Fatal Crash Claims Frances Lane Near Albuquerque
United Press reports a 24 year old Frances X. Lane died at Sandia Base Hospital after a car left US 66 four miles east of Albuquerque injuring three others. The 1956 traffic toll reached 140, up from 116 a year ago at this time. Also, Ray Tyson of El Paso drowned at Elephant Butte Reservoir near Truth or Consequence, with by stander CPR efforts failing.
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United Press
Elephant Butte Lake
New Mexico
Frances X. Lane
Sandia Base Hospital
US 66
Albuquerque
el Paso Texas
Elephant Butte Reservoir
Sierra County
Elvin Lewis
Ray Tyson
el Paso
By Stander
Tyson
Stassen Denies Rift Over Russia Disarmament Plan
Washington AP UT President Eisenhower's disarmament adviser Harold Stassen says no basic disagreement with Secretary Dulles on Russia's announced military cuts. He would welcome the move if carried out, countering claims of a serious cleavage. Dulles cautioned about dangers if military men join Russia's atomic program. Stassen cites press emphasis as the source of apparent conflict.
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Washington
Eisenhower
U. State
John Foster Dulles
Russia
Harold Stassen
Dulles
Stassen
ABC
Former Hobbsan Dies In Oilfield Mishap Near Graham
Eugene Castillo 23 of Hobbs died in an oil field accident near Graham on Sunday. He had lived in Hobbs since 1949 and moved to Graham two weeks ago, employed by Ponca Wholesale and Time Trucking. Survived by wife Wanda, infant daughter Rebecca Jeane, parents E N Castillo Durant Oklahoma, two brothers Earl Arlington Texas and Lee Roy Durant, a sister Geraldine Durant. Funeral at Church of God in Graham conducted by Rev Frank Issacs Griffin Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Church of God
Castillo
Hobbs
Graham
Ponca Wholesale
Wanda
Rebecca Jeane
E. N. Castillo
Durant
Okla
Earl
Arlington
Texas
Lee Roy
Geraldine Castillo
Frank Issacs
Griffin Funeral Home
Two Arrested For Hit Run Driving in Hobbs
Two men were arrested in Hobbs over the weekend on hit and run charges. Liberator Leal 38 of the Pioneer Hotel admitted driving into the rear of a vehicle at Main and Dal Paso and fleeing. Paul G White 30 of 1416 Princess Jeanne Drive was charged after allegedly striking a parked car owned by Bobby J Beasley and was also charged with reckless driving.
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Hobbs
Liberator
Leal
Pioneer Hotel
Main
Dal Paso
Paul G. White
Princess Jeanne Drive
Bobby J. Beasley
North
Coleman
Wilson Surveys H-Bomb Tests at Pacific Proving Grounds
Defense Secretary Wilson flew to the Pacific Proving Grounds to view H-Bomb tests with Admiral Felix Stump. They departed Honolulu for Eniwetok, while Tokyo reports high radioactivity detected by a Japanese freighter about 1,000 miles from Bikini.
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United Press
Defense
Wilson
Pacific Proving Grounds
Felix Stump
Honolulu
Eniwetok
Tokyo
Bikini
Tito silent at Lenin tomb as Stalin anger lingers
Yugoslav leader Tito visited Lenin’s tomb in Moscow and ignored Stalin’s coffin. He placed a wreath for Lenin and passed Stalin without reverence in full public view. Yugoslav reporters noted only a visit to Lenin’s tomb, omitting Stalin in their dispatches.
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United Press
Tito
Yugoslavia
Sovet Union
Stalin
Lenin
Stali
John Easley Named State Land Committee Head of Cattlemen
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association plans its Second Quarterly Regional meeting in Silver City on June 29 and 30 with 500 plus cattle growers attending. Key topics include public land legislation state land matters livestock health and cattle theft. Notable speakers include Charles E. Blaine J R Wrinkle Nelson Crow Ernest Chilson and Dr Stanley J Leland. Reuben Pankey will chair the General Resolutions Committee and John Easley is named chair of the State Lands standing committee.
