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Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1968

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Civilization's Foundations and a Rotary Gaffe

The piece argues basic human needs drive civilization, with leadership offering guidance but not policy to fulfill wants. It then recounts Hoyt Caldwell at Rotary bungling an introduction, followed by a note about Fred Hootman visiting in Loveington and a reflective quote from Alexander Pope.

Hoyt Caldwell Rotary Hoyt Fred Hootman Midwest City Okla Loveington Hootman Mr. Caldwell

Denver council approves gun ordinance to curb vigilantes

Denver City Council unanimously passes a gun control ordinance drafted by Police Chief George Seaton to curb armed vigilante groups. Mayor Tom Corrigan signs it. law takes effect at midnight Friday. The measure bans carrying any firearm with few exceptions to reduce armed confrontations.

Denver Colo George Seaton Tom Corrigan Seaton

Congress faces delayed adjournment amid vital pending bills

Congress delays Aug. 3 adjournment as Johnson urges action on higher education antipoverty gun control and conservation measures. House and Senate battles loom over foreign aid arms sales education and budget bills with a potential post convention session likely.

William F. Arbogast Associated Press Washington Congress Johnson White House House House Appropriations Committee Senate Abe Fortas Homer Thornberry Supreme Court

New Mexico Secures Funding in Authorization Bill

Washington AP reports the final authorization bill restores New Mexico military projects. White Sands Missile Range, Fort Wingate Depot, Kirtland and Cannon AFBs, Holloman AFB, White Sands Naval Ordnance Facility, Sandia and Manzano Bases receive funds. House cuts were restored by Senate and conferees. Clinton Anderson notes Nav ordnance funding supports tested delivery.

Washington New Mexico House Senate Army — White Sands Missile Range Ft. Wingate Army Depot Air Force— Kirtland Air Force Base Cannon Afb Holloman Afb Navy White Sands Naval Ordnance Missile Test Facility Defense Atomic Support Agency Sandia Base Man

New Vicar Buck Assumes Duties at Lovington Church

The Reverend Robert A. Buck becomes Vicar of St. Marys Episcopal Church Lovington and will also lead services at St Timothy Episcopal Eunice after earning a Bachelor of Divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. Buck, a California native and Los Angeles native, was ordained July 1 by Bishop C J Kinsolving III at Trinity on the Hill Los Alamos. He studied engineering at UCLA and worked as a systems engineer at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory before entering seminary in 1965.

Robert A. Buck St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Lovington St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Eunice Church Divinity School of the Pacific Mr. Buck C. J. Kinsolving, III New Mexico Southwest Texas Trinity-on the-Hill Episcopal Church Los Alamos California Paul L. Anderson South Pasadena Robert R. Buck Buck College of Engineering University of California At Los Angeles Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory Project Rover

Forty four new registrants listed by selective service board

Forty four men have been listed as new registrants by the Selective Service Board according to Mrs. Mary Hamzy director. They are Lester Klaseing Elvis Knox Pat Holladay Burl Alexander Si Marchbanks Edmond Stewear Jr John Casselberry Charles Wood Richard Shelton Danny Nolan Carlton McCrary James Callaway James Jones David Eppler John Cotz William Idleman Garry Wilson Pat Moran John Ballew Eddie McGuire Timothy Smith Joe Sims George Hayes Russell Hollis Jimmy Pate Charles DeJarnett Robert Rains Thomson Ahuddell Robert five See BOARD On Page 8

Selective Service Board Mary Hamzy Lester G. Klaseing Elvis L. Knox Pat T. Hole Laday Burl D, Alexander Si C. Marchbanks Edmond C. Steweart, Jr John R. Casselberry Charles T. Wood Richard A, Shelton Danny J Nolan Carlton P, McCrary James V, Callaway, Jr James H

Clifford to assess Vietnam War from South Vietnam to Honolulu

Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford will fly to South Vietnam to assess the war situation including a possible July or August offensive. He will brief President Johnson in Honolulu after a period on the scene. He notes enemy activity near the DMZ and around Saigon and says U.S. troop levels are adequate.

