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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1967

Page

4

Pneumonia Tests Resolve For Heart Transplant Star

Louis Washkansky, 53, recovering from the historic December 3 heart transplant in Cape Town, develops a mild pneumonia. Dr Christian Barnard says recovery should take 24 to 48 hours, penicillin to treat the infection and no immediate threat to the new heart.

Cape Town South Africa Louis Washkansky Christian Barnard Washkansky Barnard Johannesburg Sunday Express

Kennedy Seen as Favorite to Lead US Democrats

In Moscow, the Soviet government organ argued Robert F Kennedy has real chances to seize the Democratic nomination and win the presidency. It cited his popularity, party dissatisfaction, and Kennedy family wealth as factors, noting Kennedy could end America’s Vietnam involvement while acknowledging his pledge to Johnson.

Moscow Avosia United States Robert F. Kennedy DNY Democratic Party Kennedy Yuri Barsyukov Washington Johnson

Education Ideas Pushed

Washington AP House subcommittee urged changes to the U S Office of Education including a step up in appropriations and cabinet level status for the agency The study led by Rep Edith Green aimed to objectively appraise the office without exposing or whitewashing its operations It stopped short of demanding a major reorganization but proposed consolidating units with overlapping functions to cut duplication.

Washington U.S. Commissioner of Education House U.S Office of Education Edith Green Dore Green Office of Education

Knot Tied For Priest And Nurse

The Rev. James Kavanaugh, a Roman Catholic priest seeking to resign, married San Diego nurse Patricia Jean Walden in a 35 minute ceremony at his brother’s La Jolla home. The lay marriage was led by an Episcopal minister with only close friends and relatives present.

LA Jolla Calif James Kavanaugh San Diego Father Kavanaugh Patricia Jean Walden Philip Kavanaugh David Crump Frank Kavanaugh Jr Kalamazoo Mich Robert Kavanaugh Kavanaugh Frank Kavanaugh Wansing Human Resources Institute Colorado

President Johnson Signs Broad Federal Pay Raise Law

President Johnson signed a sweeping pay raise for all civilian and military federal employees retroactive to October 1. The measure also raises mailing rates to six cents for letters and ten cents for air mail starting January 7, 1966, with further increases in 1969. The act includes a ban on hiring relatives in federal offices and raises total to 5.4 billion dollars over three years.

Washington ASP Johnson White House Post Office Department

Boys Club Telethon Surpasses Halfway Point On KSWS TV

Area entertainers line up as the Roswell Boys Club Telethon nears its midpoint on KSWS TV. The star studded show runs uninterrupted until 2 p.m. Donations fund remodeling and operation of a new clay tile fireproof building at East Jefferson and the railroad.

Boys Club Ksws-Tv Roswell Boys Club Georgia Pacific East Jefferson Edna Nelson Roswell

Constantine Asked to Take Back Throne

In Rome, King Constantine refused a regime offer to return as figurehead. The junta demanded his resignation as a condition, with Archbishop Jeronymos noting the decision depends on the government. Meanwhile in Saigon 292 Viet Cong defected last week under the Chieu Hoi program.

Associated Press Athens Greece Constantine Rome Jeronymos Stylianos Patakos Patakos Ieronymos Panagiotis Pipinelis Brussels Saigon

Christmas tree permits halted in Sacramento Mountains

Don Bilbrey of the U.S. Forest Service said no permits will be issued due to bad roads and weather. Ranger stations at Cloudcroft Mayhill and Sacramento will close this weekend until further notice.

Don Bilbrey U.S. Forest Service Sacramento Mountains Cloudcroft Mayhill Sacramento

Dexter Resident Is Critically Hurt in Car Collision

Isaac A. Russell a 75 year old Dexter resident was critically injured when his stalled car on State Road No 2 was rear ended by a second vehicle driven by Francis P. Wier. Russell was thrown under his car and wheels passed over his legs requiring two hours of surgery. The other driver and a two year old passenger were uninjured. Another passenger, Terry Wier age 19, sustained bruises.

Isaac A. Russell Dexter Russell Francis P. Wier Susan Brown Terry Wier

New Mexicans Face Another Storm Late Today

The Weather Bureau forecast another western New Mexico storm after a day of up to seven inches of snow. Western and central areas faced intermittent snow with slick roads, while U.S. 66 remained the only closed highway from Gallup to Holbrook. Red River reported seven inches, totaling 20 inches on the ground.

Weather Bureau Gallup Holbrook Ariz Red River

Funeral rites planned for Earl E. Dillard in Lexington

Earl E. Dillard 65 will have funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. from Ballard Chapel with Rev. Albert Peak officiating. Masonic graveside services by Roswell Lodge No. 18 will follow at South Park Cemetery with listed casketbearers and honorary bearers. Services directed by Ballard Funeral Home. Norman Grant Garrett, sought for questioning in two youths deaths near Daytona Beach, surrendered to Lexington police.

Earl E. Dillard Ballard Chapel Albert Peak Aldersgate Methodist Church Roswell Lodge No. 18 Ballard Funeral Home South Park Clarence Knight Clarence Craft Kenneth Barbee Gerald McBride Powhatan Carter Jr Gary Blom Charles Richardson Harry Blake Bob Pettit Randall W. Briggs Roy Tyner Virgil Barbee Lexington Okla Norman Grant Garrett Daytona Beach Fla John Brennan

Canadians Seek Leader For Liberal Party Pivot

Ottawa AP reports Liberal leaders meet Sunday to set stage for selecting a successor to Lester B Pearson as party leader and prime minister. Pearson, 70, announced retirement. convention likely in April in Gatineau. Conservatives named Robert L Stanfield as leader after Diefenbaker.

Ottawa Canada Liberal Party Lester B. Pearson Pearson Robert L. Stanfield John G. Diefenbaker

Wilson Faces Strong Revolt Over Arms Ban

London AP reports a Cabinet revolt over a ban on arms shipments to South Africa. A majority of Wilson's ministers reportedly want the policy eased in the new year, conflicting with the prime minister's planned restatement.

Wilson London South Africa Harold Wilson House of Commons

U S Bombers Hit Hanoi Area in Third Straight Day

U S fighter bombers attacked North Vietnam for the third day, targeting the Yen Vien yard east of Hanoi. F105 pilots reported destroying rail lines and two buildings near the yard, with clashes against MiG 21s and MiG 17s and no confirmed pilot losses. The article notes ongoing weather hampering operations and continued combat along the Bong Son plain.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Hanoi Yen Vien Red China Thailand Radio Haiphong

Ginsberg Music Offers Two Year No Carrying Charge Plan

Ginsberg Music Co offers a Gold en Anniversary Christmas Plan with zero carrying charges for two years on new Spinet pianos and organs. The sale features promotions at 205 North Main.

Ginsberg Music Co N. Main

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