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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1954

Page

16

Five Thousand Dollar Bribe Probe Ties Fight Fix to Garden

New York DA investigates a $5,000 bribe offer to Bobby Jones of Oakland to throw the June 11 Madison Square Garden bout against Jo Giardello. Jones and manager deny knowledge of any offer while Dist Atty Frank Hogan declines comment. Corum cites the NYSA Commission chair as receiving the alleged fix tip.

New York Bobby Jones Oakland Calif Jo Giardello Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Bill Corum New York Journal American Jones Associated Press California Bob Melnick Melnick Frank Hogan Corum Hogan Robert Christenberry New York State Athletic Commission

Amendment vote on public housing plan passes 66 to 16

Senator Anderson of New Mexico voted for the Knowland amendment in Eisenhower's housing program. Senator Chavez was not recorded. The amendment passed 66 to 16.

Washington Anderson D-Nm Sen Knowland R-Calif Eisenhower Chavez

Las Vegas Attorney Named New Mexico Handicapped Person of the Year

W Morris Shillinglaw of Las Vegas has been selected as New Mexico Handicapped Person of the Year by the Governors Council for the Handicapped. An attorney and state legislator, he is immobilized from head to feet by rheumatoid arthritis and was nominated by the Las Vegas Rotary Club. He joins a group from 48 states considered for the national Handicapped Person of the Year.

Las Vegas Governor’s Council For the Handicapped W. Morris Shillinglaw New Mexico Shillinglaw Rotary Club

Adventists Praised for Civil Defense Work at World Conference

President Eisenhower and the National Civil Defense Director commended the Seventh Day Adventists for valuable contributions in civil defense in telegrams read at the World Conference yesterday in San Francisco.

San Francisco Eisenhower National Civil Defense Director Seventh - Day Adventists Church

Office of Defense Mobilization Rejects Aluminum Expansion Plan

The Office of Defense Mobilization decided not to promote the long-debated 200 million dollar third round expansion of the aluminum industry. Government informants reported today.

Washington Office of Defense Mobilization

Radio Hams Convene for Fourth Annual Fest in Silver City

About 200 radio amateurs from New Mexico Texas Colorado and Arizona converge on Silver City for the Fourth Annual Radio Ham Fest and Picnic scheduled tomorrow.

Silver City New Mexico Texas Colorado Arizona

Kansas City Livestock Market Report

Cattle 200, calves 50, market not fully established due to thin offerings. Hogs 800 with barrows and gilts 25.25–26.00 for 190–240 lb, 23.25–24.75 for 250–285 lb, some 25.00 at 250 lb, sows 19.75–20.50 for 310–350 lb, most over 400 lb at 17.25–18.50. Sheep 100 with few offerings, lambs 20.00–25.50, utility ewes 4.50–6.00.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City

Market Summary and Cotton Futures Close

Stocks and commodities quotes show mixed actions with several energy and utility issues down slightly while others steady. Cotton futures in New York closed with gains and midsession shifts, July at 34.27 to 34.29, Dec at 34.13, May 34.28, and spot middling at 35.35.

Cotton Market New York

Wool futures hold steady in New York market

Wool futures closed unchanged to one and a third cents higher with July at 161.8 and October at 174.5. Certificated wool spots marked 161.5N. Wool tops futures gained three to one and two tenths cents with October at 209.3 to 209.4 and December at 208.0. Certificated wool tops 205.5N.

Wool Market New York

Thief Netted 300 Dollars in Bar Breakin

A thief stole between 300 and 400 dollars from the Horseshoe Bar at 102 S Main St. Entrance was gained through the roof and an air conditioning system. The register was left unlocked, police said this morning.

Horseshoe Bar S. Main St Tommy Thompson

Twining to Visit Clovis Air Base for Inspection

General Nathan F. Twining Air Force chief of staff will visit Clovis Air Force Base on June 11 to inspect the facility. He will be accompanied by Senator Dennis Chavez during the visit.

Clovis Nathan F. Twining Air Force Clovis Air Force Base Dennis Chavez

Burran Bros. Submit Low Bid for Carlsbad Armory Addition

Burran Bros. of Clovis submitted what appears to be the low bid for the Carlsbad Armory addition project. The bid amount is listed as 56,225 dollars, according to an announcement from Maj. Gen. C. G. Sage, adjutant general.

LOW Armory Santa FE Burran Bros Clovis Carlsbad C. G. Sage

Cash for Labor Welfare Bill Advances in House

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $1,948,946,011 funding package for the Labor and Welfare Departments for the fiscal year starting July 1. Roswell Junior High faculty member H. L. Stone sponsors a student Washington trip, with eligibility for junior and senior high students. The bus departs Roswell June 17 and returns June 30. Call Stone at 5308.

Labor, Welfare Washington House Appropriations Committee Labor and Welfare Departments H. L. Stone Roswell Junior High School Washington, D. C Roswell Call Stone

Mrs. Bertha Haley Rites Set for Sunday

Funeral services for 80 year old Mrs. Bertha Rebecca Haley are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Ballard Chapel. Rev. Hugh Jordan will officiate with church choir singing. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery beside her husband William H. Haley who died in 1944. Pallbearers include Lloyd Haun Opal Walker Lee Green B F Dennis Bud Taylor W J McMillan and honorary pallbearers James Grantham C Cole Ern George W R York A L Fales and Roy Jernigan.

