Farmer Mitchell loses delay bid in water case moves toward court ruling
Chaves County farmer Joe Mitchell, appealing New Mexico Supreme Court parking meter case, won a contempt show cause dismissal on a technicality after admitting irrigation of 10 acres without water rights. He claimed no service of the restraining order, while attorney Russell described the talks to settle. The city pursues $536 from 536 tickets. the water rights dispute remains unresolved. In a separate report, U S B 29s bombed an Oriental Light Metals plant near Sinuiju in Korea, with heavy anti aircraft action and claims of a major raid impacting truce talks.
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Eisenhower to Attend Gallup Indian Ceremony in August
GOP nominee General Dwight D. Eisenhower will attend the 30th annual inter tribal Indian ceremonial at Gallup New Mexico on August 10 He will fly from Denver to Gallup that day and back the same night Met at the Gallup airport by Gov E L Mechem of New Mexico Gov Howard Pyle of Arizona and tribal officers He will watch a parade by 37 tribes and deliver a brief speech likely urging Republican candidates in New Mexico and Arizona He plans to neutrality in primaries among competing Republicans and will not back Sen Joseph R McCarthy in the state race Lodge said civil rights will be run by states and Republicans will push a constructive program if they win the White House and Congress
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GOP Keeps Civil Rights Pot Hot To Cook Demos
Republicans keep civil rights on the boil to pressure Democrats. Sen. Lodge accuses Sparkman of dodging civil rights while Nixon says Sparkman is pro Truman. Stevenson defends fair employment stance and Taft-Hartley revisions amid party splits in the South. Eisenhower targets congressional races, plans Gallup trip, and wary Mississippi and Texas factions stir.
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Nude Brunette Found Dead Near Yukon Oklahoma
The nude, decapitated body of a young brunette was found in a dry creek bed west of Yukon. Police hunt for a blood smeared car and an unknown sav age suspect. Carved letters R A T on chest. hands cut off. one foot partly severed. autopsy delayed. body believed dead about 24 hours. A 20 member posse searched the area.
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Sixth Annual Roswell Horse Show Sets Aug Dates
Nine divisions will be featured at the sixth Roswell Horse Show at New Mexico Military Institute polo grounds August 8 to 10. Events include hunters jumpers equitation pleasure Arabian saddle and gaited and stock horses with stake races. Prizes awarded in purse classes and trophies with ribbons for six places. Show begins daily at 1 p.m. at NMMI stables. Pecos Valley Horsemen sponsor. Entry details at 1206 South Kentucky.
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Super Chief Stalled in Raton Pass Delays Train
The Santa Fe Super Chief halted in Raton Pass for four and a half hours as one of its three diesel engines slipped off the tracks. The train reached Albuquerque two hours and 45 minutes late and was an hour behind schedule by the time it arrived in Los Angeles.
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FFA to Convene 24th Annual Convention in Albuquerque
The 24th annual Future Farmers of America convention will be held in Albuquerque starting Sunday. Leaders and members from across the state will attend sessions, workshops, and competitions highlighting agricultural education and youth leadership.
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Local Weather Summary From United States Weather Bureau
Readings taken at three hour intervals from yesterday afternoon to this morning show high temperatures near 97 and overnight low around 63. Precipitation totals for the past 24 hours and month to date are reported with year to date figures. normal values are included. Sunrise listed at 6.59 with 13.9 hours of daylight. skies partly scattered with warm, slightly humid conditions.
Tragedy in Galveston as 4-Year-Old Drowns Near Home
Charles Valdez Jr. aged four drowned yesterday while playing near a small pond beside his Galveston home. He was pulled from the water by 13 year old Donald Lochlin, but attempts at artificial respiration failed to revive him.
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Commission grants El Paso TV station permit on Channel 4
The Communications Commission issued a grant authorizing Roderick Broadcasting Corp to operate a television station on VHF Channel 4 in El Paso Texas. The action marks FCC approval for the new station and channel allocation in the market.
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Battle Fly Swarms Clovis City Officials Face Infestation
City officials in Clovis battle what they call the worst fly infestation in years. Despite regular spraying of business districts, homes, and stockyards, swarms of pests persist across the area.
Legion urges Bernalillo County Albuquerque government merger
The Hugh A. Carlisle Post of the American Legion adopted a resolution urging consolidation of the governments of Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.
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Expert Testimony Questions Water Well Move Benefit
Hydraulic engineer John R. Barnes of Austin testified at a District Court hearing on Hagerman farmer A W Langenegger’s petition to move water rights on 8.8 acres. He said the new well would not noticeably lower nearby wells, possibly benefitting Hagerman area by proximity to overflow river water. The judge took the petition under advisement.
