Las Vegas Daily Optic from East Las Vegas, New Mexico • Page 4

Reunion, Rang ers Meet Held Succert JIM'! ttfirsuwl ftmigh wrapper) op for nrwther year, Cowboys wetft off followinK Sunday's around ut the rodeo urnnn to officially clone the three tlayii of rodeo and related activity. The 18 Rough Riders here for their encampment were leaving today. Each testified to a good bfi rmnclni wi-fft no jicrlouii injuripti rnar UK; pci 101 was orderly throughout. Top priy.t money went following cowboys: Bareback; Freckles Brown, Lnwton, Billy Weeks, brene: ami Clyde Cross, Kim, took ftwch; OatUn Farm- Abilene, George each. Bull riding: Gilbert Acwtta, $338; Bob Shcp- zud, Las Cruces, Jerry Norwttrd, Alto, and Jim Ncal, Lovelami, $127,75 Tspia, Jimmy 14.8, Las 14.7, -c Tuf fy Cooper, Monument, N.

12, Marvin Fisher, Andrews, 13,1, Ernest Tapla, 14 fist, Sunny Dnvls, Kenna, N. 14.2, $48.83, Hoping average: Kisher, 28.5, Tapia, 28.7, TombliBon, 28.9, Duvis, 'id (inn, KO Klrri, BO, JS Av- by Judy on and Jack Kyle on Hancho King, J7.87 each, Second 8, Davidson's Slppedy Scoot ridden by Dhrnol Mrs. Jack McKinley with Eyans rider, 155.12 each; Fred Fields on iW.SO; $2V, $14, V), ir)g: First go-tn round TornbllHon, S-7, Art Tfitidonl, Sterling, 5.8, Dick Kartell, Bosweil, 7.2, Duke Primrose, Semlnole, 7.6, $28.33. Second Bill Alsbaugh, Alamosa, 6.3, Tomblison, 6.4, Clyde 14,7, Jft.4, rtcisy: Garcia, firwt thrrr claya, $102, Gabriel Estrada, second, $68. rucex: first go-oround: Mass, Pueblo, 18.0, Judy Burrows, Vaughn, 19.2, 118.66; Frankie Cinino, of Woodland Park, 19.6; Priscitla Stephens, IM, IfA 1S.9, $6,22.

Third rle Mass, 18,2, Ruth, Judy 115.50; Edith AJdrich, it.l, Average: Marie MaM, Judy 37 .4, IWJ; Pricllla Stephens, Si flat, Edith Aldrich, 59.1, for LAS VEGAS LY OPTIC 77th Year No. 218 foil Lwued Wixe Berrtoe Las Vegas Dally Optic, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Monday, August 6, 1968 COPY: SIVBlt 'Weakness'Of GOP Blasted Platform Talks On Along the Banks Of the Gal Unas t. Well that is over with for an- DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS, Chicago Chairman John W. McCorma Eighteen years, three convened the Democratic platform, t. committee Monday with a blast at; performances a year that is a lot the Eisenhower administration of rotieo watching we still en- what he called weakness and ap- joy every minute of it There pcasement abroad promises at home.

and broken are bills to pay. but indications are that the rodeo was a financial Consolidation Of Schools Order In Vegas Clarified SANTA FE state'board of, education said Monday it meant for Las Vegas and West Las Vegas 'to consolidate their school operations when ordered "economies" in the wo systems last June. It said it meant a similar consolidation affecting county arid nunicipal schools in Torrance county when it ordered similar economies there. The board issued a clarifying statement at the request of Budget Auditor Homer Heathman who came under fire Xrorn San Miguel.county school authorities he advised them that the consolidation should be effected Brink success, rts well as otherwise But McCormack pointedly failed' Ramroder Shy Scheihagen was if they expected state monies, to mention the issue that looms! still going at a gallop today, tak- larger as the most troublesome ing a vacation from his business rie later explained that he was for the to clean up Reunion details A That issue threatens to split his wish for ha'ppy journeys to the 108-man committee and. possibly.

