Drought in New Mexico Reaches Into Its Core
The Associated Press reports New Mexico remains badly bent by drought despite recent rains. Subsoil moisture is insufficient and continued showers are needed within weeks to sustain range grass. Eastern plains see most rain. cattle condition varies from thin to good, with irrigation crops improving in moist areas. City water outlook brightens though drought-relief bulk feed contracts are being signed in Roswell and Chaves County.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Ruidoso
U. S. Weather Bureau
Bureau
Weather Bureau
The
Estancia
Roswell
Chaves County
PMA
George Hibbard
Bond-Baker Co
J. B. Powell
AAA Alfalfa Milling Co
Frank Goodwin
Rancher’s Supply
H. O. D. Shirley
Pecos Valley Trading Co
John Allen
Charles Boreing
J. P. White Co
E. W. Mitchell
Mitchell Seed and Grain Co
A. R. Treat
Chaves’ County
Rowellah Lukens
Don Gillespie
Bond- Baker Co
Hibbard
Eugene Hobson
East
Grand Plains
Melhop & Son
Dexter
Weather summary from United States Weather Bureau observations
Temperatures recorded at three hour intervals from 2 PM yesterday to 11 AM today show a high of 95 and a low around 68 with a forecast of occasional cloudiness and humid conditions. Thunder showers are possible and no significant temperature change expected. today’s high near 92 and tonight’s low near 66.
National Guard Units Receives New Radar Equipment
The Roswell based M Headquarters Battery 12th AAA Gun Battalion (90mm) receives a complete radar set and new signal gear. Lt. Roy A. Frye says unpacking is underway and the system should be operational soon. Additional PA systems and radio transmitters accompany the equipment for the August Ft. Bliss training camp in Texas.
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12Th Aaa
Roswell
Roy A. Frye
National Guard
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Airmen From New Mexico To Return Home
Thirteen New Mexico servicemen sail home today from the Far East aboard the transport Gen. S. B. Buckner. Names include William F. Cavasos Rincon Jesus M. Delcado Las Cruces Charles Fulkerson Tucumcari Gerald N. King San Miguel Edward R. Loretto Jemez Pueblo George D. McElroy Raton Merle V. Newby Roswell David E. Rael Santa Fe Paul L. Rodriguez Dona Ana and Joe E. Troncosa San Felipe Pueblo.
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Seattle
New Mexico
Far East
S. B. Buckner
William F. Cavasos
Rincon
Jesus M. Delcado
Las Cruces
Charles & Fulkerson
Tucumcari
Gerald N. King
San Miguel
Edward R. Loretto
Jemez Pueblo
George D. McElroy
Raton
Merle V. Newby
Roswell
David E. Rael
Santa Fe
Paul L. Rodriguez
Dona Ana
Joe E. Troncosa
San Felipe Pueblo
Roswell Boy To Realize Dream Of Pony Ride
Eight year old Tommy Heine, who lost a leg after battling a bone disease, will soon get a pony. Roswell residents Mrs Dor othy Dow Shower Mrs Anita Field and Sgt Marian Bridges arranged the purchase while about $80 was raised for hospital bills and a prosthetic leg for the boy. Doctors say he can ride once recovered and fitted.
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Tommy Heine
Roswell
Dorothy Dow Shower
Anita Field
Marian Bridges
Elmer Heine
Carrie Tingley
M. R. Wheeler
Will Be Lost Triple Jet Ace Fears Desk Job
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE California P Major James A Jabara America's first jet ace and one of two triple jet aces is home from Korea for the second time today he fears a desk assignment He shot down six Red MIGs in Korea then downed nine more He carries 163 missions and says he may still fly occasionally at the air defense outfit in Syracuse New York
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Travis Air Force Base
Calif
James A. Jabara
America
Korea
Wichita
Kan
Jabara
Air Force
Las Vegas
Nev
McKinney
Tex
United Nations
Yalu
Manchuria
U. S
Panmunjom
32Nd Air Division
Syracuse
N. Y
Lonce
Vote Seen on Air Force Funds in Senate Test of Defense Budget
Senator Maybank predicts a close vote on a proposal to add 400 million dollars for Air Force bomber jets amid a broad battle over defense spending. Opponents warn the move could open the door to excess spending and favoritism in defense contracts while arguments about unemployment relief and contract awards spark a lengthy Senate debate.
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Washington
Sen
Maybanks
D-Sc
Senate
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Maybank
Air Force
Eisenhower
Truman
Russell Long
D-La
Sen. Saltonstall
R-Mass
Senate Armed Services Committee
New
Sen. George
D-Ga
Appeal Set Aug 1 Before High Court in County Clerk Case
In Santa Fe an appeal over who serves as Chaves County clerk will be heard by the state Supreme Court at 10 a.m. on August 1. Dist. Judge C Roy Anderson ruled Dorothy Herring is county clerk after she was appointed December 19, 1952, following a resignation. Harold Rives Jr. protests, claiming a vacancy and usurpation.
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Santa FE
Chaves
Harold Rives Jr
Dorothy Herring
Supreme Court
Dist
C. Roy Anderson
County Financial Position Strong
Chaves County held a strong fiscal position per a statement by County Treasurer Margie Strickland. For the year ending July 1, 1953 the county took in 4,372,411.05 in receipts and spent 2,940,678.29. Tax collections totaled 1,052,160.32.
