15 Oct 1963
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1963
Page
1
A government communique from an emergency cabinet meeting says fighting continues along the southwest frontier between Algiers and Rabat with Moroccan forces recapturing frontier posts at Hassi Beida and Tinjouab. President Ben Bella reportedly withdraws troops from Kabylia as tensions rise.
Navy Secretary Fred Korth resigns effective November 1 after clashes with Defense Secretary Robert McNamara over atomic carrier plans and TFX fighter probe. President Kennedy names Paul Nitze to succeed him. Korth cites desire to return to private business.
Lea County Farm and Livestock Bureau calls for a 50 percent welfare reduction for New Mexico in the 1963-64 budget. A resolution cites 31.06 million spent in 1962-63, with 50 percent on ineligible recipients, proposing limits including surplus food for the needy and cash vouchers for clothing and shelter. The group also backs water and vehicle liability measures and elected three new directors Bruce V. Pritchett Pat Patterson and A E Williamson replacing three outgoing members.
Trans World Airlines commits to buy six U S designed 2 000 mph transports with a 600000 dollar downpayment to FAA head Gordon Bain. TWA favors the American SST for prestige and engineering skill while Concorde belts forward with French British production. Senate aviation subcommittee prepares to hear progress on the U S supersonic program.
The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by Louisiana widow Victoria St Pierre Lartigue seeking to hold cigarette firms liable for her husband’s death, a move noted during the court’s first term session. The decision leaves lower court rulings intact as the judiciary weighs civil rights and other cases.
False alarms of fresh landslides near Mount Toc trigger panic among Vajont survivors in Belluno area. Deputy mayor warns residents to flee as helicopters report ongoing rock and earth movement, though officials say no immediate danger.
Yesterday saw a low of 57 degrees at 5 am and a high of 84 degrees at 1 pm. The readings reflect typical daytime warming with cooler morning conditions across the area.
A New York Airways helicopter operating an executives hop to Wall Street crashed on takeoff from Idlewild Airport killing all six aboard. The 25 seat craft exploded about 100 feet up. Crew members Frank Loturco and Joseph Giambatista plus stewardess Marie Lourquett died. Passengers’ names were released later. The craft narrowly avoided a cargo building. the incident underscores the city’s business travel rush.
Gov. Jack M. Campbell and his space advisory group flew to Washington to press New Mexico's bid as the nation’s space port. They will brief NASA officials, present state capabilities, and meet Gen. Bernard Schriever and other military leaders while aided by UNM and NMSU scientists and administrators.
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