Van Fleet's Son Among Missing U S POWs
Nine North Koreans renounced communism and were repatriated as the U N Command sought accountability for 915 Americans listed by the Pentagon, including Air Force Capt. James A. Van Fleet Jr., missing since a 1952 Sunchon B26 mission. The fate of most POWs remains unresolved amid ongoing negotiations and possible unconfirmed deaths.
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van Fleet
U.S
Panmunjom
James A. van Fleet
Pentagon
Washington
Air Force
James A. van Fleet, Jr
U. N. Command
U. S. 8Th Army
Sunchon
Northwest
Jast
U. N. Stockades
Young van Fleet
8Th Army
Korea
Harold Fischer
Sioux City
Red
Fischer
Manchuria
Soil Conservation District Tour set for Tuesday
The Hagerman-Dexter district will host a public tour starting at 2 pm at the Lake Van club house. Attendees will view leveled land deep cuts, cotton strains, concrete lined ditches, fertilizer test plots, pipe lines and irrigation systems. A 7 pm steak dinner at the Hagerman Legion Hut follows. about 150 farmers and ranchers and their wives are expected.
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Hagerman-Dexter
Lake van Club House
Haerman Legion Hut
Hi Neighbor Trip Set for Wednesday Across County
The Hi Neighbor program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will depart Wednesday at 7 15 a m for Tatum Levington Hobbs Carlsbad Artesia Lake Arthur Hagerman and Dexter with Lee Bell and his orchestra. Scotty's Club cooperates and KSWS TV will air pictures from each stop. Lunch with the Lovington Rotary follows downtown Loving ton and a Lea County Fair preview opens that day. Bill Purdy says a few bus seats remain for the final two trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tatum
Levington
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Artesia
Lake Arthur
Hagerman
Dexter
Lee Bell
Scotty
Ksws-Tv
Lovington
Rotary Club
Lea County Fair
Chambers of Commerce
Coln County
Vaughn
Fort Sumner
Melrose
Clovis
Portales
Roosevelt County Fair
Elida
Kenna
Bill Purdy
Roswell Sets 1953 Community Chest Goal of 36475
Roswell aims for a 1953 Community Chest total of 36475 with four beneficiary groups Salvation Army Roswell Recreation Council Community Service Center and Girl Scouts. Campaign chair Robert Beck outlines allocations 8200 8500 10250 and 7025 plus 2500 for expenses.
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Roswell
Stanley Mathis
Salvation Army
Community Service Center
Girl Scouts
Beck
Half Dozen Divorces Filed In District Court
Friday was divorce suit filing day in the district clerk department. A half dozen suits were entered: Alice Taffe vs Lawrence A Taffe, Elmo D Stell vs Lois J Stell, R W Yorgensen vs Bessie Yorgensen, Elvira S Velasco vs Francisco Velasco, Albert L Wagner Jr vs Georgia Marie Wagner, Frances Sapp vs Charles Raymond Sapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Taffe
Lawrence A. Taffe
Elmo D. Stell
Lois J. Stell
R. W. Yorgensen
Bessie Yorgensen
Elvira S. Velasco
Francisco Velasco
Albert L. Wagner Jr
Georgia Marie Wagner
Frances,Sapp
Charles Raymond Sapp
Local Weather Bureau Readings and Day Length Data
Readings at three hour intervals from 2 a m yesterday to 11 p m yesterday show highs and lows with 91 and 52 degrees. Normal high 86 low 59. Precipitation 24 hours ending yesterday trace. month to date 7.44. year to date 8.96. Sunrise 5 40. sunset. length of day 12.5 hours.
Lost Hagerman Boy Found After Search Near Felix Bridge
A two year old boy missing from Hagerman was located two hours after being reported missing. The child was found in a field less than half a mile from his home north of the Felix bridge. Parents Mr and Mrs W B Creek were away in Temple Texas for medical treatment when the disappearance occurred.
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Hagerman
Dexter
Felix Bridge
W. B. Creek
Temple
Texas
Burglar Captured by Wife After Window Attempt
Mrs Marion Gardner stopped a burglar by chasing him from a Suan bor window. She knocked him down with a single blow and held the man until police arrived two blocks away.
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Washington
Marion Gardner
Old Timers Reunion Draws 750 In Roswell
About 750 Old Timers gathered at Cahoon Park for the second annual reunion and picnic. Residents from 16 New Mexico communities and former residents in California and Texas attended. The event featured talks by pioneers, music from Bill Coe's Cowboy Band, and many resolutions thanking the Chaves County Historical Society.
