Stevenson gains momentum as Michigan backs Stevenson
Stevenson bandwagon grows amid early developments. Governor Williams exits as a Stevens on supporter. Michigan delegation poll shows Stevenson likely to win at least 23 of 44 first ballot votes, while Harriman leads overall with 555 to 233 for Averell Harriman. Truman intensifies push against Harriman. Stevenson refrains from commenting on Truman's remarks.
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Lenaton
Adlai Stevenson
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Stevenson
United Press
Averell Harriman
New Jersey
Mennen Wiliams
Peldges
Williams
Meyner
Jésey
How They Stand Here in Democratic Nominating Ballot
United Press tabulates first ballot preferences for the Democratic presidential race. Stevenson leads with 555 votes, Harriman 233.5, Symington 43.5, Johnson 59, Magnuson 26, Timmerman 0, Estes Kefauver 0, Sparkman 12, Lausche 51, McCormick 41, Clement 32, Chandler 30. Total 277.5 needed 686.5 to nominate.
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United Press
Adlai E. Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Stuart Symington
Lyndon Johnson
Warren Magnuson
B. Timmerman Jr
Estes Kefauver
John J. Sparkman
Frank J- Lausche
John McCormick
Frank G- Clement
A. B. Chandler
Availability For Vice President Announced By Two GOP Governors
Two Republican governors, Goodwin Knight of California and Theodore McKeldin of Maryland, say they would be willing to accept the vice presidency if asked. McKeldin aided Eisenhower’s 1952 nomination. Neither commits to running. The piece also notes a Republican National Committee subcommittee meeting in San Francisco to consider seating contests for Mississippi and South Carolina delegations.
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GOP
Goodwin Knight
California
Long Beach
Theodore McKeldin
Maryland
Eisenhower
McKeldin
Harold Stassen
Nixon
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Republican National Committee
Mississippi
South
Carolia
District Court Suits Filed Seeks Divorces and Damages
Multiple suits filed in district court include Paul J. Jordan versus Barbara Ann Jordan seeking divorce with no children. Frances Claybr ook seeks divorce from Douglas Claybrook with custody of a minor. Vivian Hagan seeks divorce from Eldon Hagan. Alice Turner seeks divorce from Jack E. Turner. James Edgar Bracken seeks divorce from Louise Bracken. Roy E. Ackiss seeks compensation. Several cases seek debt collection totaling various amounts. Other actions include property sale in Roy S. Davis estate and injuries in car wrecks.
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Paul J. Jordan
Barbara Ann Jordan
G. J. Brashear
Randy Ballard
Randy's
Chaves County
Norma Gray
Erwin C. Gray
H. B. Taff
Denver Drilling Co
Securities Acceptance Corporation
Douglas C. Claybrook
Gladys Irwin
W. F. Irwin
Elizabeth Davis
Hobbs
Roy S. Davis
Roy S. Davis, Jr
Atlanta Christian College
Georgia
Olin Perry
Carol Lee
Midland
Barbara Jo Harwell
Cecil Grimes
James Edgar Bracken
Louise Bracken
Roy E. Ackiss
Warren Bradshaw Exploration Co
Willie Bluitt
T. M. Dean
Dba
Dean Wholesale Meat Co
Bonita K. Jacoby
Leroy Jacoby
E. M. Myers
C. N. Smith
Vivian Hagan
Eldon Hagan
McKnights
Builders Supply
Mary Moreno
Marcello Moreno
Slaughter Feed and Supply
Eddie Allison
Alice Turner
Jack E. Turner
Paul L. Jordan
Knowland Predicts Nixon Renomination at GOP Convention
California Senator William Knowland met with President Eisenhower for 30 minutes on Monday and predicted that Nixon will be renominated for Vice President. Knowland stated the talk covered general politics and potential convention issues as Republicans begin their preconvention steps at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
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Senate
White House
Nixon
William Knowland
California
Eisenhower
Knowland
Prescott Bush
Connecticut
Bush
Cow Palace
San Francisco
Five Day Forecast With Warm Temperatures Ahead
Temperatures will average 2 to 4 degrees above seasonal with minor day to day changes. Scattered afternoon or evening showers daily but most numerous Friday through Sunday. Highs 85 to 100 degrees, lows mostly 60 to 70.
Explosion Injures Two Near Tatum Oil Field
Two men, J. M. Whitney and Kenneth Pippa, were injured while loading a partially loaded dynamite hole four miles west of the Four Lakes ranch house near Roswell yesterday afternoon. Whitney listed serious at St Marys Hospital in Roswell. Pippa listed fair. Both were taken to Roswell by emergency crews after the blast that occurred around 5 p.m. while a hole was being tamped with powder. Company officials launch an investigation into cause. Whitney worked for the drilling company. Pippa was paid by Young Exploration Company.
