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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1969

Page

2

Double Agent Felfe Exposed and Espionage Tactics

German-born Heinz Felfe, a longtime double agent for the KGB inside West Germany’s BND, was exchanged back to Russia. The piece argues the danger of defectors and outlines Soviet methods, the STB, and the FBI as the only protection against infiltration. It details how the KGB trains and plants agents over years, stressing patience and rigorous screening.

Henry J. Taylor Heinz Felfe KGB Felfe BND Gestapo Salzburg Austria Staatssicherheitdiest STB Bonn Bnd Moscow Red U.S Len Deighton Kutchinsk Barkova F.B.I

Fortas Opinions Split Inside Nixon Team Over Fortas Probe

Inside the Nixon administration a rift over how to handle the Fortas investigations emerges as the White House urges nonpartisan action while some lawmakers push impeachment talk. Senate figures like Dirksen offer cautious statements, while Attorney General Mitchell signals possible undisclosed facts and ongoing Department efforts.

Washington Nixon Abe Fortas Louis Wolfson Foundation White House Supreme Court House Gerald Ford Michigan Everett Dirksen Capitol Hill Fortas John Mitchell Justice Department Mitchell Life Magazine Wolfson Foundation Arnold and Porter

New Mexico constitutional convention seen as conservative move

Santa Fe observers expect the state constitutional convention to be cautious, reshaping only core provisions while leaving major changes to the legislature. Delegates from diverse districts mix moderates and liberals, with potential leaders like Bruce King and David Carmody named as likely candidates.

Fred Buckles Santa FE New Mexico Albuquerque Los Alamos Justice of the Peace Convention Missouri Bruce King Santa Fe County Supreme Court David W. Carmody King Carmody Court of Appeals Guadalupe Hidalgo Legislative Council State Constitutional Revision Commission David F. Cargo L.C. White Robert W. Reidy Paul Fo Harrazots

Book Review Grim Reapers The Anatomy of Organized Crime

Pulitzer winner Ed Reid exposes the Mafia in The Grim Reapers detailing power structures in major cities and the Caribbean. He names figures and places, notes how crime infil trates legit business, and argues law enforcement decline risks vigilantism and mob control.

Grim Reapers America Ed Reid Regnery New York Daily News San Fkncisco Examiner Caribbean Reid Cosa Nostra Fidel Castro Cuba West Indies Hoods Columbus

History Highlights By Associated Press May 12 1969

On this date in 1949 Soviet occupation authorities in Berlin announced the 328 day blockade of land routes to the city had been lifted. In 1797 Venice was captured by Napoleon. Florence Nightingale was born in 1820. In 1932 the kidnapped Lindbergh baby was found in Hopewell New York. In 1937 King George VI ascended after Edward VIII abdicated. In 1938 a Japanese fleet captured Amoy. In 1943 World War II ends in North Africa with German surrender at Cape Bon. Ten years ago Geneva talks between top diplomats for East-West summit. Five years ago 73 killed in Manila crash.

Berlin Venice Napoleon Florence Nightingale Florence Italy Charles A. Lindberg Hopewell Britain George VI Edward VIII Amoy North Africa Cape Bon Tunisia France Soviet Union Geneva U.S Manila

Roswell Daily Record Ad Rates and Contact Info

Roswell Daily Record details advertising rates for three months six months and one year plus home delivery by mail in Chaves County and by carrier in Roswell and trade territory. The paper lists staff positions and office address at 424 North Main Street Roswell NM with Associated Press affiliation.

Chaves Roswell Trade Cay Evening North Main Street N. mM

Probe Moves Ahead on New Mexico Regents Governance

The New Mexico State regents president D W Reeves urges lawmakers to study boards duties and authority and to check for illegal delegation of power amid the UNM governance debate. Reeves argues the ideas are worthwhile if legislators approach with openness and fairness despite tensions with State and UNM. The probe continues with questions and the New Mexico Citizens Committee branching into UNM coverage.

New Mexico State Regents D. W. Reeves Boards of Regents Reeves UNM State New Mexico Citizen's Committee

Senator Soaper Sees Inherited Stupidity Parallels Elected Kind

Bill Vaughan quotes a young history student noting that inherited stupidity can be as damaging as elected stupidity, reflecting on rulers from kings to emperors and offering social satire on political governance.

Bill Vaughan

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