Kidnap Killing of Ste phanie Bryan Heads to San Quentin
Burton Abbott faces execution in the San Quentin gas chamber barring a stay over the abduction and murder of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan of Dartmouth Massachusetts. Key evidence linked hair fibers soil samples and recovered clothing to Abbott and his Mount Trinity County grave supports the case.
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San Quentin
Canlf
Burton Abbott
Stephanie Bryan
Dartmouth
Mass
Walter L. Pope
U. S. Court of Appeals
George T. Davis
Louis E. Goodman
California
Berkeley
University of California
Abbott
Paul Kirk
Stephanie
Georgia Abbott
FBI
Trinity County
Farmers and Ranchers Urge Reallocation of Conservation Funds
A joint meeting of farmers and ranchers called for reallocating conservation funds between states rather than only among counties within each state. A drafting committee headed by Louis Merritt and Al Woodburn will prepare recommendations. After March 25 a state group will review county inputs for Washington submission before April 5.
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National
Bulletin of the Agricultural Conservation Program
New Mexico
Louis Merritt
al Woodburn
Col. E. L. Lusk
S. H. Fuchs
J. Daniels
ASC
County Soil Conservation Service
Board of Supervisors of Soil Conservation Districts
County Supervisor of
Farmers Home Administration
Lloyd Treat
David Runyan
John Casabonne
Alton Corn
Harold B. Smith
Col. Lusk
A.S. Wagner
George Pirtle
Lloyd Stone
Harvey Pirtle
Woodburn
Phillip Monical
W. A. Sterrett
Tom Andrews
Royce Jones
J. P. Cauhope Jr
Donald Martin
Washington, D. C
Artesia Fire Destroys Wrecking Company Building
A Thursday 3:15 PM fire destroyed the former Artesia wrecking company building at 1000 North First Street. Owned by George Henderson, the sheet iron structure housed two junkyard cars a 1947 Ford and a 1950 Studebaker from Preacher & Red's junk yard. Origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Artesia
Artesia Wrecking Company
North First Street
George Henderson
Preacher & Red’s
Junk Yard
Ford
Studebaker
Henderson
Bolack and Montoya Launch New Mexico Campaign
The two candidates for Congress, Republican Tom Bolack and Democrat Joseph Montoya, began active campaigning in New Mexico. Bolack toured the East Side and met former Gov. Richard Dillon while Montoya collected support from key Democratic lawmakers ahead of the April 9 special election. Dillon’s 1927 29 tenure and a 1921 silver dollar figure in Bolack’s encounter are noted as the tour unfolds across multiple towns.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Congress
Tom Bolack
Farmington
Joseph Montoya
Albuquerque
Washington
Bolack
Montoya
Antonio Fernandez
Ernest Tucker
John Kennedy
D-Mass
Tucker
East Side
Richard C. Dillon
Encino
Dillon
Edwin L. Mechem
Moriarty
Encino Vaughn
Fort Sumner
Melrose
Clovis
Portales
Lovington
Dora
Milnesand
Crossroads
Tatum
Hobbs
GOP
Tony Liléwellyn
Alamogordo
Vaughn
Democrats
Joe Montoya
Dempsey
Llewellyn
President Eisenhower Sails to Bermuda for Health Break
President Eisenhower relaxed aboard the Navy cruiser Canberra cruising south from Norfolk toward Bermuda to seek relief for a cough cold and ear ailment. He will meet British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan off Florida and plans no landing during the six day voyage.
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Eisenhower
Atlantic
Florida
President
Norfolk
Canberra
Bermuda
Harold Macmillan
Hagerty
Daytona Beach
Fla
Miami
United Staes
Atlantic Supreme Command
Atlantic Treaty Organization
No retaliation yet as Israel Gaza tensions persist
Egypt appoints Maj. Gen Hassan Abdel Latif to govern Gaza while UNEF troops remain the sole forces in the area. Ben-Gurion threatens action if Egypt asserts control. U N envoys Bunche and Burns are in Gaza as the U S contemplates resuming aid to Israel, Egypt, and Jordan amid the crisis.
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Cairo
Egypt
Gaza Strip
U.N
Israel
David Ben-Gurion
Gaza
U. N
Mediterranean
Negev Desert
Hassan Abdel Latif
UNEF
Nasser
Ralph Bunche
E. L. M. Burns
United States
State Department
Lincoln White
U. S
White
Jordan
Blizzards Sweep Midwest Towns
Blizzard swept the northern Midwest isolating communities as violent mid March storms hit across the region. Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and transport services faced disruptions amid heavy snowfall and strong winds.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Breakin Af Shain's Nets 30 Watches To Roof
A thief cut a hole in the roof of Shain's Jewelry at 314 N Main St and stole 30 watches before escaping. Clint Chandler, a late worker, discovered the break in and his return likely scared off the intruder. the safe remained untouched. Police were notified at 12:54 a.m.
