Judd Captured by Yuma Officers in Desert Escape
Winnie Ruth Judd, the Arizona hospital escapee and alleged murderess, was found on Yuma's main street after a trek across desert. She tearfully told how she walked about 180 miles toward Phoenix, admitted her identity, and pleaded not to be sent back to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Arizona State Hospital
Phoenix
Stahl
T. H. Newman
Newman
Cadets Leave Today for Holidays from Roswell Institute
Cadets from N M M I depart for Christmas furlough across 39 states and eight foreign countries. Twenty seven Roswell attendees join the Institute. furlough ends January 8 with classes resuming January 9. Travel by train, bus, and air from Albuquerque and Amanilis, with 164 cadets aboard the Santa Fe train bound for Clovis at 10 am.
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United States
Roswell
Albuquerque
Amanilis
Sanat Fe
Clovis
H M Dow Returns From Oil Meeting In New Orleans
H M Dow arrived in Roswell after representing New Mexico at a meeting of oil producing state officials in New Orleans. He traveled aboard a Humble Oil Company plane that also carried Morgan Davis of Humble Company. The pilot then returned to Houston.
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H. M. Dow
Roswell
K&m
New Orleans
New Mexico
Humble Oil Company
Morgan Davis
Humble Company
Houston
Major Knapp Flies Here to Get Son for Christmas
Major Knapp of the Arkansas National Guard flew in this morning to bring his son, a cadet at N. M. M. I., home to Little Rock for Christmas vacation.
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Major Knapp
Son
Arkansas National Guard
Little Rock
Mexican Press Attacks U.S. Naval Incident
Mexico City tensions rise as La Prensa and other papers portray a Gulf clash between an American destroyer and the tanker Pelicano. Government labels the encounter a neutral patrol action, noting no Mexican waters were crossed. coverage includes bold headlines and editorials criticizing U.S. intervention.
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Mexico City
Gulf of Mexico
Ministry of National Defense
Santiaguillo
Vera Cruz
la Prensa
Mexi
Vaughn Mayor Shot Dead in Hot Springs Apartment
Vaughn New Mexico mayor Dr G A Miller 56 was found shot to death in an apartment he shared with Mrs Miller in Hot Springs. A shotgun lay beside the body and an inquest is led by Peace Justice L V Waltz. Survivors include his widow two children and several siblings. Parker Mortuary will transport the body to Vaughn for burial Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miller
Hot Springs
Miller
Evelyn Baker
Vaughn
Norman Miller
Parker Mortuary
Garner Will Declare Candidacy, Garland Says
Dallas report states E. B. Germany claims Garner will seek the Democratic nomination regardless of Roosevelt’s third term plans. A national Garner-for-President spokesman says Garner will declare when time is right, though Garner at his Uvalde home has declined to comment on an imminent announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
E. B
Germany
Roosevelt
Garner
Uvalde, Tex
Painted hair the latest for ladies in Chicago
In Chicago on December 15 6 the newest feminine beauty fad for the holidays is painted hair in red green blue or pink to match gowns and sandals. A mixed water soluble pigment is sprayed on the hair with an atomizer and washes out with soap and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
President Silent On Ickes Hits at McNutt
Hyde Park, N Y December 15 President Roosevelt declined to comment on Ickes criticism of Paul V McNutt as a possible Democratic presidential nominee He said he was too old in political experience to comment and noted reporters would learn the full story by gradual elimination He avoided answering on the Graf Spee affair and said he would stay in touch with the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ickes
Paul V. McNutt
Washington
McNutt
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Uruguay
State Department
Plan to halt pink boll worm in Texas and Mexico
Southern cotton men entomologists and congressmen gathered in San Antonio to discuss creating a non cotton zone in the Brownsville Mata Moros corridor of Texas and Mexico to stop the pink boll worm. The plan would cost about 6 million dollars, shared by the United States and Mexico, with Rio Grande valley interests likely opposing due to potential cotton losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Brownsville
Matamoros
Texas
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande Valley
Simple Cure For Dreaded Trachoma
The bureau of Indian affairs reports a Sulphanilamide treatment drastically reduced trachoma among Indians. Initiated by Indian service researchers with Columbia University collaboration, the program spans many western states. Of 1,023 volunteers across 11 agencies, 931 finished treatment and over half were vision-improved or free of trachoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Indian Service
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Utah
California
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Oregon
J. G. Townsend
Indian Health Service
Phillips Thygesoyn
Columbia University
Fort Apache
Fred Lee
Rosebud
Bureau
Policies Board of NMEA Is Named
Hobbs December 15 W G Donley Hobbs school superintendent newly elected president of the New Mexico Education Association mailed to members his selection of appointees for the association first policies commission. The commission will begin its work on a six point progressive program with council chair Tom Wiley of Bernalillo County as chairman.
