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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

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Eisenhower Recovers Sleep Deepest Yet Amid Health Watch

President Eisenhower reported a nine hour sleep marking his longest rest since hospitalization. Doctors described his condition as progressing satisfactorily with high spirits as the health crisis overlaps with decisions about potential campaign activity and future travel.

Washington Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty Gettysburg Walter Reed Hospital India Nehru Panama Sen. Bridges R-Nh Bridges

Mechem Due In Roswell Tonight

Edwin L. Mechem Republican candidate for Governor visits Roswell for a two day stay. He will meet with Republican County Committeemen and candidates and renew old friendships with local party leaders Eugene Nearburg and Paul Eaton will also participate in the discussions. Mechem is expected to arrive this evening.

Edwin L. Mechem Roswell Robert O. Anderson Chaves County Republican Party Anderson Mechem Eugene E. Nearburg Paul Eaton

War hero dies Miami colonel Williams 77

Col. Frank M. Williams ret., a World War I hero and member of Gen. Pershing's staff, died Saturday in Miami at age 77.

Miami, Fla Frank M. Williams John J. Pershing

Lassiters Welcome Mr and Mrs Robert Lassiter Beck

A note announces the welcome for Mr R Lassiter and Mrs R L Beck. The brief mentions names and reception details in a local society note.

R. R. Lassiter Robert L. Beck

Stork News Sparks Police Interest in Suffolk

At 5 a.m. in Suffolk Virginia Willie Dean calls police after a stork visit. Mrs Dean is rushed to the hospital where Willie Dean Jr weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces. Dean is a member of the force and the case draws police special interest.

Suffolk Willie Dean Dean

Hobbs Judge Sets Jury Trial In Damages Suit

District Court in Hobbs to hear a damage suit arising from a truck ambulance collision at Second and Sea. The case names Jay F. Lewis and others versus Ralph L. Large El Paso Pecos Valley Truck Lines Joseph R. Lucas and Dennis Lucas Funeral Home. Damages total 20 000 50 000 and 52 970 15. Case filed December 19 of last year.

Dist John R. Brand Hobbs Second and Sea Jay F. Lewis Johnnie Hamm Lewis Johnnie Kay Lewis Ralph L. Large J. L. Naylor el Paso-Pecos Valley

Delano Driver Dies After Ditch Crash

Manuel Onsurez 35 of Route 2 Box 305 El Paso Texas was fatally injured when his car crashed into a drainage ditch and overturned west of Delano yesterday according to police reports.

Delano Calif Manuel Onsurez el Paso Tex

Possible Loss Looms as Bases Face Political Attack

Sen. Jackson warns overseas air bases from Iceland to Okinawa are under political attack. He says losing bases would require more B52 bombers and presses for a larger Air Force budget. Senate panel approves a 1.169 billion boost, totaling 34.938 billion, above Eisenhower request and House figure.

Jackson Washington Sen D-Wash Senate Iceland Okinawa Ate Defense Department Eisenhower Senate Appropriations Committee House Sen. Chavez D-Nm Mar- Lee Jackson

Congress girds for busy week on major bills

Washington reports Congress heads into a busy week aiming for adjournment in three weeks. Key votes loom on defense funding, foreign aid, highways and school aid bills, with civil rights and a veterans pension proposal also likely to advance.

Washington Congress Senate Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Wilson House American Legion Democratic House Legion Rep Powell D-Ny Rules Committee Senate Foreign Relations Committee

U S Air Chief Sees New Soviet Jets in Moscow Display

Gen Nathan Twining visited Moscow to view Soviet aviation progress at the Lower Aviation Day show where Khrushchev stressed defense over offense. The display featured delta wing interceptors and new fighters plus a twin engine turboprop transport amid a 120 fighter and 40 helicopter line. Twining called the event very interesting and said the U.S. will not disarm until assured of worldwide arms controls.

Moscow Nathan Twining U.S United States Twining Communist Party Nikita ‘Khrushchev Tushino Soviet Army Club Korea Britain France Khrushchev

Several Employees Follow Zemers Resignation Move

Officials at the State Hospital and Training School in Los Lunas report seven staff quit after Dr. Ralph H. Zemer left the superintendent post about three weeks ago. Acting superintendent Dr. R. W. Mendelson named the former workers including Mrs. Kate Thomas, Mrs. E. Gideon, Don Matney, Mrs. DeShow, Mrs. Lola Shaw, Mrs. Henry Kamm, and Dr. N. A. Phillips without giving reasons for their resignations.

Los Lunas State Hospital and Training School Ralph H. Zemer R. W. Mendelson Albuquerque Kate Thomas E. Gideon Don Matney DeShow Lola Shaw Henry

Question Arises Over Courthouse Usage in St Louis County

The St Louis County Courthouse name is debated after six years of two-word usage. The Civic Register declares it courthouse citing dictionary and charter evidence. Defenders cite precedent for two words at the U S Court House downtown and architects prefer the longer form for aesthetics.

ST. Louis Court House St. Louis County Court House Clayton

Airliner Crash in Nigeria Kills 26. Ward Missing

Four engine British airliner Argonaut crashed after takeoff from Kano Nigeria killing at least 26. Steward L A Ward of Reading England reported missing. Surviving crew include captain H V Tomlinson and four others.

Lagos Nigeria L. A. Ward Reading England Kay Buckley British Overseas Airways Argonaut London Tripoli Libya Kano H. V. Tomlinson Royal Air Force Kane Airport

IUMMSW AS&R Shape New Contract in Silver City

A three year contract between the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers and American Smelter and Refining Co. was signed in Silver City. The agreement now goes to union members for ratification with a meeting scheduled for today.

Silver City International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers American Smelter and Refining Co

Phillips Opens Office in Roswell

Phillips Petroleum Company opens an office in Roswell joining other majors. R B Johnson landman and R J Stringer geologist lead the advance staff for the new office in the Petroleum Building.

Phillips Roswell Phillips Petroleum Company R. B. Johnson Landman R. J. Stringer Phillips Petroleum Co

British Judge Shot in Nicosia Street Ambush

In Nicosia Cyprus two gunmen shot Justice Bernard Shaw in the head and neck as he sat in a guarded car. The judge, who has sentenced three Cypriot rebels to death, was taken to hospital in serious condition. A bodyguard returned fire and the attackers fled in a nearby car. Police cordoned off the Armenian quarter as crowds gathered during the emergency period. A woman bystander was wounded when troops opened fire.

Associated Press New Mexico National National Guard Cheyenne Wyo Durango Colo Aztec N. M Lovington Hobbs Carol Ann Boring Alamogordo Wanda Chapell Max Duran Questa Carmen V. Duran Lovington Oil William J. Howle Nicosia Cyprus Bernard Shaw Shaw Britain Old City

Argentine Climbing Team Abandons Mt Dhaulagiri As Avalanches Hit

An eight man Argentine expedition to Mt Dhaulagiri in Nepal aborts its ascent due to avalanches. The team, about 1,500 feet from the summit, reports two native porters killed while the climbers are safe.

Katmanud Nepal Dhaulagiri Nlso

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