29 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
1
Two longtime city police department employees, Patrolman Ernest Montano and jailer Tony Lopez, resign at month end and plan moves to California. Chief Manuel Gonzales says five vacancies remain.
A powerful earthquake stirred northern Chile and caused widespread destruction in Taltal. At least three people were killed with dozens injured and about 4,000 left homeless in Antofagasta Atacama and Tarapacá provinces. A volcanic eruption offshore raised fears of a tidal flood.
President Johnson's press secretary George Christian age 40 will undergo back surgery today in Austin Texas for a longtime ailment. Moyers, the former press secretary, will be available for about three weeks.
Seven year old Handy Hurst dies after 133 days of hospital care following an August 17 wreck that killed his father, sister, and two brothers. He endured burns and amputations with a hopeful Christmas spirit, aided by skin grafts and transfusions. The Florida Times-Union story sparked gifts including television sets, money, and a cowboy suit.
Santa Fe reports the State Corporation Commission approved Arizona Tank Lines Inc to haul most petroleum products into northwest New Mexico. The firm bought a permit earlier this spring and plans to transport petroleum products and oil equipment.
The U S Navy announced Task Force One now in action in the Gulf of Tonkin off North Vietnam. The carrier Enterprise the cruiser Long Beach and the frigate Bainbridge joined Yankee Station about 100 miles off the coast. The force previously sailed with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean and completed a world voyage without refueling in 1964.
Merida Mexico reports the start of an airlift to move 880 Americans and 1 820 relatives from Cuba to the United States after years of negotiations. The first 89 people arrived in Merida on a Mexican DC6 and are to fly to New Orleans today. two more planeloads were expected from Havana. Many are of Latin descent who chose to leave after Fidel Castro's rise and worsening US-Cuba relations.
Silver Springs Florida AP reports window washer Ray Carpenter must swim as part of cleaning the underwater aquatorium's huge glass sections. He has no fear of heights or falling and works beneath the surface.
Japanese experts say the Chinese explosion likely used thermonuclear material and marks a major step in China’s nuclear development. Analysts differ on yield and whether a full hydrogen bomb was tested, with U.S. officials estimating several hundred kilotons.
Salt for ice and snow removal on drives and paths sold in 50 and 100 pound bags. Culligan Soft Water Service located at 401 E Coal Ave contact 863 4782.
Moscow accuses Peking of directing an all out anti Soviet propaganda drive in the Chinese military to sow hatred of the Soviet Union among service personnel. Red Star says China portrays the USSR and United States as allied in intent amid border tensions and nuclear tests.
Fred Carbajal's Combo headlines a VFW dance night with music for patrons. Admission is $3.00 per couple, inviting couples to enjoy an evening of entertainment and social dancing.
Gov. Jack Campbell objects to a Santa Fe County grand jury subpoena tied to a highway department probe. Atty. Gen. Boston Witt questions gubernatorial immunity while Campbell notes possible waiver. Campbell did not attend the Wednesday session as the grand jury considers immunity and potential testimony.
Gov. Campbell attends Santa Fe County grand jury hearing on Highway Department land sale. Finance Board records requested. land sold to Burris for about 1000 dollars though_original price exceeded 100000 with liens. Officials note legality under Mechem era. Burris to pay liens.
Diane Smith 22 testifies at Las Cruces preliminary hearing that Nationalist Chinese Student Kuan Tien Shih 31 was killed while trying to forcibly seduce her. Shih’s body was found in a burning car near Mesilla after being shot twice in the head.
Georgia Kay Pearce of Gastonia North Carolina was named 1967 Maid of Cotton at Memphis Tennessee ceremony. Kim Taylor of Hobbs New Mexico was first alternate Connie Diane Fletcher of Phoenix Arizona was second alternate. Pearce will tour the world promoting the cotton industry and will debut at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas New Year’s Eve. Pearce is 21, 5 feet 6 inches, 112 pounds with green eyes and mellow blonde hair.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight at Rollie Mortuary for Gregorio Fernandez 82 who died Tuesday at Rehoboth hospital Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St Francis Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Park He came to Gallup in 1921 lived at 210 West Wilson born in Juarez Mexico Pallbearers listed Survived by widow Alejandra son Gonzalo serving in Germany four daughters and 11 grandchildren
Red River reports Luci Johnson and Pat Nugent in town visiting guests of J Ernest Batson and family. They stayed at the Batsons apartment with alleged Secret Service escorts and dogs. Local officials welcomed their visit to the ski area as conditions remain favorable for skiing.
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