Fresh Russian Police Shakeup Signals Possible Unrest
Moscow reports a government reshuffle unseating S. N. Kruglov the internal affairs minister since 1953. He is replaced by Moscow deputy mayor N. P. Dudorov who also leads the party construction department. Western observers see tightening control ahead of the 20th Soviet party congress.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Lavrenty P Beria
S. N. Kruglov
Beria
Kruglov
Russia
Communist Party
Pravda
N. P. Dudorov
Dudorov
Soviet Communist Party
Central Committee
Soviet Council of Ministers
Armenia
Communist Party Congress
Interal Affairs Ministry
Voter list purge nears seventy thousand in New Mexico
A state report shows about 68 000 names purged from New Mexico voter lists across 32 counties with Mora Rio Arriba Sandoval Taos Torrance and Valencia yet to report. Estimated eligible voters last election ranged 360 000 to 365 000. officials expect thousands more registrations before April 9.
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Santa Fep
New Mexico
Secretary of State
Mora
Rio Arriba
Sandoval
Taos Torrance
Valencia
Joseph M. Clark
Natalie Buck
Bernalillo
Catron
Chaves
Colfax
Curry
de Baca
County Heart Drive Opens As 1956 Fund Aims at 12000
Chaves County launches its 1956 Heart Fund drive with a county goal of 12000. George Hunker Jr. chairs the campaign for the Chaves County Heart Association affiliated with the American Heart Association. Proceeds stay local and support state and national research and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves County
George Hunker Jr
Hunker
American Heart Association
Rabies Found In Millions Of Carlsbad Cavern Bats
New Mexico health officials report a rabies outbreak among the bats at Carlsbad Caverns killing hundreds in August and September last year. No human or visitor reports of bat bites. caution advised and seek medical care if bitten.
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Carlsbad Cavern
Santa FE
Carlsbad Caverns
State Department of Public Health
New Mexico
Carlsbad
National Park Service
Oregon Governor Patterson Dies Of Heart Attack
Oregon Governor Paul L. Patterson died suddenly at age 55 from a heart attack while at the Arlington Club in Portland. He collapsed during a meeting with advisers, and Dr. Ernest Boylan treated him before he died. Patterson’s death trims Oregon politics as Elmo E. Smith becomes acting governor.
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Portland
Ore
Paul L. Patterson
Oregon
Wayne Morse
Patterson
Senate
Arlington Club
Portand
Ernest Boylan
AEC to Investigate Deaths of Animals
The Atomic Energy Commission may probe animal fatalities on Hart Mountain east slope during last May snowstorm. Cattle birds and predators died with no clear cause, prompting rumors of radioactive fallout. Previous similar incidents in Black Mesa, NM were not linked to fallout after EC inquiry.
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Lakeview
Ore
Atomic Energy Commission
Hart Mountain
AEC
Albuquerque
Warner Valley
Black Mesa
New Mexico
Welcome Notes for Mr and Mrs J W Williams
A brief social item greets Mr J Williams and Mrs Williams along with Capt R P Gennrich and Mrs Gennrich, recognizing their arrival or attendance at a local event or gathering.
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J. W. Williams
R. P. Gennrich
Sister M Bartholomea Betzen to celebrate diamond jubilee
Sister M Bartholomea Betzen S S M marks 60 years in the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother order. The Roswell nursing leader, in charge of St Marys Hospital additions since 1954, planned and built several hospitals and nursing schools. A 10:00 a.m. Mass and open house at St Marys Hospital will precede a public reception.
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M. Bartholomea Betzen
S.S.M
St. Mary’s Hospital
M .Bartholomea
Roswell
Order of Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother
M. ‘Bartholomea
St Marys
M. Bartholomea
Wichita
Kans
Mercy Hospital
Oshkosh
Wis
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Marshfield
Marquette University
St. Marys’ Hospital
St. Stephen’s Point
Mankato
Holy Family
Woman Returns Banjo Clock After 30 Years
A Providence woman walked into Burke Tarr Furniture in Rhode Island and returned a large banjo wall clock she had stolen 30 years earlier. She said the theft brought her many troubles and she plans to join a church, returning the clock to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Burke Tarr Furniture
Eastside Misses Heavy State Snowfall Fears Easing
Snow fell across northwestern and northern New Mexico today but Eastside areas saw lighter totals. A weather specialist cautioned runoff prospects hinge on conditions through April 1, with irrigation forecasts remaining uncertain despite hopeful spring runoff outlook.
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Eastside
Associated Press
New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Cumbres Pass
Wolf Creek Pass
Colorado- New Mexico
Rio Grande
G. F. von Eschen
Weathers Bureau
von Eschen
Albuquerque
Grand Jury Called To Probe Beating Of Prohibitionist
CLOVIS District Atty Richard Rowley said a grand jury will be recalled Monday to investigate the beating of a Lovington minister hired to probe vice in Clovis. Subpoenaed are Harold Gross Mrs Gress Jack Skipworth Lynn Martin Chief Ollie Damron and Esther Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis
Richard Rowley
Lovington
Vice
Rowley
Harold Gross
Curry County Civic League
Curry County
Gress
Jack Skipworth
Clovis Cattlemen’s Club
Lynn Martin
Civic League
Ollie Damron
Esther Smith
Damron
Miss Smith
Three Southern County Towns Oppose Action
Voters in 12 of 16 precincts back 300000 bond for Eastern New Mexico Medical Center by about 2059 to 928. A companion 34 mill levy to fund indigent care passes 1920 to 1206. Roswell area precincts lead support while Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Chaves Frazier oppose both measures. Turnout nears 3 000, setting county records for bond elections.
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Eastern
New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell
Dexter
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Chaves
Frazier
Flying-H
Medical Center
South
Municipal voters approve issues in three state cities
In Santa Fe voters approved a 380000 airport improvement bond by about two to one with 1025 for and 600 against and a separate admin building vote as 1030 to 603. Also approved runways 1030 to 603. In Roswell a 300000 bond for Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and a 34 mill indigent care levy passed 2046 to 906 and 1905 to 1180 with seven precincts out. Truth or Consequences residents approved switching to a city manager form 1042 to 332.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Roswell
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Lions Club Raises 1056 for MOD in Barrel of Dimes
Mid Day Lions collected 1056.76 dollars in the Barrel of Dimes drive. Louis Cox reported at the club meeting. Deputy District Governor Brad Hays welcomed new members Doug Galassini and Bill Clark. A Junior High girls duet sang as Celeste Rowe accompanied the performance. Mary Ann Craig and Susan Garretson sang. Mrs. T. H. Ferguson spoke on the Heart Fund campaign starting in February. Guests M. N. Morton and Burl Wilkerson of Roswell attended.
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Mid-Day Lions
Louis Cox
Brad Hays
Doug Galassini
Bill Clark
Mary Ann Craig
Susan Garretson
Celeste Rowe
T. H. Ferguson
The
Heart Association
Heart Fund
M. N. Morton
Burl Wilkerson
Roswell
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U.S
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United States
Elmer Deetz
Morse
State
Douglas MeeKay
Interior
Eisenhower
Elmo E. Smith
Blue Mountain Eagle
John Day
Smith
Washington
Sen
Jackson
D-Wash
Soviet Union
Mansfield
Montana
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Symington
Missouri
Air Force
America
Secretary of Defense
Lions Club
Mod
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