Anderson says he will avoid comment on Supreme Court case
UPI reports Senator Clinton Anderson of New Mexico will stay clear of remarks on the Little Rock school integration ruling and the right to work issue as he returns from Washington. He plans to attend AFL CIO meetings September 12, stressing he is too distant from the Arkansas case to comment.
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Albuquerque
UPI
Clinton P. Anderson
U. S. Supreme Court
Little Rock
New Mexico
Anderson
Washington
Arkansas
AFL - Cio
Bert Huffman
Alamogordo
Edwin L.mechem
John Burroughs
Court Delays Action On Little Rock Crisis
Governor Faubus may delay signing bills delaying Central High opening and nullifying integration threats as the Arkansas Legislature meets in special session. The UPI report notes the Supreme Court will hear the case September 11 with Central High opening date contested between Sept. 8 and Sept. 15. Blossom faces tough decisions amid Faubus, court, and board tensions.
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Little Rock
Jack V. Fox
United Press International
Ark
UPI
Orval Faubus
U. S. Supreme Court
Central High
Arkansas
Faubus
Central
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
Washington
Warren
Blossom
United Press _ International
Lonely Hearts Swindler and Mother Nabbed in Multi-State Scheme
Police chase reveals a paunchy lonely hearts swindler and his 85 year old mother tied to bigamy and numerous larcenies across at least eight states. Victims include Mrs. Gat Meyers 58 of Bad Axe Mrs. Madge West Battle Creek Mich and Mrs Amanda Parcher 73 of St Louis Mich. About 22500 was gained from the three widows. He admits five marriages and held one Mexican divorce. He used 1000 names from lonely hearts lists and traveled to Danburg Conn Miami Ft Lauderdale Fla New York City North and South Carolina Ohio Indiana and Maine. FBI called to untangle record. mother Mrs Anna E. Smith held on warrant for larceny by conversion. They allegedly lured women with letters and moved in after softening them with the son.
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Mich
UPI
Gat, Meyers
Bad Axe
Madge West
Battle Creek
Amanda Parcher
St. Louis
McBride
Smith
Danburg
Sing Sing
Ossinim N. Y
FBI
Anna E. Smith
Parcher
City Women Plan Bowling League Here
Lovington women formed a bowling league with about 15 signups at Sid's Cafe. Officers chosen were Mrs. Bill Doss aw president, Mrs. Peggy Hale vice-president, Mrs. Lela Houston treasurer, Mrs. Bernice Carson secretary, and Mrs. Arnie Able sgt at arms. More members and sponsors are sought. another meeting will be called before the season starts, with a start date pending alley construction.
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Lovington
America
Sid’s Cafe
Bill Doss Aw
Peggy Hale
Lela Houston
Bernice Carson
Arnie Able
Carson
El Paso Gas Seeks Route Change for NM 56
El Paso Natural Gas Co plans to ask the State Highway Commission to reroute NM 56 northward from Pueblo Bonito through Farmington. The proposed 40 mile path would pass the Bisti oil field and serve Indian settlements, with backing reported in Farmington. Current plans extend NM 56 from Pueblo Bonito to Blanco. An unimproved Thoreau to Blanco road currently exists.
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Santa FE Upi
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Farmington
State Highway Commission
Pueblo Bonito
John F. Schaffer
Bisti
Schaffer
el Paso
State Highway Department
Thoreau
Blanco
Final Rites For Miss Clark
Funeral services for Carol Clark age 13 who died in an auto accident Wednesday night will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Smith Yarbro Funeral Home. The Rev Bob Lemley Lovington Nazarene Church pastor will officiate. She is survived by her mother and father Mr and Mrs Fred Clark and several brothers and sisters. Interment is in Lovington Cemetery.
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Carol Clark
Smith - Yarbro Funeral Home
Bob Lemley
Lovington Nazarene Church
Fred Clark
Lovington Cemetery
Murray Morgan Seeks Gravel Pit Returns
The State Highway Commission pledged to inventory gravel pits and return those no longer needed to the State Land Office. Chief Highway Engineer L D Wilson doubts many pits have commercial value but confirms pits unused by the department will be returned.