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Shain
N. Main St
Clint Chandler
Chandler
Justice Court
Henry N. Anaya
Pat Hanagan
Anaya
B. L. Biddy Auto Sales
S. Main St
Tucker Proclaims Buddy Poppy Day Here
Mayor Ernest C. Tucker proclaims tomorrow Buddy Poppy Day in the city. The annual sale, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, funds programs for disabled veterans and widows and orphans of deceased veterans. Citizens are urged to wear a Buddy Poppy as a sign of gratitude.
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Tucker
Buddy
Ernest C. Tucker
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Brightwell and Reedy Families Noted in Society
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brightwell and Maj. and Mrs. Jack A. Reedy appear in social notices, highlighting marriage or social engagements within prominent local households.
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R. H. Brightwell
Jack A. Reedy
Godiva Reactor Core Explodes In AEC Test At Los Alamos
The AEC announced February 12 the core of a test atomic power reactor dubbed Godiva exploded during testing. No injuries though the unit was destroyed. The uranium sphere broke apart due to a heat induced chain reaction, screws failing under stress. A new unshielded assembly will be designed for delayed or prompt critical experiments with broader range and protections.
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Los Alamos
AEC
Godiva
Drinking Fountains Installed in Dan Carpenter Park
The last of four water drinking fountains for municipal parks was installed today in Dan Carpenter Park. Park superintendent Aral B. Gwinn announced the completion, with others already placed in Cahoon, East Fifth, and Missouri Ave.
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Dan Carpenter
Aral B. Gwinn
Cahoon
East Fifth
Missouri Ave
Triviz Fined for Driving While Intoxicated
In justice court yesterday Ale jandro R. Triviz 42 of Walker Air Force Base was fined 190 dollars on a driving while intoxicated charge.
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Alejandro R. Triviz
Walker Air Force Base
Lights Installed in Sheriff’s Office as Big Brush Progress
Yesterday new electric lighting was installed in the sheriff's office as part of Operation Big Brush at the courthouse, marking another step in the ongoing project.
Rancher Defies Eviction From McGregor Range Home
In Albuquerque a pioneer New Mexico stockman, 82-year-old John Prather, faces eviction as his home ranch becomes part of the Army’s McGregor missile firing range. He says he will die at home and may refuse to leave by the March 30 deadline.
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Albuquerque
N.M
New Mexico
Army
McGregor
John Prather
Prather
U. S
Albuquérque
McGregor Range
U. S. District Court
U. S. Atty
Joseph McNeany
U.S. Court Clerk
Paul Larrazolo
Wortman Named to Welfare Board by New Mexico Governor
Gov Mechem appoints Frank Wortman of Dexter to replace Wayne Coy on the State Welfare Board. Wortman a former GOP chairman and last fall's land commissioner candidate, will serve until Dec 31 1960. Coy moves from Albuquerque and is a Democrat and former Washington official who owned KOB TV.
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Santa FE
Edwin L. Mechem
Frank Wortman
Dexter
Wayne Coy
Albuquerque
Wortman
Coy
Washington
Kob-Tv
Three Car Crash Injures Two At Second And Sea
Two persons were injured and two cars totaled in a three vehicle crash at Second and Sea at 9:24 last night. Dorothy Wiedenhooper, 39, suffered cuts to her eye and forehead, and Larry Barrett, 16, had rib and head injuries. Both were taken to St. Marys Hospital by Valley ambulance. The Pontiact driven by Wiedenhooper collided with Barretts Chevrolet. the Chevrolet entered a filling station driveway and hit a parked 1950 Dodge coach. All three vehicles were damaged and hauled away.
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Second
Dorothy Wieden‘hooper
S. Lake
Carlsbad
St. Mary's Hospital
Larry Barrett
Rt. 2
St. Mary’s Hospital
Drought Committee Recommends Feed Program Extension
Chaves County Drought Committee calls for extending grain and roughage programs through June to protect foundation herds during lambing and calving. Rainfall has been scarce since September and contractors urge continued support while acreage aid was discussed but not acted on.
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Chaves County
New Mexico
Driveway Altercation Ties to Operation Big Switch
A Richardson Avenue entrance to city hall was torn up in a protest linked to Operation Big Switch. The incident involved police painter markings and a driver license office at city hall, reflecting ongoing city action today.
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Richardson Avenue
City Hall
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