U S Hopes for Proof Amid H bomb Claims From Russia
Washington watchers gauge a tense week as Dr. Ralph Lapp cites a possible small scale Russian H-bomb test. Officials weigh Malenkov’s claim that the US no longer monopolizes the hydrogen bomb and the lag before detection of any fallout.
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Washington
Russia
Ralph Lapp
Washington, D. C
Nagasaki
Lapp
United States
America
Nevada
Iron Curtain
Georgi Malenkov
Free World
Malenkov
Rep. van Zandt
R-Pa
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Hinshaw
D-Calif
Rep
Durham
D-Nc
Clinton Anderson
D-Nm
Rep. Cole
R-Ny
Bath
N. Y
Sen. Duff
Sen. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Eisenhower
Denver
Truman
State of the Union
Congress
Eniwetok Atoll
Pacific
Hiroshima
Naga- Dr
Atomic Energy
Local Weather Forecast and Temperatures Summary
Weather data shows temperatures from 2 p.m. to 11 a.m. with highs near 100 and lows around 63. Precipitation 0 for 24 hours ending 11 a.m. month to date 0.01, year to date 5.35. Sunrise 5 17, sunset 6 50, day length 13.6 hours. Forecast clear to slightly cloudy skies.
D Day Memorial Sculptor Completes Normandy Model
Donald Le Lue finishes a 22 foot plaster model for a Normandy war memorial to honor 15,000 American war dead. The nude figure with arms aloft is set for unveiling on the D Day site, after being requested by the U S Battle Monuments commission.
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Donald le Lue
Normandy
France
New York
U. S. Battle Monuments Commission
William Mason Dies in Wreck Near Tularosa
William Irvan Mason, 48, living at the Del Rey Apartment Hotel, was killed in a one car crash about 4:40 a.m. Sunday on Highway 70 about 13 miles east of Tularosa. He was a passenger in a car owned by Marvin Clinton Evans of Roswell, who was hospitalized with cuts and bruises and later released. Patrolman E M Moore said Mason apparently slept while driving at high speed, striking a road railing that pierced the car. Witnesses included Trans-Con driver W M DeWeese of Oklahoma City and M A Hust nearby.
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William Irvan Mason
del Rey
Fof
Tularosa
Mason
Marvin Clinton Evans
N.lea St
Roswell
E. M
Pete” Moore
Evans
Moore
W. M. DeWeese
Oklahoma City
Okla
M. A. Hust
Denver White House at Lowry AFB Stands in Small Office
The Denver operation greets callers as President Eisenhower's vacation headquarters. The modest office in the base administration building measures about 12 by 15 feet, far smaller than Washington, with signs naming a small staff of aides who accompanied him.
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Denver
White House
Eisenhower
Lowry Air Force Base
Washington
Oil Rigs in Lea County Reach Hundred Mark
Oil rigs operating today in Lea County total 100, up five from last week, according to Hughes Tool Co. The figure highlights ongoing activity in Hobbs and surrounding areas as energy exploration continues.
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Hobbs
Lea County
Hughes Tool Co
Grand Jury to Probe State Prison in Santa Fe
Santa Fe opens its first grand jury in three years with authority to scrutinize any matter in Santa Fe County. The session was called by District Judge David W. Carmody after petitions listed 73 names, aiming for public interest. Montoya, former prison guard and critic, testified as lead witness for the Legislature’s investigation.
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Santa FE
Dist
David W. Carmody
Grand Jury
Antonio Montoya
State Corporation Commission
Montoya
Legislative Prison
Montolyn
Indiana Boy Heads Home as King of U S Soap Boxers
Freddy New of Muncie Indiana arrived home the national soap box derby champion after clocking the five fastest times and besting 150 teens from 40 states. At 14 he had battled a thyroid illness and used derby prep to stay active, earning a $5 000 college scholarship as his reward.
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Indiana Boy
U. S
Akron
Ohio
Freddyew
Muncie
Ind
Freddy
Man Who Offered Himself to Science Dies of Cancer
Oklahoma City report of George T. Montgomery aged 36 who enlisted with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation after being diagnosed with glandular cancer. He refused sedatives to test treatment reactions, and his wife asked for an early labor so he could witness his son’s birth before death. he later improved briefly, then slipped into a coma and died.
