19 May 1964
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
1
Northwest clouds have brought minor moisture totaling .30 inch in two recent showers, offering cautious hope after an eight month drought. Weather data by E. H. Byers reveal that early 1964 moisture was the lowest in a decade, with only .5% of normal rain through April and a weak finish to 1963, though slight improvements appear possible.
Neutralist Prime Minister Prince Souphanouvong alleges Communist North Vietnam directs Laotian offensives. Gen Kong Le is driven from the Plain of Jars as weekend clashes mount, while Khrushchev pledges more Soviet arms to the U A R. Cyprus seeks foreign weapons amid Turkish invasion fears. Margate and Brighton see clashes between mods and rockers, blamed on boredom and pills.
President Johnson asked Congress for an extra 125 million in military and economic aid to South Viet Nam to confront intensified Communist terrorism. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Morgan predicted 70 million in economic aid and 55 million in military aid, with hearings set this week after meetings with advisers.
Reports from Laos flag a major Pathe Lao offensive in the central country. Premier Souvanna Phouma warns the move could threaten Vientiane as Washington contemplates drastic policy choices. Johnson seeks funds to bolster military and economic aid linked to the Khanh government in South Vietnam.
Pictured are Janet Coady Nancy Short and Becky Owen the 1961 1962 and 1963 Miss Lovington winners. Former winners are being mailed letters to this year's candidates. The pageant occurs in the second week of June with the winner advancing to the Miss New Mexico Pageant in Hobbs later this year.
Yesterday saw a high of 85 degrees at 3 p.m. and a low of 58 degrees at 5 a.m. The figures reflect mild conditions with a daytime peak and early morning cool.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told United Arab Republic officers in Cairo that further weapons would be supplied. Since nine years ago Moscow has financed arms for Nasser’s forces, making the UAR’s military the strongest in the Arab world with Mig jets and guns. Khrushchev and Gromyko met Nasser during two hours of talks while Iraq’s Abdel Salam Aref joined in the garden meeting.
The Lovington City Commission meets at City Hall at 7:00 PM with items including approval of the 1964 1965 proposed budget, reading of minutes, architect showing of youth center plans, firemen requests, Wayne Sweeper rental proposal, and payment of bills.
In East Berlin a massive youth rally near the Soviet Embassy drew crowds including West German participants. Horst Schumann denied any disturbances while authorities kept watch with police and armored cars on alert near the wall. Ulbricht praised the wall and warned peace over higher living standards, comparing past auto mobilization to wartime vehicles.
Do Xa, a Viet Cong base high in Central Vietnam's jungle mountains, received a helicopter airlift of 400 to 500 government troops amid reports of a trapped force. Official sources would not confirm the reinforcement or the trapping, noting such details are classified. Do Xa lies about 320 miles northeast of Saigon. The government previously dispatched six battalions in late April to strike enemy camps.
Premier Souvanna Phouma charged North Vietnam backs the Pathet Lao in Laos. He displayed an identity card, a diary, a military order, and a Dien Bien Phu medal to prove Hanoi directed the offensive that drove Gen. Kong Le from Muong Phanh and gave the Communists control of the Plain of Jars.
Governor Nelson A Rockefeller received campaign support from Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge's workers on Monday in a move seen as an effort to stop Barry Goldwater's momentum. The development occurred in Los Angeles as Lodge's aides backed Rockefeller.
Washington UPI report notes Rules Committee weighing a compulsory public disclosure of finances for senators and staff and a ban on outside business ties with government matters. The draft also cites a plan to require testimony when requested and to exclude officials with opaque outside associations. Members to file criticisms by Wednesday.
The House Appropriations Committee reduced the proposed 1970 budget for 25 independent agencies by 925 million, including a 245 million cut to the civilian space program and a 268 million cut to civil defense. The panel also trimmed Urban Renewal Fund requests and approved 25 thousand dollars to aid Mrs. John F. Kennedy with mail.
Perry T. Adams long time rancher and cowboy died at 9 45 a m Monday at his home in Tatum Born July 18 1878 he helped move a Texas cattle herd to Redlands New Mexico in 1913 later worked as cowhand and miner in Arizona before returning to New Mexico In 1934 he took a ranch east of Tatum retired in 1958 Survived by four nephews three great nieces three great nephews and three great great nephews Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Tatum with burial in Tatum Cemetery Smith Yarbro Funeral Home in charge Pallbearers include A C Holder Tom Holder Phil Holder O J Holder Allen Church and Frank Whitley
Floyd P. Green, of General Welding Supply at 1412 South Main, was reported improving Monday at Lovington Lea General Hospital after Friday’s accident. A fire extinguisher he was re charging exploded causing facial lacerations, a skull fracture and abdominal injuries.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 3 decision, struck down a provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Law that stripped citizenship from naturalized Americans living abroad too long. Justice Douglas said the law assumed naturalized citizens are less loyal, a premise the court found impermissible. The ruling affects thousands facing potential loss of citizenship. the decision notes due process concerns and the right of Congress to withdraw citizenship only under applicable grounds.
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