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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

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Scientists Ready to Back Oppenheimer at Security Hearing

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairmen Lilienthal and Bush are expected to testify in Oppenheimer’s security hearing. Lilienthal yesterday said he accepted the invitation from Oppenheimer’s lawyers. Bush aide said he expects to testify as the proceedings continue in a sealed room in Washington.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission J. Robert Oppenheimer David E. Lilienthal New York de Lilienthal Oppenheimer Vannevar Bush Office of Scientific Research and Development Bush Eisenhower AEC David Hill Federation of American Scientists Howard Meyvyerhoff Scientific Manpower Commission Hill Los Alamos N. M Atomic Laboratory Dr. Oppenheimer Meyerhoff Anderson Joint House-Senate Atomic Energy Committee Agriculture

State Production Allowable Is Set in New Mexico May Output

The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission set a statewide daily production allowable of 226,482 barrels for May. The per unit basic allowable remains 40 barrels. The May total is expected to exceed April due to new wells added this period.

Santa FE New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission

Local Weather Report From United States Weather Bureau

Temperatures recorded at 2 pm 84 highest and 51 lowest. Normal high 75 low 44. Precipitation totals show .09 for month to date and 1.71 year to date. Mostly cloudy skies today and continued unsettled conditions expected.

Sunrise Services Planned at Walker AFB by Chaplain

Lt Col Floyd Smith of the 8th Air Force will lead Easter sunrise services at Walker Air Force Base. The event starts 5 15 a.m. on the parade ground before base headquarters with public invitation. Smith, a pastor and chaplain, has extensive wartime and civilian experience and resides in Fort Worth with his wife and four children.

Floyd Smith 8Th Air Force Walker Air Force Base Phillips University Enid Okla Cambridge University England 50Th Troop Carrier Wing Ninth Air Defense Command Neosho Kansas Ft. Worth

Allen Trial Starts in Albuquerque

Dr. Robert E. Barton Allen, 42, a former University of New Mexico speech professor, began his district court trial on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old boy. He waived a jury trial and pleaded innocent last fall.

Allen Albuquerque Robert E. Barton Allen University of New Mexico

State workers to be excused Friday afternoon

Gov Mechem's office announced that state employees will be excused from work Friday afternoon in observance of Good Friday.

Santa FE Mechem

Stockton Campaign Tour Backs Republican Support

Stockton travels by plane to Roswell then visits Carlsbad Lovington and Hobbs meeting Republicans. He says voters should choose him and avoids personal attacks while planning further stops in Artesia and a bipartisan event on the Heights. He will return to Albuquerque and then spend Easter weekend at his Raton ranch.

Stockton Roswell Carlsbad Lovington Hobbs Artesia E. W. Mitchell Albuquerque Raton

First sealed-bid wool sale in country starts strong

The initial sealed-bid wool sale in the nation opens with over 500000 in wool sold by 23 Boston Wool firms during four days. Top price paid is 695.8 cents per pound to Irwin Corn. About 800000 pounds offered, with prices from 40 to 6958 cents per pound grease. Sale expected to gross over 1000000 for area producers and continue next week at Roswell and the Eastern New Mexico Fair grounds.

Boston Abe Meyer Roswell Wool & Mohair Company Irwin Corn Meyer Meyers Roswell

Bill to expand federal highway aid advances to Eisenhower

Congress passed a bill authorizing expanded highway aid and sent it to the White House for President Eisenhower. New Mexico would receive 9,205,000 for state roads and 2,076,000 for interstate roads.

Washington House Senate White House Eisenhower New Mexico

Money Chief Urges Action On Tax Bill

Humphrey urged rapid passage of the 875 page tax reform bill before the Senate Finance Committee. He said the measure would ease the tax load for business and individuals, spur expansion, and create jobs, while noting current economy remains strong despite military production downswing. He warned against recession talk and highlighted high employment and rising personal income.

American Society of Newspaper Editors Humphrey Senate Finance Committee House Senate Committee Treasury John W. McCormack Dmass Charles Halleck R-Ind

Services Scheduled Tomorrow in Artesia

Good Friday services will be held at First Methodist Church Artesia from noon to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend any portion. Rev W E McGuffin leads choral singing with Charles Cox directing the musical program. Seven ministers will speak on seven quot nations of Jesus on the cross. Revs R L Willingham S M Morgan Orvan E Gilstrap Fernando Garcia J H McClendon Wm McMahon and G F Burton participate.