Bertha Rebecca Haley Ballard Chapel Hugh Jordan the Nazarene Church South Park Cemetery William H. Haley Lloyd Haun Opal Walker Lee Green B. F. Dennis Bud Taylor W. J. McMillen

Darnell Nominated as Handicapped Person of the Year

Darnell Nominated as Handicapped. Joe W. Darnell a Roswell veterans service officer receives a nomination from John D. Dean Jr. for the nation's handicapped person of the year. Dean notes his disability from tuberculosis and his active work promoting employment of handicapped workers locally with the New Mexico Employment Service and Veterans groups.

Joe W. Darnell Veterans Service Roswell John D. Dean Jr New Mexico Employment Service Dean Billie Vliet Nicholson Albuquerque Governor’s Council For the Handicapped New Mexico Darnell Japan U. S. Air Force Associated Veterans Council of Chaves County New Mexico Veterans Service Commission

Hospital Admissions and Births at St Marys and Local Units

Admitted June 3 and 4 list multiple patients at St Marys Hospital including Miss Mary Mullis and Miss Willy Russell with addresses in Carlsbad Hagerman and nearby areas. Dismissals on June 3 and 4 name several patients and a baby. Osteopathic unit lists Mrs Martin Sedillo and Mrs Claude Hobbs. Births to Martin Sedillo and Claude Hobbs couples, both girls. WAFB births June 3 include families Lindgren Anderson Reinold with two girls and a boy.

ST. Mary’s Mary Mullis S. Kentucky Ave Thomas Shaffer N. Lake Carlsbad Willy Russell Missouri Ave Marie Cheslock S. Cahoon Ave Bobby Chrisman Hagerman Mary Craig Sue Clardy Emma McClure Pietown N. M Peggy Holland W. Seventh St Sim Christy James L. Murray Bony Mendoza Jesse Oliver Taylor Golden and Baby Clarence Pearson Paul Vigil Billy Ratliff Martin S. Sedillo E. Bland St Claude Hobbs Wafb Donald Lindgren S. Sherman Ave Leonard Anderson N. Main Donald Reinold N. Penn Ave

Santa Fe Bid Award Delayed For Asylum Kitchen Remodel

Robert E. Mc Kee of Santa Fe and El Paso submitted the low bid of 110730 dollars to remodel and equip kitchen facilities at the State Insane Asylum. Award was delayed while the Asylum Board studied the situation.

Santa FE Robert E. McKee el Paso Asylum Board

Four Puerto Ricans Face Trial For House Shooting

The four self-styled Puerto Rican independence fighters faced assault with intent to kill charges after spraying pistol shots into the House of Representatives on March 1. Witnesses included Doorkeeper W Swein Elgin and Rep James Van Zandt as Congressmen spoke of rushed subduing efforts and injuries.

Washington House of Representatives U.S. Dist Alexander Holtzoff Kenneth A. Roberts D-Ala Lolita Lebron Rafael Cancel Miranda Andres Figueroa Cordero Irving Flores Rodriguez Frank B. Wise Takoma Park Figueroa Capitol Usher L. Burdick R-Mich

Flan ders urges McCarthy ouster to boost GOP

Senator Flanders says the Republican Party should publicly remove Senator McCarthy from the campaign to improve chances in November elections. He notes some leaders view the Wisconsin senator as an asset despite the push for elimination.

McCarthy Orlando Fla Sen. Flanders Sen R-Wis Wisconsin

Hughes to Expand Missile Plant South of Tucson

Hughes Aircraft Co announced a $1 616 600 expansion of its guided missile plant immediately south of Tucson. The project will add 22 buildings in a final production phase not previously performed here, with a six month completion target and tight security around the new area. Existing output includes the F89 Falcon air to air guided missile.

Tucson Ariz Hughes Aircraft Co Hughes

Operators Report Oklahoma City Oilfield Activity Rise

State oil operators show a rise in oilers and total completions from the prior week. Research Oil Reports records 209 operations finalized versus 171 previously, indicating growing activity in the Oklahoma City area.

Oklahoma City Research Oil Reports

Lion Mistreated Says in Suit Against MGM

Genoa veterinarian Dr. Germano Borsa filed in the Genoa Tribunal alleging MGM mistreated a live lion used in an advertising sound truck tour across Italy. He claims the animal suffered from confinement and malnutrition during the promotional tour.

Genoa Italy Germano Borsa Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Film Co Borsa M-G-M

Mechem to Officiate Santa Fe Paved Pueblo Road

Gov. Mechem will preside at the opening of an eight mile paved stretch serving Santo Domingo Pena Blanca and Cochiti. The celebration includes a 22 mile race featuring more than 30 foreign made sports cars.

Mechem Santa FE Santo Domingo Pena Blanca Cochiti

Deming Depot shower building bids invited by GSA

The General Services Administration invites bids for a wood frame and corrugated iron shower building at the Deming Purchase Depot in Deming New Mexico. Bids due by June 9 at the GSA Regional Office Denver.

Denver General Services Administration Deming Purchase Depot Deming N. M GSA Denver Federal Center

Drunken Driving Case Leads $150 Fine in Police Court

Fines totaling 175 were imposed in Police Court. One man named John W Hawthorne received a 150 fine for driving while intoxicated. Two additional defendants charged with drunkenness paid a combined 25.

John W. Hawthorne

Santa Fe Licenses Revoked or Suspended

Santa Fe Drivers License Division revoked or suspended 34 drivers licenses between May 24 and May 28. The action affects multiple drivers as part of routine licensing enforcement across the period.

Santa FE

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