Lions Hear Rodeo Men in Lovington Meeting
The Lovington Lions met June 21 at the Llano Hotel Sea Room with several guests. Paul Newsom, president of the local Rodeo Association, introduced rodeo officials including Everett Colburn who spoke on staging the 3rd annual rodeo and his past work in Madison Square Garden Boston Garden and Houston. A rodeo judge outlined judging points for a national event.
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Lovington Lions
Llano
Sea Room
Paul Newsom
Rodeo Association
Everett Colburn
Colburn
Madison Square Garden
Boston Garden
Houston
United States urged to honor treaties and onion harvest crews sought
The New Mexico State Employment Service says about 1,000 workers are needed for Lea County onion harvest on 1500 acres this summer. Wages range 50 to 60 cents per hour or 12 to 18 cents per 50 pound sack. Local residents and migratory workers from South and West Texas and elsewhere will be employed. Lovington office invites interested workers to contact 110 South First St.
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Lovington
New Mexico
UN Warns Communists Not To Attack South Korea
The United Nations Command in Korea warns the Reds against renewed invasion, citing a growing air force of 1000 planes and 400000 North Korean troops. It accuses Red China of volunteers and notes South Korea’s forces are weak while UN and American forces are stretched. The UN vows to respond as in 1950 if trouble resumes.
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United Press
United Nations Command
Korea
South Korea
Panmunjon
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Red China
North Korea
America
United
Eisenhower open to temporary H-Bomb test suspension
President Eisenhower says he would be delighted by a temporary suspension of H-Bomb tests as a first step toward banning them, provided a foolproof inspection system is in place. He noted a ban might come without cutting off fissile material production, a stance Britain and France have resisted. Britain’s Macmillan met with Stassen amid disarmament talks as Allies approved early sections of a new U.S. disarmament plan.
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Eisenhower
United States
Britain
France
London
Harold MacMillan
Harold Stassen
U. S
Christmas Island Test Ground
Doctor's Bill For Benny Hooper Sparks Debate
Congress heard a contentious tale of a $1,500 bill from Dr. Joseph Kris for his work saving Benny Hooper, a seven year old pulled from a Manorville well. The Hoopers earn $105 weekly with both parents working. Senator William Purtell proposed a fund to cover the bill while deriding Kris for charging. Kris said the fee was half his normal rate and urged a county medical society ruling.
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United Press Congress
Joseph Kris
Benny Hooper
Benny
Manorvile
New York
Kris
Hoopers
William Purtelil
Connecticut
Purtell
Bill
American Medical Association
County Medical Society
Court Over Until Monday in Lea County
The Lea County court will not hold further sessions until Monday next week. On Monday Judge J. R. Brand will hear non injury cases, and on Wednesday Judge George T. Harris of Roswell will handle civil matters. Several criminal cases were disposed of or remanded, with others moved to JP court or set for December.
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Lea County
J. R. Brand
Roswells
George T. Harris
Justice of Peace Court
Clodie Baker
Hobbs
K. B. Roberts
Lovington
Louise Gallaway
JP Court
Welter Redman
Vandalism Reported During Lovington Rodeo Week
Lovington patrol officers investigated vandalism to a car left on the highway during rodeo week. Ernest Trujillo said on his return the vehicle had its right windows smashed the mounted mirrors removed and the radio antenna gone.
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Lovington
Ernest Trujillo
Girl Scout Leader Killed by Lightning at Camp
A Scout day camp in the Austin Bluffs area east of Colorado Springs was struck by lightning Friday, killing a female leader identified as Mrs. Arthella Cornish of Colorado. The incident occurred during camp activities and prompted local authorities to launch an investigation into the weather-related tragedy.
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Colorado Springs
Austin Bluffs
Arthella Cornish
Two Die in Nashville Cistern Rescue Attempt
An 11 year old boy Ralph Williams died in an abandoned 20 foot cistern in Nashville Tennessee. Neighbor James Hoge attempted to rescue him and both were overcome by sewer gas. Three others including two firemen were affected during the rescue effort.