Rough Riders. Certainly was nice the forthcoming Democratic con- Tention itself. The biggest and most difficult to have them with Us again Buck Denny, the Riders secretary', us to publically thank those job confronting the committee is individuals and groups who enter- to shape a civil rights that I tained the group. OK, folks, thanks will please both the northern lib-! for a job well done. Denny added oral wing of the party and the that "we had a wonderful time" southerners.

Some key members of the com- mittee that will write thc 1956 par- i ty platform already have made it clear that they' fail to sec cye-to- t-ye on the crucial civil rights problem. Sam J. Ervin (Continued 1 Pass Two) 0 Cowboys some times get stuck in the chutes, but we got stuck back of the chutes Saturday. High center. Thanks to Leroy Rogers and Bill Erb for the assist ALso a thanks to Gordon Terrill, Henry Lancaster and a Old Thatcher for their capable assistance during the big Now to put our horse, Nellie, out to pasture and quit making like i' tWiile, at Weather NEW MEXICO: Som afternoon fair Mon- carrying out the orders of the board'and Monday asked for a specific ruling by the board on what it meant when, at its June meeting, it said it thought both school areas needed to make some economies.

The board pointed out-that the "Old Town" or West Las Vegas school is operated in a building which has been labeled a fire hazard. Las Vegas and West Las Vegas are separated by the Gallinas river. There is a great amount -of conflict between the two areas. Trial On BOSTON middle- aged go on trial today accused of looting the impregnable Jrink's money fortress of $1,219. 000, the largest cash haul in the nation's history.

The eight-men, suburban residents for the past few years, faced a total of 169 indictments including armed robbery and conspiracy -in the slick pirating of, more than one million dollars 17, 1950. Chief Defense CounselPaul T.f Smith, colorful criminal lawyer. was expected to add new legal (continued on page two) Of A story by S. Omar- Barker of special interest to Las Vegans was published in the Empire Section of the Sunday Denver Business Places Get Window Award Hoffma'n and Graubarth and; ChUd's Food Shoppe tied for first place in the contest for best win- dow displays in the business dis- Tuesdav. A "few isolated! Green was thc uncle of Alfred trict during the Cowboys flcunion.

0 aftcrnf)on thunderstorms in i Rogers who still makes his according to announcement made I soutnwcstcrn port ion by judges. Hol'fman and Graubarth display, designed by Jose C. in minute detail, depicted an old-time rodeo with animated horses in the arena and a' grandstand filled with tiny dolls colorfully dressed. At one side of the corral, the scene was dotted with pine trees and cactus and show- day 85-100. Post, telling of Billy Green, pioneer lawman.

Little i home on the place first occupied temperature-. High Mon- i his grandparents, fred G. and Martha Green, parents of Billy Green. the ed the traditional chuck wagons, camp fire, windmill and' water tank. The display will remain in the window several days so that all who wish may have an opportunity of viewing it.

Cattle brands of local First Evidence Fojundi On Duke City Banker ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. He said it could hav been throwp A handkerchief belonging to Felix M. Montoya. missing loan firm vice; president, was found on a cauie oranas or locai bush soinh of town strengthening baked in dough, featured the dis- th play at Childs' The brands were suspended in the window over A large cake, topped with a small corral filled with horses, and surrounded with miniature animals carrying out all phases of a rodeo.

Third place went to Floralan Shop. Here the theme carried out was "all trails lead to Las Vegas for the Cowboys' Reunion," and showed roads, and trails from nearby towns with travelers on horseback, in cars and walking to the rodeo in Vegas. Las Vegas Sports and Curio, -fourth-place- winners-featured a perfectly constructed log cabin and out buildings, with the figures of a rancher and an Indian placed under the entry gate to an arena 1 the theory that the young execu tive was forced to open a vault and then was kidnapped. Authorities said Monday the handkerchief was the first piece of tangible evidence connected with the whereabouts of the 33- year-old First Thrift and Loan Assn. official who vanished Wednesday night.

