Soviet frees wounded American flier Welch in Germany
In Wiesbaden Germany the Soviets release injured 1st Lt Harold W Welch while keeping two other fliers silent. Welch transported from Magdeburg via ambulance to a U S Air Force hospital as the United States denounces the alleged spy flight. The two others Capt David I Holland and Capt Melvin J Kessler remain detained amid diplomacy over wheat, culture, and consulates.
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Werner Zwice
United Press International
Wiesbaden
Germany
UPI
Harold W. Welch
Detroit
West Germany
Magdeburg
U.S. Air Force
United States
U.S
Fate of airmen release unclear amid East Germany involvement
A Soviet Embassy official in East Berlin said developments on the three remaining American airmen could come within a day or two and that talks would move from military commanders to higher authorities in Washington and Moscow. He noted East Germany cannot be shut out since the provocation occurred over GDR territory, a point echoed by Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Stockholm.
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East Berlin
Moscow
United States
Germany
Washington
Democratic Republic
Gdr
Andrei A. Gromyko
Stockholm
East Germany
Gromyko
New Mexico Cloudiness Brings Wind and Showers
Increasing cloudiness Sunday gives way to partly cloudy nights and Monday. Considerable wind and blowing dust in the afternoons. A few showers possible in northern mountains Sunday with increasing showers likely Sunday night and Monday. Warmer Sunday, cooler near the northern border. Highs 55 to 65 in the northwest and 70 to 80 in the south and east. Lows Sunday night 25 to 35 northwest and 35 to 45 south and east.
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New Mexico
Leaders abandon cotton price support bill in House vote plan
Democratic leaders gave up hope of a House vote next week on the Senate passed cotton and wheat price support bill. They also shelved expanding the food stamp discount plan nationwide. Weekend negotiations failed, signaling an Easter recess and uncertain fate for both measures.
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Washington
UPS
Rules Committee
Sliding Rate Scale Denied by New Mexico PSC
The New Mexico Public Service Commission denied Southern Union Gas Co. an application for a sliding rate scale. It cited counterbalancing factors such as tax cuts and windfall tax credits, and favored a simple rate structure so consumers can easily read their bills. The decision notes complicating adjustment clauses cause confusion about a utility's rates.
Salinger Ineligible To Vote In California Senate Race
San Francisco registrar Charles Rogers says Pierre Salinger cannot vote in California this year due to residency rules. A year in state and 54 days in a precinct are required, and Salinger last registered to vote in Virginia.
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San Francisco
UPI
Pierre Salinger
U.S. Senate
Charles Rogers
Registrar of Voters
Salinger
California
Rogers
Virginia
Clovis Youth Wins New Mexico Oratorical Contest
Jim Vivian a 17 year old Clovis senior won the state oratorical contest held at Lovington High School sponsored by the New Mexico American Legion. He will represent New Mexico at the regional contest April 6 in Sheridan Wyoming. Amy Carpenter Las Cruces finished second and Gloria Margaret Albuquerque third. each first three receive a one year tuition scholarship. Robert Love Lovington and Larry Guffey Bloomfield placed fourth and were ineligible for scholarships.contestants spoke 8 to 10 minutes on the constitution followed by a 3 to 5 minute extemporaneous address.
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Jim Vivian
Clovis High School
Lovington
Reese Greaves
Clovis
New Mexico American Legion
Vivian
Lovington High School
New Mexico
Sheridan
Wyoming
Amy Carpenter
Las Cruces
Gloria Margaret
Albuquerque
Robert Love
Larry Guffey
Bloomfield
American Legion
Las Vegas
Nevada
Tampa
Florida
Youth Goes On Buying Spree in Sweden
A 14 year old boy turned himself in after a month long credit spree totaling about 50000 dollars in goods and property. He allegedly faked representation of an executive and bought 14 cars an apartment house and other items. No legal action will be taken due to minority. He may be returned to reform school.
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Cerebro
Sweden
UPI
Reform School
Johnson open to sending envoy to Panama over canal dispute
President Johnson said at an impromptu briefing he is willing to send a Special representative to Panama to address issues in the sovereignty dispute and to review all concerns once Panama resumes diplomatic relations. He emphasized no precommitments and said the U S position remains unchanged.
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Alvin Spivak
United Press International Washington
UPI
Johnson
Panama
Canal Zone
Organization of American States
OAS
Pana
United States
U.S
New Mexico Tax Refunds Held Up by Moved Addresses
More than 1300 taxpayers in New Mexico did not receive 1962 tax refund checks as refunds were returned to the Bureau of Revenue due to taxpayers moving without notifying the bureau of new addresses. Charles Brunacini, commissioner, notes the issue and efforts to update records.
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Santa FE
UPID
New Mexico
Bureau of Revenue
Charles Brunacini
Bureau
Teachers challenge ruling against strikes in New Mexico
At the 28th annual Southwestern New Mexico Education Association convention in Las Cruces about 400 teachers from Luna Dona Ana Otero Grant and Hidalgo counties approved a resolution opposing a State Board of Education ruling that bans teacher strikes. Dr. Donald C. Rousch of New Mexico State University defended the ruling while stressing teachers may still refuse to work. The resolution, introduced by Dr. Claude Dove and seconded by Miss Roberta White, urges protection of the right to strike within constitutional and state laws and will be sent to the State Board Monday. Earl Hathorn was elected president of the district amid the meeting held at Las Cruces High School.
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Ers
New Mexico
Rousch
Luna
Dona Ana
Otero
Grant
Hidalgo
Southwestern New Mexico Education Association
Claude Dove
New Mexico State
Roberta White
Las Cruces High School
State Board of Education
Las Cruces High
Earl Hathorn
Association
Hathorn
Cliff High School
Darrell Ss. Willey
UN force "helpless" as Cyprus violence looms
United Nations sources warn of possible renewed fighting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots as the UN force remains short of non Canadian troops. 948 Canadians conduct site inspections while Britain leads about 7,000 troops. Turkish threats and Irish contingents complicate peace efforts amid ongoing border skirmishes and sandbag fortifications near Nicosia.
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Ray J. Moloney
United Press International
Nicosia, Cyprus
UPI
United Nations
U.N
Cyprus
Ghaziyeran
Turkey
Nicosia
Kyrenia Road
Kato Chikomo
Palmer to Appeal NM ballot ruling over Senate bid
Norman Palmer of Albuquerque says he will file to seek mandamus from the state Supreme Court over New Mexico Attorney General Earl Hartley’s ruling that Palmer lacked enough signatures to qualify for the Democratic primary ballot for the U.S. Senate. He plans to tour New Mexico to raise campaign funds and challenge the convention designation of Joe Montoya, while noting filing deadlines have passed.
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Washington
UPI
Norman Palmer
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Senate
Palmer
Supreme Court
Joe Montoya
U.S
Joseph M. Montoya
D-N.m
Dem
Ocratic
Edwin L. Mechem
Montoya
Earl Hartley
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Philadelphia
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