New Problems Arise From Convictions Of British Spies
Britain cracks a professional Communist spy ring including an American man and woman. The case raises security questions for the Western alliance and NATO. House of Commons debate expected to address implications.
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UPI
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Western Alliance
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Henry F. Houghton
London Daily Herald
Herald
Devonian and Bone Springs oil activity in Lea County
In Lea County near Jal and Loving ton, multiple wildcat tests progress. Mepemea stake No. 1 Annie Bess Federal wells target 5200 feet west of Jal with potential oil, while Devonian and Bone Springs tests near No. 2 Lea Unit Federal report initial production and acidizing results. A separate No. 3 Federal James well is planned, with drillers and local firms coordinating testing schedules.
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Santana Petroleum Corporation, Midland
Deleware
Pearl Queen Sande
J. B. Palmer
A. G. McCarver
Midland
PM Drilling Company
Federal
Unemployment Bill To Be Signed By Kennedy
Kennedy expected to sign the unemployment bill to extend benefits for idle workers. The plan adds up to 13 weeks of extra payments financed by raising the employer payroll tax from 3.1 to 3.5 percent, with new funds advanced by the federal government.
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Senate
Allied Forces Readying for Laos Battle Amid Laos Rebels
The United States and SEA TO allies mobilize for potential clash in Laos as rebels gain ground. President Kennedy to address the nation at 6 p.m. EST. SEATO maps strategy in Bangkok while ships and transports move toward the region.
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Washington
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Thailand
Midway
Hong Kong
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China
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Dean Rusk
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Phoumi Nosavan
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Adapt JR High Building Sheds Light on Civil Defense
Levington school board considers converting the proposed junior high building for civil defense and disaster use. A study with the Chamber of Commerce group notes underground options plus fallout protection, with costs under five percent higher and potential additions like a water well and storage.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee On
Hank Marshal
Artesia
Abo
School Board
John Campbell
Hobby Gann
Air Force Accused Of Wrongdoing In $12 Million Jet Contract
Congressional testimony reveals the Air Force signed a $12 million contract without prior congressional approval for six C140 passenger jets to replace C131s in Washington’s special air mission. Lockheed builds the jets in Marietta Georgia. hearings behind closed doors raised questions of procedure and possible misconduct.
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API
Air Force
Congress
Jamie L. Whitten
D-Miss
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Daniel J. Flood
D-Pa
Robert J. Friendman
House Battles Over Minimum Wage Bill
Washington lawmakers face a clash between Kennedy allies and a conservative coalition over wage hikes and worker coverage. The Vinson plan seeks a 235 cent rise in two steps to 1.25 while extending rules to 1.4 million workers, with Johnson greenlighting talks and advisers jockeying behind the scenes.
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UPI
House
Kennedy
Carl Vinson
D-Ga
Arthur J. Goldberg
Vinson
Coalition
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Sam Rayburn
William H. Ayres
Ohio
Goldberg
Plans Formed to Open Lovington Airport With Fly-In Breakfast
Plans for May 21 opening of the Lovington airport with a Flying breakfast were formulated and committees named by chairman Slim Hester this morning. Hester, Ray Howell and Chamber Manager Joe Meador compose the general affairs committee. Zip Franklin, John Shearman and A. C. Holder the fly-in program. Ed Bell and Pete Manning the breakfast and grounds committee.
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Lovington
Slim Hester
Hester
Ray Howell
Joe Meador
Zip Franklin
John Shearman
A. C. Holder
Ed Bell
Pete Manning
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