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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

Page

2

Arrington Seeks City Council Post on United Roswell Ticket

C. H. Cap Arrington owner of Valley Building Co announces candidacy for a four year term from Ward V Roswell on the United Roswell ticket led by Mayor Gail Harris. He has lived in Roswell since 1928 attends Bethel Baptist Church and resides at 1603 S Munroe with his wife Catherine.

C. H Cap” Arrington Valley Building Co United Roswell Arrington Roswell Gail Harris Bethel Baptist Church S. Munroe Catherine W. H. “Dub” Miller

Rites Pending for Native Roswell Woman Peggy Cornwell

Mrs Peggy Joyce Cornwell 31 died at Walker Air Force Base Hospital after an extended illness. Born March 1 1934 in Roswell she was the former Peggy Horton daughter of Glenn Horton and Edna Graham. She married Jimmy L Cornwell July 22 1956 in Reno Nevada. Survived by husband two sons Michael and James and daughter Cindy all at home and her parents. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ballard Funeral Home.

Ballard Funeral Peggy Joyce Cornwell Roswell Colorado Women’s College Jimmy L. Cornwell Reno Nev

Roswell man offers reward after dog poisoned

Langford Keith Sr. of Roswell posted a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who poisoned his grandchildren's dog. The black Labrador died after ingesting strychnine in a fenced yard at Langford Keith Jr. police investigate the incident.

Langford Keith Sr Roswell Keith Langford Keith Jr

Economic forecast boosts 1966 growth outlook

Congress projects gross national product to rise to about 722 billion this year, a touch below last year’s record. Defense and business fixed investment drive the surge while consumer incomes grow, with Johnson predicting civilian spending of 40 billion and unemployment under 4 percent.

Congress Johnson

Plans for New Mexico reapportionment advance in senate

The New Mexico Senate and House meet as committees of the whole to push two major items reapportionment and taxes. Six Senate plans are under consideration with four introduced Wednesday, and a 13 bill tax package is reviewed by the governor’s advisory panel and the House.

John Marlow Associated Press Santa FE New Mexico Senate House Senate New Mexico

Legislature rejects bills to fill legislative vacancies

The House declined an unfavorable committee report on a package of four bills by Rep. David Cargo to fill vacancies in multi county districts. Cargo said the measures would plug the hole in the dike and seek executive approval during the 30 day budget session. A straw vote backed a four judge State Court of Appeals over a proposed three member panel with more hearings set for next Tuesday.

House Senate David Cargo Bernalillo Cargo House Judiciary Committee State Court of Appeals

Air Force SR-7 crash details kept secret in New Mexico

SURVIVING pilot Bill Weaver, 37 of Northridge California, was released after the SR-7 crash near Roy New Mexico. Co pilot James Tawayer, Lancaster California, was found dead. Lockheed test pilots operated the 2.0 mile per hour jet. Information officers at Cannon AFB and Pentagon declined to comment.

Bill Weaver Northridge Calif Tucumcari Weaver Roy James Tawayer Lancaster Lockheed Aircraft Corp Cannon Air Force Base Pentagon Washington

Mayor Candidate Faces Overtime Parking Ticket Moment

Max Littell, seeking mayoral office, filed candidacy at city hall at about 9 15 in the morning and returned to find an overtime parking ticket on his windshield, illustrating city government in action.

Max Littell Littell City Hall

Hagerman House Destroyed by Fire

Mr and Mrs Walter Herring and five children returned from a Roswell visit to find their one story house two miles west of Hagerman completely engulfed in flames. Deputy Sheriff Troublefield said a passing farmer saw the fire about 10 p m and Hagerman firefighters could not save it. Firemen blamed a faulty living room heater. The Herrings rented the house from John Garner and are staying with Mrs Herring’s parents near Hagerman.

Hagerman Walter Herring Roswell Charlie Troublefield Troublefield Herrings John Garner Herring Herb Thompson

Five Men File for City Election in Roswell

Five men filed for Roswell city offices since noon Wednesday and one withdrew. Max Littell filed to head a Roswell ticket with Dr. Howard L. Smith and Harry D. Blake Jr. Joining Mayor Gail Harris’s United Roswell ticket were L. W. Bear Curfman and Carl R. McFarland. Bill Stamper withdrew from Ward I race citing Department of Interior guidance. The slate now shows two mayoral candidates, eight council contenders, and two for police judge. Filing deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday January 29. election March 1. register by January 31.

Roswell Max Littell Howard L. Smith Harry D. Blake Jr United Roswell Gail Harris L.W. “Bear” Curfman Carl R. McFarland Bill Stamper Stamper Department of Interior Council Harris Littell

Mansfield Orders Senate Session To Press Taft Hartley 14B Bill

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield moved to convene a Saturday session at 10 am to press the bill repealing Section 14B of the Taft Hartley Act. He fights a filibuster led by Republican Everett Dirksen and aims to force debate on the measure despite lacking a two thirds vote to end the filibuster. Senators McClellan and Robertson prepared long speeches with more ready if needed.