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Cahoon Park
New Mexico
California
Texas
Rifty
Rolla Hinkle
Felix L. Miller
Ft. Sumner
Tularosa
Kate Alston
Bill Coe
Angelita Gonzales
Glencoe
Lucius Dills
R. L. Ballard
Oney Raymond
Wilbur Coe
Cecil Bonney
J. F. Hinkle
Frank Mahill
W. C
Cal” Massey
S.C. Peddycourt
Pasadena
Calif
Chaves
Jess Fulbright
Allie Werner
Frank R. Young
Russell Bird
Rolla Hnkle
Walden Bassett
Roswell
Hinkle
Bassett
Harry Thorne
Charles Porter
Lucien
B. J. Bonnell
Austin Reeves
L. H. Bradstreet
R. S. Corn
Jennie Lea Ashinhust
Santa Fe D A Bertrand Prince Faces Removal Proceedings
Santa Fe County grand jury last night filed removal proceedings against District Attorney Bertrand Prince and urged removal of State Comptroller Edward Hartman. The panel indicted Prince for corruption in office and perjury tied to testimony in a traffic fatality case, and criticized Hartman for neglect in audits of the late justice of the peace A. E. P. Robinson and New Mexico A&M College dairy books. It praised prison conditions but urged reforms to reduce gambling and improve the transfer system behind walls.
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Santa FE
Highway Department
Prince
First
Santa Fe McKinley
San Juan
Rio Arriba
Los Alamos
Hartman
A. E. P. Robinson
New Mexico A&m College
Robinson
A&m College
Grand Jury
$100 a Plate Birthday Eve for Eisenhower in Hershey
Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife visit Hershey Pennsylvania on October 13 for a $100 a plate birthday eve party. Organizers expect more than 20 000 attendees with about 6 400 paying guests. The president plans to drive the horse drawn buggy himself.
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Hershey
Pennsylvania
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Keystone State
United States
Beef Cattle Fair Faces Late Entries in Dark Horse Show
With the Eastern New Mexico State Fair at Roswell set for October 6 to 10, the registered beef cattle department sees uncertain turnout as drought may reduce entries. Superintendent H F Lowrey notes last minute entries could surpass last year and out-of-state participation may boost numbers. Prize money reportedly increased, with two divisions Hereford and Angus and eight prizes per lot in bulls and cows calves and heifers. (Continued on Page Twenty Four)
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New Mexico
Roswell
H.F. Lowrey
Lowrey
al W. Woodburn
Fair Board
Old Timers Reunion Photo Features Long-Time Locals
A reunion group photo lists numerous named attendees including Edith Maddux J F Caneett W C Urton and William Coe among teachers and longtime residents. The caption notes some fringe figures remain unidentified while credits staff and photo origin.
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Edith Po Pi Maddux
J. F. M Caneett
W. C. Urton
W. ©. Massey
William Coe
Cecil Bonney
Rolla Hinkle
Hiram Dow
Bob Maddux
Bob Ballard
Arthur “Kit” Carson
Monte Goodin
Frank J. Mahill
Felix L. Afiller
Rose Jasper Nickell
Rebecca Jasper Pittman
Grace Jasper Wildman
Joyce Hunter
Shirley Feather
Lucile Parker
Ruby Remmele
Lillian Crane
Corinne Whitney
Hazel Vineyard
Francis G. Newell
George Carothers
Ash Blonde Wins Miss America Title
Ash blonde Anna Spada of New Jersey withdrew during interviews after her husband refused to sign a contract she said would exploit their nine children. Evelyn Margaret Ay of Pennsylvania won Miss America 1954, earning 50000 in prizes and a role in future appearances.
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Asbury Park
N. J
New Jersey
Anna Spada
Marius Spada
Aes
Spada
Ana Bak
Atlantic City
Evelyn Margaret Ay
Ephrata
iNeva Jane Langley
Macon
Miss Ay
New York City
Joan Cecilia Kaible
Virginia
Anne Lee Ceglis
Mississippi
Ss Dagger
Picayune
California
Patricia Ann Johns
Fresno
Delaware
Lois Ann Alava
Wilmington
Oregon
Patti Elaine Throop
Portland
South Carolina
Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson
Winnsboro
Wyoming
Elaine Lois Holkenbrink
Torrington
No Mercy
Vice President Harris Indicted in Bank Scandal Case
A Tucumcari Citizens Bank vice president Stanley Mills Harris, 26, was named in a federal grand jury indictment along with 62 others on 13 counts including false entries misapplication of funds and misprision of felony. The Harris case involves about $5,000 with trial scheduled for November 2 before Judge Carl Hatch.
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Albuquerque
Tucumcari Citizens Bank
U. S
Carl Hatch
Lea County Reports Fourth Polio Case
Lea County records a fourth polio case for the year, naming 26 year old Robert Ellison as the patient whose condition was listed as good. The county had 22 polio cases last year.
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Hobbs
Lea County
Robert Ellison
Lea
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Miss Courson
United States Weather Bureau
Princess Target
State Comptroller
Reunion
Colarice G. Fulton
Blanche Cullen
Nina Cullen
Roselia Phillips
Lucy Thomas
Mabel Roll
John Walker
Allie J. Werner
R. L. Corn
Urton
L. H. Bradstree
Oldtimer
Old Timers Committee
Maurice G. Fulton
Buster Bird
Ash Blonde
Tucumcari Bank
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Roberta Shaw
Lafon Goodyear
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