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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1966

Page

2

Riots Threaten Delay to Civil Rights Bill Debate

Washington AP: Congressman McCulloch says Negro riots threaten to delay the new civil rights bill. He backs the housing provision but notes opposition cites lack of information. Debate continues as Southern Democrats push delays and House rules change to speed consideration.

Washington William M. McCulloch Ohio House McCulloch House Judiciary Committee House Rules Committee Rules Committee

Merchant Funeral Set At Capitan

Funeral services for Ruby Springer Merchant, wife of Low Merchant and longtime Capitan resident, are set for Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Capitan Methodist Church. She died today in Capitan where the family has lived since 1927. Survivors include her husband, three daughters, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Burial will be in Capitan cemetery. A separate notice lists additional services for Joe Archuleta Nejeras, William Marvin Rucker, and others with details on funeral arrangements and survivors.

Capitan Ruby Springer Merchant Low Merchant Southeastern Merchant van Horn Tex Carlsbad Wyoming Capitan Area Mr. Merchant Dorothy Vorpahl Yoder Wyo Marie Edgar Margie Eldridge Joe Archuleta Nejeras Bert Pfingston Near Hondo Nejeras Chaves County Lincoln Ruidoso William Marvin Rucker Roswell Texas Phillip Rucker Rucker First Assembly of God Church Clara Hill Meeker Oklahoma City Okla

State Police Scuba Training Underway Across Districts

Twelve state policemen from districts throughout New Mexico and Texas convened for a three day scuba diving training school led by Sgt. J E Syling of Hobbs. They will complete rigid courses for rescue missions drowning recovery and weapon recovery with pool sessions at the YMCA and deep training at Bottomless Lakes. Participants include Kenneth Wilson Payne Roswell Clarence Smith Picacho Pauli Gibson Carrizozo Louis McEuen Logan Francis La Due Albuquerque Douglas Davis Santa Fe Phillip Todd Tatum Ted Jordan Socorro John Hutchinson Las Cruces and E O Locklear Kermit Texas Highway Patrol.

Texas J.E. Syling Hobbs YMCA Kenneth Wilson Mr. Payne Clarence Smith Roswell Pauli Gibson Picacho Andy Benavidez Carrizozo Louis McEuen Logan Francis LaDue Albuquerque Douglas Davis Santa Fe Phillip Todd Tatum Ted Jordan Socorro John Hutchinson Las Cruces E.O. Locklear Kermit Texas Highway Patrol

More Cotton Is NM Goal in Shortage Drive

New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau seeks Congress to boost acreage of Acuia 1517 and California 442 cotton varieties due to years of short supply. A W Langenegger notes mills urged export limits on 1517 and 442, and the group will seek backing from western state organizations ginners merchants and congressional delegations.

Las Cruces New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Congress California A. W Bill Langenegger Hagerman New Mexico Farm Organization United States Cotton Mills Langenegger Farm Bureau Chambers of Commerce

Vandals Damage NM Road Grader

Sheriff officers investigate vandalism of a state owned road grader parked near the Armstrong Gravel pits on West Brasher Road. The vehicle sustained smashed windows and bullet punctured tires likely from target practice, with the incident occurring Sunday night or early Monday.

West Brasher Road Armstrong Gravel Pits

Youth Sent to Springer and wards of the court

Juvenile court judge George L. Reese recommitted Gary Lee Mahan, 15, to Springer for larceny involving three golf club sets worth over $600. James P. Plogger, 16, was made a ward and paroled to his parents. Raymond Franco, 17, faced charges of flourishing and carrying a deadly weapon and was paroled to his uncle after revoking his prior parole to parents.

Springer George L. Reese Gary Lee Mahan W. Tenth Mahan James P. Plogger E. Seventh Raymond Franco Hagerman Franco Sidro Moreno Artesia

Thieves Steal 25 Letters From Jacques Cock Tail Lounge Sign

Police investigate theft of 25 letters from the Jacques Cock Tail Lounge sign at S Main and Poe. Loss estimated at 99 dollars. Owner Jack Harris said letters were taken late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

S. Main Poe Jack Harris

Destructive Elm Beetles Hit Roswell Streets Hard

Chaves County Agent John Chappell reports heavy elm beetle infestation in central Roswell from Atkinson to Richardson and College to McGaffey. Beetles skeletonize leaves and can kill trees after two consecutive harsh years. spraying with Malathion or DDT at dawn is advised.

Chaves John Chappell Roswell Atkinson Richardson College McGaffey California Chappell

Ohio National Guard to Leave Cleveland Riot Areas

The Ohio National Guard will withdraw from Cleveland East Side riot zones starting today with 450 troops. 750 more depart Thursday and the remainder by Sunday night, Col. Robert Canterbury said after a meeting with city officials.

Cleveland, Ohio Ohio National Guard East Side Robert Canterbury

Speck Faces Eight Indictments Over Nurse Killings

Chicago eight indictments charging murder were returned by Cook County grand jury against Richard Speck, 24, held in the mass killing of eight nurses. Indictments heard after witnesses, presented to Judge Edward F. Heathy, arraignment likely in one week.

Chicago Cook County Richard Speck Edward F. Heathy Criminal Division of Circuit Court John Stamos

Campbell Calls FPC Ruling A NM Economic Victory

Gov. Jack Campbell hailed the Federal Power Commission decision as a great victory for New Mexico. The FPC approved expansion by El Paso Natural Gas and Transwestern Pipeline to boost Los Angeles gas deliveries, while denying Gulf Pacific Pipeline's $314 million plan. The ruling may lead El Paso to recondition wells in the San Juan Basin.

