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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1966
Page
2
Marines in Operation Hastings suffer helicopter crashes and heavy terrain hazards in a dawn assault near the demilitarized zone. Lt. Col. Summer Vale of Rhode Island observes chaotic blasts as blades strike trees and crews struggle to reach the landing zone amid enemy fire.
Police tied Richard Speck to the eight nurse killings after a nationwide manhunt. FBI fingerprints matched, a tattoo and testimony from Dr. Leroy Smith confirmed the suspect's identity. Speck, a Dallas felon with a long record, was described as a drifter by family and a disarming, quiet man by officials.
Over the weekend two autos were stolen and found by police. Richard Barton reported a 1966 Volkswagen stolen and abandoned Sunday in the 800 block of South Pennsylvania with minor damage. A 1959 Chevrolet from Auto Mart, at 401 E. McGaffey, was recovered after being left near Hobbs and Beech. tires and wheels were removed and a window broken. Additional petty thefts included radiator parts worth 25 dollars from E G Kines’s shop, about four dollars from the YMCA, and a $40 lawn mower from Robert Mitchell’s yard.
Funeral services for Joe Mustachia 61 will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Ballard Chapel Roswell with Rev Elbert L Hanes officiating. Burial is at South Park Cemetery. Survivors include wife Rose son Robert A Mustachia two brothers three sisters and four grandchildren.
A Portales man, Robert E. Muise Sr., 34, was injured when his pickup overturned twice on U S 70 about 26 miles north of Roswell. He was treated at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center for arm and shoulder injuries after losing control on a slick road. the seatbelt likely saved him.
Scooter rider Tim Gritzmaker 14 was treated for minor injuries after a collision at Sunset and McGaffey with a car driven by Bruce Johnson 20 of Walker Air Force Base. Johnson was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
Washington AP reports pessimistic negotiators expect the five airline strike to last at least another week. On its 11th day, the walkout has halted most operations, disrupted summer travel, and prompted widespread layoffs and ticket office closures. Union and airline leaders clash over a 36 month versus 42 month contract.
Lincoln County Bureau New Mexico State University professor Harvey Jacobs urged about 100 grain and feed dealers to use public relations to convey their programs clearly. He said plain prose wins public trust and that PR should accompany good products. Speakers included Lawrence Merchant, A L Neumann, Glen Horton, Harold Wolden, and Petter Mocho. Milt Andrus would close with the banquet address as the two day convention concludes tonight.
Mrs. Theresa L. Koepp 73 of Roswell died at St Marys Hospital after a month illness. Services will be in Tucson with burial at South Lawn Cemetery. She moved from Wisconsin to Tucson in 1945 and later to Roswell to live with her daughter. Survived by daughter Marie Hall Roswell two sons Oscar L Koepp Jr Tucson five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Word also received of William M Hunter 69 of Roswell who died in Lake City Florida Burial planned in Jasper Florida Donations to cancer fund suggested in lieu of flowers.
The Rev. Major Johnson, 49, of 1502 S Elm pleaded not guilty in Justice of the Peace Court to aggravated assault charges. He was released on $1,000 bond after allegedly assaulting his wife and a 17-year-old son at the home Saturday. Preliminary hearing date pending.
Reconstruction of intersections on Richardson from Fourth to Seventh Street continued as workers closed the Fourth Street crossing. Intersections are lowered about 18 inches to drain floodwaters, underdrains removed, and concrete repaving completed on Fifth, Third, and Seventh Streets. Sixth and Richardson will reopen later this week, and Fourth Street in about 12 days. water will flow to the Spring River between Tenth and Eleventh Streets.
National Guard troops, recalled from riot duty, faced a test as an extra alarm fire in a riot torn West Side district pressed police to demonstrate emergency control. At 1259 W Roosevelt Rd a drugstore basement fire drew 500 onlookers while looters had targeted the area last week.
Nine people died when a propeller driven C123 transport plane crashed and sank in icy waters off Cape Lisburne Alaska during a Nome supply flight. Among the four passengers were Hugh H Yancey and Elinor Yancey USO entertainers from Los Angeles en route to perform at a radar station.
Visiting hours at local hospitals are listed for General patients 2 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. Maternity visits are 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. The report includes multiple admissions and discharges at St Marys ENM Medical Center Memorial Osteopathic and Walker Air Force Base along with births and names and addresses of patients and families.
A Texas highway patrolman Roy D. Scott 31 of Denver City is listed in fair condition after a propane explosion in the upper canyon area of Ruidoso. His wife Vivian 31 and two children Kyle 3 months and Roy C. 2 years were treated and released at Ruidoso Hondo Valley General Hospital. The blast caused $2600 damage to the trailer and belongings.
The advisory committee of the Navajo Tribal Council met in Window Rock to map out the agenda for the continuation of the tribe's summer session. The Council will reconvene at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
New York shares closed lower in dull trading with losses across most sectors. U.S. Industries led volume after a midafternoon drop on news of Sunshine Mining offering stock, while Xerox edged up and several majors slipped as profit-taking spread through airlines, aerospace, electronics, steels.
A series of weekend vehicle incidents includes: Saturday at Main and Second at 10 41 a.m. Jack Williams of 401 S Ohio and Marilyn Kay Willis of 2817 N Elm. Virginia and Bland at 4 24 p.m. Lucile E Moody of 1500 S Washington and Alfonso Lu cero of 313 E McGaffey. Kentucky and Fourth at 1 23 p.m. Joyce Hendricks Route 2 and Sandra Evertson 3003 Chiquita Lane. Evertson cited for failure to yield. Sunday at Main and Hendricks 2 52 p.m. Leonard Dicken son Ardmore Okla and Harley Forrester 1119 S Hahn. North entrance to Eastern New Mexico State Fair Grounds 7 01 p.m. Beverly Jean Kilness 2003 Fulkerson and Gilbert Trujillo Santa Fe. Miss Kilness cited for improper turn at an intersection.
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