Gun battle in Lovington highlighted by local leaders
Lovington streets saw a gunfight as police, sheriff, and highway patrol units faced a gunman who wounded none of them but threatened all. The Albuquerque chief warned that Supreme Court rulings protect criminals over citizens, while crime rates rise nationally. Ray Decker’s case looms, with debate over justice, rights, and punishment.
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Albuquerque
Supreme Court
Paul Shaver
Albuquerque Journal
United Press International
Ray Decker
John Pennell
James Robinson
FBI
Decker
Sears- Roebuck
Santa Fe
America
Speck's Arraignment Set For Tomorrow In Slayings
Richard Speck, awaiting arraignment on charges of slaughtering eight nurses, remains in Cook County jail hospital ward. He appeared lethargic from sedatives but said he felt fine and planned to transfer to a county jail cell once doctors approve. Speck discussed visiting rules, commissary funds, and his alcohol problem with guards and the warden. He will be transported Monday in standard jail attire for the arraignment.
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Chicago
UPS
Richard Speck
Cook County
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Martha Thornton
Speck
Decker charged after gunbattle with sheriff officers
Ray F. Decker 29 of Carlsbad faces two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Bond totals 12 000 with 5 000 per felony count and 1 000 per assault count after a gunfight with Lea County officers. Decker fled Lovington, was stopped, threatened Officer Jones, then returned to a roadblock where he opened fire injuring Deputy Franklin and sheriff personnel. Decker was jailed in lieu of bond.
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Ray F. Decker
Carlsbad
Wasson
Lea County Sheriff’s
Franklin
J. E. Polson
Decker
Lovington
Allen Jones
Hobbs
Jones
Ray
Lea County
John Pennell
Avenue R
2Nd Street
Lovington shoppers note fashion shifts and a strange law
A resident recounts shopping in Lovington for fall outfits amid changing styles. The piece notes tight men’s pants and short women’s dresses, jokes about “Ivy League” look, and mentions a college story about a law declaring a full container cannot hold more.
Lovington Sees Slim Rain Totals for 1966
New Mexico's Lovington records show a dry year with scant rainfall. January and February provide minimal moisture, while April brings the wettest month at 1.86 inches. July ends with three small showers totaling 0.43 inches for the month and 5.63 inches for the year.
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New Mexico
Lovington
Renea Hooper Enters Little Miss Pageant
Renea Hooper a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Hooper of 605 West Avenue C has entered New Mexico’s first Our Little Miss Pageant She is sponsored by Jakes Pharmacy and competes in the La Petite division Contestants vie in dress sports wear and talent with International Pageant set for August 19 21 in Dallas Texas Local sponsor Matador Twirling Corps aims to attend the National Pageant next summer.
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Eddie Hooper
West Avenue C
New Mexico
Renea
Jake’s Pharmacy
Dallas
Texas
Matador Twirling Corps
Hooper
Ten Satellites Set for 12 Day Space Parade
CAPE KENNEDY UPS reports a plan to launch ten satellites in a 12 day period starting August 9. The schedule includes a moon orbiting lunar photographic satellite on Aug 9, eight military communications satellites Aug 11, a Pioneer interplanetary explorer Aug 17, and the final unmanned Apollo sub orbital Aug 20. A Titan 3D rocket will deploy eight relay stations while a Saturn I may send Spacecraft 750 miles into space.
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UPS
United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Air Force
Apollo
Surveyor 1
Photographic
Moon
Deming Shortage Returned Report
Santa Fe reports a $717 shortage in the Deming motor vehicle field office has been returned. Commissioner Benny Sanchez said Friday the amount was remitted by Frederick S. Almeraz after Sanchez demanded it. The shortage, first reported by former employees, included overcharges for license plates. State Auditor Alex Armijo said the oversight occurred because Sanchez had not reported it.
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Santa FE
UPS
Deming
Motor
Benny Sanchez
Frederick S. Almeraz
Sanchez
Motor Vehicle Department
Alex Armijo
Lovington Voters Set To Decide Issue Of One Cent Sales Tax
Lovington will vote on September 13 to adopt a city sales tax. The Leader will publish a tax Q and A series with Mayor A L Hahn answering written inquiries. Mayor Hahn introduces the background and invites questions, seeking to inform taxpayers on the proposal and city needs.
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Lovington
Leader
A. L. Hahn
Hahn
Frank Cortez Wins Free Trip For Two
Frank Cortez wins a weekend for two in a promotion by the Lovington Leader and 21 Lovington merchants. He and his wife live with their children Betty Ann Norma Jean Kathy Lou and Sara Lee. Cortez is the Piggly Wiggly produce manager for three years. Previous winners include G D Schroeder Arval Walker A B Gilbert and Al Rogers.
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Frank Cortez
Lovington Leader
Lovington
Betty Ann
Norma Jean
Kathy Lou
Sara Lee
Cortez
Piggly Wiggly Food Store
G. D. Schroeder
W. Tyler
Arval Walker
A. B. Gilbert
al Rogers
Three Arrested in Weekend Local Roundup
David Cleveland Grace 16 of Anton Texas faces forgery charges and is held for court after a levelland arrest. Harold Greenwood 31 of Hobbs Oklahoma received 10 days in jail and a 57.50 fine for disorderly conduct. George Scott 37 of Guyman Oklahoma charged with driving while intoxicated with bonds set at 200 dollars pending court.
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David Cleveland Grace
Anton
Texas
Levelland
Harold Greenwood
Hobbs
George Scott
Guyman
Oklahoma
Lovington Weather Forecast And Temperatures
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and afternoon thunderstorms likely Sunday and Monday. Temperatures steady with Lovington reaching near 97 today and a low around 73. Precipitation for 1966 totals 5.63 inches. Widespread readings include Lovington 96 at 2 30 p m and 68 degree lows on Friday and Saturday mornings.
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Covington
Lovington
PE le Eeington
Dinner for Fabian Chavez Fundraiser in Hobbs
A dinner for Fabian Chavez the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor is set for Tuesday night July 26 at the Holiday Inn in Hobbs. Hospitality hour runs 7 to 8 with dinner at 8. Tickets are $25 per couple. reservations required by Tuesday noon at 396-2232 or 396-3663.
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Fabian Chavez
Holiday Inn
Hobbs
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