15 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
1
Chinese POWs at Panmunjom reject repatriation in opening NNRC interviews. Of 500 men, seven request return to Red China, with Indian guards and UN interpreters detailing the coercive exchange.
President Eisenhower addresses the Future Farmers of America on their silver anniversary in Kansas City. The FFA, the world’s largest farm youth group, began in 1928 and now numbers over 350,000 members from states nationwide. The article highlights rural backgrounds and hard work, including example Stan Chapman of Monroe Washington who rebuilt his family farm after personal hardship.
Reading at three hour intervals shows yesterday through 11 am with highest 84 and lowest 45. Sunrise 6 02 sunset 5 25 length of day 11 4 hours. Forecast Clear to slightly cloudy tomorrow with high today around 80 and low tonight 42.
Roswell merchants will meet Tuesday October 20 at 7 30 p m at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss a proposed parallel parking scheme and street construction. A letter urging attendance was mailed to all merchants and signed by Raymond E Richmond vice president of the Roswell Merchants Association.
Santa Fe New Mexico faces pressure to cut oil production as stockpiles swell to about 280 million barrels. Officials cite a possible 10 to 20 percent reduction, with small operators opposing further cuts while imports drive oversupply. Drilling activity shows declines. new wells Fidel and Beeman yield mixed results as Harrison No. 1 awaits cement.
In observance of Oil Progress Week, Standard Oil and 11 other oil companies donated a playground merry-go-round and six swings to the youth center. Participating firms include Continental Oil, Elizey Oil, Ray Bell Oil, Reed-Mulkey Magnolia Products, Powers Oil, Gulf Oil, Valley Oil, Malco Refineries, Naramore Tweedy Oil, and Anderson Watkins Oil. Last year's equipment, installed at Cahoon Park, is noted.
Sir Winston Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in Stockholm. The 175,292 crown prize follows a brief session by the Swedish Academy, marking the first time a statesman has won the literary prize.
Democrats push its California special election in the wake of Wisconsin gains. Republicans fear the result may widen the party losses next year as both sides brace for a broader congressional fight.
Governor Mechem approved paroling recommendations for five inmates at the New Mexico Penitentiary after good conduct reports. Key commutations include Jose Benavidez from San Miguel County to 20 50 years, Homer Boyd from Luna County to 23 75 years, Ray Jackson from Curry County to 25 99 years, Cruz G Lucero from Bernalillo County to 50 99 years, Thomas O'Donnell from Quay County to 25 25 years, and Ernest Vollin from Luna County to 23 50 years.
Luis Campos aged 35 serving 60 to life for the 1950 slaying of rancher Pierre Nalda was hospitalized with stabbing wounds after an assault linked to a $50 loan dispute inside the prison. Deputy Warden Ralph Tahash named the attacker as Delfino Lopez, 20, held for burglary and jailed in cell block 1.
Unofficial observers said Britain's latest atom test in the Woomera range was a small warhead blast as a third test is planned. The day marked the 43rd Western nuclear explosion since the first U S test in New Mexico eight years ago with the United States conducting 41 tests and Japan not involved in this era.
Dona Ana County Republicans express optimism as Dexter chairman Frank Wortman reports better than expected state party conditions. He anticipates a tough race next year but believes most voters favor President Eisenhower.
Lea County Agent Therman C. Perkins and Dona Ana County Agent Jack Tejada attend the 38th National County Agricultural Agents Convention in Peel this week. Perkins serves as secretary of the New Mexico County Agents Association and Tejada chairs the national animal industry committee.
New Mexico's three delegates to the National Reclamation Association convention caucused yesterday in Reno on tentative resolutions. The delegates are Fred Wilson of Albuquerque director John P. Murphy Albuquerque secretary and D A MacPherson Albuquerque resolutions.
Secretary Benson tells the House Agriculture Committee he will decide on a price support plan for choice cattle after consulting meat and livestock leaders. The committee urged a program and more beef purchases to aid the low-grade cattle market. Benson notes complex admin issues and says the department has bought about 41,000 head last week and will award contracts for 46,000 more.
City leaders plan a 7 30 p m meeting in the Chamber of Commerce to present their side on parallel parking on Main Street. City Manager Woodbury says merchants invited the session to discuss protests and the impact of removing 16 parking spaces per block while stressing open council discussion over private talks.
French and Viet Minh forces launched a dawn offensive across the Day River in the Ninh Binh sector to destroy depots and paralyze divisions threatening the Red River delta. French air power from Arromanches and land bases struck Phu Nho Quan and Thanh Hoa as troops advanced toward rebel supply bases.
Yugoslav economic mission protests in Trieste amid anti Yugoslav clashes last night as Slovene schools close. Police guard the disputed port city while Belgrade and Rome discuss Zone A and Zone B fate and Italian troop access.
Elsie Thomas and her minor son Steve Thomas sue Ray Flores and Mrs. Vincent Flores for 8000 in damages from a December 20 1952 automobile collision in the 600 block of South Atkinson. Claims include 2000 for the car 1000 for hospitalization and 5000 for head facial and body injuries.
About 1,000 church members are expected for the New Mexico Baptists gathering in Tucumcari on October 26. Rev. L. M. Walker of Albuquerque will preside as president with assistance from Rev. O. L. Dennis of Truth or Consequences.
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