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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1961

Page

2

New Banking State Proxy Is Elected

E. E. Tusha of Carlsbad National Bank was elected president of the New Mexico Bankers Association. G. Kenneth Brashar of Espanola State Bank became executive committee member and J. P. Brandenburg of Taos was named vice president. Albuquerque will host the 1962 convention. L. C. Vencill was re elected treasurer. Denton R. Hudgeons remains executive secretary. Executive directors elected include L. W. Brummett Artaesia Joe B. Sisler Clovis Brashar Robert H. Allan Jr John D. Guest Gallup George Briefer Albuquerque.

Santa FE E. E. Tusha Carlsbad National Bank New Mexico Bankers Association Tusha G. Kenneth Brashar Espanola State Bank Brashar Albuquerque J. P. Brandenburg First State Bank Taos L. C. Vencill Grant County State Bank of Bayard Denton R. Hudgeons Association L. W. Brummett Artaésia Joe B. Sisler Clovis, Brashar Robert H. Allan Jr John D. Guest Gallup George Briefer

Embezzling Case Brings Innocent Plea

State Rep. Rudy Carrillo pleaded innocent in district court to an embezzlement charge involving 6414.85 while serving as Dona Ana county clerk last year. A secret audit listed additional unaccounted sums from liquor licenses and other sources.

Carrillo State Auditor's Carillo Elephant Butte Dist W. T. Scoggin

Newsmen barred in tractor swap talks

The Castro government will not permit American newsmen to enter Cuba to cover the tractors for freedom negotiations. A Czech Embassy spokesman said Havana informed the Foreign Affairs Ministry that only the Tractors for Freedom Committee delegation can go to Havana, not journalists.

Washington Cuba Foreign Affairs Ministry Havana Tractors For Freedome Committee

Accident on Main Street injures two drivers

At 9 41 am in the 100 block of South Main Street two drivers are reported injured. Names listed include Donald W Glenn of 1015 West Hobbs Street and Fred Yates of Artesia. Authorities investigated the Saturday collision.

S. Main Street Donald W. Glenn

Cabin Burns at Horseshoe Courts River Cabin Destroyed

Fire at Horseshoe Courts on the river destroys a rented cabin with Polly Bishop as occupant. Blaze discovered at 2 30 am, origin undetermined, personal belongings lost.

Polly Bishop

Cocky Teen-Agers May Be Murderers

Two youths aged 18 and 19 were arrested at a Utah roadblock on a federal stolen truck warrant and questioned about five killings across four states. Investigators link them to recent murders in Illinois Tennessee Kansas Colorado and Valdosta Georgia area as they face possible charges. The seized weaponry included a notched .38 caliber pistol and a .22 revolver found in their car.

Salt Lake City Utah George Ronald York Jacksonville Fla James Douglas Latham Mauriceville Tex Illinois Dale Carson Duval County Valdosta Carson Althea Ottavio Patricia Ann Hewitt Fay Gillette Tennessee Kansas Colorado Gillette Grantsville Here Shelbyville Tenn FBI Whitacker Baton Rouge Martin Drenovac Granite City Ill Albert E. Reed Litchfield Reed Otto Ziegler Union Pacific Railroad Wallace Northwest Kan

New Mexico Democrats Vote on Housing and Agriculture Bills

In Washington, NM lawmakers faced roll call votes on housing loans limits and a soil conservation funds cut. Senate amendments to cap home improvement loans failed 35 to 56 and 41 to 50. House amendment cutting Soil Conservation payments lost 184 to 196. House passage of the Agriculture Department appropriation bill totaled 318 to 65.

Washington New Mexico Congress Senate Capehart R-Ind Anderson Chavez HOUSE Agriculture Department Montoya Morris

Road Meeting To Last Week At State Capitol

SANTA FE AP Delegates to the National Highway Management conference begin registering Sunday for a week long session to promote basic highway management at top administrative levels. This is the first time the conference is held in the same city twice in a row. New Mexico will be represented by T. B. White Robert W. De La Rue Hope S. Wiley and Arthur G. Delong of the State Highway Department.

