Tohatchi High School Dedication Delayed by Guest Speaker Absence
The Tohatchi High School dedication in New Mexico started an hour late as officials waited for guest speaker Will Rogers Jr. who did not arrive. Navajo chairman Raymond Nakai filled in, stressing education and urging support from teachers and parents for the new Gallup McKinley County district high school on the Navajo reservation with vocational and homemaking tracks and college preparatory courses.
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Tohatchi High School
Will Rogers Jr
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Raymond Nakai
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Gallup
McKinley County
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McKinley County Democrats Eye State Convention Delegation Controversy
McKinley County Democrats faced questions over a May 14 county convention as the state central committee set June precinct meetings and a June 22 county convention. Notices reportedly failed to meet publication rules, prompting scrutiny of 68 half delegates chosen May 14 and the legality of the delegation to the state convention.
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Demos
Foreman Speaks at Gallup Reception for NM Candidate
Ed Foreman Republican candidate for U S Representative spoke at a Sunday reception in Gallup with former U S Senator Edwin L Mechem. He urged Americans to back a return to law and order and a moral leadership to confront riots and degradation across the nation.
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U.S
New Mexico
Gallup
McKinley County
Foreman
U. S
America
Clovis Teen to Represent City in Miss New Mexico Pageant
Janice Elaine Stout, 19, of Clovis was selected to represent Clovis in the Miss New Mexico pageant this summer in Hobbs. The winner will go on to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Elaine Stout
Hobbs
Atlantic
City
N.J
Two Candidates Enter NM Race
The Associated Press reports weekend activity as New Mexico Republicans finalize 14 delegates for the June state convention and August national convention in Miami Beach. Mary Beth Harris joins the secretary of state race against Louise Bundy. on the Democratic side, Jack Love resigns as U S attorney to seek attorney general, joined by James A. Maloney and Gerald Goodman in the August 27 primary.
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Miami Beach
Fla
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Portales
Louise Bundy
U.S
Jack Love
Albuquerque
James A. Maloney
Gerald Goodman
Rockefeller Returns to Campaign in Meadville Speech
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, first candidate with Secret Service guard after Kennedy assassination, eulogized Robert Kennedy at Allegheny College. He praised Kennedy as a bridge between generations and urged fresh national leadership as security details remained routine.
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Tucker Resigns Post in Party
Ken Tucker, McKinley County Republican Party chairman since 1961, resigned at the county convention citing lack of time. His resignation takes effect June 1 and he was recently elected district Kiwanis governor. Perry Walter Wolf and Mrs Leland Pape were named to nominate a new county chairman. Thirty two delegates to the state Republican convention were named.
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Ray signals fight against U.S. extradition in Bow Street hearing
James Earl Ray appeared in Bow Street Court and indicated he would contest extradition for the slaying of Martin Luther King Jr. The judge ordered him held without bail for a June 18 appearance, as American officials planned to proceed with extradition. Ray asked for court appointment of counsel, signaling a fight to be returned to the United States.
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Air Crash Victims Walk to Hospital
A Pasadena couple missing since Saturday for a Grand Junction to Grand Canyon flight walked into a Grand Junction hospital Sunday. Pilot Russell Shatuck said their single engine craft crashed on the Pinon Mesa 15 miles southwest of Grand Junction after takeoff. The pair stayed with the aircraft overnight as Shatuck attempted radio messages that could only be received.
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Turn-in-All-Guns Drive Spurs Calls for Gun Control
In the wake of Senator Robert Kennedy’s assassination a national push for stricter gun laws grows. Public figures urged action while individuals and chains like discount retailers in Columbus and Won derland Stores halted gun and ammunition sales to curb harm. Local volunteers and leaders urged gun owners to surrender firearms in a symbolic nationwide move.
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Alan E. Schoening
Lancaster
Payne Am
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Ohio
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Marty Rosen
Robert Kennedy
John E. Fletcher
Denver
Youth Caught After Chase Near Fort Wingate
Gallup police arrested 17 year old Raymond Williams of Fort Wingate after a high speed chase reaching 90 mph from Denny's Restaurant area to Fort Wingate. Williams was booked for reckless driving curfew violation and failing to stop for an emergency vehicle. Separate vandalism incidents reported involved BB gun damage to two cars including a 1968 model owned by Mrs. George Landrey. Police seek a suspect in the second incident.
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Gallup
Mary Gard Wins Miss New Mexico Universe Title
Nineteen year old Mary Gard crowned Miss New Mexico Universe in Las Cruces and to represent the state in next year’s Miss U S A portion. Gard, 5 foot 9, 36 23 36, is a rancher’s daughter from Union County and plans to pursue agriculture business. She is a student at New Mexico State University shifting from pre veterinary studies to order buying and selling. Runners up included Mary Ann Robinson Artesia Corinne Brown Carlsbad Phyllis Monro Alamogordo Janis Krivokapich Gallup.
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New” Mexico
DeMolays Conclave Draws 400 Delegates in Albuquerque
More than 400 delegates from 21 New Mexico communities gather for a three day New Mexico DeMolay conclave in Albuquerque. The program includes a Tuesday banquet and an address by Ed Foreman of Las Cruces a Republican candidate for Congress.
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New Mexico
Ed Foreman
Las Cruces
Red Garter Saloon Opens Daily for Draft Beer and Games
A brief from an old-time scene notes the Red Garter Saloon in Barre offers open from 7 AM to 10 PM with draft beer and fun games. A Melodrama Rodin act is advertised beside sandwich offerings at El Rancho Hotel.
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