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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1965
Page
2
AP survey shows 13 of 20 states plan to review college student deferments as draft boards shift to stricter rules amid rising draft calls next month. At least two more state boards consider action.
Victor Veles, 75, of Route 1 Dexter, died at St Marys Hospital after a truck train collision at Orchard Park Crossing southeast of Roswell. State police count it as the ninth traffic fatality in Chaves County this year. Veles had head injuries and lacerations from the crash when his truck was struck by a Santa Fe freight train. Survivors were not immediately listed.
Sponsors expect quick fixing of House Senate differences in the proposed Cabinet Housing and Urban Development Department. Draft calls will reach 171 New Mexicans in September under a higher state quota, nearly doubling the prior average. Johnson postpones foreign travel this year but eyes nationwide speaking tours this fall for a report to the people.
Robert F Lopez and Rosemary Velasquez both of Clayton. H Ferrin and Jessie Louise Winkleman both of Roswell. Divorces filed: Dorothy Ann Gaines versus Roy Lynn Gaines. Jose D Valdez versus Julia Aldarez Valdez. Mafalda F Powell versus Dennis H Powell.
Three trustees of Ruidoso Downs were ruled in contempt for not paying a $6170 debt to Matotan Inc. of Albuquerque. They were paroled to Attorney Richard A. Parsons and face possible jail unless they comply. The case, appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court, involves budget changes and possible special taxes to fund payment.
Visiting hours posted for General patients 2 PM to 8 30 PM Maternity 3 to 5 PM and 6 30 to 8 30 PM at St Marys Records show admissions on Aug 11 including Mrs Ross Langenegger Melvin Voight and Isidro Chavez Dismissals list includes Florinda Blea Albert Ornelas Winnie Fillmore and Debbie Har grove Births announced for Aug 11 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ray Lee Adams and a son to Mr and Mrs David L Anderson and others across ENM Medical Center and area addresses
The New Mexico Activities Association cut member dues by 50 percent and formed a study committee led by Artesia High principal Verlon Davis to review finances. The action aims to trim a nearly $50 000 surplus. The committee will gather school administrator recommendations.
Roswell figure and former assistant interior secretary John Kelly hinted a September decision on pursuing the Democratic nomination in the 1966 NM gubernatorial race. He stressed issues over tax base expansion, education, water research, and reduced federal dependence during a Farmington stop.
President Johnson honored Herbert Hoover with a small group of prominent Republicans at the White House Rose Garden ceremony. Eisenhower sent a regretful telegram as Henry Cabot Lodge prepared to take the oath as ambassador to South Vietnam. Johnson signed legislation creating a 200 acre Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch Iowa.
City officials will relocate stop signs from Sunset and McGaffey to the McGaffey approach Monday at 8 a.m. A traffic survey showed Sunset traffic twice that on McGaffey. Warning signs and blinking lights will precede the intersection as residents adjust.
Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg begins talks in New York amid U S efforts to drop demand for Article 19 suspension as 62.2 million in peacekeeping assessments remain unpaid by Russia and 11 other nations. President Johnson to decide soon on policy and U N dues.
Antonio Garcia 27 of Hagerman Route 1 pleaded innocent to a statutory rape charge. Bond set at 1500 dollars. District Court Judge Caswell S Neal appointed Mike Waller as attorney. Garcia was arrested July 27 for a July 14 rape of a 14 year old girl. He had earlier pleaded guilty.
Leroy Woods, 51, has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Monday shooting of Mrs. Aneta Fillmore at 601 N Kentucky. Fillmore was treated at St Marys Hospital for a bullet wound in her left leg.
At 10 30 a m a two vehicle collision occurred at Richardson and 13th involving Edwin Hussfeldt of 1709 N Washington and Inez E Connell of Route 1 Dexter.
Judy Elam, a UT student, says she dated James C. Cross Jr two hours after Susan Rigsby and Shirley Stark were last seen alive. Cross faces murder charges in the double slayings, while Elam recalls a quiet date at his apartment with no sign of distress.
At 12 21 p m a fire damaged a car owned by Eric Ostena at 1207 Greenwood Drive after a flooding carburetor damaged wiring and distributor cap. At 4 40 p m a plane piloted by Mr Apple white reported engine trouble but landed safely at Municipal Airport. In the morning at 8 26 a m a fire damaged a car owned by Raymond Cotello on Wildy and Main caused by a backfiring carburetor.
Gov. Robert McNair announced that South Carolina will use all legal avenues to test the constitutionality of the new federal Voting Rights Act. He said he has advised State Atty. Gen. Daniel McLeod to proceed.
New York trading saw the market firm late in the day with about 5 million shares. Anaconda and Kennecott slipped after a Chile copper nationalization report, while Eastman Kodak and Du Pont fell. Steel stocks eased as U S Steel and Bethlehem gained slightly. Chrysler and United Aircraft in positive territory. Eastern Air Lines advanced. Treasuries firm. Egg market in Chicago firm to 3% higher with grade A whites at 372.
Bald win H. Jones 53 a Roswell resident died this morning at St Pauls Hospital after years of illness Funeral services are pending at Hixon Funeral Home Sulphur Louisiana He is survived by his widow Doy Harrington Jones a Roswell Public Schools teacher a son Baldwin Jr a NMSU student and a daughter Mrs Gayle Masterson of Sulphur LA Jones a Louisiana native longtime businessman and member of First Methodist Church and Masonic bodies The family home is 617 S Hemlock Ave
Electronics Industries president Steve Holland will address Chamber of Commerce stockholders at the monthly breakfast Wednesday from 7 30 to 8 30 at Roswell Inn. He will discuss Roswell's industrial climate and his company's customers products and purchasing goods. Tickets cost 1 25 and reservations are via the Chamber at 622 4230. Chamber members and guests invited.
The Alamogordo Board of Education approves a $500,000 project to build a 16 classroom school at Holloman Air Force Base. The board also authorizes adding 10 classrooms at Yucca Elementary School in Alamogordo for $180,000 during current construction.
The Denver livestock market shows cattle mostly steady with slaughter steers at 1,180-1,275 lb and 27.50-28.05, hogs and sows steady to strong with various weight bands quoted up to 25.75 for U S 1-2 barrows and gilts, sheep trading steady with spring lambs 26.00, feeder lambs 23.40-24.20 and ewes at 6.10-7.40 for utility shorn.
Two Roswell youths ages 12 and 16 were treated for injuries from separate traffic accidents Wednesday. Edward Garcia, 16, suffered minor injuries in a two car collision at Country Club and Garden. driver Nina J. Perry, 40, of Tierra Berrenda. Joseph Mayo, 12, was treated at Walker Air Force Base Hospital after a bicycle was struck at Virginia and Bland. driver Fount Hurbert Goyne, 1600 S. Richardson.
A U S military spokesman reported two breaches this week of ground rules limiting troop movement disclosures. Violations involved a broadcast on Bien Hoa to Pleiku and a news agency claim the 101st Airborne moved toward Duc Co. Accreditations may be withdrawn if violations persist.
A 17 year old Roswell youth is held by city police for investigation of a car theft from the 400 block of North Richardson around 2 30 p m The recovered 1965 model car was found near Tinnie by state police and held for city officers Investigations also target three other Wednesday thefts including break ins at Quarels Garage and Donna Warnsing’s home with multiple batteries stolen A tool box chain hoist battery charger and welding hookup were reported stolen from L T Wagner’s garage on Route 1 by sheriff s deputies
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