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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1965

Page

2

Fleming Rites Pend At Ballard's

Funeral services are pending for Thelbert Melton Fleming 61 of 709 W Ninth St a pipe fitter for Western Gas Service Co who died at his home. Born April 22 1904 in Mangum Okla he lived in New Mexico since 1917 and married Ruby Wilma Newton in Roswell in 1959. He is survived by his mother a brother and a sister. His wife preceded him in death.

Thelbert Melton Fleming Ninth St Western Gas Service Co Fleming New Mexico Jicarillo Carrizozo Ancho White Oaks Roswell Southwestern Public Service Co Western Gas Mangum Oklo Ruby Wilma Newton Annie McCarty Fleming George Earl Fleming Longview Wash Edna Hemlin Portales John Aylor Lonon Ballard Funeral Home Lonon Mr. Lonon Carlsbad U.S. Borax and Chemical Co U.S. Air Corps Brownston Ark Lovington Mary Boarman Bobby W. Lonon Viet Nam John F. Lonon Phoenix Ariz Tim Jones Greenville Tex Terry Boarman The Episcopal Church Bobby Rodney May Earl Applegate Jimmy Mayberry Danny Thompson David Stockard David Dych Billy Johns Jimmy Patterson Larry Long Steve Pratt Bernard Link Ronnie Roddy Westenbarger Dale Anderson Pat Mason Craig Beal Carney Huff Larry Dubois Gallup Albuquerque Las Cruces Alamogordo New Mexico State University Wade Holt Sonya Roswell High School Romeo Pearce Ruth A. Cooper Clovis N.M Betty Vaughan William Hay San Angelo James R. Petty John A. Hay Neal Pearce Marion Pearce Bethran

No Wrecks Occur Here During Snow

Traffic slowed by snow slick roads in Roswell with no injuries reported by noon. State and local police urged cautious driving as highways remained slick and U S 380 between Lincoln and Carrizozo required chains amid 10 inch snowfall. New Mexico Transportation Co. noted buses running on schedule and a surge of inquiries filled the depot and police lines.

Roswell U.S. 380 Lincoln Carrizozo New Mexico Transportation Co

Man Fined on Battery Count

Manuel Carillo, 30, of 1517 S. Poplar, was fined $25 plus court costs after pleading guilty to battery for striking a local woman with a beer bottle Friday night. An aggravated battery charge was dismissed in JP court. Also in JP court, Jack Walker of Roswell received 45 days for illegal use of a credit card and Floyd Lee of Roswell was given 10 days for larceny under $100.

Manuel Carillo S. Poplar Carillo Justice of the Peace Court Jack Walker Roswell Floyd Lee

Lincoln County Drivers Unhurt in US 70 Crash Near Elkins

Two Lincoln County drivers escaped injury after a wreck near Elkins on US 70. Gordon Booher of Ruidoso Downs drove a car towing a second vehicle steered by Olan Booher of Hollywood. The lead car overturned as gusty winds from a large truck disrupted control. the towed car stayed upright.

Lincoln County Elkins US. 70 Gordon Booher Ruidoso Downs Olan Booher Hollywood

Cargo Predicts Bases Close as N M Republicans Rally

David Cargo of Albuquerque, a Republican candidate for governor, told Chaves County Republicans that Defense Department plans will close Walker Air Force Base and likely bases in Clovis and Albuquerque. He warned of job losses from federal base closures and urged planning, while criticizing state programs and Gov. Campbell's budget priorities.

Jean Huff David Cargo Albuquerque Chaves County Republican Central Committee Cargo Bernalillo County Defense Department Walker Air Force Base Clovis Central Committee New Mexico Jack Campbell

New Mexico State University Issues Cotton Disease Order

The board of regents of New Mexico State University orders Eddy and Chaves counties to destroy cotton crop remnants by February 28 1966 and bans planting before April 15 1966 to control pink bollworm. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties under state law and federal USDA authority backs the order.

Eddy Chaves Board of Regents of New Mexico State University Eddy and New Mexico

Tax Increase Debated Over Viet Nam War Costs

The White House denies a proposed tax hike while noting possible 1966 changes to income tax withholding. A Treasury plan for a sliding withholding rate could be implemented quickly if approved, though no decision has been made. Press secretary Moyers says no tax structure change has been proposed.

Washington White House Viet Nam Bill D. Moyers Treasury Department Treasury

Safety Sticker Meeting Is Set In Roswell Area

Roswell area citizens are invited to a special meeting for service station operators and the public about brake and light inspections. Lt. Steven Largomarcino will explain the program and Motor Vehicle Commissioner Benny Sanchez will speak at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Roswell Inn.

Roswell Area Roswell Inn Steven Largomarcino Benny Sanchez

County Schools Cash Discussed

Dr Mildred Fitzpatrick of Santa Fe met with county school officials and principals to plan obtaining federal funds under the Education Act of 1965. The Roswell Board of Education voted to seek 220000 dollars and the county plans 56000 dollars for teaching materials dental medical care speech therapy vocational training and a summer program for economically deprived rural children. The request will be sent to Washington near January 1.

Mildred Fitzpatrick Santa Fe State Department of Education Roswell

Wilson Jets To America For Parley

Prime Minister Harold Wilson flies to the United States to meet President Johnson and address the U N General Assembly. He is to discuss Viet Nam and Rhodesia with potential tougher sanctions, including an oil embargo, and to review options for an airlift to landlocked Zambia. Extended talks with U S and Zam bian officials follow Rhodesia’s Nov 11 declaration.

