12 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1953
Page
1
A fire damaged St. John's Church causing notable structural damage and prompting emergency crews to respond. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the scene and cause of the blaze.
Firefighters answered within five minutes to a blaze at the church sacristy yesterday morning. The Rev. Quentin Hauer estimated losses at 3000 to 4000 dollars, with four vestment sets burned and ceiling damage above the altar. Cause unknown, possible oily rags.
The United States and the Republic of Korea announced an agreement that moves toward mutual understanding on cease fire terms. President Syngman Rhee signaled reservations about full armistice acceptance, while U N Command negotiators pressed for final cease fire arrangements at Panmunjom. Robertson faced concern over Rhee’s stance as he departed Seoul to continue talks and report developments.
A. R. Treat was named chairman of the Chaves County Disaster Committee to handle drought relief applications starting Monday at the PMA office in Roswell. Members include A. W. Woodburn Bob Marshall J E Moore and Earl Corn. The group aims to aid breath-stricken livestock producers as soon as possible with possible two year repayment on charges for feed. Further bulletins will follow through PMA administrative officer Mrs Rowellah Lukens.
Fire and ambulance sirens filled an hour as two people were injured in motor vehicle incidents near Roswell. At 7:45 p.m. a motorcycle collision at College and Main sent Douglas H. Cloud to Walker Air Force Base Hospital with arm back and rib injuries. Fifteen minutes later Mrs. J T Ferguson 29 sustained severe bruises when her car with her husband a 35 year old chef slid down an embankment on U S Highway 70. Mrs Ferguson was transported to Roswell Osteopathic Hospital. At 9 p.m. firefighters responded to a trash fire on West Tilden.
The United States Weather Bureau records three hour interval temperatures from 2 a.m. yesterday to 11 p.m. yesterday with a high of 100 and a low of 66. Precipitation totals for the day are zero and year to date has risen to 2.89 inches. Sunrise is at 4:57 and sunset at 7:10 with a 14.2 hour day. Forecast calls for some clouds and mostly fair conditions with little temperature change.
Frankie Bailey, famed Broadway star of the gaslight era known as the original "girl with the million dollar legs," died in a Los Angeles sanitarium. She was 94. This AP Wirephoto caption notes the recent image.
President Eisenhower nominated Paul F. Larrazolo of Belen to be United States Attorney for New Mexico to fill the vacancy created by Maurice Sanchez resignation. Sen. Chavez voiced strong support and anticipated Senate approval for the 42 year old former UNM Board of Regents chair. Sanchez will resign Aug 1 and will assist in transition while Larrazolo decides residence and staff.
President Eisenhower and six Southwestern governors face the cattle price supports issue at Amarillo. About 3,000 drought region residents hear promises of drought relief while ranchers press for parity prices, quotas and possible production controls. Governors split on supports as Dalhart meeting endorses a program but state associations oppose it.
Wallace Wilson, head of the Chaves County NFIP, notes no polio vaccine ready for summer and gamma globulin in short supply. He warns polio may mirror past years with 60,000 already affected nationally and a workshop in Salt Lake City led by Basil O Connor of the March of Dimes.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Huber of Boulder Colorado. Mrs. Huber is the former Miss Marilyn Wheeler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen C. Wheeler East Grand Plains.
Federal timberland in New Mexico and Arizona reopened to the public Friday as recent showers reduced fire danger. Acting Regional Forester Allen McCutcheon said higher elevation areas benefited from the moisture.
State notice to contractors outlines two highway improvements in Roswell and Chaves County with bids due July 24. Projects cover North and South Main and Union Avenue in Roswell and U S Highway 70 between Roswell and Frazier. Work includes grading drainage asphalt paving curbs gutters medians and two bridges. Sealed proposals due 10 a m Friday July 24 at the chief highway engineer in Santa Fe.
Quincy D. Adams, chief counsel for Republican Patrick J. Hurley, urged continuing the November senatorial election contest in at least seven counties. He cited large scale fraud and election violations as the basis for the challenge, naming Dona Ana, Grant, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Mora and Socorro counties.
Mrs. Ymelda Chavez Miller daughter of Senator Chavez will wed King Features columnist George Dixon at St Thomas Rectory. The couple plans a quiet wedding with only family and a few friends. the wedding trip may go to Canada. Her husband Stanley Miller died three years ago.
A citizens meeting here seeks to persuade Mayor Harold W. Lavender and the town trustees to remain in office until the municipal election next April. The gathering aims to reconsider the announced resignations and preserve local governance.
Adlai E. Stevenson and seven companions faced a Russian tommygun held by an East Berlin soldier as martial law lingered and film was confiscated during a tour of East Berlin. Police blocked escape, officials later allowed them to proceed, and Stevenson praised West Berlin resilience and German yearning for freedom.
Berlin dispatch reports East German Premier Otto Grotewohl angrily denounced and rejected President Eisenhower's offer of 15 million dollars in food to the Soviet zone. He called it a provocation and accused the United States of seeking to provoke subversion, while demanding lifting of internal trade limits and cancellation of postwar treaties as a condition for any aid.
Two cafe workers Judy Wilson and Peggy Walker took meals to prisoners at the Rocky Ford police station and tried on two handcuffs. Officer Gil bert Gittel found one cuff on Peggy and the other on Judy. Councilman Tom Welch freed them by drilling out the cuff pins when the key was unavailable.
Grain dealers and processors in New Mexico warn the drouth relief program may disrupt 50 years of market stability. John Allen and J B Powell argue for authorizing stockmen to buy feed on open markets with disaster reimbursements, to keep normal channels and avoid waste from raw or bulk CCC supplies.
Wellford Ware said the Senate elections subcommittee rejected a protest against recounting Rio Arriba votes before Bernalillo County recount finishes. Forces of Senator Dennis Chavez filed the protest Friday.
White House says President Eisenhower’s offer of 15 million dollars’ worth of food for East Germany remains valid despite Moscow’s rejection. Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov delivered a note to the U.S. Embassy blaming the West for the June 17 East Berlin riots and calling the aid a propaganda maneuver.
A license was issued yesterday to Raymond Peter Doornhos 23 of Kalamazoo Michigan and Virginia Gibson 18 of Roswell. Roswell granted licenses to Donald S. Smith 22 and Friday toohn Vande Kraats 27 and Edna Ruth Thomas 22 both Lovington. Janelle Brake 19 of Texarkana Texas also received a license.
A column by Ken Reynolds titled Quickies presents cheeky vignettes about secretaries and flirtations. The piece teases the social dynamics of office life with witty one liners and light humor. The tone remains breezy and observational.
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