01 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1967
Page
1
The column laments heat and daylight saving time as August begins and notes cooler mornings. It cites debates on race unrest, calls for stern enforcement, and reflects on private property values and moral implications amid social change. It reports Lovington circulation growth and a booster club meeting for Wildcats football with a Packers highlight film.
Attorney General Witt investigates the State Office of Economic Opportunity in Santa Fe. Garcia delays release of staff names, saying records are public but needs Gov. Cargo's approval. Witt seeks full names, addresses, job functions, and agency affiliations, including HELP and CAP. Cargo declines comment on whether the OEO warrants review.
The Associated Press reports hours of racial violence in Washington D C bringing bands of Negroes near the White House. Windows broken and a liquor store looted, with a brick injuring a fireman. Firecrackers blamed for gunfire. In Detroit troops withdraw and curfew lifted. Portland quiets after disturbances. Providence and Erie see injuries as riots flare. Governors debate causes amid political fallout through July.
In Santa Fe Gov. David Cargo’s office announced reappointments to the Voting Machine Committee and to veterinary examiner posts. Names include Mrs. Bertrand Prince of San Fe Viola Alona of Mime and Jess Mitchell of Raton E ma Gonzales of Albuquerque and Dr. John Hopson of De and Dr. Louis P. Clark of L ington are noted.
Officials warn alcohol abuse is the top health issue among Navajos with 3,000 chronic alcoholics affecting 20,000 homes and 40,000 children. Gov Cargo plans to halt sales to minors and intoxicated persons while tribal delegates discuss four trial liquor outlets on tribal land at Ship Rock and Monument Valley.
Gov. Cargo pushes Mora to Guadalupia road paving amid disputes over cost estimates. Democrats accuse him of breaking a campaign pledge, while Cargo cites letters showing costs from 230 400 to 5.9 million. Highway officials say 4 million to 5.9 million for 27 miles, with earlier 1964 figures charting lower costs.
Madge Adam Greaves arrives in the United States with her husband Doug Greaves on July 16 after a Seychelles Islands wedding. The tall statuesque bride settles into a new home far from family and past life, meeting new people and making friends.
U S and South Vietnamese forces killed 350 Viet Cong in the largest allied assault in the Mekong Delta. Field commanders reported the operation involved about 10 000 troops and began last Friday to clear the area.
The Taylor Junior High ad vanced band will begin summer practice Monday August 7 at 9 a.m. in the band room. All new band students who moved to Lovington during the summer and will attend Taylor Junior High are urged to be present.
Mrs Clyde Lofland died this morning at Lea General Hospital Lovington following a nine year illness. She was 84 and had been hospitalized ten days. Survived by three daughters and one son all in Texas. Funeral at Smith Yarbro Lovington Thursday 9 am with burial at 5 pm in Abilene Texas. She had lived in Lovington 19 years. Her daughter is Olene Humphreys, a Lovington school teacher.
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