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New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Silver City
Dick Snyder
Clayton
Charles E. Blaine
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Radford Hall
American National
Denver
J. R. Wrinkle
Nelson Crow
Western Livestock
Western Farm Magazines
Los Angeles
California
Ernest Chilson
Arizona Cattle Growers
Winslow
Stanley J. Leland
New Mexico Department of Public Health
San‘ta ‘Fe
Fred J. Fritz
Arizona Cattle Sanitary Board
Clifton
W. O. Culbertson, Jr
Las Vegas
New Mexico Cattle Sanitary Board
George A Godfrey
Reuben Pankey
T Or C
Association
Snyder
Moore, Jr
Carlsbad
Philip Bidigain
Montoya
White House backs 16 Hoover commission proposals
The Citizens Committee for the Hoover report says the White House endorses sixteen Hoover commission proposals to streamline government. The list includes modernizing budgeting and accounting, strengthening defense and civilian research, simplifying paperwork, and improving government storage facilities. Julian Myrick notes potential substantial economies and predicts action.
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Washington
Citizens Committee For
Hoover Report
White House
Hoover Commission
Julian Myrick
First Week Ends At Bible School
The First Christian Church completed a week of Bible school Friday with leaders in charge of beginners, primary, junior, and intermediate classes. A nursery supervisor and refreshments were provided. A commencement program is set for Sunday night at 7 o clock with a handwork display and refreshments for all attendees.
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First Christian Church
Jerry Chambers
Maxine Ramsey
Maxine Jackson
Dorothy Bradshaw
Ellen Abbott
Dorothy Sumruld
Lola Higgs
Don Parsons
Jane Sparks
Jane Robinson
Marie Campbell
Colby Wheeler
Jones Family to Return Home From Temple Texas
Mr and Mrs Leo Marshall Jones and daughter Ann plan to return home today after a vacation in Temple Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo (Marshall) Jones
Ann
Temple
Texas
Four Arrests In Lovington Weekend Police Report
Four arrests were logged in Lovington over the weekend. L. E. James and D. E. Maye, both 34 and 26, faced fines for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a rear yard fight. Robert Hill paid 10 for speeding, Elmore C. Taylor 15 for public drinking. Sessum faces multiple charges after officers answered dawn calls at 800 W. Madison. D. O. Burnett, 2, of Brownfield, was arrested but not yet tried for drunkenness.
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Lovington
O. W. Green
L. E. James
D. E. Maye
Mayo
Robert Hill
Elmore C. Taylor
Hollywood
Texas
D. O. Burnett
Brownfield
C. S. Sessum
Sessum
W. Madison
Ito
District Court Session Set for Civil Docket
District Court will convene today through Friday with civil cases on the docket. Judge John R. Brand will preside each session.
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District Court
John R. Brand
Mr and Mrs Harrison Due Back Friday From Texas Trip
Mr and Mrs Bill Harrison, city manager of Lovington, are expected home Friday after a vacation that included Georgetown Texas and trips to several points in Oklahoma.
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Bill Harrison
Georgetown
Texas
Points
Oklahoma
Harrison
Lovington
Hobbs Building Boom Reaches 1956 High in May
Hobbs building activity surged in May 1956 with total permit valuation at $581 040 on 96 permits. New homes accounted for 49 permits valued at $404 800, plus 30 repairs, 3 commercial buildings, 13 moves and a public building, with plumbing permits raising fees to $1 787.44. The May total topped the year’s prior high and surpassed March figures for both total permits and new home construction.
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Hobbs
W. R. Graysons
Grayson
Heat Wave Hits Loving County As Temps Reach 100
The article describes Loving County sweltering under 100 degree heat with no breeze. Crowds flock to lakes and drive-ins while air conditioners run full blast and water consumption soars. Boaters seek shade and swimmers cool off at Easley Lake as residents anticipate a hot summer.
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Lovington
Easley Lake
Bond Set for Hobbson Who Vowed to Kill Policeman
News brief details a $2,500 bond for Alfred Gene Lopez 25 of Elm Grove Trailer Court Hobbs on assault with intent to kill after a barroom fight with Officer Harvey Allen. Lopez allegedly cursed swore and vowed to kill the officer, requiring four officers to restrain him.
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Hobbs
Alfred Gene Lopez
Elm Grove Trailer Court
Harvey Alen
Loper
Allen
Lopez
Justice of the Peace
Robert Bensing
County Water Group Hears Planning Talk At Carlsbad Dinner
The Southeastern New Mexico Water and Sewer Association held its third meeting in Carlsbad Friday June 1 led by M. H. Alexander. City Engineer Duce Bivins spoke on municipal water and sewer planning followed by a round table on local issues. Members hail from Hobbs Lovington Tatum Eunice Jal Carlsbad Portales Clovis Loving Hagerman Dexter. Next meeting set for Portales July 13.
