30 Oct 1963
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1963
Page
1
The administration pushes a bipartisan compromise to curb federal civil rights powers to race religion and national origin and ease passage. President and Attorney General Kennedy celebrate as committee votes split along party lines and Democrats from the South oppose the tougher subcommittee measure.
Chao Kuo-chiang of the All China Federation of Trade Unions speaks for China amid Sino Soviet tensions praising peaceful coexistence while Beijing signals continued nuclear weapons plans. Khrushchev urges end to the war of words as Western diplomats caution against overreading the gesture.
A vivid nature feature from Lea County Courthouse yard follows Prissy the female squirrel and Lochinvar as they flirt and court amid gossiping old ladies and curious bystanders. Big Bad Bill asserts himself, leading to a dramatic chase while other residents watch the scene unfold in the trees.
In Santa Fe a request for criminal charges against La Joya School Superintendent T. C. Jaramillo prompted sharp exchanges with his attorney and a retort from the State Finance Director. Attorney Fred Standley called the charges a personal vendetta while officials pledged further investigations into the district’s finances and governance.
Senator Montoya in Clovis argues the federal budget has already been slashed by about 614 million and foresees seven billion more in cuts with the foreign aid bill. He meets Democrats in Curry County while Sen Clinton Anderson cancels travel plans due to health.
The Lovington Lions Club opens a two night Halloween carnival at 6:00 p.m. in the Lea County Fair Building to aid sight conservation. Lions president Truman Haldiman notes prior success with local law enforcement reports. The event features game booths prizes cake walks a concession trailer bingo kiddie rides and teen rides.
Diane Lindstrom an 18 year old Rockford High School student died of bone cancer after trial of Krebsiozen an extract from horse blood declared worthless by the AMA. Her sister said she faced death bravely after seeking experimental treatment in Illinois Texas and Lubbock.
At 8 40 a.m. Monday at Central and Fifth streets Paula Velasquez 38 of 406 S 3rd drove a 1955 Pontiac south and struck Glen Reynolds 22 of 906 W Monroe driving an International truck. Reynolds failed to yield and was cited. Velasquez cited for driving without a license. Velasquez sustained a bruised hand. Reynolds uninjured. Damage to the Pontiac listed at 250 dollars. truck undamaged.
Lea County officers arrested two Black suspects in Hobbs on Monday. Tommie Jean Sanders, 21, faces vice case charges. Allen Williams Jr., 36, charged with petty larceny and promoting vice. Bond set at 250 for Sanders and 500 for Williams.
Yesterday records show a low of 42 degrees at 6 a.m. and a high of 71 degrees at 2 p.m. The readings reflect a wide diurnal range typical for seasonal conditions.
Kathryn Bigham 12 of 14 correct wins 1st prize $10 in Lovington Businesses Football Contest. Alice Sanchez takes $5 for second. Thirty entrants tie for third. Pat McBeth earns $2.50. John McNally extends Cotton Bowl Sweepstakes lead with 87 correct picks. Burleson and Jenkins tied for third with 8.
General Telephone officials in Lovington and San Angelo say talks with the Communications Workers of America are ongoing and a strike remains possible if no agreement is reached. About 2,780 employees in the five state area could be affected. management trains staff to handle calls to maintain service. Leaders cite wage, health, pensions, and vacations as unresolved issues and stress their aim to balance interests for a healthy company while avoiding a strike.
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