Lovington Tales Highlight Pilots, Scams, and Legal Edge
A. C. Holder battles FAA over a private pilot certificate while others like Charley Campbell and "Titanic" Thomas draw national notice for radio and sensational personas. The State Supreme Court reverses a death sentence for Joe Franco Padilla, citing mental condition. Local land deals, holidays, and legal lease concerns also appear.
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Levington
A. C. Holder
Charley Campbell
Thomas
Mgle
State Supreme Court
Joe Franco Padilla
Supreme Court
District Court
Padilla
Ike Issues Peace Challenge to Russia From White House
President Eisenhower urged Moscow to seek real peace via open partnership rather than mere coexistence. In a national address from near the White House, he said differing peoples and governments can exist without inevitable conflict. He avoided naming Russia while targeting Soviet claims that Communism will prevail. The president planned a quiet day at the White House and Christmas dinner, with Augusta golf trips planned later.
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Washington
UPI
Eisenhower
Russia
White House
Augusta
Trading Stamp Bounty Funds Two New Buses for Church School
In Provo Utah St Francis Catholic School acquired two brand new buses after a six month trading stamp drive. Father Colman Colloty organized the campaign urging 8000 Catholic schools nationwide to send stamps. Sperry and Hutchinson Co finally redeemed 7 708 800 stamps to cover the bus cost and postage.
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Provo
Utah
UPI
St. Francis Catholic
Sperry and Hutchinson Co
Colman Colloty
O.F.M
Trading Stamp Company
Father Colloty
Colloty
Berserk Man Dies After 8 Hour Siege in Elyria
Richard Seekins, 60, a former mental patient and self employed painter, died from gunfire after an eight hour siege as deputies and firemen tried to force him from a shed roof. He had threatened neighbors and fired on responders with multiple guns and tear gas shells were tossed back at officers. Seekins had been confined in a state mental hospital for 14 months.
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Elyria
Ohio
UPID
Sheriff's Deputies
Richard Seekins
Seekins
Serge
Mild Yule Predicted for New Mexico Weather
The weather forecast calls for cloudy to mild conditions on Christmas Eve across most of New Mexico with occasional showers that may turn to snow by Christmas Day. Albuque rque bureau staff joke about water skis for Santa while east central areas await lingering snow for smooth sledding. Temperatures mostly above freezing at dawn, with Raton and Glorwood noted as outliers under varied skies.
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New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Albuquerque
Santa Claus
Raton
Glienwood
Pipeline Law Review Urged By U S Official
Attorney General William P. Rogers urged Congress to review interstate oil pipeline regulations to see if new anti trust laws are needed. His annual report on the interstate compact to conserve oil and gas found no state action harming competition. He noted the need to address pipeline ownership patterns.
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Washington
UPD
William P. Rogers
Congress
Rogers
Racers
Highway Slaughter Season Opens With 6 P M Start
Millions hit the roads as the 78 hour holiday period begins with police and National Guardsmen mobilized nationwide. Officials warn the death toll could reach 530, and states deploy roadblocks helicopters and air patrols to curb drunken driving and crashes.
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National Safety Council
Indiana
Michigan
Crashes Claim Pair In State
Two men died in separate crashes on US 70-80 near Lordsburg. Henry E. Kahl 67 of Glen Ellyn died when his car rolled after losing control. Leland Borten 71 of Keene Texas died in a rear collision with a truck trailer. Police cited driver fatigue as a factor.
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Lordsburg
UPI
Henry E. Kahl
Glen Ellyn
Here
Leland Borten
Keene
Tex
Borten
VA releases $60 million for GI housing loans nationwide
The Veterans Administration allocates $60 million to 54 VA offices for GI housing loans. Albuquerque, New Mexico receives $650,000 as part of funds from the last Congress session to aid eligible veterans unable to obtain bank mortgages.
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Washington
Vpi
Veterans Administration
Albuquerque
N.M
Jack Adams Appeals Libel Suit Dismissal
Santa Fe contractor Jack Adams will appeal to the State Supreme Court the dismissal of his $500,000 libel suit against Highway Commissioner Frank Tatsch. Adams alleges damage from Tatsch’s remarks at a public meeting about the Lordsburg project and faulty hot mix formulas. The judge ruled executive immunity for statements made during an official Highway Commission meeting.
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Santa FE
UPI
Jack Adams
State Supreme Court
Frank Tatsch
Adam
Adams
Tatsch
Lordsburg
Dist
Clyde C. McCulloh
State Highway Commission
Highway Department
US Bureau of Public Roads
U S Air Force Pilot Delivers Christmas Cheer in Spain
Captain Jack H Capers of Apple Valley California flies a L 20 plane over Seville and along a remote pipeline area dropping gumdrops and toys to children under Operation Gumdrop. Base personnel and civilians contributed gifts expanding the effort. The plane named The Spirit of Christmas will deliver stockings and goodies to youngsters along the route.
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Jack H. Capers
Apple Valley
Calif
Seville
Rota
Jack
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