Billy Graham Crusade Draws 18 300 at Garden
At Madison Square Garden Billy Graham led a crusade crowd of about 18 300 worshippers. He urged personal commitment to Christ and highlighted 529 new decisions, bringing campaign totals to 22 628 as the six week event continued. The article notes guests including George Beverly Shea and Ethel Waters among attendees and associates from baseball teams visiting the meeting.
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Alvin Dark
Cardinals
Carl Erskine
Dodgers
George Beverly Shea
Graham
Ethel Waters
Garden
Christ
Motive Cited in Taxi Driver Ballard Baley Killing
Lea County sheriff reports robbery as the motive in the death of cab driver Ballard Baley whose body was found on a dirt road east of Lovington. Baley suffered multiple gunshot wounds and blunt force injuries. the suspect remains at large with a two state broadcast in effect.
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Ballard Baley
Baley
Ford
Court balance cited as protection from political pressure
Kefauver, chair of the Judiciary subcommittee on constitutional amendments, says the Supreme Court acts as a balance wheel and should not be subjected to political considerations. Justices have life tenure after Senate confirmation. A constitutional amendment needs two thirds Senate and House approval and three fourths state ratification.
British reveal vital statistics of clothes study
The Board of Trade released findings from a six year survey of 200000 British women. It shows higher income bracket women tend to have larger busts and notes 1800000 women have 44 inch hips or larger while 850000 have 42 inch plus busts and hips under 44. It also reports women gain inches each year after age 30.
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London
Board of Trade
Britain
Court Dismisses Libel Suit In Methodist Case
A district court in Albuquerque dismissed a libel suit filed by former Methodist minister James J. Stewart against Joe B. Scrimshire a superintendent. Stewart claimed an Oklahoma New Mexico Methodist newspaper article libeled him by reporting an investigating committee’s condemnation of charges against Bishop W Angie Smith. The defense argued the paper was an official church report and privileged.
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Joe B. Scrimshire
James J. Stewart
Stewart
Oklahoma
Scrimshire
Methodist
Bishop Smith
Terry Moore Withdraws Divorce Suit
Hollywood actress Terry Moore says she will drop her divorce case against international businessman Eugene McGrath to meet in about a month after she finishes her current film and discuss possible reconciliation.
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Terry Moore
Eugene McGrath
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Supreme Court Allows Gulf States to Join Louisiana in Tidelands Case
The US Supreme Court let Texas Mississippi Florida and Alabama join Louisiana in a tug of war over submerged lands off the Gulf coast. Louisiana seeks three leagues or nine miles, while the government argues three miles. The decision affects potential lease payments and oil royalties. The states have 60 days to intervene.
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Downtown stores still draw shoppers amid suburban rivals
Industry leaders debate downtown retail strength as traffic and parking woes hinder shopper access. Ralph Lazarus notes Federated downtown units drive two thirds of net sales across nine cities, while Allied Stores and May Department Stores report rising or solid sales in downtown and branch units.
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Ralph Lazarus
Federated Department Stores
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Fedway
B. Earl Puckett
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May Department Stores Co
R. H. Macy & Co
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Court Limits on FBI Files and Loyalty Proposals Stir Debate
James Marlow reports that the Supreme Court and a 12 member commission have curbed FBI secrecy and evidence gathering. The commission urges limited cross examination for loyalty questioned workers except for regular FBI informants. Hoover warned openness could hinder informant tips as Congress debates reforms.
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Communist Party
Col Nickerson Pursued Anonymous Appeals to Alter Wilson’s Order
Col Nickerson says he aimed to influence key figures to modify General Wilson’s decision and did not intend to invite a court martial. He explains he sought arrest only as a last resort to convey his loyalty and persuade change.
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Wilson
Aztec dormitory contract awarded to Sanders Construction
The Department of the Interior announced Sanders Construction Co. of Farmington won a $51,513 contract for dormitory facilities for Navajo school children in Aztec.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Sanders Construction Co
Farmington
Judge Hatch In Hospital In Albuquerque
District Judge Carl A. Hatch is reported in good condition at Bataan Methodist Hospital Albuquerque being treated for a chest ailment. He is expected to return home in a few days.
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Albuquerque
WU. S. Dist
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Hawk Players Suspended in Albuquerque Game
Manager Roy Smith and infielder Daryl Robertson received three day suspensions for shoving the umpire and using abusive language during Friday’s game with the Albuquerque Dukes. Smith was fined 25 dollars and Robertson 20 dollars.
