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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

2

Natural Gas Price Rules Spark National Debate

The Phillips Petroleum case raises whether federal authority to set wellhead gas prices will affect 60 million homes. Midwest utilities foresee higher consumer rates while industry sources warn the impact may be small.

Walter Breede JR Sam Dawson New York Supreme Court Midwest High Court Phillips Petroleum Co Louisiana Texas Federal Power Commission Phillips Connecticut Michigan California

Japanese Says Russians Beat Him

A Japanese fishing boat captain released by the Russians said he was beaten with a leather whip after being accused of spying. Kyodo reported two small boats returned to Ransu in Hokkaido after being seized May 28. Twelve crewmen were aboard. others remain held in the Kurile Islands north of Hokkaido.

Tokyop Kyodo Ransu Hokkaido Japan Kurile Islands

101-Pound Beauty Chosen Miss Japan

Mieko Kondo of Nagoya, an 18-year-old 101 pound beauty, was named Miss Japan 1954 in Osaka. She stands 5 feet 142 inches and measures 34 21 36, and will represent Japan in the Miss Universe contest in Long Beach, California, after a 34 hour pageant of bathing suit and kimono.

Osaka Japan Mieko Kondo Nagoya Miss Kondo Long Beach Calif

Clifton Webb Refuses Return to Stage Declares No Yen for Broadway

Hollywood icon Clifton Webb, resting on the set of A Woman's World, says he has no desire to return to legitimate theater after a 40 year career. He criticizes modern film and TV for violence and notes Ina Claire revived Broadway with The Confidential Clerk. Webb recalls debuting in 1903 and laments the grind of long runs whether a hit or flop.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Clifton Webb Webb Ina Claire

Artesia Delegates Named for DAV State Convention

Artesia selects delegates for Disabled American Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary conventions to be held in Albuquerque. Notables include Sen. Clinton P. Anderson Gov. Ed Mechem and candidates Fernandez Stockton. John Simons Jr. aims for department commander. D. M. Walter and Imogene Lea hold auxiliary posts. Also notes George H. Dixon earns geology masters in Albuquerque.

Max Johnson Clinton P. Anderson Ed Mechem John Simms Alvin Stockton Antonio Fernandez Phil Regan John Simons Jr Artesia D. M. Walter Imogene Lea

Rotary meeting hears status of NuMexers

At the Artesia Rotary Club gathering in the Masonic Temple Jimmy Adair spoke about the present status of the NuMexers, detailing current activities and outlook.

Artesia Masonic Temple Jimmy Adair

Dixon couple attends Artesia graduation exercises

Mr. and Mrs. George D. Dixon of Artesia attended the graduation exercises at the university.

Artesia George D. Dixon Uni

Fire damages home at 1600 Freeman reported

A fire at 1600 Freeman, the home of Heel Hernandez, destroyed most contents and clothing and left the house half lost. No one was home when the blaze started, and the cause is undetermined.

Artelia Freeman Heel Hernandez

Ar teli a Toastmasters Meet Highlights Winners

Artelia Toastmasters gathered at the Country Club with two speakers Owen Hensely and Wallace Beck. Hensely spoke on Re caging the Tiger about hunting accidents and licenses. Beck delivered We Pipe Smokers a comic. Lu Baker won best table topic. Hensely took best prepared speech.

Artelia Country Club Owen Hensely Wallace Beck Lu Baker Taylor Cole Andy Corbin Clarence Key McCarthy

Philippine Envoy To Address Jaycees At U S Convention

Gen. Carlos P. Romulo will address about 10 000 delegates at the 34th annual U S Jaycee convention in Colorado Springs on June 16. Attendees from the U S Hawaii Alaska Mexico Canada plan elaborate displays and events as leaders discuss Indochina tariffs and Jaycee programs.

Carlos P. Romulo U.S U. S Colorado Springs Guerrila Penrose Stadium James Bruin Roswell Ogden Utah Kansas City Kansas Junior Chamber Pony Express Company Indochina

Divorce Case Seeks 1946 Macfadden Split Tossed

Mrs. Mary Williamson Macfadden petitions the Dade County Circuit Court to nullify the 1946 divorce from Bernarr Macfadden the fitness pioneer. The Miami suit was filed yesterday in the circuit court.

Miami, Fla Mary Williamson Macfadden Dade County Circuit Court Bernarr Macfadden Macfadden

Florida residence claim at issue in Macfadden divorce case

The text notes newly disclosed facts challenge his claim to Florida residency. It recalls the 1948 attempted manipulation of Macfadden's marriage to Mrs Jonnie Lee, then aged 42, when he was 80. It also mentions that Mrs Jonnie Lee Macfadden was legally separated in New York last February.

Florida Macfadden Jonnie Lee Jonnie Lee Macfadden New York

Revival Meeting at Church of God with Rev Hall

The Church of God at 1207 S Kentucky Ave hosts a revival led by Rev Albert D Hall of Helena Arkansas. Services start nightly at 7 45 with special singing and the public invited. Hall serves as Arkansas American Legion state chaplain and has visited 17 foreign countries.

Church of God Kentucky Ave Albert D. Hall Helena Ark Hall American Legion Arkansas Jal Legionaires O. E. Wright

Dixie Division to be renamed Golden Arrow Division

CAMP CARSON Colo Confederate colors of the 31st Infantry Dixie Division will be returned to Alabama and Mississippi next Tuesday when the unit is renamed the 8th Infantry Golden Arrow Division. The change occurs in a two hour Camp Carson ceremony with no troop movement. Retirement of the 31st is part of the Army plan to inactive eight National Guard units.

Camp Carson Colo 31St Infantry Dixie Alabama Mississippi 8Th Infantry Golden Arrow 31St Army United States

Unique Cooling Methods Used Against New Delhi Heat

In New Delhi where five months of desert heat prevail, residents cope with 110 degree days. Wealthier households use air conditioning or desert coolers, while many rely on fans with water jars or khus khus mats to cool rooms. When heat intensifies, people sleep outdoors on charpoys or in parks until night temps drop enough for rest.

New Delhi Delhi

Minnesota obtains deed for large park on Lake Superior shore

Minnesota has received a deed for 3 320 acres to be used as a park in the lower Manitou River valley on Lake Superior's North Shore. Conservation Commissioner Chester Wilson says the property contains some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery in the area.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Manitou River Lake Superior North Shore Chester Wilson

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