Body of gun victim sought after Arizona hitchhikers tale
Midland police and New Mexico officers pursued a reported shooting and kidnapping after Flora Burgess, 35, said Amos Burgess and a couple in Arizona picked them up near Globe. She claimed two shots were fired between Deming and Lordsburg, and the driver returned with his wife later in the night. Investigators questioned three occupants as the tale unfolded.
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Midland
Tex
New Mexico
Arizona
Lordsburg and Deming
V MI
R. C. Richards
Lordsburg
Harold Wallace
Flora M. Burgess
One of Most Wanted Men Cools Heels in Las Cruces Pokey
Everett Low ell Krueger, listed on the FBI ten most wanted, rests in Dona Ana County jail on $10,000 bond after capture near Las Cruces. He faces interstate transportation of stolen vehicles charges and pleaded nolo contendere. Krueger, a 31 year old escapee from Jackson Wyoming, fled May 8 with two other prisoners after overpowering a sheriff and seizing his revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
Everett Lowell Krueger
FBI
Dona Ana
Krueger
Teton County
Jackson
Wyo
U. S
R. R. Posey
Nolo Contendre
Idaho
Robert Dale Alcorn
Thomas Eastof Kirk
Kirk
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Alcorn
Nampa
Wild chase ends in arrest after Chrysler theft
Harold Dane Pierce, 20, an Ohioan, led a 60 mph pursuit after a 1950 Chrysler was reported stolen from Hobbs. The chase moved through Del Rio Hotel area, Sherman, Walnut and Second Street, with a barricade and shots fired. Pierce eventually abandoned the car, dropped a .32 revolver, and was captured after a scuffle with Sgt. Wesley Tompkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dane Pierce
Hobbs
Pierce
del Rio Hotel
Second St
Roswell
Tommy Thompson
Sherman
Walnut
James A. Craig
Roy
del Rio
Craig
Clovis Force
Montgomery Ward
Gambles Store
Richardson
Norton Hotel
Set
Wesley A. Tompkins
Tompkins
Candidates Must File by March 20 for City Offices
City candidates must file with the city clerk on or before March 20. The election will be April 6 and voting machines will not be used. Filing deadline exists to allow ballot printing and other requirements. Aldermen serve without pay. mayor receives $1 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Stapp
Stapp
Carter Oil Buys Las Animas County Leases
Carter Oil Co obtains ten year oil and gas leases on about 50 000 acres in Las Animas County with a 1 per acre signing bonus and 50 cents per acre annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Kim, Colo
Las Animas County
Carter Oil Co
Germ Warfare Confession Weighed By Marine Inquiry Panel
A panel of three Marine generals and an admiral opened testimony to decide whether to recommend a court martial for Col. Frank W. Schwable who confessed to germ warfare while a Korean War prisoner. The court weighs psychological torture and military conduct in determining next steps.
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Washington -P
Frank W. Schwable
Korea
Schwable
United Nations
Arlington
Marine Corps
Lemuel B. Shepherd
Air Force
Maj
Roy H. Bley
Caboot
Bley
1St Marine Air Wing
Cotton Caravan Day Proclaimed By Mayor
Mayor Warren R. Cobean issued his fourth proclamation of 1954 designating February 24 as Cotton Caravan Day. He also declared February 22 to 27 as Cotton Week, noting cotton as the county’s largest farm income source and praising Chaves County cotton as superior to most U S cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren R. Cobean
Chaves County
U. S
Tornado Strikes Two Arkansas Towns Killing One
Tornadoes cut across two separated Arkansas areas last night killing at least one person and injuring 24. Emergency crews and local officials reported extensive damage and search efforts are ongoing in both communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Tuberculosis Affects 442 Million Japanese, Welfare Ministry Says
A Welfare Ministry survey released today reports that 442 million people in Japan are suffering from tuberculosis. The finding highlights a grave public health issue and calls for enhanced medical intervention and prevention efforts nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Welfare Ministry
Divorce Filed in District Court Combs vs Combs
A divorce action was filed in district court yesterday between Gloria Jean Combs and Gary L. Combs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Jean Combs
Gary L. Combs
Weather Summary From The United States Weather Bureau
Temperatures recorded at three hour intervals from 2 PM yesterday to 11 AM today show a high of 63 and a low of 28 with a normal range of 60 to 30. Precipitation for 24 hours ending today 11 AM is none. month to date and year to date totals are 0.00 and 0.21 inches respectively. Sunrise 6 41, sunset 5 44, day length 11.1 hours. Forecast: fair today and tonight with increasing clouds tomorrow and mild temperatures. High today near 70, low tonight around 25.
