12 Jan 1956
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
1
Frank J. Maahs, 21, faced involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges in district court for the Dec 15 death of Arthur R. O'Neal, 14. He posted bond for later trial as more arraignments occurred before Judge George T. Harris.
Supporters will file Eisenhower’s name in New Hampshire’s March 13 primary signaling a tentative run for a second term. White House notes say consent is not required for entry in Florida Illinois or New Hampshire primaries and his decision remains unsettled amid his heart attack recovery.
Santa Fe The hunt for a permanent warden and an associate warden at the New Mexico State penitentiary started today. Acting Warden Harold Swenson may be considered for the top job, keeping a federal retirement plan in mind as the board weighs options. Board Chairman Montgomery was authorized to seek cooperation from James Bennett, director of federal prisons.
The Associated Press reports Indian Winter continues in New Mexico with blue skies and mild warmth. Weather Bureau forecasts the West Coast storms will miss the state and keep pleasant weather through Friday. Glenwood recorded the warmest reading at 69 while Raton and Las Vegas reached 59.
Eisenhower asked Congress to provide 1.5 billion dollars in federal grants over five years to address the school shortage. He proposed up to 750 million in local bond purchases if districts cannot sell bonds, plus 20 million for state school planning grants. Federal outlay would total about 2 billion, with state matching and a wealth-based formula.
Police try to identify a man found shot twice beside Highway 66 near Budville on Tuesday. Officers question hitchhikers and search for a suspect, though bystanders report no clues. A trio was arrested earlier but produced no solid leads.
The Justice Department announced the solved Brinks robbery case from Boston in 1950. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said six suspects were arrested, two more jailed elsewhere, and one participant was killed. The group stole over 1.2 million in cash and 1.56 million in checks and securities.
F. J. Austin, a 31 year old Artesia service station attendant, broke windows in his girlfriend’s car Sunday morning and was jailed in lieu of a 25 dollar fine after a sheriff's deputy arrest following a signed complaint.
White Sands officials identified the object that cut Alamogordo gas lines as a Nike rocket booster section. Public information officer Bill Haggart said the booster fell during a routine Nike test, and it helps reach velocity before separating at about a mile altitude. The break occurred eight miles north of the headquarters area.
In Roswell, two March of Dimes drives are planned this Saturday. States Day in front of First National Bank is run by Legion Auxiliary D.A.V. Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary with state-themed donations and a later results note. A Polio Fighter balloon sale by Roswell High School Pal Society runs 1 to 4 p.m. downtown. Balloon sale funds previously raised $218 from Rio Hondo District scouts.
A Milwaukee couple Leonard La Fond and Jo Ann Severson will be tried in the April term on charges of premeditated murder in the death of Dr. Lewis A. Finn near Blowing Rock on July 28. The case was delayed to give the defense more time to prepare.
Petitions circulate to support a bond issue of 375000 dollars to complete the new Las Cruces high school.
A stagnant storm center off the Atlantic coast spreads wet and chilly conditions across the eastern third of the nation. Florida and southeast states endure their coldest spell since Sunday, while the Northeast sees milder temperatures. Rain freezing rain and snow dampen areas from Maine to western Tennessee and northern Alabama and Georgia.
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