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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1968
Page
1
Roads slowed as Pecos bus ran an hour late into Roswell amid heavy rain hail and wind across Texas. Dense morning fog rolled in and the day offered rough weather and a calm moisturizing fog for the land.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said no sign of enemy restraint was shown to end the bombing pause in North Vietnam, reaffirming President Johnson’s March 31 policy as the current stance while reports floated a total halt.
Across the United States a sixth night of racial unrest followed Dr. King’s assassination, with 34 deaths reported and curfews easing in some cities. Trenton, Jacksonville, and Kansas City each counted a death. New York and Newark faced multiple fires. National Guard and police used tear gas in schools. arrests mounted to about 2,000 in Chicago area.
Easter week activities begin with Maundy Thursday communion and rise to Sunday messages. Two services are set for tonight with Rev. Dan Moore speaking on Vision at 7:30 in the First Christian Church sanctuary. Capt. Albert Lum of the Salvation Army in Arizona and New Mexico will deliver a 7 p.m. message at the Salvation Army meeting place.
Roswell City Council in regular session approved minor items and discussed liquor license tax relief. The panel approved three year insurance and audit contracts and filled several mayoral appointments to Planning Zoning Recreation and Housing boards while considering road appearance near the air center and a meeting with liquor dealers on the 2000 annual tax.
A Pacific ferry Wahine with 614 aboard ran aground and capsized in a cyclone near Wellington Harbor. Officials feared 150 dead as rescuers hauled survivors from icy waters. More than 100 unaccounted as searchlights crawled the night sea.
Hanoi accuses the United States of escalating attacks on populated areas in North Vietnam after President Johnson's de escalation remarks. The Vietnam News Agency says April 18 bombing rose two to fivefold versus before the March 31 speech and cites strikes near Lai Chau and reconnaissance over provinces north of the 19th Parallel, with Navy ships shelling coastal zones and fishermen detained.
Two armed men robbed Colonel Sanders KFC at 1000 W Hobbs in Roswell about 8 30 p.m taking about 467 dollars from the register. Tim Wafful and owner were inside as a third armed robbery in 3 1 2 weeks is noted with roadblocks and similar suspect descriptions.
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