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Santa FE Upi
State Highway Commission
Murray Morgan
State Land ‘Office
L. D. Wilson
State Highway Department
Phillips Official To Talk On Oil Industry
A Phillips Petroleum Co division manager will discuss the oil industry's role in New Mexico's economy and public understanding. W C George of Amarillo among seven executives will address the New Mexico Petroleum Industry Committee convention in Albuquerque on September 14, with about 600 delegates expected for the 26th annual meeting.
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Albuquerque
Fire Destroys 1952 Automobile Near Levington
A 1952 automobile owned by Charles Threet of Levington and Cisco, Texas was totally destroyed nine miles east of Levington on the Denver City highway last night. Threet said he was turning back toward Lovington when flames and smoke from the rear ignited a gasoline can in the trunk. Firemen offered no explanation for the blaze after examining the charred wreckage.
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Levington
Denver City
Charles Threet
Cisco Texas
Threet
Lovington
Fair Grounds Improvement Plan Clear in Fair Board Meeting
The Fair Board approved upgrades to the fair grounds including drinking fountains inside and outside the building, redecorated ladies rest rooms, new mirrors, a rug for the deck, and upholstered seating. Wiring checked, outlets added, metal gate stalls, and livestock weighing rules clarified for animals from beyond 10 miles. Scales repaired by opening date September 18. Commercial booths nearly sold, with certification due by September 12. A cutting horse show is added for Friday September 19. A final note of reconciliation with Hobbs Triangle Extension club was recorded. The parade honoring the Golden Jubilee opens September 17 and invites commercial floats.
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Fair Board
Hobbs Triangle Extension Club
de Lea
Norfolk School Board Plans Desegregation Enrollment
The Norfolk School Board announced it will enroll 17 Negro students into six white schools on Sept. 8, signaling a desegregation move in the city. The Washington Senators' directors took no action on moving their MLB franchise to Minneapolis, while Soviet Russia claimed it recovered two dogs from a high altitude satellite mission, stating the animals were launched to about 280 miles on Aug. 27.
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Norfolk
UPI
Norfolk School Board
Washington Upi
Washington Senators
Minneapolis
London
Soviet
Russia
Moscow
Pro announced at Lovington Country Club
Joe Alsup of Clovis will begin duties Monday as Pro at the Lovington Country Club with Mrs Alsup also joining. He formerly worked at the Clovis Country Club. Annual barbecue for Mallamar set for Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Lovington Country Club
Joe Alsup
Clovis
Alsup
Clovis Country Club
Mallamar
Governor appoints new members to State Youth Commission
Governor Edwin L. Méchem announced today the appointment of three members and the reappointment of two to the State Youth Commission, expanding youth advisory leadership in Santa Fe.
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Santa FE
UPI
Edwin L. Méchem
Labor Day Traffic Fatalities Predicted Across Nation
As 45 million cars hit roads for the Labor Day weekend authorities warn up to 420 may die on highways and 12 000 could be seriously injured The National Safety Council notes this would be the lowest toll since 1954 and cites heightened police and National Guard presence and state alerts to curb carnage. Illinois orders traffic red alert with 1100 State Police and three air patrols while Iowa asks 10 000 clergy to urge safe driving on Sunday Traffic Safety Sunday.
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United Press International
National Safety Council
Illinois
Iowa
Sage Asks Change of Venue in Santa Fe Trials
Major General Charles G. Sage and Lt. Col. Armando Nasci seek a change of venue from Santa Fe district court claiming local publicity prejudiced jurors. Indicted in Santa Fe this spring, Sage faced counts of false pretenses and improper use of state funds. Nasci faces similar charges and perjury before the grand jury. Sage resigned as state adjutant general. Nasci, a National Guard member, worked under Sage. No trial date set.
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Santa FE
UPI
Charles G. Sage
Armando Nasci
District Court
Sage
Nasci
No Charges Filed In Girl's Death
An inquest into the auto death of Carol Dee Clark found she was killed by a car driven by Howard Thomas. The driver and witnesses testified the group walked along Denver City highway when the vehicle struck Clark. no charges were filed without BAC results.
