06 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
1
W A Short and Son operated a service station in Lordsburg for 23 years before his death. He was active in civic and fraternal groups, including Masons and Shriners, and served on the city council. His son Dies Short is noted among his survivors.
Readers report a House discussion on a federal aid bill tied to school funding. Posed questions include how aid is allocated to states and whether it matches federal contributions and wartime education needs. Commentary notes a pushback against state siphoning and calls for accountability.
Hidalgo County farmers may sign Acreage Reserve agreements at the ASC office. Joe Rouse, chairman, says the 1956 program begins with Acreage Reserve and runs until July 20 for participation. The plan allows payments for underplanting and supports soil improvement while enabling signups this year.
Police were alerted at 3 AM on July 2 to Kirby's Cafe where a seven month old infant traveling with its mother on an American Bus line was found seriously ill. Doctors could not be reached. the baby died on arrival at the local hospital. Heather Mortuary arranged burial as the mother continued to California.
A regular Hidalgo County Safety Council meet will be held at City Hall on Tuesday July 10 at 7 30 PM. President Paul Probert urges all interested to attend as many important items will be discussed.
New Mexico State Police units led by Sgt. Jerry Brunk and Joe Rutland operated a radar set near Lordsburg for two days. Eleven speeders were stopped on the first day and five citations were issued the next, with officers noting the device slowed highway speeds among residents.
The State Game and Fish Department reports extensive hatchery activity to plant waters in New Mexico before July 1. Roy E. Barker notes daily operations with vehicles to distribute up to 25,000 pounds of fish, with Gila County slated for heavy planting. From June 11 to 16 the Dot operation released 37,610 fish, 31,610 over 7 inches, signaling hot fishing around the Fourth.
Glen Rey Smith age three died Wednesday in El Paso after a lengthy leukemia battle. He is survived by parents Raymond and a sister Joanne, with funeral services set for 2:30 PM Friday at Heather Chapel officiated by Rev. Robert Harvey. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
Hidalgo County records its second traffic fatality of the year after a Whitfield Co truck trailer became brake locked when the air hose disconnected on highway 70 80 east of Lordsburg. Driver A D Letcher reported placing flares and backing up to the trailer after the brake failure.
Richard Robertson of Lordsburg is among 20 New Mexico teachers enrolled in a summer course at the University of New Mexico on radiation biology and the peaceful uses of the atom. The program, one of only three in the nation, is funded by the AEC and NSF with $50 weekly scholarships plus $12.50 per dependent. Dr. Martin W. Fleck outlines the four week focus on radiation theory detection handling and safety with course films and isotopes background.
Weather bureau figures show Lordsburg received less than an inch and a half of rain in the first six months of 1956, marking the driest period in four years. Temperatures climbed with several days over 100, including 107 degrees on June 20, while farmers rely on feeding to supplement sparse range forage.
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