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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

2

Ex Mobster Aide Shot In West LA Ambush

Mickey Cohen associate Max Tannenbaum, 49, was shot twice in the face and neck during a gun ambush outside a West Los Angeles bar. He lies seriously wounded at UCLA Medical Center with possible loss of an eye and teeth. Cohen, on trial for income tax evasion, declined to comment.

Mickey Cohen Los Angeles Max Tannenbaum Ucla Medical Center Cohen Tannenbaum Jack Dahlstrum Dahlstrum

Truman Says Horse Sense Is Required

Former President Harry S. Truman urged progress toward racial integration but said it must advance with common sense not "hammer and tongs." On a morning walk he cited Birmingham and CORE official James Peck, defending steady progress while calling for goodwill and faster change.

New York Harry S. Truman Truman James Peck Birmingham Ala Peck Congress of Racial Equality CORE

Man Held After Wife Is Wounded

Police arrested John Earl Bingham of Seminole Texas after his wife Betty 25 was wounded by a single bullet outside Hobbs theater Saturday night. Mrs Bingham was taken to General Hospital in fair condition with a wound in the back below the shoulder blade.

HOBBS John Earl Bingham Seminole Tex Betty

Fe Man en in Line For Ambassador

Robert M. McKinney editor and publisher of the Santa Fe New Mexican was reported as the White House top candidate for ambassador to Switzerland. Kennedy will decide after Europe trip. State Department approved, White House to nominate later this week. New York Times cited Kennedy choice.

Washington Robert M. McKinney Santa Fe New Mexican White House Switzerland Kennedy Europe State Department McKinney New York Times

Funerals for Pearson Odessa Lee and Jim H Edwards

Services today at 2 p.m. in Ballard Chapel for Odessa Lee Pearson with burial at South Park Cemetery. Jim H Edwards receives services Tuesday in Ballard Chapel at 3 30 p.m. followed by burial in South Park Cemetery.

Pearson Odessa Lee Ballard Chapel South Park Cemetery

Degrees for wives at La Salle College honor hubbies

Philadelphia La Salle College awarded 209 wives the honorary Ph.T degree for their role in helping their husbands through college. The ceremony honored women who supported their spouses during pursuit of higher education.

Philadelphia la Salle College College

Little Man Tests Eichmann Case With Sobibor Death Toll

Dov Freiberg, 34, an Israeli industrial expert, testified at the Eichmann trial that Sobibor killed about one million Jews in 17 months. He described arrival, gas chamber exits, and survival through labor and a mass breakout in 1943. Freiberg placed Sobibor arrival on May 17 1942 and escape in October 1943, citing postwar estimates.

Jerusalem Eichmann Sobibor Dov Freiberg Israel Poland Freiberg Adolf Eichmann Gideon Hausner

Landslide buries village and trains near Kaohsiung Formosa

A landslide eight miles northwest of Kaohsiung burying a village and two freight trains left 12 dead, 26 missing, 27 injured. Mount Penping section collapsed over Chintien village as rail traffic halted with rock and mud piled along the tracks. Police cite possible causes including blasting, rain, or train vibrations.

Taipei Formosa Kaohsiung Mt. Penping Chintien Railway Administration

Echo To Pass Over New Mexico This Week

Washington AP reports Echo will reappear over the Albuquerque area moving southeast this week, bypassing the area next Thursday. Visible times include Monday at 9 04 p.m. above horizon, Tuesday 8 26 p.m. at 24 degrees, Wednesday 7 48 p.m. at 35 degrees, Friday 8 44 p.m. level with the horizon, and Saturday 8 06 p.m. at 6 degrees above horizon. Elevation ranges from overhead to lower sky depending on time.

Washington Albuquerque

Destructive San Jon Tornado Damages Tallied At 75000

State Patrolman Albert Clouse said the Saturday tornado near San Jon caused about 75000 in damage. He noted veterinarians spent Sunday removing sticks branches and tin from cattle bodies. Local elders called it the most destructive storm they recall.