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Carol Dee Clark
Justice of the Peace
Reese Greaves
Howard Thomas
Richard McGahey
Lovington
Carol
Cle Ann
Denver City
Richard
McGahey
Clark Girls
Ada Jack Love
Nolan Utz
Utz
Love
John R. McCracken
Texas
McCracken
Levington
Charles
Thomas
Finch
Urges Control Over Man Made Satellite Vehicles
Andrew J. Haley, president of the International Astronautical Federation, urged U S Russian collaboration and UN oversight to prevent moon claims and ensure safe handling of large space vehicles. He called for radio command controls to guide or safely destroy satellites to avoid risks to life and property.
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Hague
International Astronautical Federation
Andrew J. Haley
Washington
United States
Russia
United Nations
Haley
Earth
Debouillet Ram Sale Set for September at Jones Ranch
The fifth annual Debouillet production sale will occur September 4 at the A. D. Jones Estate Ranch ten miles west of Tatum and 65 miles east of Roswell. Hosts Mrs. A. D. Jones and son Ralls welcome buyers with a lunch at 11 and sale of pens of rams and ewes starting at 1 p.m. Auctioneer Walter Britten will oversee the offering of 600 head including 250 yearling rams 200 aged ewes and 150 yearling ewes. Stud rams will also be offered as pen sizes vary, with hopes for a large crowd and remarks on the breed developed by A. D. Jones.
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A. D. Jones
Tatum
Roswell
Ralls
Walter Britten
Moves Out Of Home That Catches Fire
Calvin Tuck his wife and six children left their log home in Talladega Alabama after the structure caught fire 22 times in two days. Fire Chief Joiner called the cause a mystery while County Road Commissioner Hutto suspected a chemical reaction.
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Talladega
Ala
UPI
Calvin Tuck
S. H. Joiner
Leslie R. Hutto
Hutto
Grid Tickets On Sale For Lovington Wildcats Football
Season tickets for this year’s football games are on sale at local banks. They cover all four home games for six dollars. Student tickets are available at both banks. Coach Wilson Knapp urges good attendance to support the team. Last year’s Wildcats brought honor and glory to Lovington. with community help, a repeat is hoped.
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Wilson Knapp
Knapp
Wildcat
Lovington
Seventh Fleet reinforced to 53 combat ships
The U S Navy ordered the carrier Midway to the Formosa area raising Seventh Fleet carrier strength to six. The Midway sailed from Honolulu with the heavy cruiser Los Angeles. total ships reach 53 as naval forces respond to Red China activities. Jet pilots may pursue Red planes across most of the Formosa Straits under a relaxed hot pursuit boundary. The State Department warned against any invasion of Quemoy and Matsu.
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Washington
Midway
Formosa
7Th Fleet
Far Pacific
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Red China
Formosa Straits
U. S. Pacific
United Press International
Pacific Command
State Department
Quemoy
Matsu
Atchley Denounces Chavez Santa Claus Image in NM Campaign
ALAMOGORDO UPI Republican Senate candidate Atchley told a Federation of Republican Women meeting that Senator Chavez is a “Senatorial Santa Claus” who takes credit for defense spending. He argued plans originate in the Defense Department, pass to the budget bureau, then the President's budget before Senate approval. He noted Chavez opposed a $2 billion missiles and space vehicles allocation affecting Holloman Air Development Center and urged voters to elect a candidate with NM’s interests at heart.
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Alamogordo
UPI
Forrest Atchley
Dennis Chavez
Santa Claus
New Mexico
Atchley
Federation of Republican Women
Department of Defense
Bureau of the Budget
Eisenhower
Senate
Mount Dora
Chavez
Holloman Air Development Center
iHe
City Refuses Tax Refund Favors Windfall Street Fund
Lovington School Board rejected a one mill tax refund of 5054 from the state. City Clerk Osborn Fisher said Supt H C Pannell reported the system is in good shape and the city may use the funds for a special street fund though a split with schools is possible under state rules.
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Lovington
Osborn Fisher
Fisher
H C. Pannell
Weather Outlook: scattered storms in west and north central
Generally fair today and tonight with little temperature change. Saturday may bring widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the west and north central areas. Highs range from 85 to 95 in the north and 90 to 100 in the south.
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L.A
Huffman
Virgil T. Blossom
Lonely Hearts
City Women Plan Bowling League
el Paso Gas Co
Miss Clark
Phillips
Fred Linn
Bulletin
Mechem
Ram
Seventh Fleet
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