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Philadelphia in American League Game Fragment
Reading shows a partial box score with teams and pitchers Shantz Astroth Hoeft Stuart Swift Batts. The fragment notes innings and scores 272 to 141 in a likely linen-era matchup, but lacks full context or complete names and outcomes.
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National League Pittsb'gh vs Brooklyn Baseball Game
In an 11 inning contest Pittsburgh tied 6 to 6 with Brooklyn before Brooklyn prevailed 7 to 6. Hogue Friend and Fisher started for Pittsburgh while LaPalme McCullough Rutherford King Schmitz pitched for Brooklyn. Black and Campanella contributed for the visitors as the game extended beyond regulation.
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Baseball box score notes for Chicago and St Louis games
Chicago held New York to a 11 0 lead in innings while recording nine runs. Players Mizell Fusselman Jester Cole and Cooper contributed for St Louis as Boston trailed with three runs.
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Former Resident Dies in Amarillo
Steve Hudson raised in Roswell died in Amarillo on July 24 from a heart attack. He was the son of the late Ed Hudson and Mrs. Ed Hudson of Roswell, grandson of Martin B. Corn. Funeral at First Methodist Church in Amarillo on Tuesday with many Corn and Marley relatives in attendance.
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Raton Judge Named to Hear Vote Contest
SANTA FE Lake J. Frazier's court contest of Everett M. Grantham's nomination for governor will be heard by Dist. Judge F. J. Federici of Raton. Chief Justice Eugene Lujan designated Federici yesterday after two Fifth Judicial District judges, C. Roy Anderson and George T. Harris, disqualified themselves. Frazier challenges Grantham's designation as winner by a 754 vote margin of the May 6 Democratic primary. He alleges numerous voting irregularities and tabulating errors.
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Eastern States Plan Rainmaking To Break Drought
Massachusetts and Connecticut move to relieve a multi state drought by authorizing artificial rainmaking. Connecticut tobacco and potato farmers back a Cambridge firm to seed clouds while Worcester county farmers seek permission to do likewise. A public hearing and federal loan relief push follow.
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Wyman to Leave Korea With U S Ninth Corps
Lt Gen Willard G Wyman commander of the Ninth Corps since December will depart Korea in a few days for duties with NATO forces in Europe. He will be replaced by Maj Gen Reuben Jenkins, assistant chief of staff G 3 plans and operations. MacArthur Takes Job New York General of the Army Douglas MacArthur accepted as chairman of Remington Rand Inc producers of business machines and electronics equipment. The question of layoffs in the Revenue Bureau remains unsettled with about 34 probable dismissals noted by the governor's office.
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Center Manager Named for New Mexico Alcoholic Center
Arve Sutherland of Santa Fe and Albuquerque hospitality and insurance sectors is named to run the state’s first alcohol treatment center in Albuquerque next month. Plans also call for smaller facilities in Roswell and Silver City.
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Arlene Dahl Turns From Pure Heroine to Sexy Roles
Arlene Dahl once known as a cool unattainable heroine suddenly shifts image after a magazine fashion layout showing sheer nightgowns and spantaloons. The Desert Legion film role follows a dazzling outfit and a vivid view of her shapely legs drawing vibrant, mature parts.
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Boy Renews Car Theft Spree After Juvenile Warding
A 12 year old boy Arley Lewis renewed car thefts within 24 hours of being named a ward of the juvenile court. He stole a 1935 Chevrolet in Elida New Mexico, then a 1941 Ford near Morton Texas. He also took $13 from a gas station register. He was captured eight miles from Morton and faced possible confinement at Springer New Mexico Industrial Boys School.
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47 to Graduate at New Mexico A&M Ceremony
Degrees will be conferred on 47 students at graduation ceremonies at New Mexico A&M Saturday.
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Flying Saucers Don’t Seem Attracted to Chaves County
A Roswell area survey finds no one in Chaves County claiming to have seen flying saucers. Seven locals checked report none observed. two offered jokes, while others dismissed any sightings. City Clerk Brad Hays and City Manager C M Woodbury weigh in on radar reports and convection explanations amid lingering public talk.
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QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds ends with a living room lawnmower joke
A Ken Reynolds Quickies piece riffs on a domestic scene with a lawnmower surprising a homeowner. The short humor column uses a sharp, bite sized joke tone and a playful punchline to tease everyday absurdities.
Welcome to Roswell Mr and Mrs Harper Event Card
A short social notice greeting local residents in Roswell for a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs R F Harper Mr and Mrs W E Smith and Mr and Mrs Tom Wilks in the town.
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