From Here to Eternity Tops Oscar Derby with 13 Nominations
Hollywood reports From Here to Eternity leads the Oscar derby with 13 nominations, including five for its stars. Burt Lancaster is favored for best actor, with Deborah Kerr a strong best actress contender. Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed lead best supporting actor/actress bets. The ceremony at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on March 25 will reveal winners chosen by 1,600 Academy members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Burt Lancaster
Deborah Kerr
Audrey Hepburn
Frank Sinatra
Donna Reed
Julius Caesar
Shane
Lancaster
Marlon Brando
Julius Ceasar
Richard Burton
the Robe
Montgomery Clift
William Holden
William Wyler
George Stevens
Billy Wilder
Stalag 17
Sadie Thompson
Everest
Living Desert
Eve
Johnny Belinda
Rome
Lili
Academy
Hollywood Pantages Theater
Mob Attacks U. S. Offices in Calcutta
A violent Communist led mob vandalized the U S Information Offices Library on Chowringhee in Calcutta amid a teachers strike. Police used tear gas as demonstrations escalated, causing fires and vehicle arson outside the library with no injuries reported among American staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Calcutta
New Delhi
United States
Thomas J. Needham
New York
U.S. Information
Chowringhee Street
Needham
B. R. Mitter
U.S
Mitter
First Secretary of Old Commercial Club Dies in Texas
James Augustus Graham known as Gus Graham died at his home in San Benito Texas on Sunday night. He was the first secretary of the old Commercial Club organized here in the 1890s, predecessor to the Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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James Augustus Graham
Roswell
Gus Graham
San Bonito
Texas
Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Gallieur
Red Cross drive in Chaves County aims at 17246
Campaign chair Will C. Lawrence said the Red Cross drive opens March 1 and runs until the quota of 17 246 dollars is reached. The effort includes a women division chaired by Mrs. Fred Blocksom and an employee group led by Bob Beck with volunteers across Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Elk Elkins Olive Berrendo and East Grand Plains. Walker AFB joins as a chapter lead with two full time staff at 304 E. Bland St. The county seeks 6000 contributors to meet the goal. 62.2 percent stays in county for year ahead.
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Red Cross
Chaves County
Will C. Lawrence
Lawrence
Fred Blocksom
Jane Stapp
Don Gillespie Jr
Bob Beck
Stanley Mathis
Luther Kersey
Harry Blythe
Charles Dobbs
B. B. Ginsberg
Thomas J. Hall
Claude Simpson
George L. Erwin
L. O. Pullen
K. A. Yoder
Walker Air Force Base
E. Bland St
Nunez Posts $1,000 Bond After Assault Charge
Mike Nunez posted a $1,000 bond in the court of Justice R. Perry Bean yesterday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon connected to a scrape at the Buckhorn bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Perry Bean
UNM Debaters Win Denver Competition Title
The University of New Mexico placed first in the senior men's debating competition at the 23rd annual Rocky Mountain event announced yesterday at Denver University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNM
Denver
University of New Mexico
Rocky Mountain
Denver University
Wheeler Named Santa Fe Acting Director
Raymond Wheeler was designated acting director of the drivers license branch of the state Motor Vehicle Division. He previously served as chief clerk in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Santa FE
Raymond Wheeler
State Motor Vehicle Division
Pair Killed In Shooting At Los Lunas
Two adults died from gunshot wounds in what officials called a family dispute in Los Lunas Valencia County. A 17-year-old stepson was seriously wounded. coroner’s verdict cited gunshot wounds from a party unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Lunas
Valencia County
Emiliano Castillo
John Perry Akins
Rodger Carey
Castillo
Fletcher Skelton
Albuquerque
Belen
Man Wanted for Break-in Returned
Sheriff Harry Puryear and Police Chief Tommy Thompson returned from a 1123‑mile trip to Twin Falls Idaho with Jerry Russell 20 of Soap Lake Washington who is wanted here on a breaking and entering count tied to the January 23 break-in at McGuffin Shoe Service 414 N Main St The officers returned yesterday afternoon after a rough trip with snow and a ditch incident noted by the sheriff who quipped about Pacific Northwest snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Puryear
Tommy Thompson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Jerry Russell
Soap Lake
Wash
McGuffin Shoe Service
N. Main St
Roswell
Puryear
Pacific Northwest
France Rejects Russian Proposals at Berlin Conference
In Berlin the Big Four conference ended with France rejecting all major Soviet proposals aimed at neutralizing Germany and reshaping European security. Georges Bidault denounced the package as not advancing peace, signaling continued Western unity despite Molotov's efforts to win France to a separate path. The talks adjourn on a note of lingering Indochina questions and possible last minute changes at the Moscow dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Berlin
Russia
Georges Bidault
Germany
Europe
Bidault
Molotov
United States
Britain
Indochina
Strahlem Attacks NM Highway Dept in Bitter Charge
In Santa Fe the State Highway Commission set a special session to hear charges by former Highway Controller Richard E. Strahlem who became acting director of public welfare. Strahlem alleged inbred inefficiency and lack of accountability, while officials called the claims unfounded sour grapes and noted policy and pay period tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
State Highway Commission
Department
Richard E. Strahlem
Ralph Jones
Albuquerque
C. O. Erwin
G. D. Hatfield
Deming
Strahlem
New Mexico
Erwin
Highway Commission
Tito Valdez
W. J. Keller
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
L. D. Wilson
Wilson
Keller
Hatfield
Valdez
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Church of God
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South Kentucky Avenue
S. Michigan Ave
Brady Dennis
Church of God In
O. E. Wright
Paul H. Walker
Cleveland, Tenn
E. Second St
N. M
United States Weather Bureau
RHS
Nancy Kost
John T. Reeves
Harry McCrite
George Drew
PTA
Robert H. Nelson
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Hospital
Old Commercial Club
Stricken
V. M. Molotov
Dick Strahlem
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
H. D. Shumard
B. L. Beaver
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