22 Mar 1963
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1963
Page
1
A non partisan dinner planned for Lea County lawmakers illustrates local independent thinking beyond party lines. Citizens and organizers emphasize good government over partisan loyalties, with comments showing respect for lawmakers’ overall efforts while not agreeing with all positions.
El Paso reports ongoing El Chamizal land dispute as negotiations stretch years. The 630 acre river bottom area may transfer to Mexico, complicating El Paso boundaries and sparking doubt among 4,000 residents and officials. Presidents Kennedy and Lopez Mateos previously signaled a settlement.
An oil company official projects ongoing oversupply and competition will pressure crude oil and gasoline prices in 1963. John E. Swearingen of Standard Oil Co. (Ind.) predicts earnings rise and outlines cost, production, and international sales expansion plans amid modest demand growth.
President Kennedy told a UPI news conference that about 3,000 Russian troops have left Cuba in recent weeks and he will watch for further withdrawals through March. He noted estimates of 17,000 Russians previously in Cuba and stressed US readiness to support Central America while pursuing economic aid and development. The Costa Rica meeting produced a declaration of Central America and US aid promises, with allies seeking to curb Cuban influence and prevent arms or propaganda from Cuba. Kennedy also discussed NATO trade, the Pentagon’s TFX contract, tax cuts, and space development.
At a church conference the First Methodist Church voted to fund a new educational building costing about 171490 dollars on the site of the old sanctuary. A three year pledge and a one year operating budget plan will be pursued during the Forward for Christ Crusade from March 28 to April 9.
Senator Hubert Humphrey challenged FDA officials over the sale of non-medical drugs and questioned the agency's withdrawal claims. He leads a Senate subcommittee probe into over the counter products noting Mylicon remained advertised while three drugs Paremycin Menadione and Mer-29 faced criticism from a pediatrician in the division.
High reached 63 degrees by 2 00 p m and a low of 42 degrees occurred at 1 00 a m conditions were clear with light winds across the region.
The Lovington American Legion Post sponsors the Bi-District Oratorical Contest tonight at 7 at the high school vocal music building. Two contestants strive to reach the state contest. Brian Gratton of St Peters High School and an Alamogordo senior. Gratton will speak on The Constitution and The American.
An eight month old Navajo girl in Farmington New Mexico isolated at San Juan Hospital may mark the first purely domestic smallpox case in more than 15 years. Health officials reported she showed early smallpox signs and vaccination was given to about 200 contacts while awaiting confirmatory tests from state and federal labs.
Defense Secretary McNamara says review solidifies the TFX fighter contract should go to General Dynamics rather than Boeing. Jerome Adlerman cites an Air Force finding of large errors in cost estimates and accuses subcommittee staff of pressuring witnesses. McClellan defends investigators as Air Force claims are rebutted. Gilpatric testifies about misinterpretation risks and Jackson faces no attack on Gilpatric.
Fidel Castro told Le Monde that Khrushchev erred by removing missiles without a bargaining presence and that Cuban sovereignty is real. He argued Khrushchev avoided war but failed to secure lasting peace and that a firmer stance might have yielded different terms.
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