Court to Review Peron's Conduct
A military court of honor was appointed to try Juan D Peron in absentia for conduct as a three star general during his dictatorship presidency. Investigators claim evidence of luxury living wealth and romances with young girls while torture is alleged under his regime.
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Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Argentina
Ing
Peron
Leon Bengoa
Paraguay
Eduardo Lonardi
Army Ministry
General Confederation of Labor
Second Street Parking Ban Suit Leads Off Docket
The City of Roswell faces a major case in district court docketed as Clara Farnsworth et al vs City of Roswell. The suit, filed April 13 this year, challenges a parking ban in the Richardson to rail road district on Second Street. The docket lists 15 supplemental settings with four special notices, including a jury docket and open November term.
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City of Roswell
Clara Farnsworth
Richardson
Eisenhower May Leave Hospital Early
President Eisenhower shows encouraging progress in his hospital stay and may leave within three weeks. Secretary Humphrey reports the President in fine spirits, describes plans to balance the budget and notes no decision on a second term.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
United States
Istanbul
International Bank and Monetary Fund
T. Coleman Andrews
Internal Revenue
Architects Board Elects Standhardt as Vice Chairman
Frank S. Standhardt of Roswell was elected vice-chairman of the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects at a reorganization meeting. Bradley P. Kidder of Santa Fe was re-elected chairman, Kenneth S. Clark of Santa Fe named secretary. Other members include William E. Burk Jr. and Max Flatow of Albuquerque.
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Santa FE
Frank S. Standhardt
Roswell
New Mexico Board of Examiners For Architects
Bradley P. Kidder
Kenneth S. Clark
William E. Burk Jr
Max Flatow
Albuquerque
House Group Notes Butter Scandal
A House committee said the government paid $279,949 to butter dealers in price support deals that never left warehouses. Rep. Fountain called the butter purchases resales similar to cheese transactions costing the government $2,087,494 and deemed unauthorized and improper by the comptroller general.
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Washington
House
Fountain
D-N.c
Roswell Young Men Head Two Classes at Institute
Two Roswell youths were named class presidents at the New Mexico Military Institute for the school year. Jack F. Calvert will lead the First Class graduating college seniors, and Gerald B. McFadden will head the Third Class college sophomores. Sammy T. Cox of Carlsbad was chosen vice president and Marcus Saenz of Tas Cruces secretary-treasurer.
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Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Jack F. Calvert
Gerald B. McFadden
Sammy T £Ox
Carlsbad
Marcus Saenz
Tas Cruces
Army unveils world’s largest hurricane wave machine
The Beach Erosion Board unit of the Army Engineer Corps announced a massive wave-making facility to simulate hurricane forces for coastal protection research. The $700,000 tank tests seven foot waves and large storm conditions to refine structures and reduce coastal construction costs. Demonstration set for Tuesday.
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Army
Army Engineer Corps
Note Found On Slain Robber Says He Will Not Surrender
The FBI reported a note found on the body of a robber killed in Taos stating he would try something desperate and would rather die than spend 20 years behind bars. He said he would never surrender and that he probably wouldn’t get away with it.
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Taos
FBI
South America
Cora Luna
Eloy Jeantete
Here
Clarence Crandall
Bolander Lodge
Crandall
Washington
Federal
Weather Summary and Bank Robbery Incident Near Taos
Weather data covers yesterday with a high of 76 and a low of 46, sunrise at 6 03 and sunset at 5 24, total month and year totals shown. An unknown man shot by an FBI agent near Taos after robbing First State Bank for 8105 and fleeing for 24 hours.
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FBI
New Mexico
First State Bank of
Taos
New Floods Hit Northeast Cities After Heavy Rain
Two days of rain unleashed floods across five northeastern states. Connecticut bore the worst damage with many millions in losses and 74 deaths from August floods cited. New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Massachusetts also saw flood conditions and at least 20 deaths reported.
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New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennyslvania
Massachusetts
Five Day Week Arrives At Courthouse Offices Here
The five day work week has been adopted at the county courthouse with some offices closing Friday and reopening Monday. A survey showed 15 offices. 10 remained open while five were closed, and officials expect the new schedule to influence Saturday hours across departments.
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Artesian Conservancy District
Justice of the Peace
Artesian District
R. Perry Bean
al Woodburn
Department of
J. C. Jones
Shhriff
Jean Willis
George T. Harris
Clyde Backenstoss
Pat O’neill
County Commis
Three Die and Six Hurt in Nitro Explosion Near Wilson Oklahoma
A 100 quart nitro glycerin blast near the Lamb No. 2 well three miles east of Wilson Oklahoma killed Russell Sullivan and two others and injured six more. The explosion shattered the site and rattled Ardmore miles away as crews worked to prime the oil well.
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Oklahoma City
Sullivan
Calvin Huffaker
New Well
Don Lamb
Kenneth Jackson
T. W. Rosenthal
W. J. McCaw
E. F. Marshall
Jesse Fore
Sullivan Torpedo Co
Duke Anderson
Wilson
Ardmore
Jackson
Fore
Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co
Duncan, Oklo
Princess Margaret and Townsend Hide from Cameras
Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend slipped away yesterday to a secluded mansion in Binfield England to avoid photographers and reporters amid expectations of an engagement announcement.
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Binfield
England
Princess Margaret
Peter Townsend
Gore urges quick House action on highway bill
Senator Gore says he urged House leaders to pass the Senate highway construction bill early in the 1956 session. He spoke with Speaker Rayburn and Majority Leader McCormack and reported no discouragement. The measure would authorize 18 billion dollars for federal state highway spending over five years.
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Washington
Gore
D-Tenn
House
Senate
Rayburn
D-Tex
McCormack
Dmass
Midnight curfew ordered in Henry County during riot
New Castle Indiana authorities impose a countywide curfew as National Guard troops tighten martial law around the Perfect Circle Corp foundry riot scene. The rule requires youths under 19 off streets by 10 30 p m and all adults indoors by midnight except for essential travel or emergencies.
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New Castle
Ind
Henry County
National Guard
Perfect Circle Corp. Foundry
Roswell Concert Association Offers Remaining Season Tickets
Mrs. Elbert K. Schuler secretary treasurer says a few season tickets for the current Roswell Community Concert series remain available. Call MA 22503 to obtain them.
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Elbert K. Schuler
Roswell
Biggs Airman Dies In Canyon Plunge
Four airmen from Biggs Air Force Base were traveling to Cloudcroft when William T. Klapmeyer 19 fell from State Road 83 into Fresnal canyon. James Nelson 19 Don Gibbs 20 and Donald Noe 19 were with him. the body was taken to Mullins Hamilton funeral home while arrangements were pending.
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Alamogordo
Klapmeyer
James Nelson
Don Gibbs
Donald Noe
Biggs
Mullins- Hamilton Funeral Home
Hotel Sub-Contracts To Be Let Oct 27
Denton and Griggs, owners and contractors of Roswell's new hotel, will let bids for plumbing heating and electrical sub contracts at 2 p.m. on October 27. Ground breaking for the project is planned about November 15. Initial investment was announced at 1.65 million dollars.
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Denton & Griggs
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
North Main Street
19Th Street
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