Michigan Trucker Protest Over Weekend Driving Ban
Michigan 4000 big trucks to idle this weekend to show economy impact. James Hoffa directs demonstration against a proposed weekend ban on truck travel. Michigan Trucking Association opposes, citing cost to drivers and public. Canada faces possible transport snag as Canadian Pacific Railway workers plan strike.
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Michigan
James Hoffa
Michigan Conference of Teamsters
Michigan Trucking Association
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
National 1957 Soil Bank allocation tops 750 million
The Agriculture Department announced a national allocation of more than 750 million dollars for participants in the 1957 soil bank program. Breakdown shows Cotton 217,500,000, Corn 217,500,000, Rice 14,000,209, Water and Spring Wheat 267,630,000. Total exceeds the 750 million cap set by law.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Soil Bank
Tohe Co
Lighting Contest Winners at Lea County Event
Winners named for the lighting contest include Dr R E Smith 517 W Adams first place best lighted home 50 from Lea County Co operative. Leeman Jones 522 W Ave A most outstanding window 10 certificate from Dunns. Rex Hartgreaves 525 W Ave B 10 gift from Tipps. Wayne Smith 1113 S 2nd most outstanding door 10 from Stells. L B Baker 1105 W Taylor general outside appearance one month theatre pass. Carolyn Baker 1105 W Taylor boy and girl scout winner 10 certificate from Dobbs. Don Davis 506 W Ave I most original 19 95 mirror from Miller Waldrop. Honorable mentions listed for Jones Love McNally Snyder Evans and Rotnett.
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R. E. Smith
W. Adams
Lea County Co-Operative
Leeman Jones
W. Ave
Dunns
Future Farmers of America
Rex Hartgreaves
Tipps
Wayne Smith
S. 2Nd
Stells
L. B. Baker
W. Taylor
Lea
Wildcat Theatres
Carolyn Baker
Dobbs
Don Davis
W. Ave. I
Miller-Waldrop
Lennie Jo Love
W. Av. C
John McNally
W. Ave. N
Tom Rotnett
W. Clayton
W. M. Snyder
Larry Evans
W. Gore
Zartman Predicts Authority Clash Over Water Basin Plan
L. G. Zartman, chairman of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, says a court clash with the State Engineer may arise from a 1951 law granting the district water distribution rights. He notes future fundamental conflicts as the district seeks equal water rights for every acre, but says no immediate court test is planned.
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United Press
Middle Rio Grande
Zartman
Convicts Enjoy Christmas at Santa Fe Prison
State penitentiary warden Harold R. Swenson reports about 700 convicts at the Santa Fe prison had a holiday, with a variety show and a large turkey dinner on Christmas Day. David Cooper Nelson watched the show from his cell as he awaits execution. Swenson says Nelson has shown no trouble and remains in good spirits.
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United Press State Penitentiary
Harold R. Swenson
Santa Fe
David Cooper Nelton
Swenson
Nelson
Syria Pressures Israel To Leave Sinai Desert and Gaza
Syria presses Israel to withdraw from Sinai and Gaza in a Damascus communique. Egypt halts Suez Canal work until Israeli troops depart Sinai and Gaza. Israeli authorities insist they will not leave Gaza.
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Syria
Israel
Sinai
United Press
Sai Desert
Gaza Strip
Damascus
Egypt
Suez Canal
Gaza
Navy Deserter Captured Near Here
Navy deserter from San Diego base captured by Deputy Tom White in Eunice. Kenneth C. Hill, 18, of Andrews Texas, apprehended by Lea County authorities for Naval authorities. Deserted from California base in September and will be turned over to federal officials for trial.
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San Diego
Tom White
Eunice
Kenneth C. Hil
Andrews
Texas
Lea County
Hill
California
Quint Closes Flower Shop
Marie Dionne, one of the Dionne quintuplets, has closed the flower shop she opened last May in Montreal. Reports say the surviving quintuplets did not return home for Christmas for the second year in a row, despite earlier plans for a trip.
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United Press
Montreal
Marie Dionne
Suez Canal Clearance Underway
Lt General Raymond Wheeler says salvage of the Suez Canal begins tomorrow in the Suez area after Egyptian approval. U N sources say 15 salvage ships are ready, with 12 more British and French vessels on hand. 29 ships expected by mid January as Israel withdraws from Egypt per U N resolutions.
