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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1965
Page
4
West Lake readers are urged to teach children bicycle safety as schools reopen. The column argues motorists must slow for riders and parents must not let toddlers ride unsafely, stressing single file rides, traffic rules, and clear hand signals to reduce crashes and fatalities.
A humorous column catalogs ancient Egyptians pressed for time, offers a quip about preserving marriage with the right kind of goo, and notes that some men neglect self appraisal until they are set aside.
Editorial excerpts discuss swift impartial justice and parole leniency impacting crime deterrence. Other items critique private community development versus federal aid, Vietnam escalation, Pfizer leadership urging overseas investment to boost jobs and payments. Also notes on union rights, Barbacoa etymology, and smallpox immunity concerns.
The piece asks if stealing watermelons equals major crime and notes a large field raid near Dexter where a farmer fired a gun as youths fled. It mentions a Roswell High girl outrunning track stars, community figures, and local events, ending with a question about surviving the raid.
Charley Fahy of New Mexico general counsel for the labor board was nominated by President Roosevelt to be assistant solicitor general of the United States. Dick Blackmar appears excited as he sustains duties in Tom Witten's absence.
William S. White analyzes Ray Bliss, GOP chairman, steering the party toward a middle path on civil rights. He balances urban voter appeal with rural loyalty, aiming to patch divisions after 1964 without alienating core supporters. Bliss’ tactic is pragmatic, seeking attainable gains and steady maneuvering amid party resistance.
Santa Fe reports John Burroughs potential Democratic nominee for governor with ties to Lyndon B. Johnson. Burroughs led New Mexico’s Johnson 1964 campaign, funded by a broad support base but faces Sunbelt rivals and a Redman challenge if nominated.
Blurb shows staff roles and contact lines for Albert A. managing editor Jimmy C. Cox advertising manager M Higginbotham business manager with advertising and subscription rates for Chaves County and other areas Roswell daily edition published weekdays and Sundays at 424 North Main Street Roswell New Mexico Associated Press member listing policy included.
Book review by Catherine Gaskin discusses the novel about Lawrence Devlin missing over northern Afghanistan. It follows journalist Josh Canfield in a globe trotting espionage styled investigation linked to Sally and Elizabeth O Mara Spence. The reviewer calls the dialogue melodramatic but notes the book is clean and entertaining though not prize worthy.
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