County Prisoner Rhinehart Attempts Death by Self Harm
Lea County prisoner Ceril Rhinehart attempted death by slashing his wrists in the county jail shortly after noon Thursday. He was treated on scene and at Lovington Clinic, where a nurse said the wounds were not serious and he walked within minutes. Rhinehart, 28, is in jail in lieu of 1000 bond after being bound over to District Court on grand larceny charges involving about 200 dollars stolen from Mrs. W A Maxwell. Police found the dozen $20 bills at his home after his arrest Tuesday afternoon.
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Lea County
Ceril Rhinehart
Lovington
Rhinehart
W. A. Maxwell
W. Avenue H
Lovington Man Beaten by Two Impersonating Officers
Jody Evans, a Lovington farmer about 36, was stopped on Avenue N by two men who claimed to be police and demanded $10. They dragged him from his car, beat him, and fled, leaving him groaning and unable to call for help. Evans could not identify the assailants as they stayed with their backs to the light.
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Lovington
Jody Evans
Evans
Turquoise Trade Ties New Mexico to Aztec Markets
Turquoise, mined by Native peoples in present day New Mexico, has long served as a valued gemstone. New Mexico turquoise appears in ancient Aztec and southern Mexican artifacts, indicating its role in early regional trade.
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New Mexico
Mexico
President Steers Clear Of Automobile Price War
A UAW led by Walter Reuther urged President Eisenhower to press Ford Chrysler and General Motors to cut 1958 car prices by 100 dollars. The auto makers rejected the idea and said Reuther's letter is propaganda while the White House declined to comment on the proposal.
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United Auto Workers
U.A.W
Pres
Eisenhower
Walter Reuther
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
Reuther
Grabiel Hauge
White House
Hobbson Found Dead In Bed In Kinkead House
Clyde Cecil Burdick fifty six lived at 620 East Broadway. Hobbs found dead in bed Thursday at noon after chest and stomach pains. Garners jury led by Justice Louis Bryan of Precinct 18 Hobbs. Budick papers show Rayco Missouri birth and 1956 roustabout payrolls. Relatives not located. Griffin Funeral Home handling arrangements. Corpse described by coroner jurors E F Arming Bob Dippel F L Kinkead Thomas Morton T L Shelton Stanley Rode.
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East Broadway
Hobbs
Kinkead
Garnorers
Pear Louis Bryan
Budick
Bilford
Rayco
Missouri
Field Griffin Funeral Home
Cornorers
E. F. Arming
Bob Dippel
F. L. Kinkead
Thomas Morton
T. L. Shelton
Stanley Rode
Labor Day Holiday On The Open Road
The nation hits the highways for the long weekend with millions traveling to visit relatives or enjoy resorts. The National Safety Council warns of holiday traffic deaths, predicting up to 420 fatalities but urging caution to keep the toll near 375 as police prepare to enforce road safety.
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Grandmothers
T Lake Front
National Safety Council
Queen to Visit U.S. and Canada This October
The Queen's press secretary will fly to Washington next week to arrange news coverage of her tour while the assistant private secretary is already in Washington addressing protocol issues. The Secretary to Arrange News notes Buckingham Palace assigns staff to coordinate the royal visit.
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Queen Elizabeth
United States
Canada
Buckingham Palace
Washington
State tree of New Mexico pinon described
The pinon is the state tree of New Mexico. Pinon wood served as fuel for prehistoric Indians and remains valued for its fragrance. Pinon nuts provide wildlife food and are harvested by Navajo Indians for their own use.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Workmen's Comp Law Ruled Unconstitutional
The New Mexico State Supreme Court ruled that the state's Workmen's Compensation law is unconstitutional.
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Santa Fe, N. M
New Mexico
Santa Fe Fiesta Opens With Solemn Mass
The four day Fiesta De Santa Fe begins with a Mass at St Francis Cathedral honoring General Diego Vargas who led the 1692 conquest. Tonight the papier mache giant Zozobra will burn in the civic park as celebrations continue and hotel rooms fill.
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Solem de Vargas
St. Francis Cathedral
Santa Fe
Sapain
Diego de Vargas
Hugh
Government clarifies game handling rules after misstatement
The Department of Game and the Department of Public Death announced an update to correct a prior claim about locker plants freezers and milk plants handling and processing game. They state mikK p.cnts are not allowed to hang or skin game for households.
