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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
12
Roswell recorded .06 inch from a shower that moved through between 6 and 6 50 last night. Walker Air Force Base south of town measured .75 inches with spotty distribution and heavier totals to the south.
Ross Malone of Roswell New Mexico heads a Hoover Commission group studying use of attorneys in federal work. The panel began last February and is about halfway through its task. Malone served briefly as deputy U S attorney general in 1952 and 1953.
Miss Willie G. Russell 48 longtime Roswell resident died early today at St. Marys Hospital. A 1925 Roswell High School graduate and First Methodist Church active worker she was born September 1 1905 in Pinewood Tennessee and came to Roswell in 1911. Survivors include five sisters five nephews and three nieces. Funeral arrangements pending Ballard Funeral Home.
Charlie O Nea l city building inspector said fishing is excellent after a week in East Texas. At Whitney Dam Lake near the Hill Bosque County line 70 miles south of Fort Worth a party of six anglers caught 175 bass white perch catfish and bream. The O Neal family returned to Roswell at noon yesterday after visiting Mr ONeal s parents in Eustace. Their home is 504 S Pennsylvania Ave.
Rebels urged Guatemala's army to form a junta and arrest President Arbenz Guzman and other Communists. Diaz led a ruling junta after Arbenz quit, with air force threats to attack military bases in Guatemala City and unspecified targets. Liberation radio urged officers to disobey and pledged to fight Communism until uprooted.
Rueben B. Faircloth, 71, died last night at St. Mary's Hospital after two weeks of illness. Born August 3, 1882 in Knob Noster Missouri he homesteaded in Elkins New Mexico before expanding to a Roswell ranch. He married Everna Moore in 1919. she survives along with a niece Mrs G D Printice of Albion Michigan. Funeral services by Westrum Mortuary are planned for Wednesday.
SANTA FE State Police Chief Joe Roach warned drivers that warnings will not be issued for traffic violators during the July 4th holiday. The plan includes seven radar units and a goal to reduce fatalities after five deaths last July 4 weekend.
The Tiny Tot of 1954 for Roswell will be chosen in a contest at the Yucca Theater tomorrow at 8 30 p.m. Over 20 contestants aged between six years and younger will perform a mix of Indian and European heritage in the event announced by Glen Blood Prager, the organizer.
New York markets show mixed results as Am Air, Central, and Armour shares lag while Chrysler, GE, and US Steel post modest gains. Trading ends with total stock on today at 1 890 000.
Admitted June 26 to St Mary’s and other facilities list names and addresses of patients. Births recorded June 26 27 28 include two girls and two boys born to local families. Licenses issued for marriages in Hagerman Artesia Roswell. OSTEOPATHIC notes and local news brief items follow.
Cotton futures closed up 1.10 a bale with July at 33.46 and December around 33.99 34.00. Spot cotton traded at about 34.75, with other nearby and deferred months listed for the New York market.
Wool futures finished fractionally lower with July at 158.5 and October at 171.5 while certificated wool spot moved to 159.0N. Wool tops futures slipped 0.08 to 0.16 cents with July at 2002 and October at 203.4 and certificated tops at 199.5N.
Kansas City market notes cattle 10 000, calves 1 800 with steers 20.00 23.00, grain fed cattle 18.00 19.50, vealers 14.00 17.00, yearling stock 21.00, hogs 2 500 with choice 180 240 lb at 24.75, sows 15.00 20.25, sheep 4 000 with spring lambs 20.00 22.50 and ewes 4.00 5.00.
Andrew Frost, suspended as assistant state FHA director in Albuquerque, says he will appear before the Senate Banking Committee in Washington. The committee investigates alleged collusion between builders and FHA officials and Frost refuses further comment citing a subpoena.
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