Operation Big Lift Starts 16000 Troops to Germany
The United States launches the largest transatlantic airlift as 16 000 troops from the 2nd Armored Division board jet transports in Texas for Frankfurt Germany. MATS dispatches flights ahead of schedule due to headwinds from a coastal hurricane named Ginny. The operation aims to prove US rapid deployment capability within 72 hours to deter Soviet pressure.
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United States
Germany
Atlantic
2Nd Armored Division
Texas Air Bases
Frank
Furt
Military Air Transport Service
MATS
Campbell Defends Road Idea
Governor Jack M. Campbell accused highway Commissioner Wayne Collins of negative thinking as Collins dismissed an east west highway linking the Rio Grande Gorge bridge as unlikely to receive federal funds. Campbell urged transparency from Collins and urged positive approach, expressing confidence the project can be completed.
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Santa FE
UPD
Jack M. Campbell
New Mexico
Campbell
Wayne Collins
Aan Chamber of Commerce
Rio Grande Gorge
Collins
Highway Commission
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Commission To Meet Tonight In Lovington City Hall
The Lovington City Commission will convene at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Agenda includes reading minutes, opening bids for Youth Center painting and repair, disposing of bids for the Publicity Building, considering fire hazard f gins, planning out of state travel for the fire chief, and payment of bills.
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Lovington
Prairieview Farmer of Year Robert Reiland Named
Robert E. Reiland, owner of a 160 acre Prairieview farm, selected by the Lea Soil and Water Conservation District as Farmer of the Year. Since 1953 he has co operated with the district and bought the farm in 1948 after moving from Fair Acres. He has leveled 58 acres, irrigates 155 acres from one 10 inch well, and guards water with 1838 feet of concrete lined ditch. He emphasizes alfalfa rotation and crop residues to build soil humus, with improvements ongoing over the next 3 to 5 years.
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Robert E. Reiland
Prairieview
Lea County
Lea Soil and Water Conservation District
Reiland
Lea Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Lea Lcd
Fair Acres
Las Cruces
Robert
Air Force
New Mexico State University
Claudia
Kay
Leah
Barbara
John
Lovington
SCD Board
Moroccans Claim UAR Supporting Algerians
A Moroccan government statement claims the UAR backs Algerians after five Egyptians aboard a helicopter were captured. The aircraft landed near Colomb Bechar, and command authorities say the crew claimed journalist status while one carried a submachine gun. Nine men in civilian clothes were later transported to Marrakech for questioning.
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Istant
Ain Choucer
Colomb Bechar
Marrakech
Cabra
Paris
Boualem Moussaoui
Ain Chouncer
UN Rejects Red China Bid For United Nations Seat
United Nations General Assembly votes 57 to 41 with 12 abstentions to keep Chiang Kai-shek's Formosa government, denying admission of the People's Republic of China. Albania and Cambodia's motion is defeated as the debate ends with an anti US stance and calls for Taiwan Liberation.
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United Nations, N.Y
UPC
General Assembly
China
United Nations
Assembly
Albania
Cambodia
Chiang Kai- Shek
Formosa
Chiang
United States
People’s Republic
Taiwan
Behar
Supreme Court Orders Revisit Genovese Appeal
The Supreme Court directs the 2nd Circuit to reexamine the Genovese narcotics appeal and nine co defendants after a 1959 federal conviction. Genovese remains jailed at Leavenworth and could seek bail, though still indicted. The ruling also overruled 1960 breach of peace convictions of 373 Negro student demonstrators in South Carolina.
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Charlotte G. Moulton
United Press International Washington
UPC
Supreme Court
Vito Genovese
Cosa Nostra
Genovese
Vu. Ss. 2Nd Circuit Court of Appeals
New York
Justice Department
King Pin
Leavenworth
Joseph Valachi
Senate
Eburg
S.C
South Carolina
U S Threatens Viet Nam With End Of Financial Aid
The United States told South Vietnam it would end financial aid to its elite special forces unless they are placed under regular military command and used against the Communists. Sources say this was communicated in recent days. the units number about 1,500 to 2,400 in 10 companies and conduct hit and run counter guerrilla operations.
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Donald May
United Press International
Washington
UPD
United States
South Viet Nam
U.S
County Board Meets Tuesday in Lea County
Lea County Board of County Commissioners will meet today at the Lea County Court House in Lovington. Agenda items include Davis Drainage work, Chance Drive and Knowles Road, subdivisions, bids for autos and antifreeze, certificates of appointments, a letter to John E Axer, Joe Walton banking position, claims, and a cash report.
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Lea County Court House
Lovington
Davis Drainage
Chance Drive
Knowles Road
John E. Axer
Joe Walton
Ginny Dips From East Coast On Uncertain Path
Hurricane Ginny drifted northeast off the North Carolina coast with near stationary motion as forecasters warn residents to monitor advisories. Navy and Coast Guard vessels raced to aid the damaged Fogg destroyer escort as Flora’s deadly impact looms in memory.
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North Carolina
Washington Weather Bureau
U.S
Navy
Coast Guard
Fogg
Senate approves 1.9 billion college aid with church clause
The Senate passed 60 to 19 a construction aid bill totaling 1.9 billion for colleges over five years. It includes potential judicial review on whether funds may go to church‑affiliated institutions, a point likely to delay final compromise. The plan mirrors a 1.2 billion House program but with differing durations and church restrictions.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
House
Senate House
U S expands nuclear firepower in Europe and Pacific
The Defense Department announced a plan to replace older artillery with newer nuclear capable systems abroad. New weapons deployed overseas include the Sergeant missile the 175 millimeter self propelled gun and an improved Honest John rocket replacing the 260 millimeter cannon and liquid fueled Corporal and Lacrosse missiles. The program aims to boost firepower ahead of Operation Big Lift 16 000 servicemen to Germany within 72 hours with further lifts planned to the Pacific and Middle East. Deputy Defense Secretary Gil Patric framed the airlift as a key policy moment at the UPI Editors and Publishers conference in Chicago.
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Washington
UPD
United States
Europe
Pacific
Defense Department
Department
U. S
Germany
Middle East
Defense
Roswell L. Gilpatric
Chicago
United Press International Editors and Publishers
Temperature Extremes Record Daylight Skew
Low of 48 at 5 a.m. and a high of 78 at 2 p.m. marked the day with notable temperature swings across the region. Data from local weather observers indicate a sunny start giving way to warmer afternoon readings.
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Ginny
Carolina Coast
2Nd Armored
Commission
Soil Conservation District
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UAR
Rabat
Morocco
RED China
Ted Nations
India
Peking
Viet Nam
County Board
Gordon Dunn
Miami
Haiti
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana-Texas
Flora
Orange
Tex
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