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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
A Roswell reminiscence recalls 21 years since meters began and the first ticket issued to the mayor’s wife. The piece notes ongoing revenue to repay parking lot indebtedness and mentions local political ties and community milestones. The column also lists assorted brief items from nearby papers and local notes.
Mayor Charles Sutton reported a snow flurry on Apa Che Summit between Ruidoso and Mescalero as July ends while U S 70 saw rain in lower elevations. The report ties to other AP briefs from New Mexico on weather and regional events.
President Johnson signed the far reaching housing act aiming to eliminate substandard U.S. housing in 10 years. The measure creates a 3 year 5.4 billion plan with subsidies for home purchases and rental aid, plus new flood and mortgage insurance programs.
President Johnson urged international aid to push North Vietnam to mirror U S restraint in Vietnam. He noted a looming enemy attack on major South Vietnamese cities and warned the U S might act promptly if U S troops are endangered. He criticized Bethlehem Steel for a 5 percent price rise and urged restraint across the industry.
Union workers at Electronic Industries Roswell plant vote today on accepting a renewed five-cent an hour offer or risking a strike vote. CWA represents 63 of 80 employees. Bargaining began July 1 with four sessions so far, negotiations stalled at five cents vs ten cents.
The Aeronautics Committee of the Roswell Chamber of Commerce met Trans Texas Airways officials and area representatives to discuss improving air service in west Texas and eastern New Mexico. Cities including Amarillo Lubbock Midland Odessa Clovis Hobbs Albuquerque and El Paso attended.
A group of 113 Army Reservists from Ohio contends in U S District Court that their call to active duty violated their constitutional rights. The Cleveland unit was activated for two years starting May 13 and moved to Ft. Meade Maryland as the 1002nd Combat Support Company. They name Defense Secretary Clark Clifford Army Secretary Stanley Resor Army Chief Harold Johnson and Ft. Meade officials as defendants. The petition argues enlistment contracts limited active duty without consent except in war or national emergency. Each member enlisted before Oct 15 1966 for six years inactive and up to 17 days annual active duty with prior active duty for training.
Roswell's July 1968 rainfall totaled 5.50 inches, the wettest July since 1894, surpassing the 5.32 inches of July 1939. A 24 hour tally reached 0.51 inch, with 0.02 inch after midnight. July also saw new record low temperatures at Bitter Lake refuge and nearby sites, while statewide figures showed Albuquerque at 0.99 inch and Deming at 1.45 inches.
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