Montoya's. mother, Mrs. Adolph Montoya, positively identified the rnonogrommed handkerchief as belonging (o her son. Officers said it was found on a bush at the side just beyond the city limits. Sheriffs Deputy Charles Slaugh- torbeck said the handkerchief bore from a car.

The disappearance of th bank official coincided with the theft of nearly 57,500 from the loan com pany's vault. This led authorities to believe he had been kidnappec and was forced to open the safe. Police Said they still were check ing out a report that Montoya was seen at the Juarez, Mexico, air port. Mexican officials were alert, ed Saturday but were unable to find such a person. Texas authori ties were searching the El Paso side of the border.

Sheriff's officers searched north of here Sunday and took four persons, including two ex-convicts, in to custody. But all four had been released-DyJVlonday Meanwhile, the loan company posted a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of TV 1 TT 1 HP British Head Iwo Forces Toward Suez Area Republicans Here who.touredi-NortjMtn New Mexico last week, were in Las Vegas Friday night for informal meet- Ings. The group first attended an informal "get acquainted" meeting at the El Fidel hotel ballroom and later a meeting of the "Democrats for Mechem club" at Cabana Headed byJEdwin L. Mechem. candidate theTgroup included: Thomas McKenha for attorney general; Ben Chavez for state auditor; Frank Worden for land commissioner; -and Phillip Hubbell for lieutenant governor.

At the Cabana club, Mechem thanked the group, for inviting him to the meeting and for their Fear For West's Interests Iraq Throws Support Behind Egyptians; Paratroopers Said A seccpd Britfch aircraft carrier left lOoMtejr for the troubled eastern MwMUrran- can where Iraq's action nqiport- ing Egyptian seizure of the 9am Canal roused fears that Ifwttm oil interests may be next on list for nationalization. Units of the United Sfcctti Fleet pulled out oC Naptw Mm- day morning "lor and a French naval stood by at Toulon ready to leave on "eight hours notice." was Gen. Harry EtcbeMerfer, deputy cominaBder of Fwth (lett) the presentation was Friak Roberts, Bider from Bredkenrlire, Tpx. Master of ceremonies was Dr. ThomaS C.

Donnelly, president, of Hifhlands University. Meet; 16 Were Present The fifty-seventh reunion of promised support and pledged to thc RooseveU Rough Riders was carry out, if elected the wrapped up-yesterday evening lican platform as adopted by the! with a supper lawn party served GOP convention. John Farmer, who opened the meeting, stated that he, as well as many other Democrats, working for the election by Ihe Catholic Ladies of the Immaculate Conception church. Gradually scattering again t( is their homes in all parts of of George Sweeney, Cristobal Montoya, David Montoya and Donald country are the 16 members ol the famous regiment who came here this year for the reunion, a Martinez, candidates for San reunion highlighted- by thc priv Miguel county offices. He criti-1 sentation of a cized Gov.

John Simms for "lack of leadership and for fouling up welfare laws." Other speakers included Henry Trujillo. flubbell, Joe Kavanaugh, Matias Velasquez, Matias Martinez, and J. D. Maes, sion in absentia to Eisenhower Saturday who introduced the visiting candidates. no signs of blood or other spots.

Montoya's captor or captors. 650,000 Steelworkers Head Back To Reopen Mills Today PITTSBURGH vancc guard of ad- The avaera'gc price now is $130 a 650,000 United Steelworkers union members trooped back today to the nation's steel mills, idle since July 1. the last of the big 12 producers With thc of th $2 billion jg ncc contracts; with the USW. ton. Thc five-week steel shutdown came to an end Sunday night as strike, itecl word of thc consumers awaited The strike was thc costliest in the increase they will have to pay as their share of thc settlement cost.

