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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1956

Page

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Ike Initiated Action to Halt Dock Strike

The government won a 10 day Taft Hartley injunction to stop the dock strike crippling ports from Maine to Texas. A full resumption of work was expected Monday as efforts target extending the cooling off period to 80 days. The ILA said it had no objection to the order.

New York Maine Texas Eisenhower Frederick van Pelt Bryan U. S. Atty George C. Doub Washington International Longshoremen’s Assn Louis Waldman ILA Atlantic Gulf New York Shipping Assn Doub Bryan

Gladys B. Wyatt Pioneer NM figure dies at 81

Gladys Brice Wyatt, daughter of former New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Brice, died Saturday at 3 a.m. after a long illness. Born August 30, 1898 in Blooming Grove Texas, she passed the New Mexico Bar at 20 and married Dillard H. Wyatt in 1920. Survived by daughter Mrs. Paul K. Beck and three grandchildren, and sister Mrs. James Dowaliby, burial Monday at 3 p.m. in South Park Cemetery. Burial by Ballard Funeral Home at Fifth and Pennsylvania officiated by Rev. Charles R. Davies.

Gladys Brice Wyatt Supreme Court of State of New Mexico Charles %. Brice Evelyn Pruitt Brice Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Blooming Grove Texas Wyatt New Mexico Mary Baldwin College Staunton New Curtis Hill H. M. Dow Cecil Bonney H. H. McGee Langford Keith J. P. White Jr South Park Cemetery Ballard Funeral Home Dodge Robert E. Webb Walker Base Riverside Francisco Gonzales Riverside Dr George Daniel Lewis Box 205 Dexter Dexter Road Jimmy McNeil Mountainair St. Mary’s Hospital Riverside Drive Gonzales N. Richardson Ave Tucumcari Charlie Troublefield Hagerman Roswell R. Perry Bean Jesus A. Renteria Juarez Roberto Ramirez Mexico City Jack G. Brannock Ramon G. Trujillo Gen. del Edgar Ray Hatcher Tatum Mercury Ballard Farm South Sunset Pete Welch S. York Singer Chew den S.E. Main St

Mystery hangs over Lordsburg death in coroner case

A coroner's jury ruled death by hanging for Mrs. Doris Moore of El Paso. Testimony showed she left home after a TV night with husband H L Moore to buy a soft drink, then disappeared. Officer Bailey traced a yellow sedan at 3 am, finding odor of kerosene and a burned front-seat spot, but the motive and circumstances remain unclear.

Lordsburg Doris Moore el Paso H. L. Moore John Bailey Bailey

Budapest workers demand Nagy return as prime minister

The General Workers' Council of Greater Budapest pressed Premier Kadar to reveal Nagy's whereabouts and restore him as head of government. Yugoslavia urged Hungary to allow Nagy to return home or seek refuge there. The council warned of protests if Nagy is not found and reinstated.

Budapest Hungary General Workers’ Council of Greater Imre Nagy Yugoslavia Nagy Tito Romania Janos Kadar Radio Nagy Kadar

U N Assembly Approves Egypt Withdrawal Plan

The United Nations Assembly urged Britain France and Israel to withdraw from Egypt and gave Dag Hammarskjold powers to deploy an emergency Middle East police force. It authorized further steps to clear the Suez Canal with survey work and negotiations, while voting deepened East West splits over the crisis.

United Nations N.Y U.N. Assembly Britain France Israel Egypt Dag Hammarskjold Middle East Port Said United State Assembly Canada Colombia India Norway United States Yugoslavia Australia New Zealand Belgium China Cuba Dominican Republic Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Portugal South Africa Nicaragua Suez Canal Hammarskjold R. A. Wheeler U. S. Army International Bank For Reconstruction and Development Wheeler Panama Canal U. S. Army Corps of Engineers John J. McCloy Chase Manhattan Bank New York City Alfred G. Katzin Paul-Henri Spaak Abba Eban

Welcome Mr and Mrs Walter Bruce Mr and Mrs Gordon Shavgrow

A formal greeting lists the names Mr Walter Bruce and Mrs, and Mr Gordon Shavgrow in a ceremonial welcome note. The readability is limited but highlights two couples or pairs as guests.

Walter Bruce Gordon Shavgrow

Judges Named for Voice of Democracy Contest

Five judges announced for the Voice of Democracy contest by chairman John W. Hall Jr. They are Morgan Nelson Eldon J Whitaker Lt Donald C Nielsen Don Eyman and Col Clark Henkle. The event runs November 28 elimination at the high school theater and November 29 final at 5 15 p m over KSWS TV with the state winner advancing to Nationals in Washington DC and four national winners earning 500 scholarships and gold recordings. The competition theme is I Speak for Democracy and is open to high school sophomores juniors and seniors. It is sponsored by the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce the National Association of Radio and TV Broadcasters and the Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association.