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Albuquerque
Topeka
Roy Smith
Daryl Robertson
Albuquerque Dukes
Smith
Robertson
Allen White Has Not Yet Asked Formal Hearing
Nevada Gov Charles Russell says convict Allen White has not requested a hearing on extradition from New Mexico. White, a 63 year old Santa Fe mining engineer, was arrested after evading a 50 to 80 year sentence for his 1954 wife’s slaying. He had been free on bond and later married in Reno under an assumed name.
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Charles Russell
Nevada
Allen White
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New Mexico
Edwin Mechem
White
Russell
New Mexico Supreme Court
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Reno
California
Eisenhower proposes sending more power to states on taxes
President Eisenhower advocates shifting funds and responsibilities back to the states to reduce federal overhead and align tax policies with expanded incomes and real property values. Governors and Republicans weigh practicality and scope while some praise a states rights approach.
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New Hampshire
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Averell Harriman
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Paul Romeo Leads Syracuse University Team in Eleventh Year
Paul Romeo marks his eleventh season as coach of the Syracuse University squad, guiding the program through steady development and continued competition this season.
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Syracuse Univerteam
Sity
FFA Rodeo Stages Fast Action for NSC Delegates
A near capacity crowd watched the National Student Council Rodeo sponsored by Roswell FFA at Eastern New Mexico State Fair grounds. The event featured rodeo exhibitions after the grand entry with participants listed in bronco riding junior calf roping barrel race senior calf roping junior steer riding and bull riding among NSC visitors during their convention week.
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Future Farmers of America
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Carlos Draper
Charles Seitern
Ronnie Merritt
Virgil Beagles
Doug Henderson
Rusty Payton
Frank Elliott
Jim Crosby
Lewis Reeves
John Hobson
Jeff Crosby
Bobby Jack Ridgill
Robert Mohon
Bob Flinn
Prank's House and Window Cleaning Co. Ad Notice
Local notice for home cleaning services and elderly care information. Includes contact numbers and addresses in Texas and New Mexico with statements of personal responsibility for debts and service terms.
Thunderstorms Hurt Reservists In Pa As Heat Roars In West
Lightning struck twice near a Philadelphia based unit training at Indian Town Gap injuring 22 Army reservists. Record 120 degree heat hit Yuma Arizona with 100 degree nights. A tropical storm formed in the Gulf southwest of Miami as showers spread from Ohio Valley to the Carolinas and Dakotas.
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Lovington Crown for Jim Shoulders at World Championship Rodeo
Jim Shoulders of Henryetta Oklahoma named all around champion at the third annual Worlds Championship Rodeo in Lovington. He receives a $350 saddle as a prize for his overall victory and adds to his record as a former national grand champion.
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Lovington
Jim Shoulders
Henryetta
Okla
Shoulders
Petty Wins 5th Socorro Golf Tournament Title
Socorro golfer Ralph Petty captured the 5th annual tournament with a 43 victory over Albuquerque rival George Tate. James Delameter of Socorro earned championship consolation honors by defeating George Wiggins of Albuquerque 3 2.
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Ralph Petty
George Tate
Albuquerque
James Delameter
George Wiggins
Funeral services announced for Cecillia Ann Gordon
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wardell Gordon of 809 W Tenth St to be laid to rest in a graveside service at 11 30 a m Wednesday with arrangements by Valley Mortuary Lt Col James Edward Brewer age 42 of 13 Langley Pl to be honored with services Wednesday at 8 30 am at Walker Base Chapel and burial at Arlington National Cemetery arrangements by Valley Mortuary
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Cecillia Ann
Wardell Gordon
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Valley Mortuary
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James Edward
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Grateful thanks for sympathy after loss of Charles W McPherson
The children and relatives of Charles William McPherson express sincere gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and helpfulness shown to them during their bereavement.
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Charles William McPherson
Special Notices Glimpse From Public Stenographer and Local Services
A typed notice lists services including public stenography at 205 W 3rd and watch repair pickups. Curtis Pulcher at 906 Davidson Dr advertises repair service and a phone contact. An Alcoholics Anonymous box with a motivational message and phone numbers is also included.
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Davidson Dr
Alcoholics Anonymous
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