Steel price announcements are expected early this week. Iron Age magazine predicted boosts would be about $12 to $13 a ton. HUD OVW THIS irrOPUUKOiMAND! ANTONii Create Heat Wave" a.n4 BUDDIE YOUNG PMT man's Kerb Sftrtner RIIOWS NIGHTLY DtMMfB i indusliy's history and it interrupted a record production boom. Mills Readied Industry sources believe there is only a remote chance of equalling last "year's production record of 117 million ingot tons despite a record first half of 62.5 million tons, Full capacity operationi will not be resumed for about three weeks. Maintenance crews worked at top speeds during the weekend to get thc mills ready tor returning workers.

U. S. Steel the nation's largest producer, began cooking coke Sunday as a prelude to making. Steel will be poured Mm the giant open lite or Tuesday. A U.S.

Steel firm, would reach. capacity next Saturday and 90 per cent level in two weeks. He said thc climb back to full capacity after the second week would be "relatively Slow." Three Years Of Peace The millworkcrs will be called back on thc job as production returns to near normal. Many of the workers felt they would "make up' 1 for' five weeks lost pay in the industry's rush to catch up with orders. Industry sources have indicated steel consumer demands would keep production at full or near capacity for thc remainder of the year.

Under thc new contracts, the nation's steel and mill- workcrs were assured of three years labor peace. The no-strike agreements provide BO wage openers as thoic included la put collective bargaining Workers will receive direct pay and fringe benefits worth 4S.I cenU an hour during the three reur contract term. President ptvkl i of great peace Md ynin Wave Of Protests Follow Sentencing Of Sgt. McKeon PARRIS ISLAND. S.

C. The "death march" sentence of. nine months at hard labor and a bad conduct-discharge for Marine S-Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon touched off a- flood of indignation today.

But the drill instructor, found guilty of negligent homicide and drinking in the non-com barracks, seemed to take his fate philosoph- cally while waiting for the sentence to go up for review. Maj. Charles P. Sevier, Marine prosecuting officer, said need about two weeks to prepare the record and deliver ittaSecrc- tafcy of the Nevy. Charles Thomas for review, McKeon, 31, was kept busy Sunday at his cottage home receiving telephone calls front persons all parts of the country who wanted to express sympathy.

"I'd like to alt the people in country honest to God. I would," McKeon said. The sentence also included reduction in rank to private and forfeiture of OO of monthly pay during his nine month sentence. which TTobubly would be served President afternoon in a ceremony that was both impressive arid touching. Standing in for President Eisenhower was Maj.

Gen. Harry Reichelderfer, deputy commander of the Fourth Army. Making the presentation speech impressive one-for the ap- "pro'SWrately'TSO 'were' gathered at the Arrolt ranch for thc annual reunion barbecue was Rough Rider Frank Roberts who in spite of his many years handsomely captured the seriousness of the occasion in his words. lie summarized his address by pointing out that as a group thc Rough Riders were spent but that its was their belief that the spirit that had been theirs during the battles of the Spanish-American War must be carried on if thc United States is to survive. He said that the presentation of the commission to President Eisenhower was meant as a symboj of this belief.

General Eichelderfer in responding said that he accepted the commission on behalf of the bflttatfohal base. But ttoe sentence may be re- entirely by who if to re- President in the spirit of humility that he knew that President Eisenhower would feel if he were there, and added that he would personally deliver the commission to the President as soon as possible. Dr. Thomas C. Donnelly, president of Highlands University, served as master of ceremonies for the program.

Earlier yesterday the Rough Riders were guests of the Elks Club for breakfast and made an inspection tour of Fort Union under the direction of Kit Wing, the superintendent for the National Monument. Hiroshima Marks HIROSHIMA (UP) Sirens screamed over Hiroshima today and 200,000 persons bowed their heads in silent prayer 11 years to thc minute after history's first atom bomb destroyed the heart of this fated city. At exactly all activity halted in this central Japanese city as the citizens remembered the ncnrly 60.000 persons the city officially lists as-baing killed by iTQd at thc Peace Memorial Park where 500 "peace doves" soared into thc skies and Hiroshima Mayor Tadao Walanabc warned that the orld must not "repeat the misery of Hiroshima." All government offices, banks and companies were closed in Hiroshima today. 22.000-ton Britirti carrier Bulwark Portemouth Monday gtoup MCateamit- At the same time, 11 of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, hi a by Five In Storms InMulwest By UNITED PRESS At least five pesons died in weekend stdnis which swept, potions of the Midwest and East.