Santa FE American Association of State Highway Officials National Highway Users Conference New Mexico T. B. White Robert W. de la Rue Hope S. Wiley Arthur G. Delong State Highway Department

Tulsa graduate Harry Graham earns BA in industrial psychology

Harry Canfield Graham graduates from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Arts in industrial psychology. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Graham Jr. of 1503 South Missouri Avenue.

Harry Canfield Graham The University of Tulsa H. C. Graham Jr Missouri Ave

Iturbi Sues Neighbor Over Shooting of Cat

Beverly Hills pianist Jose Iturbi filed a $40,000 damage suit against neighbor Gregory Smith alleging he trespassed onto Iturbi's property on May 22 and shot the pianist's nine year old tiger-striped cat.

Beverly Hills Calif Jose Iturbi Gregory Smith William Weber Smith Iturbi

Contractors Called For Road Hearings

In Santa Fe Robert E. Miller of the Associated Contractors of New Mexico says no contractors have confirmed subpoenas to testify before the Blatnik Congressional Committee in Washington. The committee probes the New Mexico road program as state highway officials and contractors face hearings and subpoenas, with BPR personnel already en route or preparing to testify in Washington.

Santa FE Robert E. Miller Associated Contractors of New Mexico Blatnik Congressional Committee Washington Blatnik Committee State Highway Department Miller Lordsburg Jack Adams Adams Associated Contractors Bureau of Public Roads W. J. Keller BPR Robert Anderson Anderson Leslie Miller BPA

Mrs Foster’s Final Rites Slated in Roswell

Funeral services for Mrs Ts telle Maud Foster 1880 1980 will be held Monday at 2 pm from Ballard Chapel with Rev Elbert Hanes officiating. She lived in Roswell since 1910 operated Gross Miller Grocery Co after husband died born Marceline Missouri May 6 1880 survived by son W M Bud Foster city clerk daughter Mrs Eudora Moore six grandchildren six great grandchildren. Burial in South Park Cemetery pallbearers listed Ballard Funeral Home in charge

Tstelle Maud Foster Michigan Ave Ballard Chapel Elbert Hanes First Christian Church Wesley Foster Albuquerque Roswell Jake Gross Gross-Miller Grocery Co Marceline New Mexico W.M Bud) Foster Eudora Moore South Park Cemetery Reese Cagle Fritz Waxler Joe Huff T. L. Gardner Elbert Schuler Maurice Trent Bob Ballard J. Q. Cummings Steve Crosby Logan Whitman C. M. Johnson Clifford Ferrin E. L. Burns Roy Treat Ballard Funeral Home

Kelly Funeral Rites Set Here Tuesday

Funeral services for Johnson J. Kelly 73 of 115 W McGaffey Street will be held at 2 p m Tuesday in Ballard Chapel with Rev Austin Dillon officiating. Survivors include two sons Oliver Johnson of Roswell two daughters two brothers a sister nine grandchildren and his widow Mrs Davie Johnson. Pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named.

Johnson J. Kelly W. McGaffey Street Ballard Chapel Austin Dillon First Methodist Church Kelly Roswell Johnson Coal Yard Continental Oil Co McNally Hall Chevrolet Co Oliver Johnson Davie Johnson South Park Cemetery Russell Cotton Mansfield Tweedy Freeman Marsh Owen Cotton James Hill Howard C. Buchly

Final Rites Set For Mrs Siders

Services for Grace Alice Siders 61 of Riverside California will be held at 10 a m Wednesday. She died June 5 at her son Tyres R Siders Riverside and body shipped to Roswell for services. She lived here since 1958. Survived by son daughter Dorothy Keska Detroit and three grandchildren. Ballard Chapel Rev Kenneth Ford Trinity Methodist conducts burial South Park Cemetery.

Grace Alice Siders Riverside Calif Tyres R. Siders Roswell Dorothy Keska Detroit Mich Ballard Chapel Kenneth Ford Trinity Methodist Church South Park Cemetery Ballard Funeral Home

Statue of Liberty Planned for Israel

A $2 million nationwide drive plans to erect a Statue of Liberty in Israel as a gift from the American people. National sponsors include U.S. Senators Jacob K. Javits and Philip A. Hart and Gale W. McGee as co chairmen.