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United Press
Nashville
Tennessee
Ralph Williams
James Hoge
Trade barrier easing eyed in Japan Red China talks
Washington sources report the United States has agreed to a cautious lowering of trade barriers between Japan and Red China. Japanese Prime Minister Kishi pressed for relaxation during talks with President Eisenhower.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Red China
Kishi
Leader Press Fix Aimed For Next Tuesday Issue
The Sunday Leader prints with four pages while mechanics repair a crippled press. Parts have arrived and the press should be back to normal by Tuesday's paper.
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Leadere Press
New Canadian Minister Sworn In Under Diefenbaker
John Diefenbaker sworn as new Canadian Prime Minister and foreign affairs head. He appoints Donald Fleming as Finance Minister and Gordon Churchill as minister of external affairs, with Fleming handling finances and Churchill taking the external affairs portfolio.
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United Free
John Diefenbaker
Canada
Diefenbaker
Donald Fleming
Gordon Churchill
Truman returns gifts to W. H.
Former President Harry Truman arrives in Washington with gifts and says he is turning over to the government one-quarter and one-half million dollars in gifts received while in the White House. He adds that without his presidency he would not have received them.
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United Press
Harry Truman
Washington
White House
Truman
NAACP Protests Georgia Delinquent Tax Bill
The NAACP protests Georgia’s 10 year delinquent tax bill totaling over $17,000 for 1946 to 1956. It notes the organization has never paid state taxes, claiming nonprofit status under a 1941 Internal Revenue ruling.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Georgia
NAACP
City completes Washington Ninth Street well in Lovington
City manager Wesley Alen announces the Washington and Ninth Streets water well is now pumping 220 gallons per minute after 24 hours of operation and will be tied into the city main within ten days to relieve a water shortage risk.
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Wesley Alen
Washington and
Ninth Streets
Lovington
Ballinger Tops Hobbs 5-0 As League Leads Shift
Ballinger holds two game edge after a 5-0 win powered by Danny McKay on the mound. Carlsbad fell 11-4 to El Paso after Jodie Phipps was ejected early. Midland edged San Angelo 5-4 in ten innings. Tonight’s schedule lists Hobbs at Ballinger, San Angelo at Carlsbad, and El Paso at Midland.
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Ballinger
Danny McKay
Hobbs
Carlsbad
el Paso
Jodie Phipps
Midland
San Angeo
Hobbs i Salimger
San Angelo
Midaricd Nc
Lovington Jaycees Plan to Operate Sports Arena
The Lovington Jaycees aim to take over the South Main Sports Arena from Hollis Smith and Clyde Lawson for 60 days to test non profit operation for youth and recreational use. If successful, plans include redecorating for diverse activities throughout the year.
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Lovington Jaycees
Hollis Smith
Clyde Lawson
Cvic Club
South Main
Jaycees
Professor Names 27 Professionals as Reds in San Francisco
Dr. Jack Patten, testifying at a House Un American Activities Subcommittee hearing, identified 27 professionals in San Francisco as Communists. He named newsmen from the American Newspaper Guild and included doctors lawyers and teachers among those named.
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San Francisco
Jack Patten
House Un-American
Patten
American Newspaper Guild
Stillborn Infant Pena Remains at Green Chapel
An infant known as In fat Pena, stillborn, lies at Green Chapel Funeral Home Hobbs. She was the infant of Mr and Mrs Cesare Pena of 210 West Skelly Hobbs. Funeral services and burial are pending.
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Pena
Green Chapel Funeral Home
Hobbs
Cesare Pena
West Skelly
Pipeline Firm Faces Right-of-Way Dispute in New Mexico
Texas New Mexico Pipeline Co at odds with Bernalillo County over a suggested road crossing permit. The plan would run eight miles through northeastern Bernalillo County from San Juan County toward refineries near Jal in Lea County. County seeks rental for crossings and a higher bond beyond the $5,000 posted. Varney of the company warns the filing could be withdrawn if counties demand road-use rent. the firm says it has never been asked to pay to cross New Mexico highways.