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United Press
Suez Canal
Raymond Wheeler
Suez
Wheeler
United Nations
Cairo
Ihe
Oas
New York
Israel
Local Resident Mrs Horsley Dies Sudden in Lovington
Mrs Charles Horsley 47 died at home yesterday afternoon after a rapid illness. She moved to Lovington from Lubbock Texas on the 16th. Her husband works for Rogers Builders Supply. A blood clot is suspected to have caused the death after chest pains were noted. Survived by husband and a seven year old daughter. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Charles Horsley
Avenue B
Horsley
Lovington
Lubbock
Texas
Rogers Builders Supply Company
J. T. Thrasher in Serious Illness in Albuquerque
James T. Thrasher aged 66, a Lovington pioneer, is seriously ill at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque after surgery. He lives with his brother Homer and their mother at 410 Tyler, homesteaded in 1915, and traveled for a rest before falling ill at a niece’s home after farming.
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James T. Thrasher
Lovington
Vets Hospital
Albuquerque
Thrasher
Homer
Tyler
James
V. A. Hospital
Leader
Traffic toll climbs as 712 die on highways
United Press figures show 712 Americans died on highways from Friday evening to last midnight in the latest tally.
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Chicago
United Press
Cattle Growers Advised of Mexican Sale
New Mexico ranchers wanting to sell cattle under the Mexican buying program should contact the ASC office. Updated listing procedures require details on heifers cows and bulls, with emphasis on Herefords Angus and Brahmas, plus weight and price per animal. Dairy cattle sales go to Wisconsin.
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New Mexico
ASC
Joe Peterson
Peterson
Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Buck McBride pleads not guilty to assault charge
E C McBride known as Buck is jailed on assault and attempted rape charges after a Lovington woman filed a complaint. He pleaded not guilty before Justice John W Green. bond set at 1500. Accuser Gladys Cobb says they met at the Smokehouse and traveled to Pauls Bar where the assault occurred. doctors said no rape.
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E. C. McBride
Buck
McBride
Hobbs
Gladys Cobb
Lovington
Justice of the Peace
John W. Green
Cobb
Paul
Denver City Road
Edu Finance Board Sets Jan 11 Meeting at UNM
The Board of Educational Finance will meet January 11 at the University of New Mexico to brief new members on the campus and expansion plans. Members have toured New Mexico Western in Silver City, New Mexico A&M in Las Cruces and Eastern New Mexico University in Portales and may discuss state capital outlay requests. The previous session reviewed the budget request for new buildings and facilities without making recommendations.
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Board of Educational Finance
University of New Mexico
James D.o
New Mexico Western
Silver City
New Mexico A&m
Las Cruces
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
USDA Warns One Million Acres In New Mexico To Blow
The Agriculture Department warns more than one million acres in New Mexico are in danger of blowing as buffeting winds loosen soil. Overall 29 million acres across the Southern Great Plains face wind erosion with nearly two million acres already damaged. Topsoil in New Mexico in critical condition totals about 1.2 million acres amid record drought and moisture shortages.
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United Press
Agriculture Department
New Mexico
Wiss
Great Plains
Col Ralo
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Gasoline tax in New Mexico nears 30 million in 1956
New Mexico fuel tax revenues are rising with a 6 cent state gasoline tax expected to exceed 20 million dollars this year and total fuel tax collections topping 29 million with federal levies. Executive secretary Fred Linn notes daily receipts surpass one million dollars and says 1957 progress mirrors rapid growth since the tax began 38 years ago.
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New Mexico
Fred Lian
New Mexico Industries Committee
Linn
Thesc
Plans To Clear Suez Canal Speeded Up
A Washington announcement stated the United States will push to remove obstructions from the Suez Canal. State Department news officer Lincoln White said the clearance information came to the U S government from New York.
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Suez Canal
United Press
Washington
U.S
State Department
Lincoln White
New York
Joe Price Faces Al Savisky For Lovington Seat
Lovington voters witnessed a district four contest as Deputy Sheriff Joe Price challenged incumbent Al Savisky. Price pledged fair dealing and honesty, citing 20 years in public office including sheriff and Lovington police chief roles. He said he would continue as deputy if elected.