New York Israel U.S Jacob K. Javits R-Ny Philip A. Hart D-Mich Gale W. McGee D-Wye New York Harbor France

President Kennedy Improves After Back Strain in Ottawa

President Kennedy, reportedly in less pain after a back strain, strained his back while planting a ceremonial tree in Ottawa on May 16. Doctors say the injury is less serious than prior back problems and he plans to fly to Washington Monday morning, arriving at Andrews Air Force Base two hours after takeoff.

Page One Kennedy Ottawa Canada Travell Washington Andrews Air Force Base Capital Cmdr Tazewell T. Shepard Hatcher

Rus sell elected Kiwanis secretary treasurer in Ruidoso

In a special Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso Valley election last week O M Russell was chosen as secretary and treasurer to replace Herbert Smith who resigned because of illness.

Stevenson Finds Latin Tempers High

Adlai Stevenson faces demonstrations in Brazil as Latin American tours highlight opposition to anti Castro action. In Uruguay he meets the nine man ruling council and pledges to defend inter American security while Uruguay opposes armed intervention. He plans talks in Brazil with Quadros before São Paulo discussions.

Max Marrelson Montevideo Uruguay Adlai Stevenson Brazil Fidel Castro U.S United Nations Wall Street Stevenson Kennedy Cuba Janio Quad- Tossram Latin America Sao Paulo Quadros Council Eduardo Victor Haedo

Tie Killed In Auto Crash Near Casey New Jersey

A third member of an Albuquerque family died from injuries after a Friday night crash near Casey New Jersey. David Avolio 23 died in Terre Haute Indiana. His daughters Antonette 3 and Gen ia 1 were killed instantly. His wife Winona 19 was in serious condition in Terre Haute hospital.

Associated Press Albuquerque Casey David Avolio Terre Haute Ind Avolio Antonette Genia Winona Abolio Terre Haute Hospital

Dysentery Outbreak in Central Java Claims 105 Lives

Jakarta reports 105 deaths from a dysentery outbreak in central Java. Health authorities urge cleanliness and water sanitation while tracking affected communities and providing medical aid.

Jakarta Indonesia Central Java

Eichmann Displays Calm Amid Nine Weeks of Trial

In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann 55 sits through a nine week prosecution of the Nazi murder of six million Jews with a remarkable mask of calm. He shows no sign of the emotion that has exhausted others in the courtroom as the state case continues.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Man Gestapo Israel Eichmann

Khrushchev presses three man control plan amid Berlin stake

The memorandum outlines Khrushchev's troika idea with East West and neutral bloc reps, opposing a Soviet veto in Western diplomacy. It argues a three member panel could curb one sided decisions and push toward a Germany peace treaty and Berlin arrangements. West Berlin remains a flashpoint amid disarmament talks and a proposed symbolic troop presence.

Khrushchev Soviet Union Russia East Germany Geneva Germany West Berlin U.S.S.R Democratic Republic United States Britain France

ENMU Summer Session Underway With Early Registration

Eastern New Mexico University opens an eight week summer session with registration on Monday June 12 and classes starting Tuesday June 13. The last day to register late or add courses is Saturday June 17.

Sleeper on Route 66 Warns of Highway Dangers

New Mexico State Police urge fatigued drivers to stop in inhabited areas on long stretches like the 180 mile U S 66 between Albuquerque and Gallup. Capt. John Bradford warns sleep may invite theft and advises locking car, using towns with open spaces, and avoiding guns for protection.

U. S. 66 Albuquerque Gallup New Mexico John Bradford

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Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Home Ernestine Parrish Artesia Violet Luchetti Nellie Walter Jeannette Eisele Irene Wall Portales Smith Sas Rachel M. Moyer Craig Cole Atto Worth Shrimpton Miss Mover State Capitol Tulsa Vacation Bible School Calvary Baptist Church W. Alameda O. L. Bullock William A. Hoffman Max Riley H. M. Shirey Mrs. Siders Gift Seal Company Fou, Valut Wral Vale Tim Vale NFT Seal Company Nash Pharmacy N. Penn Tie W. McGaftey Hettinga Bros. Lumber Co Israei Supreme Court Robert Dewey Seattle Austin H. Dillon D.D Dr. Dillon Methodist Sally Garrett
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