05 May 1967
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1967
Page
1
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill by a 19 to 10 vote to repeal the 1895 Colored Oleo ban. The measure now goes to the governor for signature, ending a long standing prohibition once described in dairyland debates.
A 3000 acre forest fire near Ruidoso drew 600 firefighters and five tanker planes dropping slurry by dawn. Gov Cargo planned a 2:30 p.m. inspection while winds 20 to 40 mph kept containment uncertain and a control line was mapped near Alto.
Roswell approves a 3 million revenue bond issue to modernize its water system with a new tank west of town and higher transmission capacity. Moody’s Investors Service assigns an A rating, boosting appeal to buyers and reducing interest costs. City officials travel to New York to pitch the bonds. bids open May 16 at 7 30 p.m. in the Council chambers.
Lunar Orbiter 4 locked to star Canopus for guidance and stayed on its 89 hour 254 519 mile mission to map 96 percent of the moon. A midcourse maneuver at JPL corrected its path, aiming 1 680 miles south of the moon. the craft will cover 98 percent of the near side and much of the far side with 200 foot resolution imagery.
The renegotiated national pact for 500000 truck drivers was approved amid reports of Teamsters control shifting locally from national leadership. Local 705 and Chicago drivers could vote to ratify with a three year package offering up to 78 cents hourly rise and 55 cents hard money plus benefits, while Chicago management keeps the lockout.
W Averell Harriman ambassador at large, 75, had hernia repair at Harkness Pavilion Hospital New York described as minor and successful by a State Department spokesman.
New York based World Journal Tribune ends its run with its 233rd edition. Owners cite a union driven pay pattern and labor disputes including a 140 day strike as key factors. Bertram Powers of Local 6 claims the move may open space for another afternoon paper.
The New Mexico Democratic party central committee meets in Albuquerque on Saturday to select a new state chairman and vice chairman. Harold Wolden of Albuquerque was named state chairman after Bruce King resigned as House Speaker. The executive committee's action is expected to be formally ratified.
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