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United Press
Texas-New Mexico
Bernalillo
Four Corners
San Juan County
Jal
Lea County
Bernalillo County
W. G. Varney
Texas - New Mexico
Seralillo County
Varney
New Mexico
Supreme Court Weighs Girard Case Amid Japan Trial Fight
The Supreme Court considered whether GI William Girard should be tried in a Japanese court or freed while defense lawyers petitioned to overturn a federal order. They argue he has not been charged by the U.S. government and remain in custody in Japan.
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United Press
Supreme Court
GI William Girard
Japan
Wozard
Girard
United States
Theft Reported From Trucks
Thievery from a Bum Gibbons Company truck was reported today. Officials are unsure what is missing and are checking among the crew. The truck is attached to a well located about 1.5 miles south of the yard at the town's southern end.
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Bum Gibbons Company
Truck Case Dismissed in Santa Fe Federal Court
Federal Judge Waldo H. Rogers dismissed the government's antitrust action against 16 trucking firms and six individuals in Santa Fe. The court found no evidence of conspiracies to fix rates or unlawful restraint of trade, noting the ICC and state authorities regulate the industry. The defense moved for dismissal after four days of trial.
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Santa FE
Federal District
Waldo H. Rogers
Sandia Base
Kirtland Air Force Base
Albuquerque
Rogers
ICC
State Corporation Commission
Justice Department
City Seeks Transfer Of Funds
City Commissioners in special session voted to request state permission for budget transfers to finish the fiscal year in good order. They approved moving 2800 dollars, split between five funds and recreation, with 2000 dollars from last year’s on hand funds and 800 to fire funds from the sale of a used firetruck.
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Osborne Fisher
Mallamar
Fisher
Parade Winners From Texas Highlight Lovington Rodeo
Winners in the Lovington parade opening the rodeo season were announced during the premier show. All three top honors went to Texas entrants with Slaton sheriff taking first, Morton second, and Lynn County third in a close race.
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Lovington
Texas
Slaton’s Sheriff’s Posse
Morton
Lynn County
Supreme Court to Hear Army Spc William Girard Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Army Spc. William Girard’s case with July 8 set for arguments on whether he can be tried in a Japanese court for manslaughter.
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Supreme Court
Girard
Washington
Army Spc
Wiliam Girard
Russian Warships Move Toward Middle East Ambiguity
Three Russian ships sailing from the Black Sea pass the Bosphorus en route to the Middle East. A cruiser and two escorts lead the formation while three submarines reach Alexandria مصر early this week. Israel warns Egypt over Soviet subs and vows to act if attacked.
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Middle East
Bosphorus
Black Sea
Dardenelles
Alexandria
Egypt
Israel
Israeli Defense Ministry
Japanese Prime Minister says US troops may withdraw
Japanese Prime Minister Kishi said US ground troops may be withdrawn from Japan as Tokyo's army nears self reliance. He gave the remark after a policy address in Washington and said agreement with President Eisenhower strengthens Japanese US relations. He urged settlement of Okinawa and other occupied island issues.
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United Press
Kishi
United States
Japan
National Press Club
Washington
Eisenhower
United States-occupied
Okinawa
Iowa Jime
Asia
Drownings Reported of Two Cochiti Children
A Cochiti Pueblo report details the drowning of two Indian children aged four and seven who were playing in a dry irrigation canal when a torrent released water swept them away. The bodies were found four miles downstream. They were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Foster of Cochiti. Irrigation water had been released into the canal at Pena Blanca earlier that day.
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Cochiti Pueblo
Cochiti
Bill Foster
Pena Blanca
Four cigarette makers raise prices on regular and king sizes
Four major cigarette manufacturers boosted prices on regular and king size brands by about 5 cents per pack at retail, signaling a uniform move across the market. The change affects widely sold brands and could influence consumer spending in coming weeks.
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Finch
Lauris Norstad
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William Girard
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Norma Jean Hurta
Sportorium
Laura Anderson
Eigh
Eastern New Mexico University
Betty Ann Burch
Artesia
Artesia High School
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