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Wie Department Oo
Come A. Sish
Mikk P.cnts
Han
de Wietau
Congress Races To Adjourn
The 1957 Congress rushes toward adjournment as the Senate ends a long filibuster by Thurmond and approves the Civil Rights Bill 60 to 15, foreign aid 59 to 18, and FBI files 74 to 2. The House to vote on immigration and postmaster nominees as Eisenhower expected to sign Civil Rights promptly.
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House
FBI
Thurmond
South Carolina
Eisenhower
Congress
Heat barrier eyed for hypersonic flight tests
A New Mexico writer reports scientists study metals to resist high heat as missiles exit the stratosphere. A solar furnace near Cloudcroft will test metals by concentrating sunlight on a parabolic mirror to reach extreme temps, potentially up to 2795 degrees for iron.
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New Mexico
Earth
Russell Tinsley
Cloudcroft
New Micoxico
Tinsley
Farm Assets Hit New Peak Says Federal Reserve Report
The Federal Reserve reports farm assets near 177 billion dollars as of January 1, up over 5 percent from the prior year. Farm real estate value reaches 109.5 billion, while equipment and machinery rise, and crop values show fluctuations. equity climbs to 157.3 billion with debt and assets detailed.
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Area
U.S
Tme
Leopold Parole Review Set for Springfield Conference
The Illinois Pardon and Parole Board will review Nathan Leopold's parole status at a conference in Springfield on September 18. The action aims to determine eligibility for continued confinement or release.
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Illino
Pardon and Parole Board
Nathan Leopold
Springfield
Former Postal Worker Fires At U S Guards In Chicago
A former postal employee named James Jennings opened fire on guards at the United States Courthouse in downtown Chicago. Captain Dominick Leonetti returned fire. Jennings fled to a washroom before being captured. No injuries reported. weapons included three homemade bombs and flags.
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Dy United Press
James Jennings
United States
Chicago
Jennings
George Tetick
Dominick Leonetti
Baby Blast Ignites Nevada Test Blast Over Hollywood
A mysterious device named Franklin Prime detonated above the Nevada Desert in a morning blast. The 750 foot balloon-anchored device sparked a light that reportedly illuminated Hollywood and Los Angeles as part of a safety materials eye protection test.
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United Press
Nevada Desert
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Hobbs Oilers Strengthen Lead With Ballinger Win
Hobbs Oilers beat Ballinger 6 to 3 to extend their Southwestern League lead. Gene Taylor hit a two run homer as Hobbs scored three in the fourth inning. Lamesa edged Carlsbad 2 to 1 in the other game. Hobbs hosts Ballinger again Saturday to close the home schedule.
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United Press
Hobbs
Oilers
Ballinger
Lamesa
Carlsbad
Gene Taylor
Iser
Britain schedules new atomic tests in Australia
The Ministry of Supply announced trials of atomic weapons with a firepower equivalent to 10 000 tons of TNT will be conducted at a central Australian range beginning in mid September.
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Great Britain
Ministry of Supply
Australia
Disabled Person May Hunt From Car Under New Regulation
Regulation No. 368 allows a permanently disabled hunter to take big game from a motor vehicle during lawful seasons with a permit from the Director of the Department of Game and Fish and a doctor’s letter. The physician must certify permanent total disability and provide identifying details and the doctor’s signature.
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Department of Game and Fish
State Game Commission
House backs FBI file protection bill for trials
The House unanimously approved a compromise bill to safeguard FBI files in criminal trials and sent it to the White House. The Senate approved 74 to 2, aligning with a measure to limit informant reports admissibility while balancing law enforcement and defense rights.
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Celler
FBI
Russia Drives for Increased Farm Yield
From Moscow comes a renewed push to boost harvests with 37 million acres of virgin Siberian land to be brought into production in two to three years. Khrushchev ties success to expanding heavy industry and food output, urging farmers to work hard to fulfill the plan.
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Moscow
Siberian
Communist Party
Khrushchev
American farm products to be showcased at Cologne food fair
The U S exhibit organized by the USDA and private groups will display fruits and vegetables soy bean products honey lard live stock products poultry grains and tobacco. European buyers and thousands of consumers attend the Cologne Food Fair running Sept 28 to Oct 6.
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Cologne
Germany
U.S
USDA
Europe
Governor Visits Farmington To Review Oil Industry
New Mexico Governor spends tonight in Farmington then surveys new oil field techniques tomorrow. He travels with Oil Conservation Commission chair A L Pete Porter and Land Commissioner Murrey Morgan. They aim to acquaint the three officials with fresh opportunities in the state's oil sector.
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Farmington
Oil Conservation Commission
A.L
Pete’’ Porter
Murrey Morgan
Santa Fe
Oil Conservation Commission Board
Mechem
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