Denton to retire from Air Force amid Walker AFB legacy
Col John H. Denton, who headed the last Air Force contingent at former Walker AFB, will retire Monday. A Roswell ENMU coffee event and a Dutch treat luncheon will honor him at the RIAC Officers’ Club with Col George Cole presenting retirement papers.
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John H. Denton
Air Force
Walker Air Force Base
Denton
WAFB
Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University
RIAC
Col. Denton
George Cole
Walker Afb
Davis-Monthan Afb
Arizona
Col
Thieu Rejects Bid for Special Powers by House Vote
The House voted 85 to 10 to deny President Nguyen Van Thieu’s request for special powers amid a Communist offensive. Also reports on a European gold rush rumor about currencies and space politics follow.
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Associated Press
Saigon
House of Representatives
Nguyen van Thieu
Driver Upset Over Birthdate On License in Kansas
Art instructor George F. Chlebak at Kansas Wesleyan College protested to Gov. Docking after the Motor Vehicle Department listed March 1 as his birth date. He notes Feb. 29, 1936 as his true birthday and argues other dates are invalid. The department cited computer concerns for Feb. 29.
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Salina
Kan
George F. Chlebak
Kansas Wesleyan College
Chlebak
Robert Docking
Motor Vehicle Department
Kansas
Docking
Giant Effort Urged To End Race Strife
The Presidential Commission on Civil Racism urged massive, sustained action to end urban racial violence in America. It called for 2 million jobs, 6 million housing units, slum school reform, welfare overhaul, and unprecedented funding, possibly exceeding Vietnam war costs.
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Washington
America
President's Commission On Civil
Johnson
White House
Congress
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Commission
Laughlin Appears on Roswell Ballot for Municipal Judge
New Mexico Supreme Court ordered Roswell City Clerk to place Robert J. Laughlin on the March 5 ballot for municipal judge. The ruling states a candidate need not be a registered voter if otherwise qualified, ensuring Laughlin’s name appears on the ballot when voting begins Tuesday.
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Wesley
Bud) Foster
Roswell
New Mexico Supreme Court
Robert J. Laughlin
Supreme Court
Laughlin
Chamber President's Club pushes new members and upgrades
In a two week campaign to reach a 60000 budget goal, Chamber of Commerce President's Club reports early results. New members include Triangle Insurance Charles Lusk The Workshop Buddy Rose John Rountree Walter Haut Southwest Acousticon Anise Bellamah. Increased investments come from Southern Union Gas Co George Dietrich Dr Frank English Ralph Boehms Bill Oliver NMMI golf course Boehms Hall Poorbaugh Press Bruce Poorbaugh Desmond Ford Al Snipes Area Electric Harold De Sburley.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Triangle Insurance
Charles Lusk
the Workshop
Buddy Rose
John Rountree
Walter Haut
Southwest Acousticon
Anise Bellamah
Southern Union Gas Co
George Dietrich
Frank English
Ralph Boehms
Bill Oliver
NMMI _ golf course
Boehms
Hall Poorbaugh Press
Bruce Poorbaugh
Desmond Ford
al Snipes
Area Electric
Harold de Sburley
Fight Looms Over Union For Teachers
The Albuquerque Federation of Teachers says it will seek to take representative control of city teachers from the Albuquerque Classroom Teachers Association. ACTA represents about 2,400 of 2,900 teachers and sparked a strike after criticizing state school funding. AFT has asked for an election to determine bargaining agent.
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Albuquerque
Belen
David Cargo
New Mexico Education Association
Albuquerque Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Albuquerque Classroom Teachers Association
ACTA
AFT
Robert Chisholm
Lois Goldfarb
Roswell Public Library Book Picture Feature
Jolly Schram outlines a feature on Roswell Public Library shelves describing the book picture as the library’s bone. The second of three articles previews the forthcoming comparison pictures and notes a Sunday finale.
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Roswell Public Library
Jolly Schram
Record
Roswell Daily Record
Rosson Named Deputy Commander in Vietnam Outlook for Khe Sanh Battle
Lt General William B. Rosson selected as deputy commander of U S forces in the threatened five northern provinces of South Vietnam. He is expected to replace Gen Creighton W Abrams to direct the anticipated Khe Sanh battle. No reason given for Besson transfer. Marine top commander is Lt Gen Robert Cushman.
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Saigon
William B. Rosson
U.S
South Vietnam
Creighton W. Abrams
Khe Sanh
Besson
North
Robert Cushman
Carrots Packaged At Schoenburg Plant In Roswell
California carrots totaling 7000 pounds were unloaded from refrigerated rail cars at Schoenburg Brothers Produce Co. in Roswell. The Holtville grown carrots will be packed into one pound cellophane packages with a plan to ship 50 000 units daily, headed for New York City. The crop commands high prices due to storm Beulah affecting Texas crops. About 60 workers are employed with more to come as training continues.
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David Cole
Roswell
Schoenburg Brothers
New York City
Mask
California
Schoenburg Brothers Produce Co
Holtville
Calif
Schoenburgs
Beulah
Texas
Paul Schoenburg
Romney endorses no one for GOP nomination at this time
Michigan Governor George Romney, after withdrawing from the race, says he will not endorse any candidate and aims to back a consensus GOP nominee chosen by governors and key party leaders. He also notes supporters in New Hampshire should decide for themselves.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Michigan
George Romney
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Romney
Congress
New Hampshire
Rockefeller
Manchester
N.H
Washington Hilton
Report on Riots Report on Riots
Summary of the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorders findings on 1967 riots. It condemns white racism as cause, urges rapid programs to create 2 million jobs and 6 million housing units, overhaul welfare, and tax increases if needed. Criticizes police weaponization and calls for more Black officers and nonconspiratorial riot causes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commission On Civil Disorders
America
Keystone Cops chase nets four men near Bottomless Lakes
Three law enforcement agencies pursued a blue 1964 Ford after a high speed run from West Ward Hiway House to Bottomless Lakes area. Four men were arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. one was found AWOL from the U S Navy after a Navy card surfaced in his boot.
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Homalu Hood
Tom Nord
Keystone Cops
U.S. Navy
Dee T. Corey
Gail Wayne Melton
North of
Roswell
Carroll Dean Melton
Jerry T
Hall
Hiway House
S Main
Church St
Marker St
Atkinson
McGaffey
U.S. 380
Lakes
Sheriff's Department
Nord
Hagerman
New Mexico Road Toll So Far This Year
A brief traffic toll update notes the year to date death count on New Mexico roads stands at 51. The data reflects police and highway department tallies through the current date.
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N.M
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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National Academy of Sciences
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