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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1957

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Tucker Raps Big Ed Over Credit Cards

Ernest C. Tucker state party chairman accuses Gov. Mechem of harming small business in New Mexico by state actions to pull Gulf gasoline credit cards. He says the move targets Gulf service stations and costs taxpayers, calling retaliation poor policy and economically harmful.

Tucker Big Ed Ernest C. Tucker Democratic Party Edwin L. Mechem New Mexico Gulf Corporation Mechem

Two Junked Cars Burn Near Country Club and Main

Firefighters were dispatched at midnight Friday to a blaze involving two junked vehicles at the intersection of Country Club and Main. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.

Country Club Main

Welcome A i Sumner and Hall Families

A brief social note greets Mr. and Mrs. Sumner and Mr. and Mrs. Hall, welcoming guests at a local gathering.

J. M. Sumner R. L. Hall

Families in Need After Fire Destroys Greene Home

Four children and their parents lost clothing and possessions after a fire at the S. G. Greene residence on E 19th Street. Chief Daniels urged local residents to donate clothing sizes for the husband, wife, and four kids aged 10 to 14, with two fire stations serving as drop-offs. Assistance details and contact numbers were provided.

George E. Daniels S. G. Greene E. 19Th Street Ntman Feama Daniels Hheir Greene East Grand Plains Station 2

Bethel Tabernacle Wins Suit on Deed

Judgment recorded in district court confirms Bethel Tabernacle Church of God of America Inc as beneficiary in the case styled H W and Ida Mae Craig Wayne and Orta Mae Hamilton v Bethel Tabernacle. The warranty deed to the Pentecostal church is cancelled and Cochran is enjoined from using the property for denominational religious purposes. The suit arose from a June 24 transaction when Cochran delivered the deed to the Pentecostal church.

H. W Ida Mae Craig Wayne Orta Mae Hamilton Btehel Tabernacle Church of God of America, Inc Pentecostal Church Cochran Bethel Pentecostal

Exhausted 2 year old cat makes 455 mile homecoming

OMAHA TM-Hornblower returns from a long journey to a city he had never seen. After a 455 mile trip to a home he had never known, the two year old cat is found outside the Moore family's apartment. A stop at Gravette Arkansas during a trip to Offutt Air Force Base is noted. The cat vanished and later reappeared as the family arrived home.

Omaha Hornblower Offutt Air Force Base W. O. Donald Moore Gravette Ark

Tragedy As Train Hits Truck Carrying Navajo Farm Workers

The El Capitan passenger train at 60 mph struck a 1939 blue panel truck five miles west of Grants as workers crossed tracks returning from carrot fields. Three Navajo people died and seven were injured, with one in critical condition. The crash tossed the track and halted the train half a mile away.

Grants Santa Fe Railway el Capitan Here Reed Crossing Arizona Barber

Little Rock Mayor vows lawful handling of Central High tension

Mayor Woodrow Wilson Mann said police would deal firmly with troublemakers at Central High School on Monday but not block integration. He declined to detail plans and said police would not run an escort service, stressing compliance with the law.

Little Rock Ark.p Woodrow Wilson Mann Central High School Mann

Labor Leader Attacks Burroughs in Albuquerque

New Mexico labor leader labels Portales Democrat John Burroughs an anti labor anti public pro special interest politician of the worst type after reading his editorial. Burroughs, a Portales businessman, responds from Albuquerque saying the attack undermines organized labor and public confidence nationwide.

Albuquerque New Mexico John Burroughs Portales Burroughs

Four Local Persons Hurt in Bloody Run Accident

A Roswell father Samuel Autry and his son David along with daughters Mary aged 16 and Andrea aged 9 were injured in a two car crash 36 miles west of Roswell on Bloody Run yesterday afternoon. Their injuries were not critical and they were taken to St Marys Hospital by Valley Mortuary ambulance. The wreck was investigated by Bob Jurney of the New Mexico Police at Honda 50 miles west of Roswell.

Roswell Here Wm. J. Autry David Mary Andrea S. Holland Ave St. Mary's Hospital Valley Mortuary Ambulance

Local Police Attend Meet At Ruidoso

Local police attend the 23rd annual convention of the New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Assn in Ruidoso. A pistol shooting awards supper is set for tomorrow night in Carrizo Lodge with Gov Edwin Mechem as speaker. William J. Hooten will discuss press relations and answer questions tomorrow. A Tuesday discussion on the Pat Garrett New Mexico Law memorial award honors Lincoln County sheriff Pat Garrett. Marcus Griffin funds a New Mexico Lawman of the Year award with cash and a trophy. A trophy design contest will be held among New Mexico artists and students. An informal buffet is tonight in Carrizo Lodge. Business sessions begin tomorrow and include possible false arrest insurance. Til Thompson will award a lie detector to the best convention attendance. Panel discussion by sheriffs and police chiefs concludes the meeting.

