14 Mar 1963
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
1
In a candid appraisal, supporters and opponents weigh Gov. Jack Campbell’s handling of a $10 million cash shortfall and proposed income tax hikes. The piece notes prior campaign promises on deficits, party dynamics, and the governor’s ongoing leadership challenges as citizens reassess taxation and state finances.
Lovington police introduce a new portable speed trap to clock motorists. Officers will set up two orange pole standards and a speed calibrating device to measure speed after vehicles travel 88 feet. The unit speeds up setup and aims to slow drivers through deterrence.
President Kennedy cautions that the economy could slump if Congress adopts wrong answers to three proposals: a tax cut a high budget and a debt ceiling rise. He warns unrealistic limits could slow defense contracts delay payments drain business cash and trigger a recession.
The forecast notes a low of 32 degrees at 6:00 a.m. and a high of 52 degrees around 2:00 p.m. No precipitation is anticipated and winds remain light.
The United States told the Soviet delegation at the disarmament conference it could bar nuclear test inspectors from areas containing sensitive defense installations. The offer aimed to break the deadlock on inspections, but the Soviets rejected it as an attempt to drag them into unwanted disputes. Eight neutral nations contend for a compromise between one annual on-site inspection proposed by the US and three by the Soviets, seeking progress amid stalled talks.
The Rev. C W Williams presiding Elder of the New Mexico District of the Christian Methodist Church will be guest speaker at a revival at Polk Chapel East Jefferson Street. The revival began Tuesday night and runs through Sunday with services nightly at 8 p m. Williams invites the public to attend this old fashion revival meeting.
Moscow reports Mao Zedong invites Premier Khrushchev to Beijing to settle Sino Soviet ideological rift. No date set. China seeks a stop in Peking during Khrushchev’s Cambodia visit. Soviet letter acknowledges differences shaking unity and harming common interests.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Calhoun McBeth 72 of Lovington will be held this afternoon in Evant Texas with Rev. Fairchild officiating. Burial will be in Pidcoke Cemetery under Hampton Funeral Home direction. She died Tuesday at Lovington General Hospital after a three day stay. Survivors include three sons four daughters eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Meany told the House Ways and Means Committee that Kennedy's 10.3 billion tax relief is slow and skewed to the well off. He proposed a 10 billion retroactive tax cut focused on stimulating consumer spending, starting with the lowest bracket, plus extra public works spending to boost employment. Republicans criticized the plan and liberal Democrat Rep. Al Ullman urged reconsideration.
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