Roswell Father Dies in Double Truck Crash Near Encino
J D Weston 22 of Roswell died Friday night when two 20 ton trucks collided at the Y intersection of U S 60 and U S 285 west of Encino. The tanker carrying 7500 gallons of gasoline sparked a massive fire, killing Weston, Ralph Cotton of Artesia, and Marion R Hughes of Espanola and Lubbock. Investigators say brakes failed on the pumice truck, opposite driver Hughes, as flames surged hundreds of feet. Weston survived initially but was later identified. his family awaits funeral arrangements at Ballard funeral home. He leaves a wife and two small children, five brothers, five sisters, and his mother. Burial plans pend.
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Artesia
Marion R. Hughes
Ballard Funeral Home
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Lela Faye Weston
Shirley Ann
Jerry Donald
North Kansas
Mary L. Weston
Nathan
Wewoka
Okla
Paul
el Centro
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Lynn
Hobbs
George
Cletis
Vina Cotton
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Visa Moore
Holdenville
Rachel Goldman
Clovis
Strilla Crusin Christian
Midland
Tex
Ruth Golden
Alex
Governor to Visit On Petroleum Day in Roswell
Governor Edwin Mechem will head a 4000 to 5000 person visit for Roswell's first Petroleum Day. The event showcases oil industry growth with exhibits at Roswell Museum and downtown displays, concluding with a barbecue at the Country Club after a 11 am address on courthouse steps and a 2 to 4 pm tea for women visitors.
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Gila Monster Captured In Two Pieces In City Scene
A two foot gila monster rare for the Southwest was found in a city area. Mrs. George L. Reese spotted it on her driveway before it vanished. A cat led to a drainpipe where Paul Larkam retrieved the tail, and police recovered the rest for the dog catcher. Corporal Dwayne Tucker, home on leave from the Marine Corps, plans to report to Treasure Island after visiting family.
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Calif
Eisenhower Launches Victory Drive After Nomination
General Eisenhower moves to unite Republicans for a total GOP victory as he resigns from the Army after a 40 year career. He telegraphed Secretary Pace his resignation and urged swift action, while party leaders pledge unity and campaign planning with Taft allies seeking a strong fall effort. The National Committee meeting follows the Chicago convention with Nixon and others present.
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Skipper dies as oil tanker burns and blasts hit pier
MARTINEZ Calif AP An ocean tanker exploded at Union Oil pier in a fire that spread to a second tanker The ship Victor H Kelly capt Eugene Fulton of Los Angeles died of a heart attack Two crewmen Yarter and Liggens missing at least 30 injured and damage estimated up to five million dollars The Lom poc tanker also burned while fireboats fought the blaze for hours with ruptured pipes and crude oil spill from the pier and vessels
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Los Angeles
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Union Oil Company
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Liggens
Lompoc
Democrats to Take Over Political Stage Next Week
Washington reports the Democratic Party gears up for its national convention in Chicago starting July 21 as 20 candidates vie for the presidential nomination. The race mirrors the Republican contest centered on Eisenhower and Taft with platform battles and possible delegate clashes. Key question remains whether Gov. Adlai Stevenson will be available for the nomination as civil rights tensions loom.
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Colonel McPherson Selected for Air War College Duty
Col John B McPherson installation commander at Walker Air Force Base since 1951 has been chosen to attend the Air War College in Montgomery Alabama and has departed for the assignment Roswell residents and base personnel regret his departure Col McPherson known for promoting community military relations and welfare programs received the Distinguished Service Award from the Jaycees in 1951 He pushed barracks construction better living quarters for airmen off duty recreation youth programs and land grassing reducing dust on the base Lt Col Francis E Tiller named interim installation commander
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Reds Charge Antung Struck by U S Sabres in Manchuria
Peiping radio claimed eight U S F 86 Sabre jets strafed Antung Manchuria on Friday, killing 49 people. The broadcast tied the raid to Allied airstrikes on Pyongyang earlier that day.
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Peiping Radio Today
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Manchuria
Pyongyang
Weather Summary From United States Weather Bureau
Reading intervals from 2 a m yesterday to 11 p m yesterday show highs near 90 and a low of 66 with a record 90 and 66, unofficial. Precipitation for 24 hours ending 11 p m yesterday totals 0 with month to date 1.36 and year to date 3.30. Sunrise 4 57, sunset 7 10, day length 14 2 hours. Forecast calls for occasional cloudiness tonight and Sunday with little change in prevailing weather.
Summerfield Named National Chairman of GOP Committee
Eisenhower selected Arthur Summerfield of Michigan as national chairman to lead the Republican campaign and pledged alignment with the nominee. Summerfield warned he would direct the general election effort, as the committee expanded with 32 state chairmen. The move aims to heal party rifts after the Taft and Warren factions and to avoid past club fragmentation.
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Taft Ends Presidential Runs After Latest Bid
Senator Robert A. Taft said the ruined third campaign was his last, pledging loyalty to Eisenhower’s nominating winner and noting he will be too old to run again. He walked off with staffers as Harold Stassen paid respects, while Democrats prepare for their convention. Taft planned rest at Murray Bay and a next-week trip to Washington.
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Washington
Women Lead Polio Education Drive in Chaves County
Educational activities of the Chaves County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will be stepped up after meetings Friday night and yesterday. Women of Roswell will take on larger duties to spread polio information under Mrs. Lou Hammond’s leadership, while the first local polio victim, 4-year-old Mitchell L. Eaton, was reported.
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Orchard Park
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Taft Avenue sign covered by crude Ike board in Winthrop
A street sign reading Taft Avenue in Winthrop was found covered today by a crudely lettered board reading Ike Avenue. The alteration was discovered by passersby and police investigated. No injuries or arrests were reported.
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QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds
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Roswell Ist and Mrs Hain Welcomed Guests
Roswell Ist and Mrs Hain hosted a gathering welcoming Mr and Mrs M Ulrick and Mr and Mrs E C Dern.
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