23 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1964
Page
1
A TWA jet faltered during takeoff, swerved off the runway, and exploded after striking a road grader. Forty-three of the 72 aboard were killed and eight of the 29 survivors were in critical condition. The aircraft carried 17 crew and passengers, with seven crew among the survivors.
Ford Motor Co plans to resume output Tuesday after settling local strikes. About 80,000 workers return, with passenger car assembly tentatively restarting in Dallas Louisville and Wixom Michigan as Ford aims to ramp 1965 model production across 17 plants within a week.
U S District Judge Sarah T Hughes forfeited the 10000 bond of promoter Bil lie Estes for traveling outside federal jurisdiction. The defendant remains free on prior bonds while appealing a 23 year sentence and awaits possible new bond terms. Estes is jailed after remand to U S marshal custody.
The Atlantic Refining Company announced the purchase of 43 wells in three southeast New Mexico fields Empire Aleo Red Lake and Shugart in Eddie County. The wells currently produce about 500 barrels daily and were bought from William Hudson Bob Johnson and Paton Brothers of Artesia for over $1 million in cash and production payments.
Lincoln County undersheriff Clyde Atwood says John M. Peters 27 is credible yet inconsistent about killing a man near Ruidoso. A five hour search north of Ruidoso failed to find a body as authorities plan another sweep within Gavilland Canyon aided by dogs if needed. Peters claimed four women and a man were killed in Illinois Texas and New Mexico while in custody for burglary in Big Spring Texas.
Rebel leader Gbenge announced a 24 hour stay of execution for American missionary Dr Paul Carlson as diplomatic talks with the United States proceed. Central government troops advanced on Stanleyville, capturing Lubutu and threatening the rebel stronghold.
The rebel leader Christophe Ghenye postponed Major Paul Carlson’s execution for one week to allow talks. The United States and Belgium deny Carlson is a military officer or spy. U.S. planes evacuated about 500 Belgian paratroopers to Ascension in readiness for a rescue if needed.
In Los Angeles judges named a 840 pound Hereford owned by Don Woodburn, 19, Roswell New Mexico, grand champion steer at the 39th Great Western Exposition and Livestock Show. Don Woodburn is the son of Chavez County agent Al Woodburn who was removed from duties earlier in the month over alleged irregularities in the county 4 H junior livestock show at the state fair. NM State University officials cited irregularities for which they held the elder Woodburn responsible in calf sales at the fair by Don Woodburn and neighbor Jon Heine.
Road toll figures show 322 deaths on New Mexico roads so far this year, compared with 331 at the same date last year, reflecting a slight decline in fatalities to date.
Nationwide strike postponement allows rail traffic to proceed this Thanksgiving week while talks resume in Washington on November 30. Unions representing 49 000 workers seek a wage increase and fringe benefits under contracts aligned with a presidential emergency board.
Arlington grave memorials and national vigils mark the first anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Mrs. Kennedy sent wildflowers. dignitaries, police, and world leaders observed moments of silence and remembrance across the United States and abroad.
In New York State a school rule urging classroom use of the pledge with the phrase Under God is upheld by the Supreme Court. Two sets of parents argue the practice is an unconstitutional religious exercise and infringes on parental rights to guide their children s beliefs. In Panama National Guard dispersed about 2000 protesting students outside the legislative palace with gunfire tear gas and clubs. In Paris quintuplets born to Mrs Monique Sandor at a clinic in Asnieres weighing about 2.5 pounds each and all healthy.
In Big Spring Texas authorities pursue validation of John M. Peters claims he killed three Chicago women a Texas woman and a New Mexico man. Illinois officials say his Chicago park slaying tale does not match any unsolved case. Chicago officers head to Texas to question him as New Mexico officials report he appears familiar with the Ruidoso area.
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