11 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1967
Page
1
Forest Service reports 150 Christmas tree permits sold by noon as crowds head to the hills for evergreens. Snowy conditions and steep slopes challenge cutters with slick ice while many families enjoy a traditional outing.
State Rep George Fett inger D Otero says lack of leadership under Gov David Cargo may push him to seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He cites statewide politics and party dynamics as factors shaping his decision.
Washington AP. Justice Department orders U.S. attorneys to speed up draft law prosecutions and forms a coordinating unit. Lt Gen Hershey and Atty Gen Clark discuss separating criminal prosecutions from administrative enforcement, clarifying jurisdiction between channels.
Oshkosh Wisconsin. A woman and her 20 year old son attempted to shoot a bat in their apartment with a .22 pistol. The plan failed when the shot wounded the woman in the foot and the bat escaped.
The Supreme Court ruled that a provision barring Communist-action group members from defense plant work is unconstitutional, violating First Amendment rights by guilt by association. The 6-2 decision, with Brennan concurring, limits broad federal power in national defense hiring.
A powerful dawn quake in western India causes widespread destruction. Authorities report 65 dead in Koyna area and estimates of 1,000 injuries with about 5,000 homeless as homes collapsed during sleep. Local newspapers cite higher fatalities in the affected zone.
The Roswell and Chaves County United Fund reached 147 613 dollars, 95 percent of the 156 000 goal, with campaign chairman William C. Bacon urging more pledges. Donations support nine services. totals by division are listed and a final push is requested.
In Dallas a man and a woman wearing ski masks interrupted a New Liberty Missionary Baptist service with a gunpoint robbery attempt. James Morris was threatened but not harmed as Hugh English tackled the gunman. Clell Drisk pinned the woman and police arrived to end the incident. The service ended with a benediction and prayers for the would be robbers.
Washington AP reports a two year extension of the war on poverty with community action programs under public control. The measure reserves 1.98 billion dollars for this year and 2.18 billion next year, passing House 246 to 149 and sent to the White House.
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