San Jon Albert Clouse Clouse

Wall Street Climbs as Kennedy Khrushchev Conference Ends

Stocks closed higher on relief after the Kennedy Khrushchev conference. Volume near 4.1 million shares. Gains led by Woolworth Du Pont Zenith Consolidated Edison and National Steel. American Airlines slipped while Republic Aviation and ACF shares fell.

New York Wall Street Woolworth and DuPont American Zenith Consolidated Edison National Steel Ford Anaconda Allied Chemical Westinghouse Electric Youngstown Sheet Eastman Kodak American Tobacco American Airlines Republic Aviation ACF Industries American Stock Exchange U.S

Hospital births and admissions listed by hospital

Hospital notices show admissions on June 3 through 5 across several facilities including HOSPITALS, OSTEOPATHIC, WAFB HOSPITAL and ST. MARY'S. Names accompany patient addresses and spell out births including a girl and a boy, with multiple dismissals and a long list of patients and relatives. Entries include Captain John W. Welch and Mrs. Hubert K. Blount among others.

Billy Chenoweth John W. Welch S. Washington Hubert K. Blount N. Pontiac Lucia Avilla Dave Helms Thomas Bogler Jesus Olivas Dexter Wafb Hospital Lenard Flippen H Street ST. Mary’s Anne Elizabeth Pait E. Church St M. S. Herrera S. Graham Robert Countey E. Bland Robert Mask N. Richardson Antony Juarez Lester Wall N. Kansas Kenneth Reese Los Lunas David Alexander N. Missouri John Cartmaugh S. Hemlock Margret Chavez Delicado Lee Ann Lesilie Clovis Robert Rountree S. Plains Park Johnny Wright House N.M John Burkstaller S. Michigan Phillips Bowman

Cotton futures close steady amid small gains and shifts

New York cotton futures finished flat to bale higher with gains of about 50 cents. Key contracts cited include Jul at 33.30, Oct 34.12, Dec 34.62, Mar 35.21, May 35.43, Jul 35.23, and Oct 35.23. Eggs in Chicago markets weaken slightly with several grades showing small declines.

Cotton Market New York

Kansas City Livestock Prices Report Sluggish Cattle and Lamb Markets

AP notes cattle numbers at 10 500 with calves 400 as slaughter steers mostly steady. Heifers, cows, and high good to average choices mostly steady. Slaughter steer prices 22.00 to 23.00 per 100 weight, vealers 25.00 to 28.00. Hogs and lambs show declines and varied quotes across weight classes with spring lambs about 25 lower and feeders 21.00 to 23.75. Markets reflect mixed demand across cattle, hogs, and sheep sectors in Kansas City.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City

Wool Market Courtesy E F Hutton Co Pitt July 115 to Oct 124.2

Wool market data courtesy E F Hutton & Co shows futures quotes for July 115.0 Oct 118.3 Dec 122.2 June 122.7 July 123.3 Oct 124.2 with 1962 March context noted.

E. F. Hutton & Co Pitt

Navy promotion at Atsugi includes Roswell native Moorhead

Eighty four Navy personnel at Naval Air Station Atsugi Japan were promoted May 16 after passing Navy wide exams. Lamar Moorhead aviation structural mechanic second class, son of Mr and Mrs J B Moorhead of Roswell New Mexico, is among those advanced. In Texas, Fort Bliss sergeant reenlisted with the 1st Guided Missile Battalion. his sister Mrs Elbert Shuler of Roswell NM and his wife Kay of El Paso Texas are noted.

Atsugi Naval Air Station Japan Lamar Moorhead USN J. B. Moorhead Dunlap Roswell N.M Fort Bliss Tex Charles E. Holstein Elbert Shuler Highland Rd N. M Holstein Europe Fort Scott, Kansas Southwest Missouri State College Springfield Kay el Paso

Justice Department Sees Education as Basis for Voting Rights

The Justice Department argued that access to public schooling is tied to voting rights, urging that withholding schooling could prevent adults from passing literacy tests. The filing targets Louisiana’s St Helena Parish where local option votes could close schools to avoid desegregation. The case, stemming from 1952 NAACP petitions, questions if abandoning public schools violates the 14th Amendment and whether local option closes affect rights.