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Chaves County
Margie Strickland
Whipped Cream Shave Tested in San Diego Kitchen
Harold Ramm said ready whipped cream mixed with bathroom ready shave cream gave a smoother shave. Mrs. Ramm, however, rejected using the ready shave cream on strawberries.
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San Diego
Calif
Harold Ramm
Ramm
Building Permits Worth Over Two Million Won This Month
Building values in Albuquerque show permits issued to date this month totaling just over $2,000,000. The figure reflects activity across the city’s construction sector and hints at a busy season ahead.
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Albuquerque
Senate blocks $400 million Air Force boost in budget fight
Washington officials report the Senate voted 55 to 38 against approving an extra 400 million dollars for the Air Force beyond Eisenhower administration funding. The decision shapes military spending and defense priorities amid budget debates.
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Washington
Senate
Air Force
Eisenhower
Senate Hopes To Restore Foreign Aid After House Cut
Eisenhower presses Senate to restore part of the 1.1 billion dollars trimmed from foreign aid. The House approved 4.439 billion for the year despite his call for 5.139 billion, with a 288 to 115 roll call and broad party splits.
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Senate
Washington
Eisenhower
House
Truman
America
Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Rep. Coudert
R-Ny
Europe
Javits
Peace in Korea Near Despite Warning from Peiping Radio
Allies and Communists hovered at the brink of an armistice as Peiping radio warned renewed South Korean opposition endangered the cease-fire. Persistent reports said a document ending three years of fighting could be signed within 72 hours, though unconfirmed.
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Korea
Panmunjom
Red China
Peiping
Oreat Dancer
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
North Korea
Armistice Hall
Washington
Japan
Rhee
Neutral Nations Armistice Commission
Seoul
Tokyo
U.N
Munsan
Armistice Commission
Red
Group Is Stymied On Building Clinic For Alcoholics Here
The State Commission on Alcoholism cannot secure legal authority to finance or loan funds for a $60,000 rehabilitation clinic at Roswell. Officials say the project needs another $32,500 to proceed, with plans to serve Southeast New Mexico after clinics in Albuquerque and Silver City.
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Santa FE
State Commission On Alcoholism
Roswell
Arthur Stine
State Finance Board
Stine
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Silver City
Hobbs Crime Claims Put Sheriff Trimble Under Fire
Sheriff Charles O. Trimble says gambling prostitution and Sunday bootlegging are endemic in Hobbs and accuses political opponents of a smear campaign. He vows to reveal alleged payoff details at a Lea County Commission meeting set for Monday at the courthouse.
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Lovington
Charles O. Trimble
Lea County Commission
Hobbs
Asst. Dist
Joseph O. Walton
Trimble
County Commission
Walton
Dist. Atty
Patrick Hanagan
Roswell
Three Artesia School Board Members Renamed by State Panel
The New Mexico State Board of Education named three returning Artesia School Board members George Olin Teel Hope Howard Stroup and Mrs. C P Bunch while taking no action on two other seats or the La Joya consolidation. The board resignations followed Eddy County reorganization. The session also weighed the Hobbs teachers tenure case involving Eloise Valley amid hint of segregation issues.
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Santa FE
State Board of Education
Artesia
la Joya
Socorro County
George Olin Teel
Hope
Howard Stroup
Atoka
C. P. Bunch
Eddy County
Didio Salas
Hobbs
Eloise Valley of
Yankees Defeat the Indians in Ten Inning Showdown
New York built a late lead but Cleveland rallied with a strong nine and forced extra frames. In the 10th inning the Yankees prevailed 6 to 1, led by timely hits from key players as Schallock and Kuzava closed out the win.
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New York
Cleveland
Gorman
Schallock
Kuzava
Berra
Silvera
Wynn
Ginsberg
Tipton
National League game recap Reds edge Pirates 7 0
Cincinnati edges Pittsburgh 7 to 0 in a 9 inning game. Perkowski and Landrith led the Reds with key hits while Waugh Hall Hetki and Sandlock contributed. Pittsburgh struggled offensively with just three hits and no runs.
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National League
Cncinnati
Pittsburgh
Perkowski
Landrith
Dickson
Waugh
Hall
Hetki
Sandlock
Gallup Indian Ceremonial Highlighted on State Bulletin Board
The Gallup Indian Ceremonial is shown on the State Tourist Bureau bulletin board in the new Highway Building at the capitol. Also displayed are a pictorial map of the Gallup area and promotional literature about the ceremonial.
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Santa FE
Gallup
State Tourist Bureau
Capitol
State Patrolman Schraeder Is Dismissed From Service
State Patrolman Bill Schraeder of Las Cruces formerly of Albuquerque was dismissed for violating state police departmental rules. Theodore van Soelen, chairman of the State Police Board, declined to detail the case but said Schraeder was released for the good of the service.
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Santa FE
Bill Schraeder
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Theodore van Soelen
State Police Board
Schraeder
May 1953 Roswell retail sales rise six percent
May retail sales in Roswell topped the 1952 figure by six percent, while national sales rose two percent. The Roswell district office of the Census Bureau notes eight business groups posted increases and three declined from May 1952 to May 1953, with figures based on monthly reports from 100 local businessmen.
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Roswell
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Bureau of Census
Taylor W. Golden
Katherine Keith
Washington
State Fair Board Meets to Plan Albuquerque Rodeo
The State Fair Board holds a meeting in Albuquerque in August to discuss plans for the fair's rodeo program at the annual event.
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Albuquerque
State Fair Board
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R. O. Marshall
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