War weariness and America's world role questioned
The piece notes waning enthusiasm for war, cites Viet Nam as unpopular, and discusses America's policing role and restraint. It weighs moral restraint against righteous indignation, praises postwar policies like rebuilding former enemies, and questions South Vietnam involvement with caution about practical politics and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
America
Korea
New York
Maine
Havana
Teddy
Rough Riders
USA
Castro
Cuba
South
Prac
Mattson criticizes Highway Department probe in Roswell remarks
Republican State Rep. John B. Mattson Jr. warns the Highway Department investigation is being slowed by administration forces. He notes Gene Lusk questions this issue as dominant and says the Legislative Finance Committee must keep the probe active. He urges disclosure of large highway funds to remove public misgivings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
UPI
John B. Mattson Jr
State Highway Department
Mattson
T. E
Gene) Lusk
Carlsbad
Highway Department
Legislative Finance Committee
Weekend arrest report lists several charged individuals
Local law enforcement officers arrested and charged several people weekend. Winda Boulden aged 28 faced assault and battery charges and paid a $25 fine before release. Ruby Jean Beagle 43 was charged with disorderly conduct and fined $32.50. Darrell Curtis Slevins 34 was arrested on a Hobbs warrant for defrauding an inn keeper with bond set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winda Boulden
North Chavez
Ruby Jean Beagle
North Main
Darrell Curtis Slevins
Richard W. Glover Dies in Long Beach VA Hospital
Richard W. Glover 26 died in a Long Beach California veterans hospital where injuries from Navy service in Japan contributed to his death. He leaves three brothers Roy Leon Glover of Tatum and Arvel Glover of Benton Arkansas and five sisters all listed with ties to Tatum Levington Plainview and Bovina Texas Funeral with full military honors planned with viewing at Smith Rogers funeral home from Wednesday until Thursday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Glover
Mary Glover
Tatum
Veteran’s Administration
Long Beach
California
U.S. Navy
Japan
Roy
Leon Glover
Arvel Glover
Benton
Arkansas
Ben Ed Epperson
Betty Bleckwell
Peggy Glover
Larry Brooks
Levington
Melvin Smith
Plainview
Texas
J.R. Glover
Bovina
Tum
Smith-Rogers Funeral Home
73 Year-Old Bicyclist Passes Through Lovington
Walter Morris a 74 turning 75 on March 17 travels by three wheeler bicycle from Yuma Arizona across New Mexico toward Post Texas visiting relatives. He left last month after a stroke recovery and retirement finances led him to ride for travel and reflection. He braves long miles and rain and notes friendly New Mexico residents while carrying essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Morris
Lovington
Jeanne Graham
Yuma
Arizona
Morris
Post
Texas
Artesia
New Mexico
Arizona Desert
Buckeye
Gross
Socorro
Plains
Leader
Weekend accident check finds four minor crashes in Lovington
Local authorities logged four weekend wrecks with no serious injuries. A 1964 Kenmor semi backed into a light pole on South Main, a 1960 Mercury struck a loading ramp near Eddy Street, a 1961 Cadillac collided with a 1948 Chevrolet pickup at East Avenue D and Commercial, and a 1958 Oldsmobile backed into a Chevrolet at Jefferson and Main. No citations issued in three incidents. Vela cited for reckless driving in the Mercury crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levington
South Main Street
Trans Western Transport Company
Roumaldo Guerra Vela, Jr
West Avenue Q
Eddy Street
East Jackson
North Eddy
Vela
Jefferson and
Main Street
Alex P. Garcia
Rachel Garcia
Avenue B
Lovington
Nadine Burrough Grimes
East Jefferson
Johnson defends U S withdrawal plan in De Gaulle clash
The president emphasizes a schedule for the withdrawal of American forces from Vietnam in reply to Charles de Gaulle during a Detroit trip. He underscores earlier statements and rejects the notion of illegal forces remaining in South Vietnam. The exchange highlights U S stance on Vietnam policy and timing of troop withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Detroit
Johnson
de Gaulle
Day Weve Waited For Opens NM Junior College Year
Dr H C Pannell president of New Mexico Junior College speaks at the new administration building site between Hobbs and Lovington as the 1966 college year begins. He vows the college will be outstanding and a leader for the region as faculty and officials welcome about four dozen students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Pannell
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs
Lovington
County
Parnell
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Four killed in El Paso hospital worker slaying case
An 18 year old Fort Bliss soldier hid as a assailant stalked the apartment. Leopoldo Morales 27 a hospital worker was charged with murdering Pvt Michael Artz 23 Bert Mearson 72 and his wife 75. The bodies were set afire after being killed. The case shocked staff at the hospital where Morales worked since 1961.
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EL Paso
Tex
UPI
Ft. Bliss
Leopoldo Morales
Pvt
Michael Artz
Bert Mearson
Morales
Carter Criticizes Anderson Over Flood Control Funding
Las Cruces reports heavy rains cause damage as Anderson Carter faults Sen. Clinton P. Anderson for not backing flood prevention legislation. Carter, Lovington candidate, argues federal funds for a flood control project were not appropriated despite Corps of Engineers approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
UPI
Anderson Carter
Carter
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N
Anderson
Zanzibar
New Mexico
Lovington
Corps of Engineers
CAP Aids NM Police Over Holiday Weekend
Lovington's Civil Air Patrol Squadron assisted the New Mexico highway patrol in monitoring state highways during the holiday weekend. Pilot Bill Burkett flew an L-1E with observers 1st Lt. Mike Crawford, 2nd Lt. Marvin Whitaker, S/Sgt. Frank Benson, and Sgt. David Hobbs. Col. Robert C. Barbaree praised the joint safety and accident prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Civil Air Patrol
United States Air Force
New Mexico Highway Patrol
P. J. Rogers
CAP
Bill Burkett
Carlsbad
Mike Crawford
Marvin Whitaker
Frank Benson
David Hobbs
Robert C. Barbaree
Caps
Highway Department
Mosquito Spraying Program Underway in New Mexico
Sanitarians begin spraying as floods leave pools for breeding mosquitoes. Texas reports encephalitis deaths amid outbreak. About 700 acres of residual water to be treated and 2,000 acres around inhabited areas targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Texas
Heating Units Will Be Lit Without Charge
Lovington era Union Gas is urged by the company to have their heating units lit without charge. Local customers are advised of a complimentary service program as winter approaches.
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Lovington Era Union Gas
Joe Evans services held today in El Paso
Joe M. Evans, 84, longtime local cattleman, died Saturday in an El Paso hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Woodson Armes officiating. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery with Harding Orr McDaniel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Evans
el Paso
Texas
First Baptist Church
Woodson Armes
Restlawn
Harding-Orr McDaniel Funeral Home
PRA cage stands at fourteen point eight two inches
The PRA cage measurement is reported as 14.82 inches. No additional context or details are provided in the fragment.
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Lovington
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Reno
Colorado River
DeGaulle
Ern
South Viet Nam
N.M. Junior College
Burns Bodes
NM Police
Joe Evans
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