Escapee Bostrom Surrenders After North Central New Mexico Manhunt
Relentless State Police pressure and a rugged terrain chase ended when John Bostrom walked to a ranch home near Moriarty and surrendered peacefully. He and three other inmates fled August 22, cutting a cyclone fence and spreading through rural areas before capture and return to prison.
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SANTA
Bostrom
Ballenger
Moriarty
Leroy
Dallas
Vernon Pender
Tommy Richardson
Richardson
Tak
Two Cases Dismissed by JP Court
Justice of the Peace Reese Greaves dismissed two cases Thursday. James Darrel Kuykendall, 28, of Odessa facing a rape charge was dropped when the witness moved to Texas, making extradition impossible. Gerald Prater’s case was dismissed for insufficient evidence and lack of intent to remove mortgaged property. Minnie Everett, 58, Odessa, pled guilty to drunk driving and was fined 200 dollars plus five costs.
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Justice of the Peace
Reese Greaves
James Darrel Kuykendall
Odessa
Texas
Joe Walton
Kuykendall
Gerald Prater
J. D. Graham
Prater
Minnie Everett
Farmers Urged To Balk For Higher Prices In Markets
In a 16 state region thousands of farmers prepare for an all-out holding action by the National Farmers Organization. They plan to keep livestock corn and soybeans off the market starting at midnight Friday until processors meet to bargain. NFO President Oren Lee Staly reports enthusiastic farmer responses and a nationwide minute man observer network tracks shipments from country stations to major markets.
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Corning
Iowa
UPI
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Oren Lee Staly
Rea
Khrushchev has no plan to attend UN General Assembly
United Nations Secretary General Thant said Khrushchev has no present plans to attend the U N General Assembly in New York but would welcome a meeting with President Kennedy if the occasion demands. Thant said talks at the Premier's Black Sea retreat covered Berlin, disarmament, and a potential U S-Soviet summit could ease tensions.
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Moscow
UPS
United Nations
Thant
Nikita S. Khrushchev
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Berlin
Black Sea
Germany
General Assembly
Old-Timers Gather Tomorrow for Open Range Reunion
Old-Time cowboys who rode the range before barbed wire will meet at 10:00 for the Open Range Cowboy Association reunion. They will swap tales and enjoy a barbecue dinner with Son-of-a-Gun stew, plus memorial services for departed members. Uncle Johnny Roberts of Lovington, aged 89, attended many meetings.
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Open Range Cowboy Association
Thursby
Johnny Roberts
Lovington
Amount of Rain Recorded in Lovington
Exactly .25 inches of rain fell in Lovington Thursday evening according to rainfall observer E. H. Byers. A thundershower from 6 to 7 preceded winds and blowing dust. gutters filled with runoff in most areas. No traffic mishaps were reported.
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Lovington
E. H. Byers
Mariner-2 Midcourse Maneuver Aims for Venus Flyby
UPI reports scientists will flash a signal Monday to steer the Mariner-2 probe 447 pounds toward Venus. The midcourse maneuver could place the craft within 10 000 miles for an electronic eye on the planet, or miss the chance if off course by a large margin.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Mariner-2
Venus
Mariner
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Marine
Tougher written driver test eyed for New Mexico licensees
New Mexico faces a tougher written exam for driver licenses. The State Drivers Services Division released a 42 page manual detailing knowledge, vision and driving skill standards and test procedures. Two major policy changes: out of state licensees must qualify in written and vision tests. driving tests may be required for renewals and new licenses under certain conditions.
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Santa FE
UPI
New Mexico
State
Jack Gilliam
Gilliam
Traffic Safety Commission
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Golden Anniversary Theme Set for Lea County Fair Parade
The Golden Anniversary of New Mexico will be the theme of the Lea County Fair Parade set for 5 00 p m September 6. Parade entries must be signed up by 5 00 p m Tuesday September 4 with an entry deadline.
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Lea County Fair
New Mexico
Lea County
Lea County Electric Co-operative
Parade Entries Open for Chamber of Commerce Float Event
Float parade on South Eddy Street follows Ave D west to Main then north to Jackson and east to East Street. Five entry categories include school bands floats kids bicycles and best dressed cowboy and cowgirl with prizes totaling cash and loving cups. Jim Jackson invites participation and chamber office provides contact number 396-4651.
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Chamber of Commerce
South Eddy St
Main St
Main
Jackson
East St
Jim Jackson
Chamber
Welfare Board boosts New Mexico welfare funds and simplifies rules
The State Welfare Board increased annual assistance by 882000 and planned higher grants for old age needy blind disabled and dependent children starting October 1 1962. The move raises cash grants and aims to simplify the budget manual and regulations while preserving a projected budget surplus.
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Santa FE
State Welfare Board
Dale Helsper
John Jasper
Helsper
Fred J. Federici
John McKee
American Federaton of
Afl-Cio
San Juan
Lovington Jaycees Set Safety Road Block on State Highway 280
The Lovington Jaycees, with a state patrolman and a Lea County deputy sheriff, will staff a dusk to dawn safety road block on Highway 280 twenty miles west of Tatum. Volunteers will serve coffee and donuts to motorists headed to Labor Day gatherings in Ruidoso, aided by two portable lights and a donated field kitchen from the National Guard.
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Lovington
Lovington National Guard
Bob Murray
The
Lovington Jaycees
National Safety Council
Jaycees
A. J. Mahoney
Tatum
Lea County
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