Voice of Democracy John W. Hall Jr Morgan Nelson East Grand Plains Eldon J. Whitaker Toastmasters Club Donald C. Nielsen Walker Air Force Base Don Eyman Col Clark Henkle WAFB Little Theater Ksws-Tv Chaves County Washington, D. C U. S

False Alarm at Washington Avenue Spurs Fire Units

A prank call sent Truck 2 and Big Mo to 1603 S Washington Ave at 1 05 a m yesterday. No fire was found. Fire Chief George E Daniels warned such stunts risk deaths as fire crews rush to calls. Two trucks responded as standard procedure for a reported house fire.

Albuquerque St Ed Melendez George E. Daniels Ellers Washington Ave Big Mo Washington

Six Local Oil Men Will Serve NMPIC for 1956 57

Six Roswell men were named to standing committees of the New Mexico Petroleum Industries Committee for 1956 57. C A Copple of Malco Refineries was named chairman of the legislative committee and a member of budget finance and highway transportation. Ray Bell of Ray Bell Oil was named to the Motor Fuel Administration distributive education and general committees. W R Cox of Tweedy Oil Co was named to the Legislative and general committees. Robert A Bussian of Malco Refineries was named to the Motor Fuel Taxation Administration Sub committee and Reed Mulkey of Reed Mulkey Oil and W H Clem mons of Malco Refineries were appointed members.

Roswell New Mexico Petroleum Industries Committee Fred Linn C. A. Copple Malco Refineries, Inc Ray Bell The Ray Bell Oil Company Motor Fuel & Administration Distributive Education W. R. Cox Tweedy Oil Co Robert A. Bussian Motor Fuel Taxation & Administration Reed Mulkey Reed Mulkey Oil Company W. H. Clemmons

Lions Officers To Hold Cabinet Meeting Tuesday

District 40 X Lions International officers plan a 10 a.m. cabinet meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Attending are district governor John Kelt of Tucumcari and Brad Hays from Roswell, with deputy governors Buzz Jones Clovis Art Green Carlsbad and secretary treasurer Charles Magruder of Tucumcari. Afterward a joint luncheon with the Mid Day and Downtown Lions at Nickson is planned.

Lions International Chamber of Commerce Bill Rives Lions John Kelt Tucumcari Brad Hays Roswell Buzz Jones Clovis Art Green Carlsbad Charles Magruder Lions Clubs Nickson

Balmy Weather To Remain Through Today

The Weather Bureau reported calm conditions will persist today with warmer temperatures ranging from 50 to 65. A large stationary high pressure area over the western states is driving the pleasant trend, easing for most observers except ski enthusiasts, farmers, and ranchers.

Associated Press Weather Bureau Mercury

U S Operates Secret Radio in Budapest

Washington disclosed that a secret shortwave transmitter was operated in Budapest due to chaotic conditions and safety fears for American personnel. The State Department said the transmitter was used for only a few days and ceased operation ten days ago.

Washington United States Rottern Budapest State Department

Anxious Moment as Jar Labels Alarm Albuquerque Police

Albuquerque police discovered jars labeled nitric glycerin and nitric chloride explosives in a residential garage. They contacted a former resident now in Florida who said the bottles contained colored water.

Albuquerque Florida

Santa Claus Treasure Hunt Opens Roswell Week Long

The 1956 Santa Claus Treasure Hunt begins tomorrow in Roswell with lucky tickets given with each purchase. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Committee, shoppers will seek duplicate numbers posted in participating stores for prizes during the Yuletide shopping season. Last year’s success led to a two day extension.

Roswell The Chamber of Commerce Yuletide Retail Trade Committee

Ferment in the Fertile Crescent heightens Near East tensions

Beirut reports growing ferment across Lebanon Syria Iraq and Jordan as rival factions and foreign agents raise fears of religious strife and sudden violence. The piece notes tensions between Muslims and Christians, Arab rivals, and concern over British French pullout from Egypt and Israel’s Gaza stance.

Beirut Lebaon Fertile Crescent Lebanon Syria Iraq Jordan Israel Gos Sip Mally Middle East Egypt United Nations Gaza Strip

Police Radar Patrol Planned on East Second and Sea

Police Chief Tommy Thompson will run speed enforcement tomorrow at East Second and Sea. Authorities warn drivers to slow as radar devices monitor traffic and aim to ticket speeding motorists.

East Second Sea Tommy Thompson

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Ike Gladys B. Wyatt Pioneer NM William Reichle N. Lea Ave Missouri Helen Masters Roy San Jon Judy Lynn Shepherd Roy Shepherd Big Spring Tex Judy W. W. Kemper NMPIC Secret Radio N. M
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