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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1952
Page
10
Chicago Republicans crowd Convention Hall as more than 12 000 voters begin the nominating process amid chaotic scenes. The article highlights crowd psychology, with a Taft Eisenhower rules fight shaping the convention and rival delegations over seating.
New York stocks mixed with several industrial names listed amid varied prices and totals. Kansas City livestock markets show cattle and hogs moving unevenly with steadier to higher prices for some classes and a brisk feeder segment.
Cotton futures rose 45 cents a bale from yesterday with July at 40.09 and Dec at 34.25. Wool futures gained up to 1.3 cents. certificated wool spot at 153.5 nominal and wool tops futures near 2000 bid. Market notes show mixed movement across July and October contracts.
In the contest for delegate support, Republicans split over voting rights for general and senator. Taft backers claim decisive gains, Eisenhower allies threaten a rules amendment to sway uncommitted delegates. Duff backs Eisenhower, while Tome Coleman cautions on outcomes and in-between voters.
Willa Mae Schafer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lin M Schafer died suddenly early today after a feeding at 2:00 and breathing trouble at 4:00. Born January 9 1952 in Little Rock Arkansas she had lived in Roswell with her upholsterer father at Roswell Furniture Factory. Survived by parents a brother Benjamin Franklin Schafer and grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Randall Ferndale Arkansas. Funeral at 2:30 Tuesday at Westrum Chapel Rev J H Brister officiating burial in South Park Cemetery.
Four Roswell cadets return to New Mexico Military Institute this fall as officers in the corps. James W. Elliott will be a major, G. E Ward and J. P. White will be captains, and J. L. Hooper will be a second lieutenant. Elliott is a first classman while Ward White and Hooper are second classmen.
John Foster Dulles, GOP foreign affairs expert, says Eisenhower approved unqualifiedly a proposed foreign policy plank. Sen. Eugene Millikin leads a secretive drafting effort as Taft and Eisenhower rivals face a tightening GOP convention. Millikin meets Eisenhower, asserts broad GOP support for the committee proposals amid civil rights debate and state local action questions.
Two traffic deaths reported in New Mexico over the July 4 weekend raise the year’s toll to 169. Russ W. Greer, 65, of Many, Louisiana, died when his car overturned on U S 87 near Raton. his wife survived with minor injuries. The Greer daughter, Elsie Mattox, drove all night, fatigue blamed. In Albuquerque, Airman William W. Wagner, 20, of Kirtland, died after a hit and run as he helped push a stalled car in West Albuquerque. Wagner was dragged 99 feet and lost both legs. The passage about kangaroos is unrelated.
Local ad promotes Dairy Queen as a family favorite available in quart sizes for home consumption. Encourages stopping at 512 S. Main or 701 W. 2nd to pick up a quart or more.
Democratic leaders hope Congress will end its deadlock on two money bills and adjourn today. Senator McFarland said progress is being made while Senator Johnston indicated a $50,000 initial appropriation could start Hartwell Dam work on the Savannah River. Republicans at their Chicago convention were reached by long distance calls in hopes of resolving the impasse. The impasse centers on a 10 billion dollar supplemental bill restricting funds for expanding the atomic weapons program.
Stormy conditions hindered the search for a drowned man at Elephant Butte Lake. A body was raised briefly near the dam but slipped from hooks as choppy water moved the boat. Las Cruces fisherman J C Revira aided in the effort and voiced belief the victim may be Joe Valencia, about 25, missing from Tor C.
Construction is set to begin soon on the First State Bank of Lincoln County building in Ruidoso. The State Banking Commission and the FDIC are reviewing proposed financing for the new bank. Directors listed include Milt Mabie of El Rancho del Padre, William W. Gallagher of Carrizozo, Joe C. Palmer of Ruidoso, George L. Zimmerman of Carrizozo, Robert L. Lloyd of Artesia and Farmington, R. L. Spires of Ruidoso and Sweetwater, Texas, D. W. Gaignat of Ruidoso, and La Vera Carlton of Ruidoso.
Mrs. Larry C. French of Pine Lodge Road was injured when her car was rear ended while turning from North Main onto Pine Lodge Road on July 4. Driver Morris Lor raine Barnard of Hobbs, for J. W. Watson, Watson Trucking Co., struck the vehicle. She was taken by ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital for examination.
South Korea President Syngman Rhee signed a bill this day calling for a popular election in the country. The move aims to broaden democratic processes amid regional political pressures and discussion of constitutional reforms.
At St Mary's Hospital on July 6 a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Lowell Mason of 133 East Frazier. A girl arrived to Mr and Mrs William Hoagland of 321 East Church. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Oracion of 1501 North Union. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Swackhammer of Roswell.
At Roswell Osteopathic Hospital on July 4 Mr and Mrs Jose Ramirez of 1524 South Jackson welcomed a baby girl into their family.
HONOLULU Upwards of 60 F-84 Thunderjets fly from Turner Air Force Base Albany Georgia to Japan via Hawaii in a five hour 29 minute first leg refueled in air by B 29 tankers. The mission tests air power readiness with planes from Travis California to Hickam Field Hawaii. Second and third squadrons planned to make the hop today and tomorrow continuing toward Japan.
Negotiations began in Tokyo between United Nations representatives and Japan to fix the status of U N troops stationed in the country.
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