Colin Frost London Harold Wilson United States Johnson U.N. General Assembly Viet Nam Rhodesia Wilson Assembly Zambia Washington U.S Britain North Viet Nam Hanoi South Viet Nam Labor Party Organization of African Unity Ian Smith Guinea Tanzania Algeria

Hospital Visiting Hours And Local Admits And Births

Visiting hours at local hospitals: general patients 2 p.m. to 8 30 p.m Maternity 3 to 5 p.m and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m Admitted and dismissed lists show residents from multiple streets and towns including St Marys Memorial Osteopathic ENM Medical Center and names of patients Births on Dec 14 include the Rich family and a daughter Names and addresses of admitted discharged and newborns listed in a public hospital notice

ST. Mary's Sally Espinosa E. Mathews Warren Fuller Raymond Orona S. Michigan Thomas Wolfe Hagerman C. M. Orton Carlsbad John Montoya Pecan Place Shirley Ruth Mein Minnie McCraw Eddie Beagles Ben Perez Yolanda Anaya Jose Gomez Marcial Gonzales Ike Moore Corfirio Caldonado William H. Rich N. Lea Memorial Osteopathic Willard Wren W. Second Austin McClain Kansas Frank Wylie Enm Medical Center Maurice Barnes N. Richardson Poe Corn Nevada Alan Millican N. Washington Max Wilson Gaye Drive Frank Rubio E. Jefferson Jesse Briscoe John R. Boggs William T. Andrews Dunlap John Boggs Robert Lewis Virgil Benson Joseph E. Cillis Bill Stirman Booker T. Brown

Police Checking Several Thefts

Three thefts were reported to city police Tuesday. George Bell of Portales said a truck tire was taken from his truck at Woody's Truck Stop west of Roswell. Lee Miranda of Albuquerque reported four hub caps valued at $50 stolen from his car at home. John Karnett of New Mexico Drive reported six strings of Christmas lights stolen from a tree in front of his home.

George Bell Portales Woody Roswell Lee Miranda Albuquerque John Karnett New Mexico Drive

Snowfall Totals Reported in New Mexico Towns

Two inches of snow had fallen in Roswell by 10 a.m. with continued snow expected through the day and night. Ruidoso reported four inches by 7 a.m. and at 9:15 a.m. snow was still falling while the thermometer read 21 degrees.

Roswell Ruidoso

Collision on Summit and Main Leads to Citations

At 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday on Summit and Main drivers Joe Trujillo Jr of Route 2 and Robert L Cole of Route 2 were involved. Cole cited for careless driving. At 3:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Main Valene Carol Todaro of 1109 Kenlea hit a parked car owned by Ninfa Hernandez at 300 E. Forrest. Todaro cited for improperly emerging from a driveway.

Summit and Main Joe Trujillo Jr Robert L. Cole Cole Block South Main Valene Carol Todaro Kenlea Ninfa Hernandez E. Forrest Todaro

Markets Rise as Steels Lead Higher on Busy Trading

The market advanced late in the day with volume around 9.5 million shares. U.S. Steel Bethlehem and Jones & Laughlin gained about 2 points, while American Photocopy near the top of active lists. IBM fell 10 points on merger rumors denial. Egg prices held steady with wholesale whites at 44 to 42 cents. Live cattle futures showed gains with Feb, Apr, Jun, and Aug contracts finishing higher.

New York U.S. Steel Bethlehem Jones & Laughlin Republic Sharon Steel Crucible Copperweld Allegheny Ludlow Brunswick IBM CBS Reichhold Chemicals Beckman American Stock Exchange Treasury

Artesia Police Add Three New Patrol Cars

Artesia police report three new white Ford patrol cars are in service. Radios and gear were transferred from the old cars. State Patrolman Les Dudley has been assigned a patrol unit for Artesia and vicinity and collected his car in Santa Fe on Tuesday.

Artesia Les Dudley Dale Hart Santa Fe

Delhi cyclists urged to use paths as limited routes found

Police warned New Delhi's 500000 cyclists to stay on bicycle paths but only 15 miles exist in a city with 1050 miles of streets. The shortage of safe lanes poses safety concerns for riders.

New Delhi

Notable Deterioration Reported For Maugham In Nice

Authorities said writer W Somerset Maugham, 91, remains unstable after a stroke and coma with fever rising. Doctor George Rosanoff noted the prior improvement did not continue and warned his condition is serious but not yet catastrophic.

Associated Press Nice France Somerset Maugham George Rosanoff Maugham Rosanoff

Trash fire in city truck reported on Main Street

A trash burning incident occurred in a city trash truck at 1900 block North Main at 3 49 p m. Fire crews responded to extinguish the blaze and prevent spread. No injuries reported and damage details are not available.

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T. Fleming Ballard Larry F. Holt Bobby W. Pearce Trinity Methodist Bill Fronterhouse Johnny Gibson Steve Ranft Craig McBear Steve Boyer Wally Schirra Tom Stafford Donald Hickson W.M Duke City Campbell State Senate Senate Cliff Hawley Taft Richards United Fund Room Security National Bank Roswell, N.M Wilson Jets America Beltone Virginia Gary J. Hefner N. Union Apt Cecil E. Murphy S. Lea Clifford Beattie Route 2 Box 75 Ronerlio Garcia S. Ash Steels Chicago DOW Jones F. Huston & Co E.F. Hutton & Co Agen Amerada Phill Pet Reich Reyn Met Am Met Rev Teb Tel Tel Safeway St Ariz P Sv Atchison i Sears Rock Art Shell Oil Chrysler Sinclair Cities Sweet PS du Pont Sperry Rd Marath Oil Wn Bancorp Mont Ward Nor N Gas Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan China Jack Burbridge North Valley Bank of New Mexico Burbridge Errol G. Enjady Mescalero David H. Williams Jr Charlie A. Garcia Alamosa Colo Flying Tiger Airlines Colorado Civil Air Patrol Cape Kennedy Fla Dixon Bullock U. L. Bullock N. Main
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