07 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions possession and residence in Bulgaria and Spain. No clear person, organization, date, or event identified to establish a cohesive news item.
Cape Kennedy reports the launch of Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 carried 11 telescopes atop an Atlas Centaur booster. The $75 million satellite aims to provide unobstructed ultraviolet observations from a 467 to 489 mile high near circular orbit to reveal star ages and cosmic evolution.
The Legislative Tax Study Committee said responsibility for proposing general fund expenditure for the next fiscal year rests with Gov. David Cargo. Rather than adopt a specific proposal, the committee voted to submit broad tax proposals to Cargo who will then recommend tax changes and expenditures to the legislature. Senator Harold Runnels urged the governor to pick any plan that fits the anticipated spending level. He noted uncertainty about whether $27 million or $50 million in additional tax revenue will be needed, with figures cited from education foundation financing and committee chair Franklin Jones.
The forecast indicates today with variable cloudiness and increasing cloudiness tomorrow. Temperature change is minor with a predicted tonight low around ten and tomorrow’s high near fifty. Yesterday’s high was about fifty with a low above zero.
The New Mexico Board of Health and Social Services approved Hill Burton hospital construction fund allocations totaling 1 600 047 to 13 projects and studied proposed two year budgets of 84 82 million for 1969 70 and 94 046 thousand for 1970 71. Lakeview Nursing Home Carlsbad received 50 000 Bernalillo County Medical Center Albuquerque 46 845 Bataan Memorial Hospital Albuquerque 157 307 Taos County Health Unit 72 100 and St Francis Xavier Hospital Carlsbad 200 000.
Nixon weighs a national TV radio address to unveil his cabinet selections. Lt Gov Robert Finch hints at a possible health, education and welfare post and cabinet reshaping after January 20. Blount of Alabama is rumored for postmaster general as Nixon mulls consolidations.
A three vehicle crash on U S 70 near Las Cruces killed Odie Jonas 48 of Las Cruces and Henry Aldrich and Pedro Valdez 69 of Encinada in separate incidents. Jonas died when his car hit a bus after a prior collision, with police noting his jugular vein injury. Aldrich died in a Santa Fe hospital from injuries received November 2 in Chama.
At Pearl Harbor Hawaii a special memorial service was held at the USS Arizona memorial to honor those who died on December 7 1941. Representatives of state legislative leaders from across the nation Guam Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands attended. The wreath was dropped into the water over the sunken battleship as Marine riflemen fired three volleys and taps played.
A clipped ad announces a three day taco sale with low prices and limited quantities. It highlights regular items and a promotional freeze or freeze sale option. The wording is fragmented but indicates a promotional food sale event.
President-elect Richard M. Nixon told Republican governors they would receive a sympathetic hearing on state problems in Washington. He met with them during their annual conference which ends today with the election of a new chairman. Nixon pledged full cooperation to strengthen state houses in government. The likely successor to retiring Gov. John H. Chafee was listed as Govs. Ronald Reagan, Daniel J. Evans, and Raymond Shafer.
Je C Penney Company announces extended shopping hours every night until 8 30 PM from Monday through Saturday through Christmas season to accommodate shoppers.
Paris AP reports seven procedural points agreed by Cyrus Vance and Ha Van Lau for four way peace talks. Dispute remains over seating and conference makeup with U.S. and North Vietnam differing on table shape and player divisions. Newsmen barred from first rule meeting. press access stays uncertain.
Absences in schools and workplaces climb this winter due to the Hong Kong flu outbreak. AP surveys show up to 30 percent absenteeism in some firms and schools, with New York City reporting 40 percent among leading businesses and 10 percent saying illnesses are flu related.
In Albuquerque AP report the defense argues the Rio Arriba raid targeted Tijerina followers through a planned citizen arrest of District Attorney Sanchez. Judge Larrazolo weighs if intent matters while testimony from Rafael Duran details a pre raid meeting seeking volunteers to arrest Sanchez.
Elks members and guests attend a Western dance on Saturday December 7 from 7 p.m. to 1 20 a.m. Leon Lambson serves dinner from 7 to 9 with rib steak and side dishes priced at 2 25 per person. Frank and Tom lead a sing along after dinner.
Robert N. Wooton aged 48 died Thursday in Las Vegas from injuries after falling down a flight of stairs in his apartment. He was found lying at the foot of the stairs.
The fragment notes broadcasts on KYVA and KGAK with a focus on Levin’s Sunday specials. It hints at a radio guide item featuring specific programs for the day.
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