07 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1966
Page
1
WASHINGTON D U P The bill approves a program to treat narcotics addicts via hospital care rather than long prison terms. It allows voluntary and compulsory commitment for certain addicts not charged with crimes and aims to reclaim lives through humane treatment. Also notes a Senate plan for 30 day home leaves for servicemen extending Vietnam duty.
The FBI received authorization from U S Attorney John Quinn to file charges under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The action empowers federal investigation into alleged election irregularities in Albuquerque.
L. D. Bingham alerted sheriff’s deputies at 6:17 AM about a break in at the old co op gun site off the Plains cutoff. Entry was gained by breaking the front glass. the oke machine was damaged and the money removed. Authorities are investigating. the context involves election voting irregularities and potential charges. The state attorney general’s office began probe after charges by former Socorro County legislator Russell Cappel, who later refused to provide further information.
Santa Fe reports Gov. Jac Campbell joined the campaign scene amid a political contest. The outgoing Democratic governor announced his stance in a monthly news conference, signaling early moves and strategic messaging.
Hundreds of subscribers who bought The Leader during a fall promotion will be glad to learn lower rates are offered again. Coinciding with National Newspaper Week, the new rates take effect immediately through month’s end: 10.00 per year home delivery, 9.00 within Lea County by mail, and 9.50 outside Lea County by mail. The Leader’s 15 small carrier boys will sell the weekend specials, offering readers a chance to save.
A rural observer laments an abnormal year with record heat and cold waves, extreme dryness and wetness, and no sunny October days. The writer fears heavy snow by February, worries about fishing weather, and notes a campaign to address dangerous radio and TV towers on the cap.
Dean Davis son of Mr and Mrs Wilburn T Davis of Lovington will receive the American Farmer Degree at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri on October 13. The honor marks the peak of FFA achievement. Davis began vocational agriculture in 1961 and built a diversified farming program with his father’s financing. He started with five acres of cotton eight beef cattle 43 sheep and other crops and assets as his project expanded over the years.
The Soviet Union ordered all Chinese students in the country to return home by the end of the month. Chinese embassy officials confirmed the decision as Russia left the door open for future exchanges. Tass reported Red Guards rampages continued, with beatings and killings of provincial party workers.
Residents of Trampas in Taos County petitioned Gov. Jack Campbell to expedite paving NM 76. The bid opening was canceled after highway commission recommendations to leave the road unpaved. locals want widening and paving. Campbell planned to meet with Highway Commission Chairman John Sudderth on his return from Europe to review options.
Partly cloudy tonight gives way to fair warm Saturday with highs near 78. Overnight low around 50. Official precipitation for 1966 reaches 15.18 inches.
Jack Ruby, jailed for two years on death sentence for Oswald murder, wins a new trial as the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturns the conviction. The Dallas night club owner shot Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, amid a coast-to-coast television audience.
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