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Southestern
New Mexico Water and Sawer Association
Carlsbad
M. H
Cowboy) Alexander
Hobbs
Duce Bivins
Levington
Tatum
Eunice
Jal
Portales
Clovis
Loving
Hagerman
Dexter
M. H. Alexander
Don Benge
H. C. Yeaste
Charlie Gregory
A. B. Cash
Bo Tisdall
W. A. Lawrance
Tye Cobb
Lovington
Merle Kinder
Arlie Hopkins
Dester Hopkins
Donald Gregory
Carl Crutchfield
M. D. Markham
Bill Privitts
Jaycee Talent Show Friday in Lea County
Virgil Carrington, Jaycee chairman, invites all Lea County youths to the Jaycee Talent Jamboree. The event Friday June 8 at 7 PM at the Sportatorium features Junior and Senior divisions with trophies for first, plaques for second, and third place ribbons and certificates. The traveling trophy may be kept after three wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Virgil Carrington
Hobbs
Georgetown
Texas
UN turns down Communist demand on Korea expulsion order
United Nations command rejects a Communist demand to withdraw its expulsion order against neutral nations truce inspectors in South Korea. General Robert Gard listened to the Yong Communist complaint and the Allies refused to withdraw the order. The expulsion becomes effective in a few days.
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United Press
South Korea
U. S
Robert Gard
Wiley campaigns to unseat rival in Wisconsin GOP race
Senator Alexander Wiley vows a hard fought bid for renomination in Wisconsin. He accuses opponent Glenn Davis of oil money backing his campaign and cites a $150,000 pledge from four industry figures. Wiley links oil money to opposition to a vetoed natural gas bill and claims Eisenhower-haters in the party oppose his internationalist stance. The state convention backed Davis over Wiley.
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United Press
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Wiley
Senate
Glenn Davis
Wisconsin Republican Party
Republican Convention
Davis
California Primary Tuesday Is Big One For Adlai Estes
California primary Tuesday looms as the decisive test for Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver with about 68 votes at stake in California. Campaigns in Los Angeles wrapped up as Kefauver faces no opposition in Montana and South Dakota, while Iowa, Rhode Island, and Illinois also hold contests shaping the Democratic field.
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California
Illinois
Rhode Island
Iowa
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Corn
G-Op
Bourke Hickerlooper
Dayton Countryman
Countryman
Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
Kefauver
Montana
South Dakota
Five Day Forecast Sees Warmth With Spot Thunderstorms
The forecast projects average highs of 1 to 5 degrees above normal in the west and 5 to 10 degrees above in the east. A cooling trend in the west Wednesday and statewide Saturday. Little precipitation expected except a few afternoon thundershowers in the north. Normal highs run 80 to 90 north 45 to 55 north and 50 to 60 south.
Soil Payments Expected To Be Popular This Year
Senator Aiken of Vermont predicts large farmer participation in the new billion dollar soil bank program. Agriculture Secretary Benson announced that generous soil payments will be available to farmers who curb production of surplus crops including cotton wheat corn rice peanuts and tobacco. Farmers may plant under crops not too far advanced to remain eligible.
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Washington
Aiken
Vermont
Senate Agriculture Committee
United Press
Agriculture
Benson
Negroes Win Concessions in Bus War
Knoxville police charged three white men with inciting a riot as 15 000 whites clashed with Negroes over a city playground. A Negro woman was hospitalized after a baseball bat assault. In Florida, Tallahassee officials moved to end a week long Negro bus boycott by granting three concessions including first come first served seating, effective Sunday.
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United Press
Knoxville
Tennessee
Tallahassee
Florida
Five Hobbs Negroes jailed after two separate fights
Five residents of Hobbs were jailed after two incidents Saturday night. A trio including Ruby Lee Facuals Alma Marie Richardson and Arthur Lee Richardson faced charges for a family dispute behind Main Street Cleaners. The Robinsons Oscar Lee and Richard L Robinson were arrested for disturbing the peace in their front yard. All except Facuals posted bonds and were released. one man remained in jail on a $25 bond.
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Hobbs
Ruby Lee Fucuals
Almarie Richardson
Arthur Lee Richardson
E. Main St
Oscar Lee Robinson
Richard L. Robinson
Main St
Robinson’s
Ruby Lee
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