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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1968

Page

2

SOVIET TANKS LEAVE PRAGUE AS CZECH LEADERS DEBATE DEMANDS

Prague reports show several Soviet tanks withdrawn to camps outside the city amid a party congress debate over Moscow demands for tighter limits on liberalization. Central points remain under occupation with security and media facilities still controlled by Soviet forces.

Associated Press Prague Moscow National Assembly Ceteka Prazke Noviny Czechoslovak Communist Party Alexander Dubcek Dubcek Ludvik Svoboda

Guatemala Killer Search Continues Amid Ambush and Detentions

Guatemalan authorities detain several suspects in the John Gordon Mein assassination probe while no charges are filed. A red car and a claimed FAR statement raise questions of group involvement, as President Mendez imposes a 30 day state of siege with censorship and restricted press access.

Guatemala U.S John Gordon Mein FAR Mein Camilo Sanchez Mano Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro

Police Chief Announces Promotions in Roswell Force

Roswell police chief L. M. Hall announced a series of promotions. Edward Seifres will be promoted to lieutenant on Sept 1 to command a shift. James Nesmith becomes sergeant and fills Seifres’s future vacated post. Wesley Thompkins transfers to parking meter maintenance as James Schaffer rises to sergeant after an exam. John McLemore resigns after 13 years to join Desmond Ford Co.

Roswell L. M. Hall Edward Seifres Seifres John McLemore Desmond Ford Hall Said McLemore James Nesmith Scifres Wesley Thompkins John Reardon Force Thompkins James Schaffer

Hospital Visiting Hours And Admissions Roundup

Hospital listing shows visiting hours for General patients 2 30 to 8 30 p m Maternity 3 to 5 p m and 6 30 to 8 30 p m Admitted on Aug 29 Judie K Bradley 1507 N Washington Deborah M Hoon 516 Pinon Drusilla Luck 3200 Futura Peggy Hefner 515 S Aspen William Lacy 700 N Union Dismissed Aug 29 Mrs James L Murray and daughter Mrs George S Taldu and daughter Mrs Terry Miller and son Tommie Price Leo E Smith Margaret DeShurley LaVerne Shelton Birth Aug 29 to Mr and Mrs Billy Hefner 515 S Aspen a son ST MARY S Albert Martinez Tweedy Farm Ernest Morgan Artesia Mrs Steven Hawthorne 1101 W Eighth Emma Silva 1413 S Garden Mrs Robert E Mitchell 1410 Meadow Lane Elsie Morgan 1718 N Kentucky Grace Coons 1504 S Kentucky Andrew Tisler Jr Route 2 Robert Henson 614 E Albuquerque Edith M Eskew Tucson Dismissed Aug 30 Andrew Jaramillo Amelia Acosta Jr Floriecia Villescas Lewis Dennard Memorial Osteopathic John Russell 509 W 16th Mrs Pearl Casity 422 E Third Darlene Smith Mrs Ralph Perez and son

Judie K Bradley N. Washington Deborah M. Hoon Pinon Drusilla Luck Futura Peggy Hefner S. Aspen William Lacy N. Union James L. Murray George S. Taldu Terry Miller Tommie Price Leo E. Smith Margaret DeShurley LaVerne Shelton Albert Martinez Tweedy Farm Ernest Morgan Artesia Steven Hawthorne Eighth Emma Silva S. Garden Robert E. Mitchell Meadow Lane Elsie Morgan Kentucky Grace Coons Andrew Tisler Jr Robert Henson E. Albuquerque Edith M. Eskew Tucson Andrew Jaramillo Amelia Acosta Jr Floriecia Villescas Lewis Dennard

Black Blasts Police Actions At Convention

State Sen. Sterling Black accused police at the Democratic National Convention of heavy surveillance in Chicago. He described guards surrounding delegates and repeated badge checks, comparing the atmosphere to Nazi Germany and noting harassment of New Mexico delegates.

Albuqerque Sterling Black Santa Fe- Los Alamos Chicago Albuquerque Richard J) Daley New York Black

Wildlife refuge records heavy rainfall in 24 hours

Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge northeast of Roswell reported 0.98 inch of rain in the 24 hours ending 7 am per the Weather Bureau. Roswell measured 0.26 inch and Guadalupe Pass logged 1.10 inch, the state’s heaviest. Clovis saw 1 inch as the second largest total.

Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge Roswell Weather Bureau Guadalupe Pass Carlsbad FE Paso Clovis

Mercy Talks For Biafra Are Proposed

Nigerian Red Cross officials proposed face to face talks with Biafran counterparts in Geneva to speed relief. West German Red Cross chief Walther Bagartzky announced the plan, while Addis Ababa discussions centered on air and land corridors for food and medicine. daily aid remains far short of the 300 tons needed though about eight tons are getting through.

Bonn Red Cross Geneva Walther Bagartzky Adetokunbo Ademola Bagartzky Addis Ababa Ethiopia Nigeria Biafra

Collision Injures Bicycle Rider In Roswell

A Roswell boy, 13, was injured Thursday near Garden and Albuquerque when his bicycle collided with a northbound car driven by 50 year old Felix Sepulveda of 211 E Jefferson. The cyclist, Robert Henson of 614 KE Albuquerque, was eastbound on Albuquerque. he was hospitalized at St. Mary's by Gold Cross.

Roswell Garden Albuquerque Felix Sepulveda Jefferson Robert Henson St. Mary's Hospital Gold Cross

Eisenhower Allowed Light Reading in Bed

Doctors at Walter Reed report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, is improving and is allowed to do light reading in his bedroom. The bulletin notes no major change since yesterday, with excellent spirits, a comfortable night, and music and visits aiding recovery.

Frank Carey Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Gen. Eisenhower Eisenhower Paul Dudley White Boston Gen

Bomber Crashes At Cape Kennedy in Florida

A B52 Stratofortress from McCoy AFB suffered engine failure near Orlando and crashed on an Atlantic beach near Cape Kennedy. Pilot Maj. Bobby L. Ward stayed with the burning plane until the crew bailed out. all seven crewmen escaped with minor injuries. The crash occurred two miles from missile row as rockets and workers were nearby.

Atlantic Missile Row Air Force Cape Kennedy Cape Bobby L. Ward Universal City Tex Orlando McCoy Air Force Base Here Ward

Two Roswell Youths Arrested in Copper Tubing Theft

Two 17-year-old Roswell youths were arrested by city police on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing power tools and copper tubing from Rhoades Plumbing Co. two months ago. Formal charges had not been filed. the case will be turned over to juvenile authorities.

Roswell Rhoades Plumbing Co W. McGaffey L. M. Hall

Markets Advance Held Amid Moderate Trading On Labor Day Week

The New York stock market logged a fairly good advance with the Dow Jones average up slightly as gains led by blue chips and select issues. IBM fell while City Investing, Handleman, McDonnell Douglas and Monsanto climbed. overall mood cautious with labor day forecasts. stock exchanges to be closed Monday.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street

New Mexico Delegation Heads Home After Convention

Most of New Mexico’s delegates leave Chicago tired and divided after the Democratic National Convention. The state cast 2342 votes for Muskie and 22 abstained, with Rudy Ortiz supporting McCarthy and Humphrey pledged 15 votes. Ortiz warns Nixon’s likely victory and calls for better Vietnam plank compromise.

Chicago New Mexico Harold Wolden Edmund S. Muskie Bert Lindsay Albuquerque Wayne Morse Oregon Eugene Gallegos Santa Fe Cordelia Sanchez T. E. Lusk Carlsbad Muskie Rudy Ortiz Ortiz Eugene J. McCarthy Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon McCarthy Humphrey

Senior 4 H Club Hay Ride at Michelet Farm

Chaves County 4 H seniors plan a back to school event including a hay ride wiener roast and watermelon feast with a swimming party if weather allows at 7 p m today. A 50 cent charge will cover food costs at the Michelet farm in Dexter.

Chaves County Michelet Dexter

Swine Raisers to Hear Specialist in Dexter

Chaves County agent John Chappell announced a swine raisers meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Extension Club building on the new Dexter highway. Keith Gilster NM State University Extension swine specialist will discuss swine marketing and other raisers concerns.

Chaves John Chappell Extension Club New Dexter Highway Keith Gilster New Mexico State University

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