Troop Carrier Is Blessed As Peacetime Weapon for God
A ship conversion dubbed a peacetime weapon for God was blessed at Vicksburg Mississippi. Millionaire Robert LeTourneau funds the project with evangelist Billy Graham present to dedicate the Navy LSM outfitted for jungle construction in Liberia. The venture pairs heavy machinery with Christian outreach, aiming to raise living standards and spread faith rather than war.
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Billy Graham
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Montreal
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Second 60,000 Ton Carrier Is Planned
The Navy announced the second 60,000-ton carrier of the Forrestal class will be built at the New York Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn. It also said the hull of the second nuclear powered submarine will be built at Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut.
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Navy
New York Naval Shipyard
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Thundershowers Promised Across New Mexico States
The Associated Press notes weekend thundershowers likely only moistening eastern New Mexico. Friday showers ranged .16 inch at Tucumcari, .05 at Zuni, and a trace at Raton. Highs included Rodeo 101, Farmington and Columbus 99, Truth or Consequences 96, Albuquerque 95, Roswell 93, Santa Fe 86, Las Vegas 83.
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Tucumcari
Zuni
Raton
Rodeo
Farmington
Columbus
Truth Or Consequences
Albuquerque
Roswell
Glenwood
Silver City
Hobbs
Clovis
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Railroad Crewmen Blown To Bits In Train Explosion
Three Rock Island freight train crewmen were killed when the locomotive exploded near Okarchie Oklahoma. Engineer Roy Tomlin and brakeman Jack Gorman of El Reno and fireman Hutch Spivy of Chickasha were identified as the dead. Debris scattered over a 100 yard radius and a track section was torn up in the blast.
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Okarche
Okla
Rock Island
Roy Tomlin
Jack Gorman
el Reno
Hutch Spivy
Chickasha
Forgotten Yugoslav generals live on charity in German castle
In Duesseldorf area a group of 26 former commanders under King Peter of Yugoslavia, aged up to 52, who fought Nazi forces in 1941, live in Warlar castle under German charity. They receive lodging, simple meals, and six cents daily, facing possible prison if they attempt to return. A Texas scientist reports a new ice making process that speeds production and cuts costs by forming ice cores and rapid layered growth, enabling blocks, crushing, or shredding.
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Duesseldorf
Germany
Peter
Yugoslavia
Hitler
Warlar
Marshal Tito
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
John R. Watt
Watt
Teachers to Talk About Training Teachers in New Mexico
About 150 New Mexico teachers will meet at El Rito Monday to study how to train more and better teachers. John P. Steiner of the New Mexico Education Association says experienced teachers will suggest improvements for college programs and discuss the role of city and county school systems in teacher training. Conclusions go to the NMEA convention in Albuquerque October 22 through 25.
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New Mexico
el Rito
John P. Steiner
The
New Mexico Education Association
NMEA
Albuquerque
Electric Furnace Explosion Kills Worker in California Plant
In Redwood City California an electric furnace loaded with nearly a ton of magnesium exploded with a thunderous roar on Friday. One worker was fatally burned and a metal casting plant was left in rubble. Two other workers were critically burned and rushed from the scene.
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Redwood City
Calif
New Mexicans age shift shown in census 1950
The Census Bureau reports New Mexico grew older by 1950 with the median age at 24. Over 681,187 residents in 1950, more than a quarter under 10, and 94,944 under 5. Those 65 and older rose from 23,284 in 1940 to 33,064 in 1950.
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Census Bureau
New Mexico
Alleged Forger Nabbed in Artesia After Check Fraud
Deputy Sheriff Wilson Wheeler captured Pablo Padina at Artesia after a grocery store clerk reported a $35 check. Padina allegedly passed four worthless instruments in Roswell and ten in Carlsbad, using the names Solis Padilla and Robles. He's in Chaves County for prosecution.
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Roswell
Carlsbad
Wilson Wheeler
Pablo Padina
Chaves County
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Padina
Solis
Padilla
Robles
Settlement Reached in Workman’s Compensation Case
Charles Birnie, injured in 1949 while employed by Talmage Motor Co., obtained a $1,800 settlement yesterday in District Court. The deal was friendly between Birnie and the company. A doctor estimated possible 15 percent permanent disability from the spine injury.
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Charles Birnie
Talmage Motor Co
Birnie
Mixed responses to U S oil cartel investigation announced
Justice Department moves to probe an international oil cartel with a grand jury in Washington and civil antitrust actions. Senator Hennings backs criminal and civil steps against six firms, while some trade officials doubt concrete outcomes. The target group includes Standard Oil of New Jersey and Gulf Oil in the U S and Royal Dutch Shell along with Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. abroad.
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Washington
Justice Department
Hennings
D-Mo
U. S
James P. McGranery
District of Columbia
Long
Telegraph Giant Sends 1.1 Million Letters to Stockholders
The American Telephone and Telegraph Co. completing a mass mailout to stockholders. The mailings totaled about 1,100,000 letters and weighed roughly 30 tons, underscoring AT T’s status as a vast corporate enterprise based in New York.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Three Divorces Granted in District Court Rules
Three divorce decrees were granted yesterday and Friday in District Court. Eulalie C. Lannom divorced James P. Lannom and divided community property. Juanita P. Davis was granted divorce from Finis A. Davis and Gladys B. Lowe from Otis G. Lowe Jr. Custody and support actions were filed by Bernetta Isbell against Steve A G Isbell. Loriie Guffey sued Mike Guffey and Frances Booher sued John A Booher to restore her maiden name Cook. Boohers wed in 1951.
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Eulalie C. Lannom
James P. Lannom
Juanita P. Davis
Finis A. Davis
Gladys B. Lowe
Otis G. Lowe, Jr
Bernetta Isbell
Steve A. G. Isbell
Real Estate Changes Hands During Week
Real estate transactions were completed last week as reported by the Roswell Credit Bureau. Friendly Finance Co sold property belonging to E H Donoho to Clyde Rosen at 104 South Union. Wayne Adams handled the sale at 807 West Eighth from K O Hayes to Joseph Lucas. Wayne Adams also handled the sale of another property.
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Roswell
Former VA Doctor Offers to Assist In Hospital Probe
A recently resigned VA hospital physician in Albuquerque offered to help with an investigation. Seven patients urged New Mexico's congressional delegation to seek a probe by top Veterans Administration officials. The unnamed doctor stressed that leaving the VA stemmed from conditions, not private practice lure.
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Albuquerque
Veterans Hospital
New Mexico
Veterans Administration
Local properties change hands across several listings
801 West Tilden and 1602 North Union properties transfer to Donald G. Bunch from Lowell Claxton and W A Moore respectively with sale handled by Russell, Bacon and Hood. 1611 Pontiac Drive sold by Billy M Hodges to D E Henderson. Merritt Cramer sold 705 South Union to Lynn W Croissant. Realtors Gardner and Markl involved.
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West Tilden
Lowell
WAEB Officer Speaks At Sertoma Meeting
Maj. Joe Gordon of WAFB told Roswell Sertoma Club members that efficiency comes from thorough surveys, better supervision, and cutting unnecessary work. He cited eight months at WAFB with $180,000 in savings after streamlining operations and adopting shortcuts.
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Joe Gordon
WAFB
Roswell Sertoma Club
la Cima
Sequoia Plant Collapses Moments After Flaming Blaze
A blazing fire swept through the Sequoia Metal Crafts Plant near San Carlos, with a building collapsing seconds later. Fire crews battled flames as smoke darkened the sky and emergency units cordoned off the area. No further details on casualties or cause were immediately released.
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Sequoia Metal Crafts Plant
San Carlos
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