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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1965
Page
2
Backhoe trenching for a new school water line at Ruidoso unearthed pottery fragments, bone tools, and a large metate. Local students and amateur archaeologists suspect an ancient Indian village or campsite existed near Bog Springs, with several dwellings indicated by hard earth floors and burnt wood.
The Navy cited recruiting difficulties citing a high share of enlistees in Group IV low aptitude category. Officials noted about a quarter of new sailors have limited ability, often filling unskilled technical roles such as cooks and boatswain’s mates. Monthly figures show 27 percent in November, 24 in December, 24 in January, 25.7 in February, and 22.1 in March.
Ruth Whitlock, 56, of 904 West 19th Street, was injured when a car she rode in collided with a truck driven by Kermit John Lott at Brown Road and US Highway 70 380. A Record story erred, saying she rode in Lott’s truck. she was a passenger in the Ham car. William Ham, 42, of Auto Route West Roswell, faces a driving while intoxicated charge.
Roswell High School choral groups present the 6th annual Spring Sing at 7:30 in the air cooled gym with doors opening at 7. Tickets are 50 cents, preschoolers free. Acts include Cyettes Roadrunners Advanced Mixed Chorus and more. It is the final appearance for the year and senior members.
Two traffic collisions documented in the afternoon. Frank R. Blain of 915 Davidson Dr. and Samuel S. Schor Nick of 1429 W. Second Mathews involved in Elk N Virginia incident at 3 46 pm. William C. Hudson of 1216 Mathews and John R. Tullis of 213 E Ballard in Mathews Ohio collision at 4 30 pm.
Beverly Hills pioneer Burton E. Green founder of the city and builder of an early oil empire died at his estate at age 96. Green, born in Middleton Wisconsin, transformed a wasteland into a fashionable, tree lined community with shops.
State Auditor Alex Armijo says H. E. McMinn must repay 841.95 in travel expenses charged during a 1960 Denver and New York bond sale while McMinn was city manager of Carlsbad. The claim is tied to an audit of Carlsbad records. The bonding company has not replied. AG's office may sue if refused.
Workers at Los Alamos face frequent deer crossways on lab area highways. Deer emerge from brush risking collisions as four of five recent crashes occurred on the White Rock road. Conservation officer Homer Pickens notes deer persist in tech areas despite trapping and transplanting efforts. Experimental reflectors are being installed to aid driver and deer visibility.
The Santa Fe city council, urged by Councilman Richard Halford, weighs submitting a proposal to the Atomic Energy Commission to locate a 280 million dollar proton accelerator there. Halford says Santa Fe has 3,000 industrial acres and would be an ideal location while state officials prefer other projects.
In Santo Domingo the Dominican armed forces chief warned rebel holdouts they would be bombed again if needed. Gen Francisco J Rivera Caminero said Thursday strafing hit the rebel radio station after rebels violated cease-fire by propaganda and attacks.
Police searched the home of School Superintendent Alex Jardine in South Bend after an anonymous call threatened to blow up the residence if he fired the city's striking teachers. No explosives were found. Jardine then ordered 360 teachers notified their contracts were ended, but AFLCIO teachers voted to continue the boycott.
Funeral arrangements are pending today at Ballard Funeral Home for Mike Lawrence 61 a retired farm contractor who died Thursday at St. Marys Hospital following a brief illness He was born February 25 1904 in Alamogordo and lived in New Mexico before moving to Carlsbad Roswell and finally settling in Roswell where he resided at 808 F Walnut St He is survived by three sons Louis Martinez Mike Martinez and Tony Lawrence two brothers Juan Martinez andGabreal Martinez and eight grandchildren He was a Catholic.
Roswell city officials announced that the State Highway Department approved left turns at Second and Main Street. Signs are to be painted and street repainting completed by month end to allow the turns, following council requests amid the existing no left turn rule.
Members of St Pauls Episcopal Church are reminded of the visit of Mother Abbie the Reverend Mother Superior of the Fuller School in Tucson Arizona She will speak to the congregation tonight at 730 oclock The Quiet Day she will conduct begins at 8 oclock Saturday morning Visitors are welcome to attend.
The Roswell Daily Record offers five dollars for the best tip of the week. Call MA 2 7710 between 6 30 a m and 5 p m or 622 6693 or 622 4809 after 5 p m. Carrier boys will place papers on porches. Circulation issues call 622 7710 5 7 p m weekdays and 8 10 a m Sundays.
Hospital visiting hours listed for General patients from 2 p m to 8 30 p m with maternity times 3 to 5 p m and 6 30 to 8 30 p m. St Marys admits Tina Douglas Russell Miguel and others on May 13 with multiple addresses. Births noted for May 13 and memorial osteopathic chapter lists several individuals including Miss Wilhelmina Lee and Jim McNair among others.
Jeanelle Moorhead, president of the National PTA, says public education is the prime target of extremist campaigns, not the PTA. She notes threats against her and cites Florida as a hotspot while urging schools to teach democracy and ideologies. Moorhead attends a national PTA convention in Albuquerque.
City police rounded up 13 Roswell youths accused of burglary at Taylor Fruit Stand on May 5 and May 12. Ages ranged from 10 to 16. All were released to parents and their cases referred to juvenile authorities.
AP reports Miss Young Republican will be selected from 19 contestants tonight at the state Young Republican convention in Albuquerque. About 250 delegates and 100 alternates are expected as the event runs through Sunday.
The stock market posted a mixed close with heavy turnover around 6 million shares. GM, Sears, IBM, and Xerox fell while DuPont cushioned the declines. rails slipped on a court ruling affecting the Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard merger. Grumman led gains with several firms advancing about two points.
East Grand Plains school receives a 1203 grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity for its Operation Headstart summer program. The telegram announcing the award was signed by U S Senators Clinton P. Anderson and Joseph M. Montoya and Representatives Thomas G. Morris and Johnny Walker.
An American freighter carrying 7,000 tons of high explosives for Thailand collided with a barge near Bangkok. The barge sank but the freighter suffered only minor damage. All barge crew were rescued unharmed. The freighter Coe Victory, 7,643 tons, owned by Victory Carrier of New York.
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