Easter bells toll across Jerusalem as rites resume
United Press International reports Christians in Jerusalem mark Easter with church bells ringing from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and nearby Catholic churches as dawn breaks. Russian Jews in Moscow observe Passover without matzoh amid state bans since 1961. East Germany and Cyprus tensions unfold as spies, air crews, and UN troops face incidents with no reported casualties.
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United Press International
Jerusalem
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Moscow
Egypt
Holy Land
Nicosia
Cyprus
United Nations Peace Force
Kyrenia
Kataphani
Opal Harrison Announces Candidacy for Lea County Probate Judge
Opal Harrison of Lovington seeks the Probate Judge office in Lea County with a May 5 Democratic primary. She pledges prompt, orderly probate matters and regular office hours at the Lea County Courthouse. Harrison, a Lea County resident since 1953, says the role will be her full time focus and cites past experience as bookkeeper and sheriff’s secretary.
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Lovington
Lea County
Harrison
Norman
Oklahoma
Hilburn
Blow to Freedom in Contempt Ruling Targets Free Expression
A district judge in Las Cruces held columnist Will Harrison in contempt for writing about a court decision, argued to threaten free expression and set a dangerous precedent. The editorial urges defense of press rights and urges support for Harrison against suppression of speech.
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Paul Tackett
Las Cruces
Will Harrison
New Mexico
Harrison
Tackett
C. N
Bill) Morris
Morris
Santa Fe
Judicial Branch
Temperatures Report Yesterday
Yesterday saw a high of 63 degrees by 4 p.m and a low of 32 degrees at 6 a.m, with mild diurnal variation across the day. Weather conditions were calm with no precipitation noted in the brief report.
Greatest Feast in Nation Marred by Earthquake and Cold
The nation prepared for midnight and Easter sunrise services as Good Friday earthquakes hit Alaska and tidal waves battered Oregon, California, and Hawaii. Bitter cold gripped regions east of the Rockies while snow fell nationwide. Sunrise services were planned in Stowe Vermont Bar Harbor Maine Rindge New Hampshire Colorado Springs and the Black Hills. Arlington National Cemetery announced a ceremony honoring war dead. Mrs John Kennedy visited Stowe with her two children enjoying novice ski slopes. The Salvation Army planned services in Chicago Union Station for travelers as 100 000 vacationing students gathered in Florida beaches to celebrate Easter.
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Lopez Rites Are Held Here
Graveside services were held for Librida Orosco Lopez 16 at Lovington Cemetery. Born August 19, 1947 in New Mexico she died en route to the hospital from natural causes. She was the daughter of Margarito and family survivors include four brothers and four sisters.
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Librida Orosco Lopez
East Star
Lucian Harkins
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home
Margarito Lopez
Librida
New Mexico
Domingo
Frank
Ramond
Ismil
Julia Monoz
Maryann
Mary
Mararita
Columnist Convicted Applies Appeal Backing From NMPA
Journalist Will Harrison remains free pending appeal of a 10 day jail term and $250 fine for criminal contempt. The New Mexico Press Association pledges support, arranging a transcript and considering aid from the American Newspaper Publishers Association as the case goes to the State Supreme Court.
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United Press International Las
Billie Holder
Alamogordo Daily News
Holder
Assa
Harrison
William Booker Kelly
Tackett
Santa Fe
Measure The Candidate meeting set for April 18
Lea County candidates in contested May primaries will attend a Measure The Candidate meeting April 18 at Lovington High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by Lea Farm and Livestock Bureau, the event followed a meeting with county leaders from both parties. Representatives included Lt Governor Mack Easley and party chairs Dr. L P Clarke and the Democratic chairman.
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Lea County
Lovington High School
Lea Farm and Livestock
Republican Party
Woman Injured In Saturday Mishap
A 69 year old Farmington woman was taken to Lea General Hospital in Lovington after a two car crash at Commercial Street and Avenue D. She suffered a broken wrist and severe lacerations while the other driver, Ronnie Frank Parsons, 18, sustained minor bruises. The collision left both vehicles total losses. Sgt. J.E. Polsen noted the Me sure the Candidate meeting rules outlined for voter access and candidate introductions.
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Lea General Hospital
Lovington
Mary Redfrew
Commercial Street
Avenue D
Ronnie Frank Parsons
Ave
J. Parsons
Sgt
J.E. Polsen
Parsons
Lovington club advances cemetery fence project
The Lovington Business and Professional Women's Club leads a campaign to install a wrought iron fence at Lovington City Cemetery. Donations total about 2500 from the club and individuals, with overall investments exceeding 6000. East side currently has 27 sections, west side six. 11 to 12 more sections are needed to finish the east approach.
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Loving Hands
Lovington Business
Lovington City Cemetery
One-Car Crash Near Tatum Kills Noted Page Senger
A 45 year old Lubbock man Talmedge Stewart survived after being freed from a flipped 1957 Chevrolet three miles north of Tatum on Highway 18. He was taken to Lea General Hospital with a broken neck. The driver Bobby Joe Maxwell 24 also of Lubbock was jailed on drunken driving charges after the crash which occurred about 9:00 p.m. The car left the road, crossed the highway, rolled, and was declared a total loss.
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Lubbock
Texas
Lea General Hospital
Lovington
Tatum
Francis LaDue
Talmedge Stewart
Page
Bobby Joe Maxwell
Maxwell
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