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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1968

Page

2

Supreme Court narrows youth access to sexual material and movies

The court upheld state power to regulate sexually explicit material for minors, striking down a Dallas movie scheme as too vague. In a 8-1 ruling, it also allowed enforcement of a 1964 Mississippi anti-picketing law against blocking access to a public building. Justice Brennan led the majority. Black Douglas and Fortas dissented on magazines.

Washington Supreme Court Dallas New York William J. Brennan Jr Brennan Earl Warren John M. Harlan Potter Stewart Byron R. White Thurgood Marshall Hugo L. Black William C. Douglas Abe Fortas Harlan Texas Board of Censors Mississippi Hattiesburg North Carolina Windsor High Court Justice Department Los Angeles Times San Bernardino County Douglas Black Case America Marshall

Hospital admissions and discharges and births list

Visiting hours for General patients and Maternity noted. At ENM MEDICAL CENTER multiple admissions and discharges listed from April 19 to April 26, including Juanita Smith Artesia Olimpia Castillo and Shirley Ann Mahfood. Birth announcements include a son for Raymond Castillo and a son for David Labodie, among others. Two arrests reported at county jail for allowing self to be served.

ENM Medical Center Juanita Smith Artesia Olimpia Castillo Larry Wright James W. Gressett Bert Pena Johnny Jeeter Jerry Nevins Willie Fairey Shirley Ann Mahfood Sarah Raymer N. Atkinson Beverly Nethaway Lincoln Judy Labadie N. Union Donald Forcum S. Richardson Jimmy Odell Martha Wheeler Wildy Dr Albert Whitehead Country Club Mary Beck Stanley Wosinski Avenida del Sambre Eddie Montantez Naomi Smith Charmaine Ready Loister Cagle Ray Roper Nora Salcido Raymond Castillo E. Spring David Labodie Timothy Raymer

Accidents Reported at City Intersections

At 2 45 p m main and fourth Carrie Lee Wagner 60 of 2805 N Garden and Clarence L Parr 3 of W E Bland were involved. Parr cited for following too closely on April 21 11 18 am Garden and Summit Nati Cabrera 18 of Hagerman drove into a power pole with four passengers Guiu alupe C Martinez 19 of Dexter and Reto Granco 23 of Cabrera cited for reckless driving and jailed for allowing self to be

Carrie Lee Wagner N. Garden Clarence L. Parr W. E. Bland Parr Garden and Summit Nati Cabrera Hagerman Guadalupe C. Martinez Dexter Reto Granco Cabrera

Confusion over King slaying suspect descriptions in Memphis

A Memphis police official notes discrepancies in official descriptions of the man sought for Dr. King’s murder. FBI and witnesses clash over names James Earl Ray and Galt, birthdates, locations, and appearances as the nationwide hunt continues.

Memphis, Tenn Memphis Martin Luther King Jr Bill Price James Earl Ray Missouri Eric Starvoalt King FBI Galt Ray New Orleans Jefferson City Alton Ill Ramsey Clark

Spring Storm Moves East Across New Mexico Threatening Orchards

A cold spring storm moved east across New Mexico with a risk of freezing temperatures tonight. Snow totals included five inches at Red River, with lesser amounts in Gallup Santa Fe and Corona. The U S Weather Bureau warned temps could dip to about 22 in the San Juan Valley and below 20 in much of the state if clouds and moisture don t move in.

Associated Press New Mexico Red River Gallup Santa Fe Corona U.S. Weather Bureau San Juan Weather Bureau Hondo Esnola Valley Rio Grande Valley

Pecos Valley Soil Temperatures Reported by Extension

Chaves County Extension Service lists today’s soil temps for the Pecos Valley area. Readings include North Roswell 31, East Grand Plains 44, Dexter 85, Hagerman 39, Lake Arthur 53.

Pecos Valley Chaves County Extension Service North Roswell Grand Plains Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur

Roswell Show Praised for Prosecution Play

Roswell Little Theatre’s Witness for the Prosecution at the 1968 Texas Community Theatre Festival in Midland earned high praise from moderator Kendrick Wilson. He called the near professional, almost professional level and applauded Harold Kingre y Howell Russ Carolyn Russ and director Phil Nickell for strong interpretation and a climactic moment deemed brilliantly done.

Roswell Little Theatre Midland Kendrick Wilson Southern Illinois University At Carbondale Wilson Omaha Playhouse Omaha Neb National Theatre Conference American Community Theatre Conference Roswell Harold Kingrey Howell Russ Carolyn Russ Phil Nickell

Petit Jurors Summoned For May 21 In Roswell Area

Sixty petit jurors are summoned to appear May 21 at 10 a.m. in Roswell. The list includes residents from Chaves Curry DeBaca Eddy and Roosevelt counties with names and addresses in Roswell Clovis Carlsbad Fort Sumner Lovington Hobbs Eunice Portales and Nogal.

