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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

2

Johnson predicts more action in steel situation

President Johnson said there will be additional action in the steel issue and noted the ongoing Pentagon policy to favor firms not raising prices. He spoke after a 45 minute visit with former President Eisenhower at Walter Reed and tied steel policy to inflation and military needs.

Johnson Washington Walter Reed Army Hospital Dwight D. Eisenhower Defense Department Aleni Reese Pentagon

Roswell Merchants Recovered Funds From Hot Check Couple

Roswell merchants lost about $2,508.97 to a man and wife team of hot check artists around July 14 and 15, 1967. Authorities say about $2,000 has been returned to victims through recovery efforts and restitution programs.

Roswell

Services for Sgt Graham set for Saturday

Funeral services for Sgt Graham are scheduled for 2 pm Saturday at a local cemetery. A military chaplain will lead graveside rites at South Park Cemetery with Army honors and family survivors listed in the obituary.

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Big Three raise prices prompting industry spread

The text notes price increases by the Big Three followed by smaller firms, signaling a pattern likely to spread across the industry. The Pentagon spends about 55 cents to 590 million annually on roughly 3.7 million tons of steel, about 3.75 percent of national production. Clifford warns the increases will raise defense costs.

Pentagon Clifford

Fashion show postponed and moved to Roswell Inn

Shelly Johnson delayed the YMCA fashion show originally set for Saturday. The new date is Thursday, Aug. 8 and the event will be held at the Roswell Inn for a back to school presentation.

Shelly Johnson YMCA Roswell Inn

Ambush Injures Two Patrolmen Near Eastern Parkway

Patrolmen Thomas Dockery and Leonard Fleck were shot while answering a disturbance call at 1054 Eastern Parkway. Dockery 31 and Fleck 28, both Brooklyn residents, were struck in shoulder and chest abdomen respectively as the gunman fled through a nearby alley.

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Hospitals Viewtig Poure Af Biol Hesgitale General Patos

Interior notes show hospital hours at Materazy and St Marys with for 2 to 4 pm and 3 to 6 pm slots. Wording is garbled but indicates limited access times for patient services.

Viewtig Biol Hesgitale General Patos Materazy

Hearings Set On Bank Property Tax Assessments

In Santa Fe AP two Albuquerque banks the American Bank of Commerce and the Citizens State Bank will face formal hearings Monday by the State Tax Commission. They protest assessments arguing stock should be taxed at 16 percent of value like real and personal property in Bernalillo County rather than 100 percent of value.

Santa FE State Tax Commission Albuquerque Ben Chavez American Bank of Commerce Citizens’ State Bank Bernalillo County

A D King Removed From Plane After Hijacking Quip

An incident in Atlanta involved A D King, brother of the slain Martin Luther King Jr., being removed from a flight after a hijacking scare. Federal agents investigated the event as a possible hijack attempt, with a crew and passengers affected and the plane diverted to an alternative airport.

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NM Guardsmen Come Under Fire First Time

In South Vietnam reports describe the first combat exposure for New Mexico guardsmen as they support military actions near Tuy Hoa. Mortars hit, a vehicle was damaged, and troops conducted patrols while alert for further threat as briefing details unfold.

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Markets List Is Lower Trade Slackens

The stock market remained sharply lower as trading slackened with losses outnumbering gains about two to one. U.S. Steel and other major steel stocks fell fractionally while the market remained down from the start and drifted to a mid afternoon low before a slight recovery.

New York Washington U.S. Steel Bethlehem Crucible Jones & Laughlin Republic Steel Pittsburgh Steel Piddess

Morris to Open Campaign Amid Rally Plan in Texas

Readable text shows Rep Morris launching campaign with rallies in several Texas areas. Mention of supporters like Walker and Campbell and events around late week. Note: fragmented OCR text limits specifics on dates and locations.

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Philippines Quake Toll Reported Heavy Losses

Partial reports from Manila indicate a severe earthquake toll with bodies recovered from wreckage. Officials fear the final casualty count will rise as search efforts continue and more remains are found in damaged areas.

Earthquake Kills Three Injures Sixty in Mexico City

A sharp quake struck Mexico City causing building collapses and fires. Authorities report at least three dead and about sixty injured as electricity and traffic signals failed and rescue workers searched debris. The tremor measured 7.5 and struck inland near Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Mexico Mexico City Ates

Official records reveal marriages and political notes from July event

Fragmented notices report marriage licenses and political remarks tied to candidates Morwell Blakley Hainerley Lineman Alamgoordo and others. Police involvement referenced with statements about a raid and election context amid gubernatorial and presidential races.

Tremors in Manila Cause Fire and Damage Across Districts

A powerful quake struck at 4 am near the Chinese quarter of Manila causing fires and widespread damage. Reports cite tremors collapsing structures and damaging homes, with casualties and missing persons feared. Officials warn of aftershocks while markets, churches, and universities report partial closures.

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