Fernando Garcia J. H. McClendon Wm. McMahon G. F. Burton

Scotish Rite Masons Hold Maundy Thursday Services

Maundy Thursday services of extinguishing symbolic lights will be held at the Masonic Temple at 6 30 this evening with a banquet to follow at 7 o clock. Ladies are invited to attend the meal.

Masonic Temple

East Side Candidate Caravan Promotes H Bomb Debate

In New Mexico eight county tour Democratic candidates spotlight thermonuclear weapons policy. Anderson cites secrecy needs and shows the 1952 H bomb explosion film while touring. He touts a $25 million long range water plan and loans up to $25 000 for farmers to drill to combat drought and wind erosion.

Artesia New Mexico East Side Simms Midneland Roswell Anderson Agriculture Secretary Congress

Democrats Rally On Water, Wool, and Cotton at Breakfast

At the Nickson Hotel Green Room a Democratic candidate breakfast drew about 150 people with Sen. Clinton P. Anderson as lead speaker. Governor hopeful John F. Simms Jr. praised turnout, while Anderson addressed drought, wool bills, and cotton allotment, stressing Democratic unity and duties amid a challenging season.

Roswell Nickson Hotel U. S Clinton P. Anderson Truman Sanders Chaves County Democratic Committee John F. Simms Brownie Emerson Sen Fort Sumner Portales John F. Simms Jr New Mexico Milneland Anderson Truman T. Sanders Jr Mesa Texas Curry Lone Star Spee Dwight Representatives

Packed Roswell Park Expected for Rocket Opener

Ticket committee led by Mayor elect Bert Ballard aims for a full Pair Park stadium for the season opener against Carlsbad on Tuesday night. Enthusiasm from fans and exhibition game success boost attendance hopes, with J. R. Patsy Allen coordinating the opening ceremony.

Pair Park Stadium Carlsbad Bert Ballard Spear Ballard Roswell Rockets J. R Patsy) Allen

Cobean Sees Northern Counties Favor GOP

Mayor Warren Cobean, Republican nominee for United States Congress, reports northern counties are exceptionally favorable to the Republican party this year. He notes many residents praise the statewide candidate selection and that Southern New Mexico will have representation in Congress. He plans a return visit later this month.

Warren Cobean United States Congress Albuquerque Santa Fe Cobean

Order of Service Announced for Good Friday Observance

The Roswell Ministerial Association presents a Good Friday service from 12 noon to 3 pm titled The Words From the Cross. Worshippers may enter or leave between 25 minute sections as ministers deliver meditations on Forgiveness Salvation Love Loneliness Physical Suffering Triumph Reunion. Special vocal solos and three pianists are planned.

Roswell J. Bawden Buford Coplen George T. Cunning Joseph L. Jolly O. F. Dixon Hugh Jordan Marion Nilsson DuBois C. Elvin Walter Ralph Harris Christ Bud Cisco Barbara Duenkel Charlie Johnson Ruthe Owens

Trainmen Meet Albuquerque

About 300 delegates from 10 states attend the opening sessions of a four day convention of railway shop craftsmen in Albuquerque. Sen. Dennis Chavez of New Mexico is to address the general convention tomorrow.

Albuquerque Dennis Chavez D-Nm

Eisenhower Praises Government Progress in Letter

President Eisenhower says he is heartened by government accomplishments of the last 15 months in a letter released from his Augusta vacation headquarters. He reacts to Deputy Defense Secretary Roger M. Kyes resignation and thanks him for helping build a sound readiness program.

Augusta Eisenhower Roger M. Kyes Kyes Defense Department General Motors Robert Anderson Navy White House Land Coamp

Dulles Reports Praise for Talks in London Paris

Secretary of State Dulles says he is well satisfied with talks in London and Paris on Indochina and the Geneva conference. He forecasts a possible 10 nation Pacific alliance to stem Communist expansion and cites Thailand’s agreement and broader unity among free nations.

Syracuse N.Y Dulles United States London Aiis Indochina Southeast Duck Island Lake Ontario Free Nations NATO Southeast Pacific Eden Georges Bidault Paris Thailand Magsaysay Dulles Southeast Asia Washington Main Duck Island Richard K. Benson Chaumont Far East State Department United Front Geneva Bidault Pacific Eisenhower U. S Senate Sen Knowland A. Mansfield Dmont

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