Oatis Returns After Prague Spy Trial Release
William N. Oatis, AP correspondent freed after 25 months in a Prague prison, says he was questioned up to eight hours daily for two months before his espionage trial. He spoke with reporters at New York's airport with wife Laura Belle, plans to study the record and reconnect with family, while recounting jail treatment and injections he suspects were to influence appearances at trial.
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New York
William N. Oatis
Communist
Czechoslovakia
Associated Press
United
Prague
Laurabelle
Oatis
New New York
Germany
Atomic Blast Shakes Town 200 Miles Off
A powerful atomic test flare lit Nevada desert before dawn near Yucca Flat. The 300 foot tower detonation rattled Bishop California 200 miles away and Las Vegas 75 miles away with two to three jolts. AEC said 60 tests conducted with 47 aircraft involved and troops from Camp Desert Rock present. no injuries or military damage reported.
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Las Vegas
Bishop
Calif
Nevada
Proving Ground
Yucca Flat
Atomic Energy Commission
Roswell
N. M
Camp Desert Rock
Million Dollar Sears Fire Destroys Albuquerque Store
A four alarm blaze gutted the Sears Roebuck store in downtown Albuquerque causing a total loss. Fire officials said the early estimate surpasses a million dollars and arson is being considered. More than 20 firefighters were overcome by smoke and hospitalizations occurred as police and fire crews battled the flames overnight.
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Albuquerque
Sears Roebuck and Co
L. E. Walvoord
Kirtland Air Force Base
Santa Fe Railway
A. Westerfeld
Local Weather Summary With Temperatures And Forecast
Readings recorded from 2 PM yesterday to 11 AM today show highs near 83 and a low of 52 with precipitation none for 24 hours. Normal highs 83 and lows 55 for this date. Sunrise 4 55 and sunset 6 54 with day length 14 hours. Forecast calls for clouds at times today and tomorrow with little or no rain showers and warm afternoons. today’s high around 90 and tonight’s low near 52.
Goodwill Party Expected To Draw Record Crowd
The Chamber of Commerce publicity committee expects the Ambassador of Goodwill party to set a record attendance as final invitations reach about 100 more guests. Chairman Jack Rodden noted strong enthusiasm from both employers and employees for the largest gathering in the event’s history.
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Ambassador of Goodwill
Chamber of Commerce Publicity Committee
Jack Rodden
Ridgway Expected to Boost U.S. Foreign Aid Push
Senate Foreign Relations Committee forecast a big boost to the Eisenhower administration's foreign aid program as Gen. Matthew Ridgway testifies on the $5.8 billion bill for fiscal 1954. Ridgway warned of rising Soviet strength, while Western Europe builds air power, and lawmakers weigh potential cuts to military and economic aid.
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Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Matthew B. Ridgway
Eisenhower
Wiley
Ridgway
Senate
Europe
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Western
Chiperfield
House Committee
Vorys
R-Ohio
Senate Committee
Neos League game summary with Pillette and Courtney key plays
In a Neos League matchup between St Louis and Boston, Pillette scored seven points while Courtney, Brown, Kinder and White contributed for the Aggies. Final score details appear incomplete in the source.
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St. Louis
Boston
Pillette
Paige
Courtney
Brown
Kinder
White
New York Mets Rally Ties Chicago In Ten Inning Thriller
In a National League game, the New York team edged Chicago through ten innings with a final score of 6 to 7. Ruben Gomez pitched for New York with support from Al Corwin and Wes Westrum while Warren Hacker and teammates closed for Chicago.
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New York
Chicago
Ruben Gomez
al Corwin
Wes Westrum
Sam Calderone
Warren Hacker
Bob Schultz
Toby Atwell
Three Year Old Cowboy Found Wandering in Central Park Zoo
A three year old in cowboy attire was found wandering the Central Park Zoo. Police searched clues but no one claimed him. When asked about his parents he simply pointed to a distant window, offering little help.
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New York
Central Park Zoo
Mountain View Board Sets Bond Election Meeting Tonight
Mountain View School District Board of Education and Superintendent Carrol White will meet at 7:30 PM in the superintendent's office at the courthouse. The conference will cover the May 11 District 50,000 dollar school bond election with board members Paul Dickman Max France and O R Glover present.
