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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
5
The Chamber of Commerce requests additional money for U. S. 7 west arguing it avoids utility relocation and would speed work. Frank Wortman chairs the Highway Committee and asks for a detailed reply to inform residents about the area’s prospects.
The Maid of Cotton contest selects a representative to compete in Memphis Tennessee next December as New Mexico Cotton Ginners Association wraps its eighth annual convention in Ruidoso. Seton Ross editor of Cotton Trade Journal spoke on U S cottons competitive stance versus synthetics and urged higher cotton use in 1958 amid rising population. Delegates heard a forum with USDA and A&M experts on cotton ginning labor and technology.
Albuquerque bank clearings for May 1957 rose 12 percent from a year earlier. May deposits reached 199.872 million dollars.
Infant Woodrow Clyde Lodge son of Mr and Mrs John C Lodge of Roswell Rt 2 awaiting services at Valley Mortuary. Florence M Bobo aged 79 of 901 S Ash Ave to be buried at Memorial Lawn after a service at Valley Mortuary Memorial Chapel.
Fragment from page one expresses hope for sympathetic action regarding construction around the Base. The brief note seeks public or official understanding and support for the project.
A land tract along a right of way bought for 8000 was resold for 23000. A second report says another right of way tract bought at a reasonable price was resold for 23000. Chavez declined to locate investigation centers but said the inquiry would be statewide.
The Korean Joint Armistice Commission reserved right to reply later to U N charges of truce violations and accused Communists of flagrant breaches. Litzenberg said modern weapons would be flown in soon but gave no timetable or quantities. The U N Command outlined four points accusing the Reds of introducing reinforced combat equipment, different types, failing to report, and arriving at unlisted ports. The statement argued replacements are needed only to restore balance and that existing UN weapons are obsolete.
The United Nations Command states it will restore military balance intended by the cease fire. It stresses replacement weapons are for defensive use only. It will continue to observe the cease fire provisions and all other terms of the armistice agreement.
Eyewitnesses report radio stations warning of a tornado as a massive funnel was seen for about 30 minutes before slamming into the northwest area causing damage and alarm. Local observers describe the storm's path and impact on nearby structures and residents.
A deadly tornado ravaged Fargo North Dakota injuring and killing residents. Mayor Lashkowitz warned of millions in damage as 200 homes were destroyed or damaged and many vehicles were thrown by the funnel. Gov. Davis declared a disaster area and 200 National Guardsmen were deployed. Five children died in the calamity, with their mother hospitalized. The storm also wrecked Shanley High School and a nearby church.
A truck driver described a tornado that moved at about five miles per hour through Fargo before depositing debris in Moorhead Minnesota across the Red River. Police Chief Olson noted radio warnings helped prevent greater loss. No injuries or damage reported.
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