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Tatum
J. M. Whitney
St. Mary’s Hospital
Roswell
Kenneth Pippa
Bill Stroud
Whitney
Pippa
Young Exploration Company
Stroud
Four Lakes Ranch House
Maljamar Man Heads County Recreation Group
A Sea County Rural Recreation Committee was formed with eight farm communities. Cc. R. Crossley of Maljamar chairs, George Sumruld of Lovington is vice chair, and John Moore of Caprock is secretary. The group aims to oversee cigarette tax money for rural youth recreation and plan surveys to identify needs and facilities. Oil Center and Knowles were not represented. next meeting August 20 and September 25 planned with the county commissioners.
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Sea County Rural Recreation Committee
Cc. R. Crossley
Maljamar
George Sumruld
Lovington
John Moore
Caprock
City Hall
Iramar
Crossroads
Donald
Pitchfork
Gladiola
Prairie View
Oil Center
Knowles
Knowles Ie
Crackdown On Violators Hits Hobbs Motorists
Hobbs authorities press a court driven crackdown on moving violation citations. Henry J. Edwards, 21, was jailed on a $50 bond for speeding and license issues after failing to appear on July 16. Albert Smith, 18, and James Bates, 30, posted bonds and were released for stop sign and tail light and following too closely citations. Judge Bob Bensing warns more arrests as warrants rise to clear a back log of violators.
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Hobbs
E. White
Smith
Bates
Bob Bensing
FEPC seeks end to race based job ads in newspapers
The State Fair Employment Practices Commission asks newspapers to refuse ads that express racial or color limitations. A letter to papers cites the aim as improving human relations and targets help wanted headings like Help Wanted Cook white or Negro.
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FEPC
State Fair Employment Practices Commission
Help Wanted
Four Bootleggers Arrested In Hobbs
Four Hobbs men were arrested for illegally selling intoxicating beverages. Melvin L. Mason and Mike Gutierrez held on 100 bond, Eulogio Avez and Aeron Shelby posted 100 bonds and were released. Alvarez, tied to a prior arrest, faced a separate driving while license under revocation charge with a 102 bond.
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Hobbs
Melvin L. Mason
E. Byers
Mike Gutieri
Ramona Club
Eulogio A «Vez
S. Dalmont
Aeron Shelby
E. Roxana
Alvarez
Hurricane Betsy Runs Parallel To Florida Coast
United Press reports Hurricane Betsy moved northward at sea on a course parallel to the Florida coast. The storm centers about 210 miles east of Melbourne and is expected to hold its path for 42 hours before turning northeast away from land, reducing threat to Florida and Georgia shores. Authorities urge small boats along Georgia and South Carolina coasts to stay in port and monitor updates.
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Weather Bureau
Vero Beach
Florida
Brunswick
Georgia
Melbourne
Miami Burea
South Carolina
Lovington farmers urged to form local farm club meeting
Farmers in the Lovington area are urged to attend a Thursday night meeting at the electric co op building, starting at 8. The event aims to form a local farm club sponsored by the State Farm Bureau with E G Minton outlining farm and water conditions and Jim Gilstrap detailing local markets for farm produce including vegetables.
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Lovington
Electric Co-Op
State Farm Bureau
E. G. Minton
Lea County
Jim Gilstrap
Two Negro Girls Admitted to UNC Greensboro
The doors of the Consolidated University of North Carolina at Greensboro will open next month for two Negro girls for the first time in history. The acting Chancellor says he expects no trouble and notes the applicants meet admission requirements. A Federal District Court ruling required the university to consider all applicants regardless of race.
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United Press
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro
Three Defendants Appeared Before City Court For Traffic Violations
Three persons were brought before city judge John W. Green for traffic violations. James R. Harrelson was fined $19 for speeding and two others paid $5 each for failure to observe stop signs, R. Ekenbaugh and W. E. Heflin. Floyd Dill pleaded guilty to speeding and paid $10 plus $5 costs.
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John W. Green
James R. Harrelson
R. Ekenbaugh
W. E. Heflin
Floyd Dill
State Highway Commission Seeks Bids on Six Projects
The State Highway Commission invites bids on six projects due August 31, including nearly 10 miles of U S Highway 66 east of Clines Corner. This marks the first bid under the new federal highway program. Wage scales set by the Labor Secretary spark New Mexico protests.
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State Highway Commission
Clines Corner
Highway Commission
Secretary of Labor
New Mexico
Sam Juan
Dona Ana
Luna
Union
Chaves
Stevenson Nears Democratic Nomination Says UP
UP writer Raymond Lahr reports Adlai Stevenson appears poised to win the Democratic presidential nomination on the first ballot. The civil rights plank may test southern support, but the line supports Supreme Court authority without endorsing force. Michigan and New Jersey moves boost Stevenson toward a likely 324 votes.
