World and World News Briefs Highlight Cyprus and Berlin Tensions
Northern Cyprus reports fierce fighting shatters a truce as Turkish forces threaten intervention. at least seven Cypriots killed. In Berlin Western Allies may delay allowing East Germans westward if Soviets free three captured U.S. airmen. U.S. proposes scrapping 480 B 46 bombers if the Soviets destroy 480 TU 16s. Moscow rejects. Grand St Bernard Tunnel opens under the Alps shortening routes in Europe. In Cairo Nasser to lift martial law next week, signaling release of hundreds detained without trial.
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GOP Ladies To Meet At Norton Home
The Lovington Republican Women honor Mrs. Harry Bliss state president and Mrs. B. Lyman at coffee starting 9 30 a m at the Merrill Norton residence 1100 W Avenue H
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Lovington
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New Mexico Federation of Republican Women’s Club
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Merrill Norton
Avenue H
Legion To Sponsor A Hootnanny Benefit Show
The American Legion will present a two hour Tommy Scott Hootnanny at Central Junior High Gym on April 14. Colonel Tim McCoy, noted Western star, headlines the variety show with proceeds supporting Legion welfare activities. Local merchants will be asked to sponsor children's tickets.
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Central Junior High
Tommy Scott
White Sands Named As Moon Base
New York Herald Tribune features White Sands New Mexico as probable landing site for future moon missions. The paper notes the returning ship may hover along terrain before touching down and government projections cite White Sands as a potential port. Governor Campbell previously presented Kennedy with a prospectus proposing White Sands for future spaceflights. Washington reports say the landing point remains undecided.
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New York Herald Tribune
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Kennedy
Weather Brief for Lovington Friday
Lovington forecast calls for fair weather with a cooler Friday afternoon and not so cold Friday night. High around 60 and a low near 36.
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Sims Campaign Kick-Off Draws 200 in Lea County
More than 200 attend a fund raising dinner honoring Lea County native Mike Sims Republican candidate for U S House Position 1 The event featured Joe Leonard substituting for Dr Jack Redman who could not attend due to weather Leonard urged a strong two party system in New Mexico praising candidates and party organization He criticized Governor Jack Campbell's latest appropriation bill and noted Sims began Lea County’s Republican presence Norton praised Sims as a foundational leader for the party in Lea County and a capable future representative Sims spoke briefly accepting the challenge of the race The report notes continued coverage on page 2
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Roswell
Mike Sims
U. S. House of Representatives
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Albuquerque
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New Mexico
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Merrill Norton
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Lea County
Washington
Rusk presses Moscow to free three downed airmen
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned the Soviet Union against crafting a spy case from the capture of three American fliers shot down over East Germany. He met with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin and again urged immediate release, noting the flight was not a spy mission and warning of strains in U S Soviet relations if the fliers are not returned. Captain David Holland and Captain Melvin Kessler remained unaddressed by Soviet authorities, while Lt Harold Welch received medical attention with American doctors allowed access.
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United Press International Washington
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State Department
U. S
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Moscow
Richard I. Phillips
United States
David I. Holland
Holland, Minn
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Ruby fires Belli hires Foreman to lead defense
Jack Ruby dismissed Melvin Belli as chief defense lawyer and tapped Percy Foreman of Houston to head the appeal against the electric chair. Foreman said he will decide his associates and intends to confer with Belli’s former aides, Townhill and Burleson.
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Freeman
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Percy Foreman
Houston
Earl
Foreman
Townhill
Burleson
All-Out War Feared as Cyprus Clashes Escalate
Fierce fighting shattered a truce on Cyprus with seven reported killed as Greek and Turkish Cypriots clashed around Ghaziveran and Kalkhoria. More than 500 Turkish Cypriots besieged Ghaziveran while Greek forces held positions nearby. Britain, the United States, and the United Nations urged cease-fire amid Turkish warnings of intervention.
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Cyprus
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Ankara
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Security Council
Oil Allowables For New Mexico Stay Level In April
New Mexico oil allowables for April remain unchanged from the previous five months at 39 barrels per day in the southeast and 70 in the northwest. The commission reports estimated total allowables of 323 949 barrels daily for the southeast and 28 791 for the northwest, with production at 265 859 and 23 609 barrels respectively and no expected change in total output.
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UPI
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Commission
Love Back In Race For State Oratorical Title
Lovington high school student Robert Love, winner of local and district contests, competes in the New Mexico Legion Oratorical State contest at Lovington High School. Vincent Kole declines further entry, giving Love another shot at Sheridan regional. Winners earn tuition scholarships and advance toward national finals with extensive prize awards.
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Lovington High School
Robert Love
Lovington
Vincent Kole
Tularosa
Love
Sheridan
Wyoming
Spon
Tampa
Florida
De Gaulle Ends Mexico Visit With Pledge
French President Charles de Gaulle closed a three day state visit in Mexico City with a pledge of Mexican support for a French role in Latin American development. He departed for Merida then Guadeloupe before planned stops in Martinique and French Guiana. Crowds greeted him despite security warnings of an assassination plot.
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French Guiana
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Salinger resigns White House post to seek California Senate bid
Washington reports Salinger resigns as White House press secretary to pursue the California Senate nomination. George Reedy named interim press secretary. Andrew T. Hatcher also resigns and will accompany Salinger to California. Rusk denial noted. California primary filing deadline imminent. Salinger has long Washington ties and plans further writings on the presidency.
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