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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1953

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Measures Give Indians More Rights in New Mexico

Senate measures push for tribal autonomy and lifting federal liquor bans. A proposed repeal would allow liquor sales to Indians. another would give California Minnesota Oregon and Wisconsin power over crimes on reservations within their borders. Officials note illegal trade persists. police cite traffic fatalities linked to drunken Indians.

Senate Sa California Minnesota Oregon Wisconsin New Mexico Santa Fe Chester Hunker State Liquor Control Division Joe Roach

Future of State Election Contest Mulled in Senate

The Hurley Chavez election probe faced renewed consideration in the Senate with a $160000 funding request to continue recounts of ballots from last fall’s reelection of Sen. Chavez. Barrett leads the subcommittee and debates whether $80k suffices or the full amount is needed. A possible $40000 compromise would cover bills and wind up the probe at its current inconclusive stage.

Washington Hurley-Chavez Senate Sen. Chavez D-Nm Senate Elections Subcommittee Patrick Hurley Sen Barrett R-Wye New Mexico Hill

Weather recap from the U S Weather Bureau

Readings show temperatures from 2 p m yesterday to 11 a m today with highs around 96 and lows near 68. Precipitation totals 5.34 year to date with 0 for the past 24 hours and 0 for month to date 0.15 normal. clouds form at times but little change in temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow.

Reverend McMichael Appears Before Committee Over Communist Ties

The Rev Jack Richard Mc Michael the first minister subpoenaed by the House Un American Activities Committee testifies in Washington denying past communist associations He is 36 a Methodist clergyman from Upper Lake California and formerly executive secretary of the Methodist Federation for Social Action AP wirephoto

Jack Richard McMichael House UN- American Activities Committee Washington Upper Lake Calif McMichael Methodist Federation For Social Action

Hereford Ranch Tour Plans Big Barbecue in Lincoln County

The Third Annual New Mexico Hereford Ranch Tour proceeds with rainfall aiding pasture in southeastern New Mexico. About 1,000 ranchers are expected to join Sept 3–5 itineraries from Hobbs to Clovis Roswell and Lincoln with a final barbecue at W A Sterrett ranch. Visitors welcome free of charge.

New Mexico Linda Lambert Mosquero Lam Lea Roosevelt Curry Chaves Lincoln Hobbs New Mexico Cattle Growers Association Clovis Roswell W. A. Sterrett Old Town Ruidoso Lambert

New U S Attorney Installed in Albuquerque

Belew Republican Paul Larrazolo was sworn in as New Mexico’s U S attorney by U S Judge Carl Hatch on Saturday marking his formal installation in the Albuquerque office.

Albuquerque

Eisenhower Pays Tribute To Sen. Taft Funeral at Capitol Rotunda

President Eisenhower and national leaders honor Sen. Robert A Taft at a state funeral in the Capitol rotunda. Ohio Sen. Bricker lauds Taft as a model of faith, liberty, and courage. Taft’s body moves to Cincinnati for private burial with public services planned.

Washington Eisenhower Sen Robert A. Taft National Capitol Senate House Taft Ohio John W. Bricker Republic Frederick Brown Harris Bricker Nixon Supreme Court Douglas MacArthur Capitol Building Cincinnati Indian Hill Episcopal Church Christ Church Capitol Frederick Brown Harris Marine Band Bernard Braskamp Lincoln William Howard Taft MacArthur New York Republican

King Haakon VII Celebrates 81st Birthday

Oslo reports King Haakon VII of Norway turning 81 today as Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. The monarch, celebrated at royal residence with family and officials in attendance.

Oslo Norway Europe Haakon VII of

East Germany reels as protests flare over travel ban

East Berlin reports clashes in many Russian Zone towns as police enforce a ban on travel to West Berlin for free food. Rail stations close, cyclists turned back, and strikes cripple factories at Merseburg Bitterfeld Jena Magdeburg Erfurt. U S official condemns the ban and pledges aid.

East Germany Berlin Leuna Merseburg Electro-Chemical Bitterfeld Jena Magdeburg Erfurt East Berlin Klash Potsdam Walter Ulbricht Red U. S James I B. Conant United States Communist Party Neues Deutschland Soviet Zone

Roswell Honda Little League Eliminated in District Tourney

Roswell's Honda Little League all stars were eliminated this morning as they lost to Hobbs 7 to 6 in the district tournament. Roswell Yucca all stars were set to face Carlsbad American League entry at 2 this afternoon.

Carlsbad Roswell Hobbs

POW Exchange Drills Underway In Korea

United Nations Command staged a dress rehearsal for the POW exchange in Korea with 150 Allied soldiers acting as liberated prisoners. The practice moved prisoners to Inchon as exchange ships waited, while Red Cross teams prepared for joint inspections of camps and potential visits to camps near the Manchurian border.