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Oklahoma City
George T. Montgomery
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
President to Receive Dulles Report on Korea Talks
Secretary of State Dulles says the United States will take reciprocal measures if prisoners are kept from returning under armistice terms. He reports to President Eisenhower on his talks with South Korea's Syngman Rhee before a planned rest period in Colorado.
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Denver
Dulles
Eisenhower
United States
Syngman, Rhee
South Korea
Far East
Honolulu
Rhee
Chumley Wins First-round Heat in Soap Box Derby
Akron scene opens with New Mexico racers. J. A. Chumley of Roswell wins his first-round heat while Robert Houchin of Albuquerque loses in the opening round. Chumley finishes third in the second round heat.
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Joe Chumley
Akron
Ohio
New Mexico
J. A. Chumley
Roswell
N M
Robert Houchin
Albuquerque
M. M
Chumley
Senate Elections Look At N M Situation
Three senators visit Albuquerque to review the investigation into the New Mexico senatorial election contest by Republican Patrick J Hurley against Sen Dennis Chavez. Republican Barrett and Potter were not yet arrived while Democrat Penippon joined. staff led by Wellford Ware has been examining voter registration and recounts in several counties.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Senate Elections Subcommittee
Patrick J. Hurley
Dennis Chavez
Sen
Barrett
Wyoming
Sen. Potter
Michigan
Sen. Penicpon
Missouri
Sony
Wellford Ware
Mystery Death at Frying Pan Ranch Water Hole
Investigators probed a double fatal shooting at a ranch water hole 17 miles northwest of Amarillo. Identified so far are Tillie Taylor a Tulsa waitress and Walter Ellis who gave New Jersey and California addresses. The woman was found on a hilltop shot in the head. the man seated nude in the hole, badly sun burned and incoherent. Evidence included a pistol with two discharged shells and bloodstained clothing nearby.
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Amarillo
Here
Tillie Taylor
Tulsa
Okla
Mildred Amos
Walter Ellis
New Jersey
California
U. S. 66
50th Fighter Bomber Wing Arrives in Germany
The 50th Fighter Bomber Wing of the U S Air Force, about 1 500 men with jets, has arrived in Bremerhaven Germany after leaving Clovis Air Force Base New Mexico. The unit is commanded by Col Wallace F.
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Bremerhaven
Germany
U.S. Air Force
Clovis Air Force Base
Clovis
N. M
Col. Wallace
Freed Americans Describe Traitors Among Returned POWs
AP dispatch from Freedom Village reports 125 Americans repatriated from North Korea describe 30 anti red prisoners from Camp 5 on the Yalu River planning to join or support Communist causes in the United States. Cpl. Leslie E. Scales cites talks of Ex-POWs for Peace and Veterans for Peace and possible San Francisco reunion.
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Freedom Village
Red
Stockades
U. S
United States
Cpl
Leslie E. Scales
Folsomville
Ind
Pyoktong
Yalu River
Inchon
Scales
America
Ex-Pows For Peace
Veterans For Peace
Communist Party In
San Francisco
Harold Wilson
Mobile
Ala
Panamniom
Woman Sheds 110 Pounds by Extreme Walking Plan
Mrs. Helen Fedorowicz, 42, dropped 110 pounds in four months through a long walk started on a whim by her husband. At 5 feet tall she weighed 265 pounds in April after a 2000 mile trek from Fresno to the Mexican border and eastward, enduring mountains, desert and nights outdoors. Now 155 pounds, she plans a quiet period at home with feet soaking.
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Los Angeles
Helen Fedorowicz
Fedorowicz
John
Fresno
Silver Strike Near Silver City Sparks Talk of Rich Ore
Four Grant county prospectors claim a high grade silver strike near the head of a mine shaft at Pinos Altos ten miles north of Silver City. They have locked ore in a local bank as labor negotiations continue at Kennecott China mines division.
