09 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1962
Page
1
The Associated Press reports New Mexico marked a day of tragedy as eight people died on state roads in a single day. Officials described it as one of the bloodiest highway incidents in state history, with investigations ongoing into the crashes and contributing factors.
Six state and local authorities battle a three day storm rampage with federal aid expected. Death toll rises to at least three, many missing, and damages exceed 165 million dollars. Rescue and recovery operations continue as disaster declarations and aid requests unfold.
AP report from Silver City states Ross T. Bittinger age 68 and longtime chairman of the New Mexico Western College Arts and Crafts Department died Thursday. He had led the department since 1949, shaping its programs and faculty.
The United States and the Soviet Union signed a two year cultural exchange pact after tough negotiations. It aims to reduce exchanges by about 10 to 15 percent but allows Benny Goodman to bring his jazz group to the Soviet Union for the first time. The New York City Ballet and the Robert Shaw Chorale are planned for tours, with the Soviet ensembles also slated for the United States.
Roswell's 3 H Kress Store adopts a tough policy to prosecute any shoplifter, including juveniles aged 11 or older. Manager John Brown says losses run high, with $25,000 lost to shoplifting in 1960 and ongoing risk, while parents are to be notified and offenders turned over to police.
The final story of the series Figuring Your Income Tax on Page 3 suggests you review personal expenses from 1961. The article notes some items are deductible and includes a list of examples.
HEESSEN Germany AP A coal mine explosion at the state owned Sachsen Mine killed 28 workers. Two men are missing and eight were injured. The blast struck 30 minutes before the 2 200 morning shift and occurred amid prior methane gas fears after a Luisenthal fire damp blast 30 days earlier.
New Mexico Military Institute Broncos defeated Clarendon Junior College 82 to 71 in the Region 5 Junior College Conference Tournament on Thursday. They advance to face San Angelo College of Texas in the semifinals tonight. One of the largest advance checks for REA loans was handed to Norman M. Clapp by Central Valley Electric Co-Op officials.
Federal judge gave James E. Jackson editor of the Worker immunity from self incrimination and ordered him to testify before a grand jury investigating Communist party activities.
President Kennedy departed for Florida today to emphasize political priorities and enjoy leisure time, signaling a shift to a more informal campaign atmosphere during the trip.
Snow at Sierra Blanca near Ruidoso Thursday night into Friday drops three to four inches on a base of three to four feet, raising expectations for excellent conditions this weekend. Buzz Bainbridge, publicity director, urged motorists to use chains while noting likely snowfall through the day.
Carlsbad attorney Sen. C Fincher Neal outlined New Mexico fiscal changes at a Roswell dinner of about 60 attendees. He described a $102 million school budget, a flat 270 per pupil aid, and a Revenue Structure Study Committee to craft a sound tax plan while noting education dominates the current budget and oil revenue has leveled since 1956.
The House failed to pass a measure to raise its size from 498 to 532 with a plan backing Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Missouri. A surprise amendment would have forced new redistricting laws or statewide races for three states, derailing the bill and ending hope for extra seats. Speaker McCormack withdrew support amid the amendment, joining concerns from Pennsylvania about statewide contests and costs of campaigning.
A Roswell Daily Record special section spotlights the Security National Bank building known as the 10-story Hi Rise. Developer David H. Murdock promotes the open house this Sunday with stories and photos about tenants including the bank, one of the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. Record staff Jim Squires and writers Bill Fritch Janice Guercio Don Hudson and Al Stubbs contributed, with a two color cover featuring black.
The Chaves County 4H Clubs display a livestock exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the Broadmoo Shopping Center parking lot in observance of National H Club Week.
Elizabeth Thring returned from the Congo to Idlewild Airport under tight security. Reporters were barred and customs officers moved to enforce a new policy after Stogner case disclosures. Thring, 22, rode away with her parents as officials withheld further details. Lt. Col. Helen D. Stogner, 39, was slain in Leopoldville. he had six children and had spoken of divorce to wed Thring.
The New Mexico Council on Crime and Delinquency elected Arthur H. Spiegel of Albuquerque as chairman. Other officers named were Mrs. JR. Modrall of Albuquerque and Robert Beck of Roswell as co vice chairmen. Beck publishes the Daily Record. The next meeting is at the State Boys School in Springer at 10 a.m. on April 13.
Authorities probe death of 33 year old Thomas Dennison whose body was found Thursday on the banks of the Rio Puerco near Gallup. Sheriff Mickey Molica said exposure may have killed the man and the case is under investigation.
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