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Hobbs
W. G. Donley
New Mexico Education Association
N.M.E.A
Association
Donley
Grace Corrigan
Tom Wiley
Bernaldo County
N.M.E.A. Council
Policies Commission
National Association
Santa Fe
R. J. Mullins
Finland Seeks Peace Talks Despite Arctic Push
Finnish foreign minister Vaino Tanner urged in a radio appeal to Vyacheslav Molotov for a suspension of hostilities and resumption of negotiations on self determination. While defending the Karelian Isthmus, Finnish troops fell back along the Arctic front, destroying resources like Salmijarvi nickel mines as Russians pressed toward the Norwegian frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finland
Vaino Tanner
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Tanner
Kremlin
Russia
Moscow
United States
Sweden
Ague of Nations
Karelian
Lake Ladoga
Arctic
Arctic Ocean
Salmijarvi
Norengian
Tolvajarvi
Masurian Lakes
North Sea
Jutland
Air Ministry
Borkum
Norderney
Svlt
Germany
Royal Air Force
Lake
Ladoga
League of Nations
Geneva
League
War Office
Chamberlain
France
Feeja
Scotland
Rosa
Great Britain
Adolf Leonhardt
Capetown
Frisian
Weather Update Across Regions With Varying Cloudiness
A broad weather bulletin reports increased cloud cover in most districts except central and southern plains and mountain states. No precipitation except in the Pacific Northwest with moderate to heavy rain. Temperatures rise in southeastern New Mexico and southwestern Texas. Western Colorado, southern Utah, and northern Arizona log temperatures below twenty degrees. Northwest plains and Pacific Northwest record readings above forty. Fair weather continues for New Mexico tonight and Saturday with cooler minima.
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Plains
Mountain States
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
New Mexico
Texas
Plateau
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
Four Arrested in Ochoa Death in Los Angeles
Four persons were arrested by sheriff's deputies investigating the death of Jovita Ochoa 27 whose mangled body was found on a railroad track. They include Jesus Pena 29 held as a material witness and others Manuel Gomez 49 Maria Rosales 45 and Henrietta Mortega 3 as part of questioning. Autopsy surgeon Dr Frank R Webb said death resulted from an illegal operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jovita Ochoa
Jesus Pena
Manuel Gomez
Maria Rosales
Henrietta Mortega
Miss Ochoa
el Paso
Texas
Maria Jacquez
Frank R. Webb
Pastor to Have a Test Fight Tonight in Dallas
Dec 15 reports Bi cycle Bob Pastor faces a test bout against Dallas newcomer Buddy Scott, a 73 win 6 loss rickety record that could decide his ring future. Scott seeks boxing fame in a bid to derail Pastor who vows the third time will be the charm against champion Joe Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor
Dallas
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Buddy Scott
German Warship Given Time to Repair Damages
The Graf Spee gains time in Montevideo to repair after Wednesday’s shelling by three British cruisers. Oil was loaded as 36 crew and officers bury the dead and plan a possible escape or internment if repairs fail. A Uruguayan naval commission may set repair limits while debate over seaworthiness and combat readiness continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Graf Spee
Tacoma
Cumberland
Dunkerque
Montevideeo
National Presige
Albertoe Gueni
Alfredo Baldemir
Urguguay
Bangle Day in Roswell Funds Tuberculosis Fight
Roswell hosts Bangle Day with the red double barred cross sellers from the Pal society raising money for local tuberculosis prevention. Christmas seals funds support community health programs as Roswell High School girls volunteer for this annual life saving campaign led by Mrs. Frank Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Pal Society
Frank Young
Mayor's Block Sets Example For Lighting
The 400 block North Michigan Avenue will lead Roswell's Christmas lighting contest with Mayor C. L. Allison and residents already placing decorations. Prizes include 25 dollars for best block and various awards for churches schools and decorated businesses across four districts.
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North
Michigan Avenue
C. L. Allison
North Michigan
Roswell
L. K. Stilwell
F. B. Goodwin
A. B. Carpenter
Jennie H. Kenney
Allison
Fred Blocksom
H. H. Lewis
Chamber of Commerce
Zuni Shalake Feast Seen as Good Omen for Drought Hit Tribe
In Zuni New Mexico the Shalake feast proceeded without fault signaling divine favor as the tribe faces drought with kins and larders nearly bare. Six Shalakas, masked like 11 foot penguins, ran a riverbank race with speed and grace, seen as a positive omen for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuni, N. M
High Mesa
New Mexico
Weather forecast for the Southwest states
New Mexico sees fair skies tonight and Saturday with a colder southeast portion. Colorado forecasts fair weather tonight and Saturday with warmer southeast. Arizona remains fair with little temperature change. West Texas also fair tonight and Saturday, with warmer conditions in the northern portion Saturday.
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New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
West Texas
New Mexico Gas Tax Exemption For 25 Gallons Proclaimed
Attorney General Filo Sedillo ruled that any trucker or motorist who can traverse New Mexico on 25 gallons of gasoline without buying en route is exempt from the state motor fuel tax. The 25 gallon limit applies to all vehicles entering the state and covers fuel already in tanks as well as any purchases within New Mexico. The ruling states the exemption applies to both commercial and pleasure vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Filo Sedillo
Sedillo
Arizona to Take Back Its Insane From El Paso
R J Raymond supervisor of the Arizona state hospital for the insane arrived in El Paso to reclaim Brnne Hanks, a fugitive inmate. Deputy sheriff Harry Wiley and Cordova took Hanks to the depot to hand him to Raymond. Raymond will depart with Hanks tonight.
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Arizona
EL Paso
Tex
R. J. Raymond
Arizona State Hospital For the
Tceday
Brnne Hanks
Harry Wiley
Cordova
Hanks
Mr. Raymond
Sheriff’s Office
Jitter Demand Shakes Portales Campus Dance Ban
At Portales New Mexico on December 15 1944 students clash with city hall over dance rights demanding nickel music jive. A donkey and carted march protests mayor Frank Howard office after a city license fee kept Greyhound hangout closed. The mayor urges delegation to the next city board meeting after holidays.
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Portales
N. M
Eastern
New Mexico College
Frank Howard
Clovis
Howard
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Britain
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