Joe Hall Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Illinois John L. McClellan A. Willis Robertson D-Va

Jurors Deliberate in Krebiozen Fraud Trial

A Chicago federal jury of seven women and five men deliberated from 9 25 am to 10 pm on a 42 count mail fraud and conspiracy case against Dr Andrew C Ivy Dr Stevan Durovic Marko Durovic and Dr William Phillips over Krebiozen the cancer drug the longest Chicago trial.

Chicago U.S. District Court Krebiozen Andrew C Ivy Stevan Durovic Marko William F. P. Phillips

Living costs jump 0.4 percent in December

Washington AP reports consumer prices rose four tenths of a percent in December, the largest December increase since 1950. The 1965 pace of inflation marks the fastest annual rise in seven years, with Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Arthur Ross saying no Viet Nam escalation is expected to mirror wartime pressure in 1966.

Washington Arthur Ross Bureau of Labor Statistics

Car Stolen From Clo Vis Resident as Home Burglaries Reported

Police were told of two home break ins and a car theft on Wednesday evening. A two tone green 1956 Ford owned by Richard Good of Clo Vis vanished from Billy G. Bell 118 S Sherman driveway. A $10 cash and a $100 phonograph were also reported missing from Bell's home after the back door was forced open. Susie Taylor of 303 E Albuquerque reported about $150 in merchandise taken including a wrist watch and a portable radio.

Richard Good Clovis Billy G. Bell S. Sherman Bell Susie Taylor Albuquerque

Hospital Visitor Hours and Local Births and Dismissals

Hospital visiting hours listed for General patients 2 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. Maternity 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. ENM Medical Center reports admissions on Jan 26 for Lawrence Hall Mammie Wallis and others with multiple dismissals. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Archuleta. St Marys lists numerous patients and staff placements. Memorial Osteopathic and Walker AFB entries note several residents and a birth.

ENM Medical Center Lawrence Hall W. McGaffey Mammie Wallis Highland William Smith Mary Zruzek Frank Lee Lottie Barnett Marie Greer Lela Browning Elvira Rivera Eugene Sager Victoria Morgan Richard Booker John Archuleta E. 17Th St ST. Mary’s John Clay S. Stanton James Leon Hawthorne S. Elm Donna Cruse W. Walnut Grover McPherson Herbert Buchanan Michael Johnson Cyril Fuller William Brown Homer Cannon Lupe Nieto Joy Fussell Edwin Maas Gladys Caudill S. Missouri Tillio Campos E. Albuquerque Emma Carrillo S. Poplar James Wagner Leon Aragon Walker Air Force Base A.C Ronnie Lynn 6Th Fms

Oil Dealer Bids Roswell Ward IV Seat

L W Bear Curfman local oil distributor filed as a city council candidate on the United Roswell ticket to represent Ward IV. Former Beaumont city councilor and fireman committee member who helped secure a four year college for Beaumont says Roswell has potential for a similar institution. Curfman, a Texas Tech graduate, lives at 709 Hervey Drive with his wife and two daughters and holds leadership roles in the New Mexico Petroleum Marketers Assn and Roswell Chamber of Commerce.

L. W Bear Curfman United Roswell Roswell Beaumont Tex Hervey Drive New Mexico Petroleum Marketers Assn

Springer Votes To Approve One Cent Municipal Tax

Springer voters approve a one cent municipal sales tax by 210 to 163 in a historic measure. The tax takes effect February 1.

Springer (Ap Springer

Market Mixed As Volume Dims And Leaders Falter

The New York stock market closed with a mixed tone after active trading. About 9 million shares changed hands, and several issues gained on splits while others sagged. Boeing rose, United Aircraft fell, and IBM eased after recent gains as copper and energy names showed varied strength.

New York Boeing Douglas Aircraft

Accidents Reported Across City With Some Citations

A Tuesday lane of minor collisions is recorded at locations including Second and Washington and Eighth and Main. Citations issued to Janie Moriconi and Gonza Gustavo for careless driving or following too closely, with several drivers cited and others issued no citations.

Washington Jesse Cunningham Ridgecrest Janie Moriconi North Main Larry Loy Block West A.m Gertrude Bellelaughlin Rancho Road Wylie B. Cox III Cornell Drive Gonza Gustavo S. Montana Cox Bellelaughlin Block South Atkinson J.S. Tabor S. Atkinson Jesse Aguilar S. Beech Luther Helmstetler S. Cahoon Anita Tucker W. Tilden Second Delaware William H. James Evergreen Minnie Dickson Lovington Dickson

Chicago Live Cattle Prices For February To December

Live cattle quotes from Chicago at H and L highs lows and closing prices for February through December. Includes April, August, October, December contracts with volume and price movements.

Chicago Utton & Co Close Enet

Dow Jones Averages Mixed as Markets Open Steady

The report shows industrials up 3 percent and utilities easing as railroad stocks edge higher. Egg markets in Chicago remain steady with wholesale buying prices largely unchanged and grade A whites at 39.2 to 39.4 cents with other grades around 35 to 57 cents.

DOW Jones E. F. Hutton & Co Soepo Nove Co Sade Ae Chicago

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