Chaves
Joy Joseph Kennon Jr
Roswell
Hardin- Simmons University
Auto Industry Woes Roil Markets Amid Postwar Shifts
SAM DAWSON reports that a Detroit auto production slowdown hits the stock market as broader postwar adjustments ripple through farm equipment, textiles, and agriculture. Analysts note mixed signs from farm income and home building while steel firms rush to fulfill July deliveries.
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Detroit
Auto Makers
Witty Quips and Local Tales From A Collected Snippet
A mixed set of brief items notes social slang on work reputations teen behavior and dating norms. It also mentions a prank in an Idaho movie house involving leather seats and questions what the pranksters sought. Statistical claim compares arrest rates of single and married men.
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Idaho
Man Rises Early Despite Cloudy Morning
A determined individual awakens with resolve as clouds gather, emphasizing perseverance and daily effort amid bleak weather. The scene highlights resilience and routine in the face of gloom.
Auto ownership climbs as cars pair with more riders
The article notes a rising trend in both people buying autos and cars carrying more passengers. It highlights shifting transportation habits and broader access to vehicles contributing to changing urban mobility patterns.
Ike dinner gifts tied to Keck political influence
DREW PEARSON reports on H. B. Keck of Superior Oil giving 5000 dollars to Eisenhower’s January dinner and 2500 dollars to Senator Francis Case, with reluctance to disclose the larger gift. The piece links campaign money to White House veto pressure and notes ties to Quaker Oats and other figures.
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Drew Pearson
Ike
H. B. Keck
Superior Oil
Senator Case
George
Joe McCarthy
Washington
Senator George
Georgia
Senate
Eisenhower
NATO
White House
Francis Case
R-S.d
Howard B. Keck
Keck
Republican National Committee
Case
Senate Committee
Keck To Senator Case
City National Bank of Houston
B. Keck
Edison
Los Angeles
Calif
Senator McClellan
Arkansas
Quaker Oats
R. Douglas Stuart
U. S
Canada
Don Laurie
Milton Eisenhower
Dexter football pioneer recalls early team and school dinner
Albert Stubbs recalls Dexter schools early football history told to about 150 residents. Moore organized the team in 1912 with uniforms costing 10 dollars, the club lasting briefly before disbanding amid questions of authority. The group later staged a Shakespeare play to recoup losses. Dinner for Dexter staff followed.
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E. C. Moore
Dexter
Moore
Missouri
Aritesia
Beck
Roswell
Alcoholic youths show sensitive yet rebellious personalities
A British Columbia physician reports on 26 young alcoholics under 35 who started drinking to fit in and gain self confidence. They were high achievers with rigid self-criticism, often drinking to cope with family discord and parental norms. Tomorrow: Retirement for house wives.
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British Columbia
Marvin Wellman
Five ministers take part in high school graduation program
In 1931 the graduation program included Revs. LeRoy Thompson F L Meadow John H Ketchum Julian Atwood W M Huffman Col D C Pearson and Supt D N Pope Also listed are deaths Mrs Jessie Lee Northam 49 Edmond Woodall 21 Gasoline priced at 13 cents a gallon in Amarillo from 16 Earlier merchants protested a two hour limit on parking
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LeRoy Thompson
F. L. Meadow
John H. Ketchum
Julian Atwood
W. M. Huffman
Col
D. C. Pearson
D. N. Pope
Jessie Lee Northam
Edmond Woodall
Geologist Predicts Colorado Mountains May Vanish in 5 Million Years
The Laurell Leader-Call notes a geologist's forecast that Colorado mountains could disappear in about five million years. The remark adds a distant caution to travelers who rely on motel stays priced at around $12 per day.
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Colorado
Laure
We’d Listen For Real Spring Poems If It Delivers
A reader requests poems about spring that truly capture the season. The editorial tone invites submissions that convey genuine renewal, warmer weather, and natural imagery.
What Causes a Postoperative Hernia
D. W. explains that a bulge near the scar after abdominal surgery results from the incision not knotting properly. Obesity, wound infection, or violent coughing raise the risk of this hernia.
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D. W
Pain in Arteriosclerosis
The article explains that pain from arteriosclerosis occurs when vessels narrow and restrict blood flow during activity. For example calf pain appears while walking since leg tissues need more blood during exercise but rest eases demands.
Lung Fluid Meaning in Pleura Irritation and Pleurisy
The text explains that fluid in the lung or pleural space indicates irritation of the pleura, known as pleurisy. Fluid consistency ranges from clear to thick pus, and diagnosis is made by withdrawing a small sample for laboratory microscopic analysis.
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Theodore R. van Dellen
van Dellen
Roswell Daily Record Publication Details
Roswell Daily Record lists Albert A. Stubbs editor L E Cox advertising manager and R M Higgam circulation manager The paper notes subscription rates in advance for Chaves County and Roswell trade territory and carries address 424 North Main Street Roswell NM Published weekday evenings except Saturday and Sunday morning Entered May 10 1903 as second class mail matter under the 1897 Act.
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North Main Street
Roswell
New Mexico
Congress
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R. R. Hart
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Dade County
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A. C. Aston
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Kiwanian
Pat
Roswel Kiwanis Club
Arthur Meiering
Art
DR. van Dellen
Dr. Wellman
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R. M Higg
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