Three of the victims" died in northern Ohio and two in Pennsylvania. Violent thunderstorms Sunday lashed southern Michigan, northern Ohio, western 'Pennsylvania and portions of West Virginia. In and West Vlr- siderfrd a rnajor blow ginia, flood waters virtually isolated 50.000 persons, cutting off roads to Canonsburg, and Clarksburg and Salem, W. Va. In other areas, hundreds of ilics were forced from their homes by flood waters from small creeks the aircraft carrirt'Ran- dolph, sailed from tot undisclosed destination.

U.S,,H*vy spokesmen tried to movements of the Sixth neeVtiuf Rome diplomatic circles presumed that the elements Mital Monday morning were headed in the general direction.of Suez. 'Routine Exeretoe' Later, a Navy spokesman said tht ships would be out for "sev- era! days" on a routine exercise, The sailing from Naples coincided with bannerlines in the Rome afternoon newspaper Momento- Sera over a London dispatch saying, "Soviet warfleet en route to Arabian ports while British ships go to Cyprus." Earlier, Cairo newspapers ban- nerlined reports from Damascus that the Soviet Union had asked permission of' the Arab governments for Soviet warships to visit their' ports starting Aug. 15, day before the scheduled opening of the conference in London, a communique on the Suez situation in which it said it "stands behind the prr-sent crisis, although it added it hoped "wisdom would move by Iraq, a memusr of pro-Western, considered Baghdad Britain's Pact and strongest friend in the Mideast, was eon- Could Nationalise Western OU The action aroused fear in some British quarters that the Arab states might start a movement to nationalize the vast Western oil holdings in the Middle East. These swollen by the downpour. holdings include American as well In Pittsburgh, downed power as British interests.

lines plunged more than 15,000 homes into darkness and property damage mounted the hundreds of thousands of dollars. At Bakerstown, Miss Ger-l Thc foreign office in London issued a meticulously-worded statement in which it noted Iraq's stand Egypt's action. "We fully endorse the hope extrude Stalcy, '10, was electrocuted pressed in thc Iraqi statement while trying to replace a fuse aft-i that may prevail to solve cr lightning struck. this thc foreign office Joseph Letcher. 41, Smithficld, statement said.

"We alsa support drowned while trying to res- Egypt's aspirations in achieving cue two children caught in a flash! 'it's dignity, sovereignty and in- 1 (Continued on Page Two) Anderson Wants Nuclear Power Plan Nailed To Democratic Party Platform ALBUQUERQUE, Britain is making even greater Anderson said he favored mak- Srn. Clinton P. Anderson progress," he said. "We do noting America's technical knowledge N.M.K admittedly concerned over need atomic power in this coun-j available to other countlrcs. sucn America's position in the race for try.

but we will lose our position! aa Japan, interested in Obtaining iitoinic superiority, said Monday! of world leadership unless we take i atomic power, he would seek to include in thc stops to help other countries ac- I Japan is Democratic platform a plan to, quire it." i have spent make miClMr power available to the United States the- and otlttr "I am Anderson, chairman considerable money to keep her friendship," tkw illMMTHjr the fc making: in the of the nc said. "But JatMti twrnlng to i joint committee on atomic energy, Great Britain tor hw for Chicagd Tuesday to help actor became Mtw the Democratic platform, ing for her," The party's national convcnttoa 'a. would East Germany. He said fee Kw sians would "make much of because East Germany have atomic power avaMMs her while West not.".