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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1965
Page
18
A Washington columnist argues the Hayneville verdict raises a crisis of trust in the jury system. He notes the tension between justice done and justice seen, calling out Southern justice as a broader national issue and urging continued defense of the South amid lingering doubt and sorrow.
Ken Wilbanks, Roswell State Bank president, claimed the area’s prettiest antelope head after a two shot hunt on the Marley Whitney Ranch west of Roswell. The article also covers water rights debates for Lea County, Roswell water prospects, and a City Council talk on a possible agreement with Bert Murphy. Three Roswell students attend The Abbey School in Canon City, and Little Theater plans season tickets for six shows starting with My Three Angels.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes that politicians show strong opposition to the idea of a surplus, treating it as something to avoid or resist. The remark underscores a distrust of excess and a preference for caution in fiscal matters.
New Mexico observes National 4-H Club Week highlighting 4 H members 8400 and 1300 volunteer leaders across 32 counties. The program, part of New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, covers 9 to 19 year olds with 38 project areas and strong Interstate Exchange, IFYE, and national contest participation.
Washington March 1940 Roosevelt to likely decree automatic deferment from military service for all men with dependents as revised draft regulations await approval. Officials say deferments for apparently valid reasons will be granted with little question.
Cuban leader Fidel Castro is described by refugee leaders as scared and planning a bold move to relocate refugees with U S relatives. They say the policy serves propaganda goals and to purge opponents while fearing an imminent invasion and rising Cuban underground.
State trial judges for the new appeals court may serve two and a half years before facing election. The number of judges, likely three, and operating rules will be set by the legislature, with appointment possible after Feb. 7 and terms ending in 1968. District Attorney Tiny Martinez accuses state police of Spanish-American discrimination, citing a 1964 civil rights backdrop and a letter to Gov. Campbell. A prior note corrected about land transfer to St Michael's College not a gift by the state. Governor Campbell and aides met with Harry Truman. Brasher was singled out by Truman for a handshake.
Roswell Daily Record notes staff roles for managing editor advertising manager and business manager. Paper is published weekday evenings except Saturday and Sunday morning at 424 North Main Street Roswell New Mexico and is 2nd class postage. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.
Art Buchwald critiques the congressional postponement of Washington, D C home rule. He warns that any shift to local self governance would invite corrupt government and higher taxes, while imagining future city committees run by distant congressmen and the loss of local voting on schools transport and police. He notes the bill lets citizens draft a charter but Congress can still veto it, risking democratic processes.
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