Roswell Chaves County Joyce Earl Conn Willis E. Savage E. First Chester C. Smith S. Evergreen Ellis W. Whitney Curry Charles C. Franklin Melrose C.A. Glidewell Clovis Ella Rayl Hecht William Lane Huckabay Mary D. Richert Jack D. Rossman Charles L. Bury Charles V Tony Matta Carlsbad Glen Malcolm McHarg Earnest L. Miller Frances R. Molinar Betty Fancher Moyers Mildred Fay Pennington Artesia E.A. Schoeld Alyce Siebenthal James Singleton James Edward Smith Lovington Glenn R. Evans Eunice John Andrew Faris Charles Emery Foster Jr Peggy Jane Gatewood Hobbs Doyle Conard Glover Doris Hemenway Karr Levington Roy H. Knott Unice John Shelby Livingston Jr George W. Osborn Norma Jean Page Woodrow W. Simmons Oil Center Troy W. Wylie Lincoln Boyce Cook Ruidoso Abraham B. Sanchez Nogal. Roosevelt Arlene Zekowski

Four Men Sentenced in Fifth Judicial District Court

Four men previously remanded to sheriff for sentencing received prison terms in the Fifth Judicial District Court. Benjamin A. Peterson pled guilty April 15 to larceny over 2500 dollars and drew two to 10 years. Walter Hernandez pled guilty April 10 to larceny and got one to five years. Andrew Montano was found guilty April 8 of taking a vehicle without consent and received one to five years. Jim Smith was found guilty April 8 of forgery and drew one to five years.

Fifth Judicial District Court Benjamin A. Peterson Walter Hernandez Andrew Montano Jim Smith

Municipal Court Traffic Docket Items April 19

April 19 docket lists speeding cases for Valerie Franklin Gary Williams Erwin Powers and Mattie Butler with bond forfeitures and fines. One driver Raymond Orona had a dismissed license issue. Police Court April 18 includes L C Weathersby disorderly conduct with 15 day suspension and $25 fine.

Valerie Franklin Gary L. Williams N. Lea Raymond C. Orona Michigan Erwin Earl Powers W. College Mattie Lois Butler Rt. 1 L. C. Weathersby

Fires Reported Near Vaughn and Roswell Area

Fire dispatch notes show a grass fire 12 miles north on Vaughn highway at 4 17 pm being attended. A trash fire at Tesco Sign Co 1008 E McGaffey at 8 34 pm. A gasoline fire reported at Price Truck Stop five miles north of Roswell at 9 59 pm was a false alarm.

Vaughn Highway Tesco Sign Co E. McGaffey Price Roswell

Roswell Marriage Licenses and Divorces Listed

Official records show marriages issued April 19 to John B Pratt 20 and Nikki C Musgrove 16 both of Roswell with Gerald W Fletcher 23 and Anna Rae Chavez 23 of Roswell. April 20 licenses issued to Terry W Miller 22 and Molly F Coker 18 of Roswell. Divorces filed include Ralph E Bartlett Jr vs Clara Joella Bartlett Kimberly Miller vs Robert Miller and Jaylene Herring vs Bernard J Herring.

John Bryan Pratt Nikki Carol Musgrove Roswell Gerald W. Fletcher Anna Rae Chavez Terry W. Miller Molly F. Coker Ralph E. Bartlett Jr Clara Joella Bartlett Kimberly Miller Robert Miller Jaylene Herring Bernard J. Herring

Rabbit Still in Business After Train Wreck

In Kansas City Kansas the car of Chicago magician Jack P Pyle stalled on railroad tracks Sunday. Three patrolmen attempted to flag an oncoming freight train but failed. The car was knocked end over end scattering magician props and trick cards. Pyle produced an unharmed white rabbit from a black case amid the wreckage.

Kansas City, Kan Jack P. Pyle Chicago Pyle

Markets Muted Latter Session After Early Losses

In New York the Dow slid early on rate worries but recovered some losses. The industrial average stood at 91.53, down 6.12, after an 11.50 drop in the initial minutes, with volume lower than Friday.

Federal Reserve Board William McChesney Martin Jr Chrysler

Nixon Says He Picks Up Strength

AP dispatch from Cheyenne Wyoming reports Richard Nixon saying he is gaining second round strength for the Republican presidential nomination. He expects to win a large share of favorite son delegates after the first ballot at the Miami Beach GOP National Convention and is shaping a new campaign theme on the federal budget crisis.

Relman Morin Cheyenne Wyo Richard M. Nixon Nixon Miami Beach Fla

Glasses Found on Women’s Club Steps

A pair of eyeglasses were found on the steps of the Women’s Club and may be claimed by the owner. Contact Mrs. Fred Rowell at 622-765é.

Fred Rowell

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