Cattle killed on Purcella ranch in Hereford area
Officials search for those who shot a breeding mule cattle on the John Purcella place along Pine Lodge Road. The hindquarters were removed and the carcass left by the highway. Cattle valued for breeding, the animal was shot six times with a .22 rifle. Neighbors reported hearing a possible confession, and clues are being pursued by authorities. Weather notes mention rain and a passing thunderstorm in the region.
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John Purcella
Pine Lodge
Purcella
Jack Forrester
Ureella
Forrester
Air Force seeks Mexican air search for errant Athena missile
The Air Force asks Mexican authorities for permission to conduct an air search south of the border for an Athena missile that overshot its target Saturday. U.S. officials plan today to initiate the operation with Mexican approval.
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Associated Press
White Sands Missile Range
Mexico
U.S
House Reform Bill Opens Floor Rules Change Debate
Washington AP reports a major House reform debate as more than 100 rule changes are expected before votes. Aims include ending secrecy in voting and committee procedures, televised hearings, and expanded use of computer services in Congress. The package seeks to boost attendance and debate time, with amendments on the table for floor action.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Congress
House
Picketed UMW Pensioners Spark Multi-State Coal Strike
Picket lines cut coal production in parts of West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky as 10 companies faced temporary restraining orders. About 300 workers in Wyoming County West Virginia halted work while other regions reported minimal impact. Union leadership urged members to ignore the lines amid divided support among veterans and political figures.
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Charleston
Waa
United Mine Workers
Appalachian
West Virginia
Wyoming County
Consolidation Coal Co
Eastern Associated
Wyomuing County
Virginia
Kentucky
LMW Union
Pennsylvania
Mike Trbovich
Rebel
Miners For Democracy
Yablonski
Delmer Brown
Delbarton
Wo Va
UMW
Long-Time Doctor Stricken in Roswell Area
A long-time Roswell physician and pastor, noted for medical service and community work, died after an illness. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, a son, a brother, and four grandchildren, with services planned at local churches and hospitals.
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St Paul
Pine Seas
Lee
Roswell
Worthnapton
Haswell
Presbyterian Tie Wa
Kentucky
Tulane
Paca Teak
Sears Hospital
St Maps S Hospital
Cam
Philippines
Methodist Ce
Memipius
Pracherd
Fluen Mo Hari II
Rowael
Wiliam MM Wery
City Employes Strike Near End
City workers and 700 striking employees may settle as time and a half overtime pay and a personnel ordinance loom. Officials said absent five days without cause can trigger automatic resignation while ballot results were delayed amid protest over Barnhart’s stance. Governor Cargo voiced sympathy and state funds could be involved.
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Reyes
Richard Wilson
Charles Barnhart
Barnhart
Arthur Lopez
David Cargo
Santa Fe
Congress May Save GI Home Loan Programs
Congress weighs bills to extend or remove deadlines for Veterans Administration home loan guarantees. Senators Cranston and the White House back a plan to erase all eligibility deadlines, potentially reopening loans to World War II GIs and veterans of Korea and later conflicts. House hearings also consider easing rules for current eligible veterans.
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Jerry T. Baulch
Washington
Veterans Administration
Congress
Korea
Vietnam
Senate
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
White House
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Olin E. Teague
D-Tex
VA loan extensions and veterans housing terms debated
The article outlines extended Gl Loans limits and VA direct loans in scarce areas with interest not to exceed 82 percent, subject to possible increases. It notes proposed bills to extend authority to October 1971, veteran eligibility rules, aging post war veterans, and rising demand from Korean and Vietnam era veterans amid economic pressures. It also mentions city financial strain in Albuquerque, food stamp concerns, and a volunteer relief drive raising funds for striking workers.
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Senate House
Lincoln Forest Fires Rally Fire Crews Across Canyon Area
Firefighters from the Forest Service and multiple districts battled two major blazes in Lincoln National Forest. Crews dropped hundreds of gallons of suppressant and set lines to control the flames near Walder and Tunbark canyons as a relief of weather threats continued.
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Jerry McCcormack
Lincoln County Bureau
Lincoln National Forest
Forest Service
Ratan
Clouderott
Ee Bans Corp
Huckly
Texas officials to decide on appeal of toxaphene injunction
Plainview Texas officials consider appealing a federal court ruling blocking their bid to stop toxaphene use on range caterpillars in New Mexico. Canadian River Municipal Water Authority directors meet to assess action as Northeast ranchers urge the chemical as the only proven control. They warn cattle range loss but Texas argues toxaphene could contaminate Lake Meredith, a water source for Texas Panhandle communities.
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Plainview
Tex
Texas
New Mexico
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Meredith
Texas Panhandle
Balloon Flight Ends Successfully Over White Sands Range
A giant high altitude test balloon launched from Roswell landed after 4 hours over White Sands Missile Range at 10 49 a m. It reached 110000 feet and drifted about 100 miles to the target area before the 1000 pound payload was dropped. The balloon deflated and fell to the desert after a six postponement due to wind conditions.
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Holloman Air Force Base
N.M
White Sands Missile Range
Roswell
Air Force
Cambridge Research Laboratories
Holloman
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