Rocket Men See Busy Day as Space Balloon Burns Up
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla UPI a glittering space balloon failed to orbit and burned up near the edge of the atmosphere after a day of rocket missile and satellite activity. The Thor Titan Polaris and Juno II tests included four firings two successes a partial and an explosion with no injuries reported. The Juno II balloon launched dramatically but burned up as witnesses called it the most beautiful sight.
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Road Building Probe Receives Council Support
Santa Fe eight legislators on the state legislative council voted to ask the state Finance Board at its Sept. 4 meeting in Santa Fe for 15000 to 20000 to set up a committee to probe the highway department activities and road projects. Senate leader Horace De Vargas said a special legislative session may be needed to continue the investigation.
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John Burroughs
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Lordsburg
Start Of Riot After ID Check In St. Paul
Police halted a Black youth during a routine ID check sparking a melee with about 300 people and 40 officers. Rocks and clubs flew until hoses sprayed the crowd. eight arrests reported. No one hospitalized.
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Lovington Football Sets Tuesday Workouts and Gear Check
Lovington gridiron players prepare for practice with two Tuesday workouts. Equipment checkouts occur 8 a.m. for varsity returning lettermen and new varsity lettermen, 10 a.m. for returning B team and new B lettermen, 1 p.m. for returning freshmen lettermen, and 2 p.m. for returning freshmen squadmen. A 7 p.m. squad meeting follows Monday’s prep in the high school gym.
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Wilson Knapp
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Barton Willoughby
Justice Department Receives Little Rock NAACP Appeal
Gettysburg Pa UPD Eisenhower refers to the Justice Department an NAACP appeal from Little Rock Arkansas. The White House announced today the president will review the case. The move comes as authorities respond to racial tensions surrounding school desegregation in Arkansas.
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President, Congress Feud Over Legislative Demands
Eisenhower complains it is hard to win his agenda against a Democratic Congress. The House passed a labor reform bill, while the Senate failed to override his veto of a 1.375 billion housing bill. A penny gas tax boost was approved for 22 months. Civil rights and pensions measures moved forward. the Rackets Committee held hearings on the UAW amid a Daisy Bates appeal for protection after an attacker arrest.
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Rain Pelt Lovington Area With Heavy Showers
Rains up to 2.9 inches were reported in the Lovington area Friday night with 1.5 inches general east of the city. Farmers said moisture is generally beneficial to crops though some vegetable damage could occur if rain persists.
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Hobbs Gas Rate Hike is Denied
The State Public Service Commission rejected Hobbs Gas Co. rate increase request. Owner Vernah S. Moyston serves 7,000 customers and pays personal taxes on gas earnings. The panel suggested forming a corporation to switch to corporate taxes, noting a 7 percent return would be possible versus 4.2 percent claimed in 1958. Chairman John Miles and Al Schubert voted against the increase. Harold Saueressig did not vote.
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Call Issued for Bandsmen at Parkview High
Band practice begins Monday at 9 a.m. under Director J D Fry with a full turnout urged. Two thirds have started. new and old players are invited. Students from Parkview and Llano cemeteries may visit the high school band office at 1 p.m. next week for instrument selection help.
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Doctor defends right to drown after tidal alert
In Perranporth England Dr Michael Gill-Carey and his wife were ordered from the water by a lifeguard due to a dangerous tide. He writes to the local council claiming the lifeguard encroached on his personal freedom to do as he pleases.
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United Nations may shelve China seat debate again
UPI reports observers expect the question of which government holds China's U.N. seat to be sidelined next month. India calls for a full debate, but Western powers likely push to reject the proposal and avoid seating Communist China this session. Delegation positions may shift on Cuba Greece Laos Ghana Lebanon.
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Clovis Man Dies in Plane Crash Near Farwell
J B Massey was killed when his private plane crashed nine miles east of Clovis near Farwell at 5 10 a m. His mother another son and her husband were injured and walked a half mile for help. Cause of the crash and full injuries were not immediately known.
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Open Meeting Law Gets AG Backing
New Mexico Attorney General Dickson upholds open meetings rule, stating all stages must be open and executive sessions are not allowed. Violations carry a $100 fine and possible criminal action. he clarifies distinctions between commissions and investigative committees in this long awaited interpretation.
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GOP Labor Bill Drive Seems Lost
Washington Republican leaders faced a likely defeat as they struggle to force immediate Senate adoption of the House labor reform measure. Senate supporters favor sending both bills to conference, with Mundt signaling momentum to accept the House version, while McClellan urges a balanced conference to keep strong provisions.
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