25 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1956
Page
1
Settlement of the 25 day steel strike nears as leaders propose a new three year contract with a 20 cent per hour first year raise. United Steelworkers weigh approval with a 170 member Wage Policy Committee meeting amid resumed talks with U S Steel Republic and Bethlehem.
S Sgt Matthew McKeon led a 74 man platoon on a night march into a tidal marsh where six recruits drowned. A vodka bottle was reportedly hidden behind a toilet by McKeon as testimony described his state and actions during the incident.
Harold E. Stassen failed to force Vice President Nixon off the Republican ballot as Leonard Hall and GOP leaders steered a deal. Richard Nixon and Christian Herter agreed Nixon would be nominated, with Herter suggesting readiness to support duties for the party.
Lt Tom Logan of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, who lectures on heart attack safety at the city airport, faced a real incident when a refrigeration gas tank exploded in the basement while he was speaking about expanded gases and explosion dangers.
New Mexico lawmakers hear that welfare rolls may reach 56 000 by 1975 with possible 32 000 to 75 000. Nathaniel Woolman of New Mexico University says the state can still pay welfare bills without tax overhaul, given stable revenue sources. The committee urges new capital investments, educational revisions, and immediate steps to upgrade worker training to compete in the labor market.
Hobbs Continental Oil Company officials report progress closing in the Bell Lake wildcat well 20 miles west and 25 miles north of Jal. The well, down 13,393 feet in shale, had been spewing about 30 million cubic feet of gas daily since Sunday. Crews finished a kill line from the casing below a 10,000-pound master valve and plan double valves on a choke line while mud is readied to seal and kill the gas flow.
Washington trailed 3-0 before Sievers homered to lead a 3-7 loss split. Avila and Hegan supplied Cleveland power with two homers as Pascual took the loss. In the NL, Milwaukee rallied for seven runs behind Mathews and Thomson homers to beat New York 7-4 after Worthington allowed the decisive hits.
The House passed a resolution commending the American Indian Foundation for its nine million dollar memorial project at Gallup New Mexico. Funds are to be raised by public subscription and the measure was sent to President Eisenhower.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dalton and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shaw appear in wedding or society notices. The items list names likely connected to ceremonial events or announcements in the community columns.
Democratic Gov. John Simms and Republican Edwin Mechem campaigned in Clovis including planned appearances at a Game Protect Association barbecue. Mechem and Lt. Gov. candidate Philip Hubbell also toured Carrizozo responding to labor plank critiques while endorsing a new minimum wage alignment with federal standards.
New Mexico's rainy season paused with calm sunny days and no significant moisture. Only Truth or Consequences logged measurable rain at .01 inches while most stations reported clear skies and warm temperatures. Highs ranged from 82 to 91 degrees with mild overnight lows spread across the state.
Premier Guy Mollet's government survived a confidence vote in the National Assembly on a 285 to 115 tally with 38 abstentions for this year's 9.4 billion dollar ordinary budget. The cabinet seeks new revenues to finance the war effort in Alberta, estimated to have cost 720 million dollars in six months. An Assembly committee rejected a 10 percent income tax increase and a proposal to float a loan.
Irene de la Begassiere, a blond expatriate in her 40s, was arrested on felonious charges after her guest William Grey was stabbed in her Park Avenue apartment following a cocktail party. Grey was hospitalized in satisfactory condition.
Alexandria Virginia Mrs Mary J Childs city personnel director sought information on an English applicant who sought city work. The British bureaucrat gave a strong recommendation and added a margin note insisting George Washington was born in Durham County England and only on lend lease to the U S.
Jordan reports very tense border clashes as Israeli fire from small arms and mortars hits three Jordan villages near the demarcation line west of Jerusalem. United Nations observers respond to the urgent request, with casualties suspected among villagers and Jordan National Guardsmen.
John Dixie a stonemason for 90 years died yesterday in Brockville at age 105. The obituary notes his century long career and residence in Ontario.
Seven year old Leslie Otto drowned yesterday while swimming off Galveston's West Beach. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John L. Otto of Galveston.
The Employment Security Commission reported 189000 non farm workers employed in New Mexico in June, 3000 above the prior monthly high of 186000 set last December.
Three men from Walker were ordered to pay $144 restitution for damaging three illuminated signs with a .22 pistol. A fourth man was cleared of charges. Sheriff J Jones and deputies made the arrests. Joe E Hamill’s hearing was reset for tomorrow. See SHOOTING Page 8.
The House Rules Committee clears a housing bill for a floor vote under Widnall's 35 000 annual public housing limit proposal while maintaining the option to pass or reject the measure. The plan adds three billion dollars to FHA mortgage insurance and expands programs for elderly housing repair rehabilitation and urban redevelopment.
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