New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Assn Ruidoso Carrizo Edwin L. Mechem William J. Hooten el Paso Times Chaves County Pat Garrett New Mexico Law Memorial Lincoln County Chaves Marcus Griffin New Mexico Law Magazine New Mexico Joe Roach Carrizo Lodge Association Lincoln County Probation and Parole Til Thompson New Mexico Department

Leaders Selected for United Fund Drive in 1957

Chaves County United Fund names leaders for the 1957 United Appeals Campaign to raise 107 000 for nine agencies. Walden Bassett heads the campaign with Lt. Gen. Hobart Gay and Bert Ballard as co chairs. Ross Malone leads advance gifts. other divisions and officers listed. Kick off set for Monday Oct 21 at 208 W Fourth.

U. F United Fund W. 4Th St Jack Campbell Ross Malone Advanced Gifts Hobart Gay General Campaign Floyd Childress Walden Bassett Bert Ballard Record Ellers Chaves County United Fund United Appeals Advance Gifts Bill Deane Art Meiering Larry Hess Dorodhy Herring Ed Kidwell Walker Air Force Base Lyle M. Jones Fourth St Melvin Clem Campbell

Nonpartisan judiciary topic highlighted at state bar meeting

Stephen W. Bowen of Tucumcari was installed as State Bar president and urged nonpartisan election of judges. He outlined an education program targeting business and professional groups to gain public support for judiciary reform.

Stephen W. Bowen Tucumcari State Bar of New Mexico Ben Sherman Deming W. A. Sloan Albuquerque Bowen Richard F. Rowley Clovis Lowell C. Green Santa Fe Ellers State Bar Assn State Bar Tion William A. Sloan James T. Jennings Roswell R. C. Garland Las Cruces Bowen and Sloan Board of Commissioners Henry E. Blattman Las Vegas M. E. Noble Noble Rowley Mexico City

Bankers Expect Large Turnout For Sixth Annual Award Program

More than 300 people are set to attend the sixth annual Banker's Award Program at the Roswell High Cafeteria at 7 15 p m tomorrow. C F Crawford chairs the event with Jim Lusk and Fred Blocks as assistants. Nine co operators will receive certificates of award for outstanding soil and water conservation on farms and ranches. Frank Kaufmann will MC and Rev James G Wayne Jr of Hagerman is guest speaker. Dinner closes Soil Conservation Month in districts including Roswell Macho and Hagerman Dexter.

Roswell High C. F. Crawford Roswell Soil Conservation District Jim Lusk Roswell State Bank Fred Blocksom First National Bank of Roswell Roswell, Macho Hagerman-Dexter Soil Conservation Districts Roswell Hagerman Frank Kaufmann Hagerman-Dextor

Aldinger Fund Total Reaches 2986.69 for Child Eye Surgery

The Teresa Aldinger Fund rose to 2986.69 for a five year old girl’s delicate sight restoration surgery possibly within a week in Baltimore Maryland. Contributors include J P White Industries Charles B Boreing Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and L Kuykendall of Dexter.

Teresa Aldinger Baltimore J. P. White

Captain Given Life For Spy Case In Air Force

The U S 2nd Air Force announced a general court martial and life sentence for Capt George H French 36 of Mount Vernon NY a bombardier on a B36 crew for trying to sell atomic secrets to Russia The documents described bomb components equipment and detonation details and related explosive power.

Shreveport U.S. 2Nd Air Force Russia George H. French Mount Vernon N.Y Air Force

Police Court Sees Eight Cases in One Day

Court sessions reported eight cases with six for intoxication and two for vagrancy. Officials note Saturdays are slow while Mondays bring the main rush.

Abilene Man to Speak at Downtown Lions 30th Dinner

Abilene resident Joe E. Childers, Lions International director and former Texas Court of Civil Appeals chief justice, will keynote the Downtown Lions 30th anniversary dinner at the Holiday Inn. The event, 7 p.m. attendance by state Lions leaders and eight charter members, includes Albuquerque district governor Burr. About 200 guests are expected for the September 20 1927 chartered club.

Joe E. Childers Abilene Lions Holiday Inn Childers Lions International Court of Civil Appeals Eleventh Judicial District Texas Knights of Pythias Edd Amonett Buddy Adams

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Susan Bradley S. Richardson Ave College and Montana Doshia Raney Chief Daniels Bethel Tabernacle Moores Robert Moore Moore Streamliner N. M United Fund Drive Aldinger Fund
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