Washington Justice Department Today Department U.S Baton Rouge St. Helena Parish Louisiana Supreme Court St. Helena District Court Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Justice Department National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP Jack Gremillion J.L. Meadows McDonogh No. 19

Ten Million In U S Employed In Agricultural Trade

A figure shows ten million persons are employed in the United States in storing transporting processing and merchandising of agricultural products. The statistic highlights broad employment in farming supply chains and related services across the nation.

United States

Thievery Report Highlights City Crime Spree

Frank Shelton reports a $20 car radio taken from his 1958 Chevrolet parked at home, with $10 dash damage. Mrs. Jack Butler reports a $5 bracelet and a $5 Brownie camera stolen from her home. Margie Shortridge’s purse was lifted at ENM Medical Center. A juvenile admitted stealing James Lee Libya’s billfold, later lost at Cahoon pool. Juan Flores’s jacket was stolen from his pickup on East Tilden.

Frank Shelton North Heights Drive Jack Butler EF. Bland Margie Shortridge Hillcrest Enm Medical Center James Lee Libya Delaware Lloyd Cahoon Pool Juan Flores S. Elm Flores East Tilden

Accidents Reported Across City Streets this Weekend

Multiple minor collisions listed in Roswell area records. At South Main and McGaffey at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, drivers Charles R. Taylor of Homa Louisiana and Kenneth F. Carter of 1001 E McGaffey involved. McGaffey at Main saw 7:16 p.m. Sunday collision between Bill E. Hooten of 1203 Rancho Road and Rita Lucero of 717 E Hendricks. In the Roswell Truck Stop Parking Lot at 10:50 a.m. Saturday a backing incident noted with John E. Lee Jr. of Route 2 Box 284A and a parked vehicle belonging to Jose A. Romero of 1203 West Eighth.

South Main McGaffey Charles R. Taylor Homa Kenneth F. Carter E. McGaffey Main Bill E. Hooten Rancho Road Rita Lucero E. Hendricks Roswell John E. Lee Jr Box 284 Oware Jose A. Romero West Eighth

Knife Fight Hospitalizes Three At Lovington Cafe

Three people were hospitalized and 10 others jailed after a knife incident at a Lovington cafe. Police were probing the affray as details remained unclear. Victims Vincente Medel lin, 16, with scalp and forehead lacerations. Sederico Dom inguez, 22, fractured forearm. Beatriz Rodriguez, 16, forearm lacerations with possible fracture. None in critical condition. English adopted as Indonesia's second language.

Lovington Lovington Lee General Hospital Vincente Medellin Sederico Dominguez Beatriz Rodriguez

Steven son upbeat after talks with Betancourt on Caribbean issues

Adlai E. Stevenson II said he was very pleased with discussions with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt covering a wide range of subjects. The talks touched on the Dominican Republic and Cuba as part of a broader regional dialog.

Caracas Venezuela Adlai E. Stevenson Romulo Betancourt Dominican Republic Cuba

Cordiner Calls Price Fixing a Humbling Experience

Ralph J. Cordiner, president and board chairman of General Electric, described price fixing conspiracies involving his company as a humbling experience during testimony to the Senate Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee. Bernard Goldfine was sentenced to prison for a year and a day and fined 110000 for income tax evasion, with probation for five years for Goldfine and three years for his secretary Mildred Paperman.

Washington Ralph J. Cordiner General Electric Co Cordiner Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Boston Bernard Goldfine U.S. Dist George C. Sweeney Mildred Paperman Goldfine

Prof Retires Sparks TV Era at USC

Hollywood AP reports Dr. Frank Baxter, longtime USC English professor and creator of Shakespeare on TV, retires at 65 after 41 years in education. He plans lectures nationwide, a 15 minute radio series for Westinghouse, narrating Bell Telephone science hours, and taping introductions for An Age of Kings.