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Mountain View School District Board of Education
Carrol White
Mountain View
Paul Dickman
Max France
O. R. Glover
Two men injured in Hagerman Ercoupe crash near Roswell
Frank Everett and Glen Gentle were treated at St Marys Hospital after their Ercoupe crashed while shooting landings at the E O Moore strip west of Hagerman. Gentle suffered a broken leg and arm while Everett had both legs broken plus other injuries. Everett is a radio station salesman and a married father of a one month old. State police continue to investigate the cause and takeoff location.
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Hagerman
Glen R. Gentle
Frank Everett
KGFL
Roswell
Gentle
Everett
E. O. Moore
West Ninth
Mason Funeral Home
Bonds Set for Man on Narcotics Charges
Alfonso Franco faced two narcotics charges in justice court after being charged with possession and sale of drugs. Bail was set at 1500 dollars. The offenses reference May 16 and May 18 complaints. Franco pleaded not guilty. arrest announced by Police Chief Tommy Thompson. Two youths, 16 and 17, were also arrested in connection with the marijuana case.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Alfonso Franco
Franco
East Albuquerque
Tommy Thompson
More Rooms Needed For NMMI Visitors
Roswell residents respond well to the New Mexico Military Institute call for visitor housing but a shortage remains for two nights May 31 and June 1. Miss Charlotte St John, registrar, notes private homes are being used and asks available hosts to contact NMMI at 2700.
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Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Charlotte St. John
Miss St. John
Harbor of Lost Soles Shoes Shop Sign in Niagara Falls
A shoe repair shop in Niagara Falls displays a playful sign reading Harbor of Lost Soles, capturing local humor in a small storefront window. The quirky wording highlights street-level business charm in the area.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Southwest Cowmen Demand Floor Under Cattle Market
Cowmen from several southwestern states plan a Texas mass meeting to press Congress for a floor under cattle prices. They warn of rebellion against livestock groups seen as failing to address the crisis as Olin Caviness, Northeastern New Mexico Hereford Assn president, leads calls for price supports and financing to aid cattle growers.
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Associated Press
Texas
Congress
Amarillo
Tex
New Mexico
Colorado
West Texas
Trinidad
Colo
Raton
N. M
Secret
of Agriculture
Olin Caviness
Caviness
Tre
New Mexico Livestock Growers Assn
Albuquerque
Horace H. Hening
Iowa
Kansas
Albert Mitchell
Albert, N. M
Secretary of Agriculture
Payment Set in McCallum vs Arrow Drilling Compensation Case
District Judge George T. Harris approved a lump sum payment of 2970 in a stipulation and release of judgment in the Grady Lee McCallum versus Arrow Drilling case. The action stems from a spine injury McCallum suffered in October 1952. Defendant agrees to pay attorney fees of 350 plus medical costs.
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George T. Harris
Grady Lee McCallum
Arrow Drilling
McCallum
World's Top Jet Ace Told That's All Missions for You
Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. the top jet ace in World War II era Korea was ordered to fly no more combat missions. He and Capt. Manuel Fernandez Jr. had traded MIG kill counts, with McConnell reaching 16 total kills after yesterday's engagements. The Air Force announced both pilots would soon return home. Ground battles raged with Chinese and North Korean forces across Central and Eastern Korea as Allied troops held key positions.
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Tokyo
U. N
Reds
Panmunjom
Mark Clark
U.N
Seoul
Air Force
Joseph McConnell Jr
Korea
California
McConnell
Apple Valley
Calif
North Korea
Manuel Fernandez Jr
Miami
Fla
Fernandez
Sabre
Sniper
Eighth Army
Christmas Hill
Fifth Air Force
Edward Szaniawski
Scarsdale
N. Y
Mac
Texas Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued yesterday in Plains and Ft Stockton. John S. O Neal 33 and Billie Zett Dossey 23 of Plains. Roy B. Howard 48 and Viola Teitsch 46 of Ft Stockton.
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Texas
John S. O'Neal
Billie Zett Dossey
Plains
Roy B. Howard
Viola Teitsch
Ft. Stockton
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