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Harriman
Resolutions Committee
Stevenson
Resolution Committee
Chicago
United Press
Raymond Lahr
Adlai Stevenson
Lahr
Supreme Court
Truman Attacks Stevenson as Dem Race Heats Up
Former President Truman criticized Adlai Stevenson at a Chicago news conference saying Stevenson could win with help but would need fighting spirit. Stevenson replied Democrats should direct abuse at Republicans and avoid internal strife as he seeks Florida delegates.
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Chicago
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Averell Harriman
New York
Illinois
Mr. Truman
Gov
Averell Hartman
County Health Board Expands Preschool Immunization Clinics
Immunization shots for preschool children are available each month at multiple county sites. Clinics operate weekly in Lovington, Hobbs, Eunice, Tatum, and Jal, with emphasis on timely school entry and minimizing post vaccination illness effects.
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County Health Board
Lovington
Hobbs
Eunice
Tatum
Jal
Carlsbad Bans Keeping Vicious Dogs with Penalties
City council passes ordinance penalizing owners of vicious dogs with a 300 dollar fine and up to 30 days in jail. Conviction also carries automatic death for the dog under the new rule.
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United Press
Carlsbad
Dulles in London seeks peaceful Suez solution amid crisis
Secretary of State Dulles arrives in London hoping for a peaceful resolution to the Suez Canal dispute. He foresees a conference of 22 nations addressing fears in Asia and the Middle East as Egypt and others consider international supervision and possible force if talks fail. Nehru supports calm efforts and warns against war while Egyptian unity shows solidarity with Nasser.
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Dulles
London
Eden
Selwyn Lloyd
Christian Pineau
India
Nehru
Middle East
Suez Canal
Trade Union Federation
Atlantic Ocean
Persian Gulf
Stolen Rear View Mirror From Hobbs Car At Church
H. M. Turner of 1501 Gila Drive Hobbs reported a rear view mirror valued at 7.50 stolen from his automobile while it was parked at the Taylor Street Church of Christ.
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H. M. Turner
Gila Drive
Hobbs
Taylor Street Church of Christ
Hobbs Man Jailed for DWI Driving Suspension Ordered
Billy Jo Reed aged 30 of Hobbs was jailed on Monday after failing to pay a $100 fine for driving while intoxicated. Judge Bob Bensing suspended his driving privileges for one year as part of the sentence.
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Billy Jo Reed
Hobbs
Bob Bensing
Wreck Kills Two Near Greentree in New Mexico
A head on collision about one mile east of Greentree in south central New Mexico killed Emiliano Velasquez 28 of San Patricio and Georgia Ruth King 18 of Hollywood. Edwin L. King 26 of Walker Air Force Base Roswell was injured and believed husband of one victim. Velasquez was on the wrong side of US Highway 70 when the crash occurred.
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Greentree
New Mexico
Emiliano Velasquez
San Patricio
Georgia Ruth King
Hollywood
Pasenger
Edwin L. King
Walker Air Force Base
Roswell
Velasquez
Dismissal of suit against Citizens Bank of Clovis
U S District Judge Waldo H Rogers dismissed a $400 000 fraud suit by A L Murphy of California against Citizens Bank of Clovis and its President A W Skarda. The filing claimed the bank and Skarda caused a default on a federal contract and fraudulently foreclosed on mortgaged equipment. the foreclosures occurred in January 1951.
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U. S
Waldo H. Rogers
Citizens Bank of Clovis
A. W. Skarda
A. L. Murphy
California
Murphy
Bank
Skarda
Rogers
Dog Poisoner Terrorizes Santa Fe Neighborhood
Police in Santa Fe report a dangerous wave of poisoned candy in a Capitol City neighborhood. A woman found peanut brittle tipped with a powdery substance later identified as strychnine crystals, the same poison linked to last week’s dog deaths. Authorities fear children may ingest the deadly candy and urge caution.
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United Press
Santa Fe
Capitol City
Rhee Begins Third Term In Korea
President Rhee, aged 81, was inaugurated on the steps of a war damaged capital to begin Korea’s third term. He asserted that Communists think the world is moving toward coexistence, but he has faith the free world will prevail and see communism in time.
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United Press
Rhee
Republic of Korea
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Hawaii
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Borden Stevenson
Man Heads County Recreation Group
Sgeets
Sant
Adlai
Hurley
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R. L. Johnson
Kennecott Copper Corporation
China Mines Division
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Thomas Hul
Hill
Paul Reese
Harvard University
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