Powers Returns to Obscurity After Senate Testimony
Francis Gary Powers again avoided headlines as he testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee and reaffirmed his disavowal of espionage work. The U2 pilot, released from Moscow jail, described prison life in Lubianka and said he would return to civilian life, though CIA ties remain.
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Washington
Francis Gary Powers
Senate ‘Armed Services Committee
Central Intelli
Virginia
CIA
Powers
Moscow
Senate
Red
Lubianka
Which Tax Form Is Best For You
A brief note directs readers to Page 13 for the third story in the five part series titled Figuring Your Income Tax. It promises guidance on how a husband and wife should compute their income tax and which of the three tax schedules to file.
Cross of Ashes Begins Lent Season Worldwide
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent as ashes shaped like a cross are placed on foreheads of Christians. The rite signals 40 days of penitence before Easter with bells tolling in some regions and services planned across churches. The period emphasizes self denial and spiritual discipline to focus on God, with variations among Roman Catholics and others.
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New York
Austria
Germany
God
Talks in Evian Renew Hope for Algerian Peace
French and Algerian rebel officials resumed talks in Evian aimed at finalizing a cease fire and self determination for Algeria. Despite optimism a peace accord seems near violence continued with 24 dead and 22 wounded as tensions rise.
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EVIAN
France
Ceem Krim
Louis Joxe
Elian
Hotel du Mare
Algeria
Geneva
Auto Firm Sign From 1907 Unearthed In Roswell
Progress Here uncovers a 1907 Cummins Garage sign found during demolition of McDonald Motors at 209 N Richardson Roswell. John Quincy Cummins recalls trading horse for a Winton and opening a repair shop before becoming a Dodge dealer in 1913. He joined First Christian Church in 1897 and was cited by the Masonic Lodge as the oldest member. wife and two daughters live in Texas. couple at 504 N Kentucky for 52 years.
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Janice Guercio
John Quincy
Main Street
Cummins
Maxwells
Roswell
Donald Dye
C. W. Greer
Dodge
Masonic Lodge
W. E. Harper
Houston
Tex
Wesley Davis
Corpus Christi
Kentucky
Election Lineups Complete In Race for State Offices
New Mexicos political scene opened with party lineups filed at the secretary of state. Gov Edwin L Mechem sought a fifth term as Republicans field a full slate. Filing fees totaled 24110 for seventeen offices. The State Corporation Commission drew nine candidates including incumbent John Black Jr and contenders James F Lamb Murray Morgan and Marie Morgan. Multiple contests emerged for US Representatives Positions 1 and 2, governor, lieutenant governor and other state posts.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Secretary of State
Edwin L. Mechem
State Corporation Commission
John Black Jr
James F. Lamb
Murray Morgan
Marie Morgan
Albuquerque
Joseph M. Montoya
Joseph E. Montoya
Tom Bolack
Joe A. Montoya
Bolack
New Mexico Supreme Court
Supreme Court
M. E. Noble
Irwin S. Moise
Earl E Hartley
Edwin W. Stock
Los Alamos
State Board of Education
Mary M. Wilson
Aluquerque
Thelma Inmon
Deming
Virgil Henry
Hobbs
Filing Day Brings GOP Outnumbered in Chaves County
Democrats filed 29 candidates to 11 Republicans in Chaves County elections. Incumbents J.C. Jones and Richard Bean secured two year terms. The sheriff race drew four Democrats and one Republican. Bill Smith led filings, seeking sheriff alongside Democrat candidates Caywood, Johnson, and Wheeler, while Republican William N. Thompson filed for sheriff. Multiple posts listed with competing party candidates including state representatives, county officials, and school superintendent. Six candidates seek re election.
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Chaves County
J.C. Jones
Justice of the Peace
Richard Bean
Ww. E
Bill” Smith
Chaves
Smith
Cecil Johnson
Charlie ‘Caywood
Wilson Wheeler
Tho
William N. Thompson
J. M. Vanderwart
Cecil Daniels
Tom Slaughter
Lawrence Goodell
Leon A. Redman
Charles C. Loveless
E. Ray Phelps
Fred LaTurner
Robert J. Leonard
Cleris
Dorothy Herring
Poston
A. Pritchard
Joe D. Durand
Earl St. Corn
Marion Richards
Oin Charlie Kettler
Pruit
Constable
Henry Ashcraft
Vernie Jacks
J. B. Rose
Verlon E. Hall
E. F. Tandy
Goodell
Hobson
Rodsden
Jones
Tip Line Ad Offers Five Dollar Reward
A terse notice offers five dollars for tips with contact numbers MA 27710 MA 24909 or MA 3160 available from 6 30 a m to 5 p m and after 5 pm the caller may reveal the winner’s name only if the winner permits confidentiality.
City plans five year flood control project in Roswell
City council approved a flood control program costing about 200000 to place dams and drainage ditches in the Spring River watershed to reduce flood damage seen in 1954. Land easements are to be acquired with federal funding covering dams and ditches, while maintenance will be city responsibility. Additional action involved parking land near Richardson and Second Street and paving at Roswell Municipal airport with bids to be let in coming months.
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Jack Pearce
Roswell
Spring River
C. M. Woodbury
Woodbury
E. P Malone
First National Bank
Richardson Ave
Second Street
Malone
Supreme Electronics
Savannah
Savannah, Ga
23 Are Dead In Wake of Storm Fury
A rampaging late winter storm battered the East causing at least 23 deaths and seven missing. Widespread flooding wrecked thousands of homes from Virginia to New England, with six foot tides and marooned residents. NASA evacuated its Wallops Island site as Virginia and Maryland coasts suffered heavy damage and Atlantic City faced over five million dollars in losses.
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Associated Press
Virginia
New England
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Wallops Island
Maryland
Long Island
N.Y
Norfolk
Portsmouth
York City
Rockaway
Atlantic City
Campbell urges leaders at Walker AFB Jaycee Bosses Night
Roswell Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jack Campbell told about 150 at Walker Air Force Base Officers' Club that strong personal leadership is essential to the nation. He lauded Roswell Jaycees for projects and honored Maj. Louis J. Redman and Staff Sgt. Jack Meier as Outstanding Officer and Airman of the Year.
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Jamie RI
House
Jack M. Campbell
Roswell
New Mexico
WAFB
Louis J. Redman
39Th
Bombin
Jack Meier
4129Th N
Campbell
Joyces
Redman
Boy Scouts
Little Pta
Emanual Lutheran
Strategic + Air Command
Bs& E
Meier
Willard Green
New Mexico Jaycees
Bob Hazelwood
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Jack Campbell
Ed V. Mead
Albu
Mechem
John Quincy Cummins
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Gop
Demos
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