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Silver City
Grant County
China Mines Division
Kennecott Corp
Pinos Altos
E. H. Simon
Guadalupe Loera
Pat Padukka
Guadalupe Lozano
Ira Wright
U S Cotton Crop Forecast At 14 605 000 Bales
The Agriculture Department’s first forecast of the year places the peacetime U S cotton crop at 14 605 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight with a 5 2 million bale reserve from prior crops. Compare to last year’s 15 136 000 and the 10 year average of 12 215 000. Some states show high yields and strong production including Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona. Benson will decide by October 15 on any action to prevent a surplus.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Benson
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Hillsboro Forms 18 Member Fire Department
Hillsboro, N J reveals an 18 member fire department headed by Fire Chief Joe Lett. The announcement notes the department has been organized and a fire truck has been purchased for an amount listed as to be announced.
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Hillsboro, N. J
Hillsboro
Joe Lett
First annual Holstein sale planned at state fairgrounds
Albuquerque report: the New Mexico Holstein-Friesian Association holds its first annual sale at the state fairgrounds today. Fifty five head from Wisconsin Iowa California Oregon Illinois and New Mexico are up for bid.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
El Paso Soldier Among 17 Repatriated From Japan
Pfc. Eduardo Dean da, 25, of El Paso Texas, was among 17 American war captives repatriated and flown from Japan to the United States today.
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EL Pasoan
Tokyo
Eduardo Deanda
el Paso
Tex
Japan
United States
Body on Roof Follows Wreck in Long Beach
In a high speed collision two drivers died, sending a third man 51 feet onto a service station roof where bartender Leonard Salisbury, 30, was later found dead. Victims include David Rauss, 30, and Walter Slider, 48. Slider's wife Willie, 45, critically hurt. Salisbury was identified as male dressed in feminine clothing. initial firefighters misidentified the body.
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Long Beach
Calif
Leonard Salisbury
David Rauss
Walter Slider
Slider
Willie
Pélice
Salisbury
Rauss
Teen-Age Road-E-O Contest Sees Local Runner
Michael Angel, age 15 from Las Vegas, leaves for Washington D C to compete in the National Teen-Age Road-e-o. He earned state representation last May in Santa Fe.
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Albuquerque
Michael Angel
Las Vegas
Washington, D. C
Santa Fe
Woman Sworn In as First U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland
Frances Willis, 54, becomes the first woman to rise from vice consul to ambassador in the U.S. Foreign Service. After a 26 year career spanning Valparaiso, Stockholm, Madrid, London, and Helsinki, she will be sworn in today at the State Department and proceed to Switzerland for her new post.
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Washington
America
Switzerland
State Department
Frances Willis
Metropolis
Ill
Vassar College
Valparaiso
Chile
Santiago
Legation
Sweden
Belgium
Luembourg
Low Countries
Spain
Madrid
United States
London
Finland
Redlands
Calif
Bayard Cairns
Labor Day
U. S
Eae
Eugenie Anderson
Denmark
Clare Boothe Luce
Italy
Americans Return From Korea as Crossings Continue
Seventeen Americans left Tokyo aboard a ship for the United States after grim months in North Korean prison camps. About 1,800 Marines return aboard Gen. Nelson M. Walker, with an estimated two week Pacific crossing to Seattle or San Francisco. Monday saw 389 Allied soldiers freed from North Korea and 189 South Koreans, as Panmunjom moods shifted with nationality.
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Panmunjom
Tokyo
United States
Inchon Harbor
U. S
Nelson M. Walker
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Pacific
Seattle
U .S
India
R. K
Nehru
Neutral Nations Advisory Commission
Penmontom
Reds
U. N
Four New Mexicans Released by Reds in Korea
Only four New Mexicans were among 550 American prisoners of war freed by the Reds in Korea. The only New Mexican named in the weekend lists was Pfc Richard E. Kil ion, 20. His mother Mrs. Regina Ingram of Albuquerque expressed excitement and relief saying she is too excited to talk and later thanked God he is safe.
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Albuquerque
Reds
Korea
Cpl
Richard E. Killion
Regina Ingram
Cattle Growers Leader Urges Stock Entries in Fairs
Ed Herin ga of Clayton, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, urges cattlemen to enter stock in county and state fairs. He says it will take special efforts by ranchers to keep the State Fair live stock show of high quality due to the drought.
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Albuquerque
Ed Heringa
Clayton
The
New Mexico Cattle Growers Assa
QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds in The Record Want Ads
A brief column note from Ken Reynolds in The Record Want Ads. Mentions a permanent and a lighthearted aside about style and timing.
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Quickies
Ken Reynolds
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