Munsan Korea United Nations Command Panmunjom Inchon Red Cross Manchurian Reds Peiping Radio Kaesong Pyoktong

Squirrels Move Family From Flooded Nest in Chicago Neighborhood

A neighborhood gathers on the North Side of Chicago to assist a family of squirrels evacuating from a flooded hollow tree. The mother carries five babies to a new hollow across the street while human neighbors pause traffic and guard the route.

Chicago Armitage Burling Tom Ostrander

American Mother, Child On Lost Plane

A missing Air France Constellation over the Mediterranean south of Kastellorizon prompts multinational search. Forty one aboard include American mother Marjorie Clark Yahyavi, 27, and her child. Pilot radioed SOS claiming dual engines failed and planned ditching en route Rome to Beirut.

Paris Air France Constellation Mediterranean Turkey U.S. Navy Kastellorizon Rhodes Cyp Air France Rome Beirut Lebanon Tehran Iran Marjorie Clark Yahyavi

Churchill Returns Briefly to See Queen Amid Retirement Rumors

Prime Minister Churchill briefly left his illness enforced retirement to visit Queen Elizabeth II in London. The PA parliamentary correspondent called it a routine audience before the Queen's Scottish vacation, noting discussions on issues since June 27 but saying the meeting did not relate to his position as prime minister.

London Churchill Elizabeth II British Press Association Scotland Press Association

Results American League clash ends in slugfest

St. Louis scoring drought and late trouble lead to a 11 to 3 loss for New York. Cain Stuart Blyzka Moss and Berra contribute to the New York tally while Silvera delivers key innings for the visitors.

St. Louis New York Cain Stuart Blyzka Moss Ford Berra Silvera

Legislators Expected to Quit Today

Congress moved toward adjournment as debate over raising the federal debt limit stalled. Senate leaders Knowland and Millikin said an early finish is possible, with a special session unlikely this fall if the present 285 billion limit suffices.

Washington Congress White House Senate Knowland Calif Sen. Millikin Rcale Senate Finance Committee Eisenhower House Secretary of Treasury Humphrey Dodge Millikin California R-Cole Joseph M. Dodge the Treasury White House Congress Wilton Finance Committee Sen Byrd D-Va Senate House Tariff Commission

Dulles Heads to Seoul for Talks With Rhee on Security Pact

Secretary of State Dulles flies from McChord Air Force Base toward Seoul to discuss a Korean American security pact with President Syngman Rhee. The talks aim to shape future U S Korea cooperation and a rehabilitation plan to repair war damage, with Dulles stressing exploratory, nonbinding discussions and wider United Nations consultation.

Mcchord Air Force Base Wash Dulles Pacific Seoul Syngman Rhee Red China Peiping Tacoma Washington Eisenhower South Korea United States U. N Korea Rhee Republic of Korea U. S

Two Lives Snuffed Out on Highways in New Mexico

Two fatal accidents on New Mexico roads Sunday raised the year toll to 204. Loren Beck, 22, from Holloman AFB, died after his car left U S Highway 70 near Tularosa striking a bridge, driver Dexter Holland slightly injured. Josephine Duran, 28, of Las Cruces, died when the taxi she rode in on State Road 28 near Mesilla was struck by another car driven by Maddenceno Garcia. taxi driver Tommy Graham also named.

New Mexico Loren E. Beck Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo U.S. Highway 70 Tularosa Dexter Hubert Holland Holloman Afb Las Cruces Josephine Duran Mesilla Tommy Graham Maddenceno Garcia

Meetings of City Groups Scheduled

Three sessions of two city groups are scheduled during a 15 day period ending Thursday, Aug. 20. City Council will meet twice this month, first at 4 30 p m tomorrow when bids on paying projects are to be received, the other at 7 30 p m Tuesday Aug 11. planning commission meets at 7 30 p m Thursday Aug 20.

City Planning and Zoning Commission

Children of Short Creek See City For First Time

In Phoenix Arizona the children of Short Creek polygamy colony got their first city view as 152 youngsters and 38 mothers were evacuated by bus after Sheriff Porter warned men could remove families after bond release. State welfare officers placed children in foster homes as juvenile officials decide futures.

Phoenix Ariz Short Creek Arizona Frank Porter Kingman Bond

QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds Rec Aro Want Ads

A playful observation by Ken Reynolds on audience reactions and the humorous tone of classified style humor in The Rec section. The item notes the spirited, sometimes ironic exchange around tools and the local want ads scene.

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United States Weather Bureau Hereford Sen. Taft Bulletin Munson Maxwell D. Taylor U. S. 8Th Army Freedom Village Taylor Os O Claire Cressey Fall River Mass Albany, N.Y Albany Dulles Wings THE Associated Press Quickies Ken Reynolds Alvin G. R. Reddy F .G. Peranteaw
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