Hollywood Frank Baxter Mr. Chips Dr. Baxter Yorick South Pasadena Hawaii Westinghouse Bell Telephone

Edwards Funeral Slated Tuesday At Local Chapel

Funeral arrangements are completed for Jim H. Edwards 76 of Bakersfield California who died Saturday in Oil Dale California. The service will be Tuesday at 3 30 PM at Ballard Chapel with Rev Mack D Abbott of United Pentecostal Church officiating. Burial is in South Park with the Church of God choir providing special music. Pallbearers are Ellis Whitney Ed Brewer Lawrence King Bill Payne Arlie Greenwood Verome Van Doren. Honorary pallbearers include Paul King Grant Barnes Charlie Hassler Eldon Miller Charlie Nolan Prager Miller Pat O Neal Will Johnson Perry Be an Harry Puryear Matt Green Fred Blocksom Jinks Graham E R Duvall Albert Hobson Ed Gillis Clarence Patton.

Jim H. Edwards Bakersfield Calif Oil Dale Ballard Chapel Mack D. Abbott United Pentecostal Church South Park Church of God Choir Ellis Whitney Ed Brewer Lawrence King Billy Payne Arlie Greenwood Veronie van Doren Paul King Grant Barnes Charlie Hassler Eldon Miller Charlie Nolan Prager Miller Pat O’neal Will Johnson Perry Bean Harry Puryear Matt Green Fred Blocksom Jinks Graham E. R. Duvall Albert Hobson Ed Gillis Clarence Patton

When He Says Leave That’s What He Means

Ezekiel Richardson at 400 South Grand ordered a Roswell man to depart his home. The man refused and was struck, suffering nine stitches to the head. Richardson said the intruder wandered in drunk and was persuaded to leave. Police planned to charge the intruder with drunkenness prowling and disorderly conduct.

Ezekiel Richardson South Grand Roswell Richardson

Oxygen Kit Stolen From Callen’s Flying Service

Police say a thief first stole an oxygen kit from a showcase window at Callen's Flying Service Municipal Airport, then returned over the weekend to take a green two foot long oxygen bottle valued at $55.

Callen’s Flying Service

Roswell Teacher Attends Oklahoma State Elementary Music Workshop

Mrs Yavonnia K Owen of Roswell joins 109 other teachers and education staff in a five day elementary music education workshop at Oklahoma State University to enhance classroom music instruction.

Stillwater Yavonnia K. Owen Roswell Oklahoma State University

Nut craving drives massive global peanut production

It takes about 10 million tons of peanuts annually to meet the world’s growing demand. Production scales to satisfy widespread appetite for the legume across markets and seasons, reflecting a robust agricultural trend and commercial logistics.

Trailer House Fire Damages Home at Yuc Ca Trailer Courts

Roswell Fire Department reports a trailer at 2807 North Main in the Yuc ca Trailer Courts sustained extensive furnishings damage after a 10:17 a.m. Sunday blaze. The trailer owner was G. M. Forber and the cause was listed as a short in a living room light.

Yucca North Main G. M. Forber Roswell

Hospital Hobbyist Cincinnati

Attendants at Christ Hospital recount how 29 year old Joe Smith of Aurora Indiana tamed a severe electrical shock by continuing to operate his citizen band radio gear while hospitalized He kept up daily conversations with other radio enthusiasts using a minus roof antenna setup and his recovery continued after the accident with an 11 000 volt wire contact referenced during the incident

Cincinnati Christ Hospital Joe Smith Smith Aurora Ind

Police seek culprit in Logan laundry coin theft

In Logan Ohio police investigate a break in at a U Do It self service laundry where a coin changer was pried open and about 45 dollars stolen. No suspects named and no injuries reported. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact authorities.

Logan Ohio

Public spends over three million daily on U S newspapers

U S spending on newspapers exceeds three million dollars each day, reflecting ongoing reader demand, advertising revenue, and the role of print media in national information dissemination. The figure underscores the financial scale supporting newsroom operations, distribution networks, and related services across census regions.

U. S

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