Washington Clark M. Clifford South Vietnam Pentagon Honolulu Johnson Clifford Demilitarized Zone Saigon U.S Vietnam I Corps Dmz Adm Hyman G. Rickover Rickover Defense Secretary John S. Foster

Miss New Mexico Pageant set for Hobbs on July 13

The annual Miss New Mexico Pageant will be held in Hobbs at 8 00 p m Saturday night July 13 in the Hobbs High School auditorium. Entries include Carol Ann Sikes Eunice Karen Maciolek and Kim Caylor among others from ENMU NMJC NMSU UNM BYU and local colleges.

New Mexico Hobbs Hobbs High School Carol Ann Sikes Eunice Eastern New Mexico University of West Texas State Janice Elaine Stout Grady ENMU Wanda Marcelle Halioris Roswell Claudia Phelps Carlsbad Cottey College Kim Caylor University of New Mexico N.M. Maid of Cotton National Maid of Cotton Carol Jean Rowse Tucumcari Brigham Young University Carolyn Jean Osborne Farmington San Juan County UNM

Steel negotiators stall as contract deadline nears

Top United Steelworkers negotiators report little progress on a new steel industry contract with three weeks to go. President J W Abel warns buyers and bosses that striking is possible if talks fail, aiming for a rank and file vote near the August expiration. Industry argues a 6 percent wage rise would hurt profits while current pay averages 3.67 an hour plus fringe benefits.

Doug Bailey Associated Press Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union J.W. Abel Abel L Company

Weather Outlook for Lovington and New Mexico

Lovington area today remains partly cloudy with a chance of thund erstorms late. Tonight and Friday see decreasing clouds and a diminished shower chance. highs near 95 and lows around 64. Across New Mexico, east portions stay partly cloudy while the west stays cloudy in the afternoons and evenings through Friday. lows tonight range 45 to 60 north and 60s south, with Friday highs between 85 and 96 north and 82 to 97 south.

Lovington New Mexico

Las Cruces Man Seeks Ballot Spot In County Race

Sammy Burke of Las Cruces filed a writ of mandamus in district court to compel Dona Ana County Clerk Lorraine Gutierrez to place his name on the Republican primary ballot for a county commission seat. A hearing is set for July 26 before Judge Richard Stanley in Alamogordo. Gutierrez ruled Burke ineligible due to a party affiliation change within one year of the election proclamation issued by Gov. David Cargo.

Las Cruces Sammy Burke Burke Dist Richard Stanley Alamogordo Dona Ana Lorraine Guterrez Gutierrez Ernestine Evans David Cargo

Gun law supporters may bypass committee to seek floor action

Senate backers of tougher gun controls consider taking their proposals directly to the floor as the Judiciary Committee stalled registration licensing and a mail order rifles and ammunition ban. House action was postponed with Johnson Supreme Court nominations occupying agendas. Senate leaders plan discussions to bypass the committee, with Mansfield and Dirksen generally favoring Tydings proposals.

Washington House of Representatives Senate House Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Judiciary Johnson Supreme Court Joseph D. Tydings Mike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Tydings

Modifications Extend Life Of Aging F100 Wings

The Air Force reports 15 year old F100 fighters receive wing center section reskinning and other reinforcements after inspections. Officials say the issue is not critical and replacements by A37s planned for Southeast Asia may reduce F100s there, while U.S. bases see no immediate shift. New Mexico Air National Guard pilots note many F100s near 4000 hour limit and retirement or refit, with concerns over reassignment if aircraft are retired.

Washington Air Force Tactical Air Command Air National Guard Southeast Asia United States Albuquerque Ed Pennybacker Vietnam New Mexico Air National Guard New Mexico

Albuquerque woman reports Washington embassy occupant

Dorothy Orrison says Refes Tijerina, leader of land graft claimants, is living in the donated embassy house in Washington. She said he called about moving in and claimed Mrs Tijerina would give birth there. Orrison notes several Black residents moved in without permission and then left.

Albuquerque Washington, D.C Refes Tijerina Dorothy Orrison Tijerina Washington Miss Orrison

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