Premier chosen in Vietnam amid nine days of fighting
United Press International reports Nguyen Xuan Oanh, Harvard educated civil servant, named premier after nine days of conflict sparked by Gen. Nguyen Khanh's assumed powers. In Cyprus, Turkey delays troop rotation avoiding war with Greek Cypriots, while Cyprus sees a fatal restaurant bombing possibly linked to a stove explosion per UN. Khrushchev mocks the West during Slovakia anniversary remarks.
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United Press International Siagon
Nguyen Xuan Oanh
Nguyen Khanh
Nicosia
Cyprus
United Nations
Bansky Bystrica
Czechoslovakia
Nikitas
Khrushchev
West
Europe
Nazi Germany
Woman Injured In Mishap Here
Lovington woman Jimmie Brooks 26 is hospitalized with three broken ribs after a two car collision at 9 38 p m Friday at 2nd Avenue N and Ave N The 1959 Chevrolet she drove sustained about 600 in damage and the other vehicle a 1958 Ford driven by James Pollock was a total loss Pollock of 301 E Jackson was treated for minor injuries at Lovington Lea General and released.
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Lovington
Jimmie Brooks
Lovington Lea General
Daily Leader
2Nd
Ave N
Miss Brooks
James Thomas Pollock
E. Jackson
Ford
Chevrolet
Weather Summary For Santa Fe Carlsbad Lovington
Santa Fe high Sunday 80 low Sunday night 47 mostly fair. Carlsbad Sunday 93 low 63 with some cloudiness and no significant changes. Lovington reports high Sunday fair and Sunday night with some cloudiness. no major temperature changes expected.
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Santa FE
Carlsbad
Lovington
Top Livestock Sale At Lea County Fair Breaks $8,421
The Lea County Fair Junior Livestock Auction saw the 50 top animals bring a total of 8421.40 dollars Friday at the fair grounds. The grand champion calf, a Hereford shown by Mikey Gilmore of the Lovington North Central 4 H Club, sold for 1275.68 dollars to three Lovington businesses at a record price per pound. The champion lamb owned by Darrell Bethany of the Eunice 4 H Club sold for 278.10 dollars to Lovington National Bank, while the grand champion hog shown by Stevan Pearce of the Nadine 4 H Club went to Piggly Wiggly of Lovington for 201 dollars. Other results include first place and reserve award animals with buyers and weights listed.
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Lea County Fair
Mikey Gilmore
Lovington
Lea County
Lovington North Central
4.H Club
Loyington
Campbell Grain and Milling Co
Cotton Warehouse, Inc
Alston Insurance Agency
Darrell Bethany
Eunice 4-H Club
Lovington National Bank
Stevan Pearce
Nadine 4-H Club
Dan Slate
Eunice
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
City Drug
Turner’s Department Store
KLEA
David Vernon
Oil Center
Margaret Howard
Lovington Western
Mike McLean
Caprock Agency
Witherspoon Motor Co
Lea County Electric Co. Operative
Carl
Ann White
Haag
Hobbs
Martha Schenck
Craig McLean
Bank’s
Hampshire
John Turner
A&a
Charley Turner
Millard and Scharber Eidson
Medium Cross Lamb
Royce Burns
Eastern
Adult Night Classes At Lovington High School
Lovington high school will offer adult night classes starting Monday August 31 at 7 00 PM in the Choral Room. Courses include biology American History Government Typing and Short Hand. The program invites adults who never completed their high school education with a $30 fee for one class and no charge for two or more classes.
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Lovington High School
Touse
Mr. Crouse
High School
Johnson predicts long and rough 1964 campaign
President Johnson spoke at a Stonewall barbecue near his ranch predicting a long campaign. He defended U S policies in Vietnam and warned against enlarging the war while insisting he will not retreat or surrender South Vietnam to the Communists. Vice President Humphrey accompanied him as the rally highlighted peace and prosperity.
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Alvin Spivak
United Press International
Johnson City
Tex
UPD
Johnson
U.S
Viet Nam
Barry M. Goldwater
Southeast Asia
South Viet Nam
Stonewall
Gillespie County
Democratic Committee
Humphrey
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
America
Tucson Cowboy Is Champ At Lea County Rodeo
Allen Houston of Tucson Arizona won all around cowboy honors at the Lea County Rodeo final session. He earned 579 dollars total prize money for four days at Jake McClure Arena and had the top bareback and saddle bronc averages while placing second in bull dogging.
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Allen Houston
Tucson
Ariz
Lea County
Greater Lovington Association
Houston
Jake McClure
New Courses Offered At Local College
Lovington Community College announces Fall semester courses starting September 14 with registration at Old Central on West Jefferson Avenue. First time students should visit the College Director in the Lovington Schools administration building to complete admissions forms. The two year evening college, a branch of Eastern New Mexico University, offers extension courses and a non credit option with reduced tuition.
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Lovington Community College
Old Central
West Jefferson Avenue
Lovington
Eastern New Mexico University
West Jefferson
Lovington Schools
Riots Erupt in North Philadelphia Looting and Gunfire
In North Philadelphia a riot area saw gunfire on Saturday night amid 24 hours of violence with a $500000 looting spree. Authorities report 127 arrests and 127 injuries including officers as 1,500 police deployed and Temple University hosts a command post.
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Mary Lou
United Press International Philadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia
Columbia Ave
Hue
Temple University
James H. J. Tate
Edwin Parker
City Moves To Prevent Encephalitis Spread
Lovington city officials launch preventative measures after the state health department reports a Lovington man diagnosed with encephalitis. Mayor Wes Allen urges residents to remove damp spots and report mosquito trouble as a city spray program begins today.
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Lovington
State Health Department
Jack Castleberry
Clovis
Farwell
Texas
Houston
Wes Allen
Allen
Lovington Daily Leader Shifts to Afternoon Publication
The Lovington Daily Leader will switch from morning to afternoon printing starting Tuesday September 1. Editor manager Richard Hopke cites printer location improved deadlines better UPI state coverage and easier delivery with a 3 30 PM stand at the newsstand and before 5 PM home delivery.
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Lovington
Richard Hopke
Leader
Hapke
Albuquerque Journal
United Press International
UPI
Hopke
Lea Pioneer Kornegay, 54, dies in Saint Marys Hospital
R C Kornegay a Lea County pioneer and long time teacher died Friday night at Saint Marys Hospital He was 54 born September 16 1910 in San Angelo He came to Lea County as a young man and taught in Eddy Chaves and Roswell areas for about 30 years He is survived by three children an infant grandchild six brothers and three sisters. Funeral Saturday at 4 pm Ball with interment at Murphey Chapel Cemetery southwest of Bronco Texas.
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R.C. Kornegay
Lea County
Saint Mary’s Hospital
Murphey Chapel
Bronco
Texas
Kornegay
Coffie Kornegay
San Angelo
Viola Harris
H.H. Harris
State College
New Mexico
Eddy
Chaves County
Adams Drive
Roswell
Yavonne Owens
Chicago
Cheryl
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Turkey
Lester Alston
John W. Campbell
Campbell Grain and Milling Company
J. W. (Veach) Payne
Maxwell Stuido
Schenck
North Central
Fine Lamb
Thomas Pearce
Nadine
Chesterwhite Hog
D. McCall
Hereford
Greg Holt
Lovington Ffa
Light Cross Lamb
Philip Berry
Pete Smith
Tatum
LBJ
Lea Pioneer
Bill Golden
Leo
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