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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
1
Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton argued conservatism is a living dynamic political concept during a Kansas stop as he seeks Republican presidential votes. He warned Democrats could attack the GOP this fall if conservatives are weakened by dulling the message.
The earthquake in Tsuruoka killed three kindergarten children and left thirteen pupils injured as the city suffered collapsed structures. In Akita three people were injured. Autonomy Minister Masamuchi Akazawa was ordered to Niigata for an inspection while the army navy and national police were mobilized into the disaster area. Pilot Kenichi Yamashita of All-Japan Airways reported smoke over Niigata and a bridge collapse with runways flooded. attempts to contact the Niigata control tower failed.
Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater blasted President Johnson as weak on foreign policy and fiscal matters at a Dallas dinner, asserting his bid to lead the GOP to victory. He predicted a nationwide victory in 1964 and said the party could win the South and the nation, with Texas delegates backing him.
AP reports government assault in central coastal South Viet Nam targeting Viet Cong concentrations in Phu Yen Province with helicopters involved. Intelligence warns Viet Cong could sever South Viet Nam, signaling high danger. Khrushchev arrives in Copenhagen for a three week Scandinavian trip with restrained Danish reception.
Secretary Udall said New Mexico could host Job Corps camps as part of Johnsons war on poverty. He noted preliminary plans exist with no sites named and highlighted Laguna Pueblo’s grants and new industry as example of tribal efforts to raise income. The three day conference aims to identify ways Indians can lift their economic prospects.
Prince Souphanouvong confirmed that an American pilot captured after a reconnaissance plane was shot down June 6 by the Communist Pathet Lao. The pilot is Navy Lt. Charles F. Klusmann, 30, of San Diego, California, whose craft went down near Ban Ban, about 15 miles northeast of the Pathet Lao headquarters.
The city and the Junior Chamber of Commerce launch a two week effort starting Wednesday to clean up paint up and fix up Roswell. Mayor Gail Harris designates June 22 to June 27 as the citywide clean-up week. JC members will run a downtown office to arrange free trash pickup by calling 623 6583 or 623 6683 between 2 and 4 pm Sunday through Saturday.
At the 11th Annual Girls State session at the University of New Mexico Joan Phillips was elected mayor of Yucca. Nancy Storey and Barbara Kelly won council seats in Cedar and Pinon, while Suzi Richards became treasurer of Sage. The session runs a week with a trip to the state capital Friday before winding up Sunday.
The Supreme Court ruled state legislatures must be apportioned by population, striking down equal representation in six states and signaling major change for as many as 40 others. Governors and leaders weigh timing, with plans for special sessions and legal conferences to implement the new guidelines. Chief Justice Warren wrote the majority opinions.
Two barges rammed into the 24 mile Lake Pontchartrain causeway sending a Trailways bus into shallow water. Six passengers died and six bodies were recovered. A teen rescuer pulled survivors from the lake before Coast Guard medevac. Bus driver Ernest Waugh critically injured. Rescue and reopening plans followed by officials.
Washington AP report says Southern senators crushed leaders' hopes to finish action on amendments to the civil rights bill. Sen. Richard B. Russell labeled talk of a quick finish as fantastic and unlikely. Senator Humphrey predicted possible late-night voting if many amendments were pursued. House leaders remained confident the bill would move to the week’s end, though Russell did not rule out a finish this week.
Firefighter Charles Daniels suffered burns when a bucket of paint exploded at the Hiway House on West Second Street. He was treated and returned to duty. A separate early morning fire caused heavy damage to a residence due to an electrical wiring short in the attic.
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