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Lovington
Joe Price
District Four
al Savisky
Price
Nixon Ends Refugee Trip By Visiting Camp Kilmer
Vice President Nixon concludes a refugee tour by visiting Camp Kilmer New Jersey after conferring with President Eisenhower. He plans a final report to the President and a recommendation to Congress to admit more refugees. In Hungary the Budapest regime warned about 200000 workers losing jobs next year due to coal and power shortages, amid ongoing Soviet influence and a somber Christmas return.
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Nixon
Camp
Gilmer
United Press
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Eisenhower
Austria
Congress
United States
Hungary
Red
Budapest
Reds
World Bank Chief States Hungary Ineligible for Loan
World Bank President Eugene Black denied reports that Hungary might receive a large loan. He stated Hungary is not eligible and would not be recommended for a loan even if it were eligible, including consideration for a Soviet satellite country.
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World Bank
Hungary
Eugene Black
Black
Hungarians to Have Top Priority in Refugee Policy
Vice President Nixon said President Eisenhower may place Hungarian refugees on top priority when meeting congressional leaders on New Year's Day. Nixon, after a Europe trip, outlined possible steps to boost Hungarian refugee quotas and admit more escapees from Iron Curtain countries. He noted concern over slow public contributions to relief.
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United Press
Eisenhower
Nixon
Europe
Congress
America
Hungary
Hobbs Woman Held In Denver For Jumping Bond
Thelma Mitchell of Hobbs is jailed in Denver after allegedly jumping bond in San Angelo Texas. She said she traveled to San Angelo before Christmas to marry Jesse Evans 24, who wanted to postpone the wedding. She claimed she stabbed him and was arrested. Mitchell remained in Denver until San Angelo authorities could take her into custody.
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Hobbs
Denver
San Angelo
Texas
Thelma Mitchell
Jesse Evans
Evans
DAV Convention in Artesia Set for June 1957
The New Mexico Chapter of Disabled American Veterans announces its state convention in Artesia during the second week of June. The gathering, the first since 1952, is expected to attract about 200 attendees.
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DAV
Artesia
New Mexico
Disabled American Veterans
D.A.V
Hungarian Refugee Gave Birth En Route to Hospital in U S
A 22 year old Hungarian refugee Mrs Helen Gall and her 24 year old husband Michael arrived at Camp Kilmer New Jersey earlier this month with their three year old daughter left behind in Hungary. Their baby son was born in a car on the way to a hospital and is expected to be raised on American soil. The couple then lived with relatives near Altoona Pennsylvania and hope to go home soon.
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United States
Helen Gall
Michael
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Hungary
Galls
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Connecticut Teens Favor Voting Age Reduced to Eighteen
A Hartford UP poll shows a majority of Connecticut teenagers support lowering the voting age to 18. A 14 year old interviewee argues teens study government and are more informed about elections than many adults.
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Hartford, Conn
Connecticut
Birmingham Bus Sit-Ins Spur Court Challenge
A Birmingham drive to desegregate city buses prompts a mass Negro turnout aimed at forcing a court ruling on segregation laws. Police arrested 22 Negro passengers for sitting in white reserved seats as violence flared in nearby Montgomery.
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Birmingham
United Press
Montgomery
Supreme Court
Luther King
Tallahassee
Lixuisit
Carolyn Rhodes Ordered Committed to State Hospital
An 18 year old from Albuquerque described as a major problem was ordered committed to the state hospital in Las Vegas after three psychiatrists recommended confinement. Judge Edwin Swope granted the commitment hearing noting psychotic personality and threat to life and property while charges include car theft petty larceny and assault with a deadly weapon.
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United Press
Albuquerque
Las Vegas
Carolyn Jo Rhodes
Albuquerque District Court
Edwin Swope
Swope
Carolyn
Bernalillio County Indian Hospital
President Seeks International Control of Missiles
President Eisenhower plans a proposal to keep outer space exploration peaceful and may outline international control of guided missiles in a letter to Soviet Premier Bulganin. Administration sources say disarmament inspectors could be present whenever a missile heads into space.
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United Press
Eisenhower
Outer Space
Bulganin
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Navy
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Pied
J. T. Thrasher
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USDA
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