21 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1957
Page
1
Rev. Richard S. Rounds preached at Bremond Stadium Easter morning on Easter's meaning and the Resurrection. He spoke of sin and death rooted in hearts, Christ's triumph over both, and the living Christ giving humanity a new birth and eternal life through faith.
A Braniff Airways Convair 340 with 41 people aboard made a safe landing in Dallas after a jammed nose gear failed during a flight route from Corpus Christi to Kansas City via stops in San Antonio Dallas and Oklahoma City.
Senator Javits charges State Department with intolerable concessions for continued use of the Dhahran air base in Saudi Arabia. He notes King Saud’s discrimination against American Jews and Nasser's stance, arguing US interest and UN peace demand avoidance of such policy. Assistant Secretary Hill cites B52 refueling over Dhahran as security justification.
An 11-year-old Jasper pupil writes to White Sands Proving Ground requesting information and pictures on rockets and guided missiles. He notes teachers could not help and officials withhold his name for reasons of se.
Parents and friends visit the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell for Easter weekend. Cadets are shown around, inspected in ranks, and hear an Easter message at the NMMI Chapel. Awards will be given at the retreat parade, including best old cadet Fred Q. Miller and best new cadet Will E. DeMaret.
A Roswell father and his two sons Ben Lucero Anselmo and Clemente were cleared of murder charges in a morning hearing before Justice of the Peace R Perry Bean. The case involved the death of A 3c Daniel Louis Jarrett at Walker Air Force Base after gunfire linked to an incident at the Lu cero property along Sunset road. The defense motion cited justifiable homicide statutes and ten witnesses testified including medical evidence from Valley Mortuary.
President Eisenhower signed a bill raising government savings bond interest to 3 percent with effect on bonds sold after February 1. He touted the program as part of the American way of life and noted 40 million Americans own over 41 billion dollars in E and H bonds. The ceremony occurred at the Augusta National Golf Club with Humprey present.
Mr J C McKenna and Mrs A 2c join with Mrs Lewis V Brown for a welcome celebration. Details indicate a social notice of union and reception in the community.
State Department said 14 allied nations were told the United States is open to modifying embargo lists on Red China and the Soviet bloc. Some peaceful-use items could be removed from China controls, others would move to the Soviet bloc list with looser control. No policy change toward a unilateral embargo on Communist China. Allies include Britain France and Japan. Bermuda talks spurred the issue.
Roswell postal workers will honor retiring Postmaster Mrs. Mary McCullough at a May 2 banquet at the Holiday Inn starting 7 p.m. She has served 24 years as postmaster. Public invited. Albuquerque and Denver Post Office Department representatives will attend. Reservations via A. J. Meiering at the local Post Office before April 27, 1957.
Frank McCullough head of the State Income Tax division says basic honesty of people is a key weapon against cheating the department. He emphasizes integrity as essential to preserving state funds and ensuring fair tax collection.
Mattie Davis files a $30,000 suit against Roswell Woman's Club at 501 N. Kentucky Ave claiming a fall on a platform caused a fractured left leg during a October 9 luncheon hosted by the Social Order of Beauceant in the basement dining room. District clerk's office records show the complaint filed Monday.
Severe weather swept through Texas with tornadoes touching down near Paducah Spur and Lubbock. Widespread downpours drenched areas in the South Plains up to 3 inches with hail the size of quarters. No injuries reported as barns outhouses and machinery were destroyed and a Weather Bureau warning covered a large Dallas region.
John E. Anderson Jr., 29, was arrested after depositing $195 in nickels at the Germantown branch of the Western Saving Fund Society and leaving 2000 nickels in his room. Police charged him with robbing parking meters.
Police announce the arrest of 22 year old Thomas Joseph Higgins who admits beating and slaying Patricia Ruland and the earlier murder of Dorothy Campbell. Higgins also confessed to assaults on other women as authorities seized the hammer and the victim’s car. The arrests were disclosed by Chief of Detectives James B. Leggett as families mourned in Brooklyn.
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