Santa FE Jack Campbell Federal Power Commission New Mexico FPC el Paso Natural Gas Co Transwestern Pipeline Co Los Angeles Commission Gulf Pacific Pipeline Co Boston Witt San Juan Basin

Traffic Accidents Record With Citations

At 10 06 a.m. Kathryn J Bjorum 43 of 1502 S Kansas and Walter F Liston 51 of 511 New Mexico Dr were in a crash. Liston cited for careless driving. At 11 a.m. Seddie E Ligon 51 of Pecos Tex and Joseph Franklin 24 of Albuquerque were involved and Ligon cited for illegal U turn.

Derring Injured in Farm Accident Near Roswell

H. H. Derring of Roswell area is hospitalized with a fractured left hip after a fall from stacked hay bales on Tuesday. State police report he toppled while atop the hay, and was conveyed to ENM Medical Center by ambulance.

H. H. Derring Roswell Derring Enm Medical Center

Transwestern and El Paso Pledge Quick Start on Growth

Houston based Transwestern Pipeline Co and El Paso Natural Gas Co vow immediate start on new Texas to California facilities after the FPC Gulf Pacific ruling approving deliveries. Transwestern to spend about 45 million and El Paso about 50 million. Gulf Pacific silent on the decision. Humble Oil expresses disappointment as potential major supplier.

Houston Transwestern Pipeline Co el Paso Natural Gas Co California Federal Power Commission Gulf Pacific Tennesco Inc Humble Oil & Refining Co Humble

Hospital Visiting Hours And Community Births Notice

Hospital visiting hours listed for General patients Maternity hours also noted. The notice lists names and addresses of patients births and admissions at St Mary's Hagerman Carlsbad Artesia Carlsbad Tex. includes Dismissed and Admitted July 25 and birth announcements at Walker Air Force Base Enm Medical Center and local addresses.

ST. Mary’s Clifford Rhodes Hagerman John W. Carpenter W. Albuquerque Ronnie Lee Smith W. 10Th Howard Herring S. Heights Vera Bustamante Sam Freeman Claude Harrison Carlsbad Margaret Bean Artesia Pat Dull Heights James KR. Mull York, &. C James Mendez Vergie Mathews Dexter James W. Isler W. Deming E. H. Latham Tinnie Gertrude Jacobs Marvin L. Downey Ron Franklin John Haven Walker Air Force Base Lewis Demlei SAW WAFB ENM Medical Center Juanita Lynn Espinoza South Mulberry Freda Lambert W. 9Th H. J. Steinberger Albert Garman James A. Hill Gale Scrifres Jim Lincoln Juanita $. Espinoza

Markets Rally Fails as Stocks End Lower in New York

The New York market closed down after an intraday rally failed to sustain gains. Early strength in aircrafts electronics and airlines faded as trading volume rose, with United Aircraft and United Air Lines holding modest gains while others drifted lower. Egg prices in Chicago remained steady with wholesale quotes unchanged.

New York United Aircraft United Air Lines Douglas Johnson & Johnson Searle Milan Italy Paul Chicago

Wreck Hurts Two People Near Berrendo Bridge

A one car crash south of the Berrendo Bridge on U. S. 285 sent two people to the hospital. Driver James Terry Redding Sr. and his 13 year old daughter Suzanne Redding suffered facial lacerations and a fractured left leg while four other passengers stayed uninjured.

Berrendo Bridge U.S. 285 James Terry Redding Sr Tomball Tex Suzanne Redding North Main Ballard Ambiance

Roswell Funeral Home Change Ties to New Owners

Winton S Northcott identified in a Sunday report as owner of Roswell Frozen Food plant and linked to new owners of Roswell Funeral Home. He previously ran Frozen Food, selling the business to John Childs four years ago.

Winton S. Northcott Roswell John Childs

Denver Livestock Prices Update Across Cattle Hog Sheep

Denver livestock market report shows cattle slaughter steers mostly steady with 25.05 to 30 for choice, heifers good to choice 24.00 to 25.00, utility cows 17.50 to 18.40. Hog barrows and gilts steady, sows 25 higher, weights 200 to 350 pounds 21.20 to 22.25. Sheep 3,000 head, spring lambs steady to 25 higher, prime and choice lambs 92 to 102 per hundred pounds, No 2 pelts 23 to 40.

Denver Livestock Denver Ap-Usda

Chicago Live Cattle Market Close References

The report lists prices from E. F. Hutton for Chicago live cattle with high, low, and closing figures. It shows contract levels with near-term and calendar-month references and notes several close values across the month of February and early April.

Chicago E. F. Hutton &Co Close

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Green City Mrs. Merchant Mitchell Neb Torrington Joe A. Nejeras Mr. Nejeras Army Air Corps Hondo Catholic Church Sofia Pena John Nejeras Ruby Virginia Nejeras Pat Nejeras W. M. Rucker Yours Rental Service Center, Inc Virginia Mexico Speck Campbell Transwestern Antoine Madere Forest Drive J.C Pete Vilander West Domino Martin Lucero S. Beech John F. Kennedy du Pont Goodrich U.S Polaroid Amerada Sta T&t Nor N Gas Phill Pet Am RCA T Am Teil Tel Reich Reyn Met Atchison Rey Tob Richfid A Safeway St Bobbie Bks Chrysier Studebaker Gen Motors Gillette Swift Gulf Goodyear Tenneco Texaco Halilbur Transwa BusMch Marath Oi US Steel Mobiloil N. Main Roswell, N.M E. F. Hutton E. F. Hutton « Company Inc New York and Pacific Coast Stock Exchanges Hawaii North Main ST. Roswell DOW Jones EE. Futton & Co Nara Roswell Lodge No. 18 Afram Tly Rhe Astrojets Aufpolimes
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