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Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1971

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Typhoon Curtails Bombing Strikes in Indochina

Typhoon Harriet limited some US bombing in Indochina while B52s continued high altitude strikes in the northern South Vietnam sector for the seventh straight day. Weather halted flights at Da Nang as 8 to 10 inches of rain and 100 mph winds disrupted services and caused flooding in coastal areas. Government forces reported few clashes with 39 enemy killed and no American casualties amid a noted lull before possible renewed action.

George Esper Associated Press Saigon Harriet Indochina America South Vietnam A Shau Demilitarized Zone Ho ‘Chi Minh Trail Midway Oriskany Tonkin Gulf da Nang Dmz Neal Ulreich Quang Tri

Minh Denies U S Support In 1963 Coup

Retired Gen Duong Van Minh denies U S involvement in the 1963 coup that toppled Ngo Dinh Diem. He claims no contact or encouragement from Americans and warns that a passive U S stance could undermine elections in South Vietnam.

Minh U.S Richard Pyle Associated Press Saigon Duong van Ngo Dinh Diem United States Saigon Post Pentagon Thieu Nguyen van Thieu the Post Tran van Dong Neguyen van Thieu Diem

Heat Drives Kids To Fountain At Lovington Park

Kris and Lannye Schuman, visiting from Midland, dip noses and mouths in the cool fountain at Cha parral Park entrance after a morning of play. Temperatures above 100 degrees persist with no relief expected.

Chaparral Park Kris Lannye Schuman Midland Lovington

Nixon Urges Constructive Settlement In Steel Talks

President Nixon pressed union and management negotiators to reach a constructive settlement to keep the steel industry competitive and aid the economic recovery. The talks followed a Cabinet Economic Policy study noting profits down 42 percent last year and rising unit labor costs amid global competition.

John Stowell Associated Press Washington (Ap Presdent Nixon George P. Shultz Office of Management and Budget Shultz White House Japan United States Europe United Steelworkers of America Basic Steel Industry Conference Council of Economic Adevisers U.S Union and Steel Companies

Pentagon Sees Slower Vietnam Withdrawal Pace This Summer

U S troops have left Vietnam faster than Nixon’s spring target but Pentagon sources foresee a slower withdrawal in July August and September. The aim is about 175 000 by December 1 down from 239 500 at present with potential accelerations if peace talks advance. Two U S Army divisions remain near Quang Tri ready to assist if an attack develops, with airpower and naval support available.

Freds Hoffman Washington U.S Vietnam Nixon Pentagon U.S. Army Quang Tri Thailand

Traffic Toll Lists 15 Dead Over Holiday

The Associated Press reports at least 15 people died on New Mexico highways during the Fourth of July weekend. Notable fatalities include Frank Albert ers 59 Tucson Arizona Robert Pavioni 30 Albuquerque and Michael Lopez 18 Penasco with multiple other victims from Albuquerque Santa Fe and nearby areas.

Associated Press New Mexico Frank Alberters Tucson Ariz Robert Pavioni Albuquerque Michael Lopez Penasco Rogers Interstate 10 Lordsbur Pavioni Ber Nalillo County Medical Center Northeast Heights Lopez Espanola Tom Morris Delbert Loftis Imogene Goldsmith Susan Steele Peggy Fickel Antonio Gutierrez Rodriguez

New Round Begins In Copper Strike

A sixth day of copper trade union talks continues as 36000 workers in eight western states walk out. Federal mediators join the negotiations while Kennecott Anaconda Phelps Dodge and American Smelting plan talks across Denver Helena Tucson and San Francisco.

Associated Press Utah Arisona Montana Nevada New Mexico United Steelworkers of America Kennecott Copper Corp Denver Anaconda Helena Mont Phelps Dodge Tucson Ariz American Smelting and Refining Co San Francisco

Airman arraigned in Clovis on murder charge

Andre E. Simmons 22 of Cannon Air Force Base was arraigned on a murder charge after Kenneth R. Askew 19 of Texico died from bullet wounds. Bond set at 1000. The July fourth Hillcrest Park shooting left two others injured Betts 22 in critical condition and Ernest Williams with facial injuries. Other airmen Carrol Mills 19 and John Allen Jr. 21 faced aggravated assault charges with bonds 3000 and 2500 respectively.

Clove N.M Andre E. Simmons Cannon Air Force Base Kenneth R. Askew Texico Simmons Curry County Val Baumgart Askew Hillcrest Park Clovis

Weather outlook for New Mexico and Lovington region

Widely scattered showers and thundershowers through Wednesday with no major temperature change. Locally heavy showers possible southwest tonight. rain chance 10-20 percent. Lovington forecast 70 to 98. A few heavy showers southwest tonight. otherwise scattered thundershowers in western mountains developing this afternoon and tonight. Wednesday partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers mainly in mountains. Lows tonight 40s in mountains, 50s northwest, 60s to 70s elsewhere. Highs Wednesday 75-85 mountains, 85-100 lower elevations.

Lovington New Mexico

No Re-Hiring To Be Done In Santa Fe

Santa Fe Mayor George Gonzales says Police Chief Felix Lujan has his full approval to not rehire anyone who officially resigns. Lujan accepted the resignations of 30 Police Department employees, including 24 officers, one detective, and five civilians, with the mayor criticizing ex-policemen for putting dollars before duty.

Santa FE N.M George Gonezales Felix Lujan Lujan Gene

Suspect Spits Out Valuable Information

In Las Vegas New Mexico police questioned a purse snatcher after the victim Mrs Sally Gonzales reported her purse stolen from her home. A light pocket lighter found on a suspect matched items from the bag and officers recovered $156 in his mouth.

Las Vegas N.M Sally Gonzales

Enrollment For Fall Semester Set At NMJC

Pre enrollment at New Mexico Junior College runs July 7 through August 14 in the NMJC Administration Building with hours 9 to 12, 9 to 11:30 Saturdays, and 3:30 pm on weekdays. Counselors will assist in scheduling and educational objectives as the fall term begins August 30 and ends December 23. In Albuquerque a man injured in a camping tent fire is hospitalized after his wife and two daughters died in La Cueva. authorities suspect a gasoline lantern caused the blaze.

New Mexico Junior College NMJC Albuquerque Bernalillo County Medical Center Thomas J. Colvan la Cueva Battleship Rock New Mexico Colvan Jennie Fer Ingrid Adrienne

Third Party Delegates Eye National Platform in Albuquerque

Third Party delegates meeting in Albuquerque form draft platform and plan a national convention with a shadow cabinet and new Coalition organization. They push socialized medicine tax funding, anti pollution measures, unilateral disarmament, withdrawal from Vietnam, and rights for non white minorities, with speakers Spock and Vidal.

Albuquerque N.M Washington, D.C U.S Vietnam Benjamin Spock Gore Vidal

Survey to Determine Special Education Needs Lovington ARC seeks community data

The Lovington Association for Retarded Children requests local citizens submit factual information on children ages 6 to 21 not served by current programs. Data will support the 1972 state legislative request for Mandatory Special Education and budgets, due by August 1, 1971, with contact to the school office at 396-2982.

Lovington Association For Retarded Children New Mexico Association For Retarded Children Legislative School Study Committee Department of Education and Public School Finance A.R.C Association For Retarded School Administration Office

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