Delicate Farewell From Londe SO Ly Poet
A fragmented note hints at a delicate farewell from the poet Londe SO Ly, with a restrained goodbye sentiment and reference to Africa and two authors in the relaxed scene.
25 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
1
A fragmented note hints at a delicate farewell from the poet Londe SO Ly, with a restrained goodbye sentiment and reference to Africa and two authors in the relaxed scene.
Independent news brief notes a Jegs wheelless off road vehicle using leglike supports. a cross section of local issues covers juvenile cases, a theatre cancellation, peyote church controversy, a Zuni crash ruling, a public meeting on problem drinkers, Gallup Days sales drive, and federal employment trends under the Great Society.
The Senate ethics probe into Senator Thomas J. Dodd heats up toward a Monday climax with Dodd and his wife ready to testify. Tensions rise after an oncampus confrontation involving Dodd's son Jeremy and former office manager Michael O Hara. O Hara alleges threats and intimidation while Dodd aides deny such claims. Stennis notes witnesses will likely testify Monday.
Leon V. Langan, a former Gallup resident, died Friday at his home in Chevy Chase Maryland. He is survived by his wife Mary G Langan two daughters Mary C Carty and Martha L Waters a son Leon V Langan Jr and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church Silver Spring Maryland. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements may be made to a favorite charity in lieu.
Sacred Heart Cathedral carillon bells join the national Bell of Peace observance. Bells toll for four minutes at 11 a.m. local time to echo Independence Hall in Philadelphia where a Shulmerich Americana Carillon simulates the Liberty Bell. Martha Corcoran will perform patriotic pieces in Gallup.
The Senate voted 76 to 0 for a sweeping mandatory federal safety standard bill and approved a $465 million measure to push states and cities to tackle traffic safety. No objections were raised, and both measures head to the House for action later in the session. The politically unified chamber cites high highway deaths and injuries as justification.
Jehovah's Witnesses held a three day assembly at Gallup Junior High Auditorium with 414 delegates from 16 congregations listening to Malcome Van Ike on Make Disciples of People of All the Nations. Speakers from six New Mexico congregations shared sermons and ministry dramatizations as volunteers breakfasted then conducted house to house outreach inviting residents to Sunday 3 p.m. address Does God Have Influence in This 20th Century.
The Gallup forecast calls for partly cloudy skies through Sunday with breezy conditions this afternoon. Temperature expectations show little change. today's high near 2 and low near 2, Sunday’s high around 90, yesterday’s high 89 and low 44.
Ernest Baldonado 23 of 100 W Adams was sentenced to two and a half to ten years in the New Mexico State Penitentiary by District Court Judge Frank B. Zinn after a jury found him guilty of possession of burglary tools. He faced habitual criminal charges due to a 1963 narcotics conviction for unlawful delivery. The January 22 1966 J C Penney attempted burglary charge framed the case.
AP reports 140 Cebu City residents were admitted to a hospital after eating poisoned bread. A local health official said many victims were not in critical condition.
An Albuquerque firm Skousen-Isbell-Johnston Co. bid 2,057,890 to win a major Interstate 40 contract in Valencia County. The project closes a 23 mile gap between McCartys and Laguna with interchanges at Acomita and Budville. Other bids include Nelson Electric for Farmington signals at 115,886 and Coronado Wrecking for clearing 41 parcels at 20,475. bids for beautification projects likely withdrawn as estimates were exceeded.
Dr. Maurice Hilleman reports a live-virus mumps vaccine shows about 106 percent effectiveness in trials, with his 8 year old daughter supplying the virus strain named Jery Lynn. Tests on children show 98 percent protection against natural infection, but the vaccine awaits broader testing before license.
An AP report states 62 bathers fainted when chlorine pipes at a Cairo pool exploded. Police said 33 were treated at hospitals, with none in serious condition.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals heard nine attorneys argue whether Jack Ruby was an avenging angel or a man overwhelmed by rage in his appeal of the death sentence for killing Lee Harvey Oswald. A fall decision is expected. Ruby did not appear and remains in Dallas County Jail after the 1964 electric chair sentence.
Harvey H. Whitehill former Gallup Independent advertising manager is named manager of the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce to succeed Bill Roller. Born near Deming and a UNM graduate he served 20 years in the Army retiring as lieutenant colonel and received the Army Commendation Ribbon.
The Gallup hospital committee will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the City Council room to discuss plans for a new hospital to be built soon. The architect and some workers on the telephone and intercom system will attend. anyone interested may attend.
The 244 mile civil rights march led by Meredith moves from Canton toward Tougaloo as SNCC leaders clash with moderates over tents and tactics. Meredith arrives late, criticizes mood, and King’s absence marks subdued Canton rally amid security tensions.
In person applications invited for a sales lady role at Gallup Printing and Office Supply. Opportunity emphasizes customer service and retail experience. Eligible applicants should visit the store to apply.
The Shalimar Inn serves a smorgasbord dinner on Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. Guests can dance to the 3 Kays.
Giant B52 bombers hit enemy supply areas as U S troops press two large operations against Communists. In the highlands near the Cambodian border the 25th Infantry reportedly killed 53 foes over three days, totaling 90. About 800 troops participate in Operation Paul Revere begun May 10.
Barbara Elizabeth Petsel a Drake University coed from Cedar Rapids Iowa with blue eyes reddish brown hair and a statuesque figure is named Miss Wool of America for 1968. Roxanne Neeley Miss Wool of Arizona and Janice Archer Miss Wool of Texas were runners up in the pageant held in San Angelo. Carroll Sherman Miss Wool of New Mexico was among finalists. Petsel was crowned by Sharon Moline from Utah who held the title last year.
U S Senator Joseph M Montoya of New Mexico will speak at the banquet during the 37th national meeting of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Houston Texas Secretary of Labor W Willard Wirtz is also scheduled to speak tonight at the event.
Within City of Gallup Municipal Code Occupation Licenses for 1966 are due on or before July 1st 1966. Action will be taken on unpaid licenses and violators are subject to misdemeanor.
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