The Press: In New Mexico

Carl C. Magee is a rangy, blond, goodlooking westerner, in his early 50's. He is editor of the Albuquerque State Tribune. One evening last week he was seated in the lobby of a hotel in East Los Vegas, N. M., being interviewed by a woman reporter.

A former Judge, David D. Leahy, walked through the lobby. He suddenly struck Mr. Magee and knocked him to the floor. As Magee started to rise, Judge Leahy kicked him in the side, breaking two of his ribs. In the scuffle Magee grasped a revolver which he...

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