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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1968
Page
2
American B52 bombers pounded the A Shan Valley near the Laos border to disrupt an enemy buildup threatening Da Nang and Hue. Military officials say eight jets dropped about 900 tons of explosives over two days as U S forces battle in the valley and nearby areas.
The broadcast monitored in Tokyo reports 20 civilians killed and 55 wounded when U S jets bombed a 100 year old Catholic cathedral in Nghi Loc district on July 21. Hanoi says three raids occurred that day on the cathedral complex including the seminary chapel church convent and hospital.
Fragmented text shows references to negotiations between workers and management and mentions of a strike. Names, places, and coherent facts are obscured by garbled OCR, but the fragment hints at labor dispute activity and potential actions by unions and companies.
Official records list several Roswell individuals including Harry Tracy Montgomery 51 and Lelia Tally 44 with ages and multiple pairs such as Johnny Lorton 19 and Elizabeth A. Stephens 17 and Harvey Lee Stidham 18 with Darla Kay Frazer 18. Also named are Daniel Escobedo 11 and Erlinda Fabiola Sena 20.
A fire Friday at 6 50 p m at the corner of Garden and Alameda damaged a vehicle owned by John Aragon of 1103 Avenue Manana. Firefighters reported damage to the dash and under hood but no injuries were noted.
A Friday air crash near Milan is reported with trees and hillside damage. The plane fire tied to a fatal event, with 32 passengers aboard and crews aiding evacuation amid scattered debris and fuel fires. The incident details point to postcrash rescue efforts and investigations by authorities in the area.
A drugs case centers on a mystérieuse ring tied to a Leverst Meioss plant unit as investigators press charges. Arrests and investigations spread to trucks and factories amid party politics and presidential nomination turmoil with multiple officials named.
Bill Lewier of Electronic fds toe Ine received an outstanding achievement award in Cleveland Ohio from THW’s mechanism products division. The award credited sustaining achievement among suppliers with a 68 percent quality acceptance rating for defect free components supplied January through June. His firm provided electronic systems under contracts with TRW Hughes Aircraft and Texas Instruments.
A fragmented report notes Wallace downplays intraparty strife amid ongoing campaign activity. The piece references party unity statements and upcoming election dynamics affecting support within Wallace’s faction.
Gubernatorial contenders will face questions on campaign issues at the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau convention in Ruidoso August 14 3 day event expected to draw more than 1 000 attendees Richard Hapke Farm Bureau information director said the gathering will cover agricultural policy and statewide concerns.
A plane crashed near Las Vegas center, killing the pilot and injuring no others. Authorities investigated, with officials citing weather and possible mechanical issues as factors. The incident prompted ongoing investigations and statements from regional leaders.
A gubernatorial race candidate faced questions over use of a New Mexico plane and involvement in a national guard conference. Officials noted aircraft costs at about 97 000 with 14 flight hours logged, while observers argued the trip served official state business.
Rescuers contact an unknown number of survivors trapped in a five story Manila apartment collapse from the Friday quake. crews use loudspeakers and power equipment to reach victims as volunteers and U S teams aid in lifting debris and administering aid. 236 dead reported with ongoing rescue operations and operations to retrieve the living.
Freed pilots are welcomed back after release with cigars and travel plans. The group, linked to the American forces, recounts their escape and describes moments aboard the liberty ship, with Maj. James Tow 41 and Maj. Fred Thewspon among those honored. They face a busy return to the United States, arriving in New York around 4 pm Sunday.
Funeral services for Maude Ann McBride, 75, will be held at 10 am Monday at Julian Mortuary. Interment in Fort Burnham Cemetery. Pallbearers listed as Len Pim Corr, BM Oserr, Pew Pentin, Melvin Howe, Willard Cook, Tom Pomner. The deceased will lie in state at Ballard Funeral Home today.
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