Former President Hoover Dies at 90 in New York
Former President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in his New York apartment after a long illness. He suffered a massive upper GI hemorrhage and died with his two sons at his side on the 31st floor of the Waldorf Towers. His body lies in state at St Bartholomew's Church before a train trip to Washington for a Capitol rotunda service. Burial will be at a national park site near his birthplace in West Branch Iowa. Hoover's passing follows a stoic battle with illness. only John Adams lived longer among former presidents.
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Iowa
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Lou Henry Hoover
John Adams
Adams
Waldorf-Astoria
Michael J. Leporte
Lynda Johnson to Visit Roswell for Joint Rally
Lynda Johnson daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson will attend Oklahoma State University homecoming in Stillwater this Saturday then fly to Roswell for a Young Democrats and Young Citizens rally. Speakers include Senator Clinton P. Anderson Governor Jack M. Campbell and several state candidates. Tickets $2.50 at armory or at the door. events feature multiple musical acts and planned entertainment across Roswell and other New Mexico locations.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Stillwater
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Young Democrats and
Young Citizens For Johnson
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Carlsbad
Las Cruces
Artesia
Alamogordo
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Chaves County
Clinton P. Anderson
Jack M. Campbell
National Guard
Anchorage
Alaska
Clinton Anderson
D-N.m
Alaska Reconstruction Commission
Greater Anchorage
Soviet Leaders Express Interest in Improved US Ties
Washington reports say Russia’s Brezhnev and Kosygin signaled a desire to improve relations with the United States during a Kremlin reception for spacemen. Johnson met congressional leaders for a classified briefing on world events and possible actions amid uncertainty over post Khrushchev power dynamics.
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Vatican tackles modern problems in council document
A major Vatican document addressing birth control racial discrimination war and peace was presented at the Ecumenical Council in St Peter's Basilica. Seven cardinals supported it while Italian Cardinal Ruffini demanded a full rewrite. The study engages 2,500 council fathers and marks a historic broadening of church concerns.
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Vatican Ecumenical Council
St. Peter’s Basilica
Ernesto Cardinal Ruffini
Palermo
Sicily
St. Peter's Basilica
Astronaut Glenn Plans New Career While Aiding Space Program
Glenn Ford, recuperating from an inner ear injury, announced in Houston that he will pursue a new business and support the space program and the Boy Scouts. He hopes for final medical clearance and retirement as a Marine Corps colonel between now and year’s start.
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Jenkins Eligible For Pension After Resignation
Walter W. Jenkins, who resigned as an aide to President Johnson after two morals arrest disclosures, will be eligible for a government pension. A Civil Service commission spokesman said no amount has been determined yet. Jenkins will be covered by the retirement law due to his congressional and White House service, with pensions calculated under two formulas for separate congressional and executive plans.
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Man Admits Fatal Shootings In Roswell Case
Robert P. Steele 29 confessed to killing Mrs Erika McGowan 28 and her son Peter Fortin 3 along with wounding Airman John Daniels 20 at Roswell on Oct 3 after arrest by Hackensack Police. Authorities said he offered no motive for the shootings.
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Barry Goldwater Forges Campaign On Three Fronts
Senator Barry Goldwater directs his presidential bid on three fronts, recording a foreign policy TV speech, touring a Maryland address, and postponing two speeches to prepare the show while asking FBI for a security inquiry into Walter Jenkins.
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Hoover
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Air Force Reserve
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30 Day Mourning Proclaimed for Herbert Hoover
President Johnson declared a 30 day period of mourning for former President Herbert Hoover. He ordered the American flag flown at half staff at the White House grounds naval vessels and all federal buildings and at embassies abroad.
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Johnson
Herbert Hoover
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Hoover’s later years marked by health battles and humane work
The text recounts Herbert Hoover’s post presidency life marked by humanitarian writing and caretaking amid declining health. It notes his Aug 10 birthday message on freedom, his enduring influence as an elder statesman, and multiple illnesses from 1962 to 1964 including abdominal cancer surgery and a kidney hemorrhage.
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Hoover
America
State Democratic rally and barbecue slated in Roswell
The Chaves County Young Democrats plan a statewide rally and barbecue in Roswell at the National Guard Armory, starting 7 p.m. A large crowd is expected from across New Mexico with Teen-Age Democrats as special guests. Darry Samples, president, notes Teens assist with canvassing, babysitting, decorating, parade floats, and campaign material.
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Young Democrats
Roswell
National Guard Armory
Darry Samples
Estes appeals to Supreme Court in fraud case
Billie Sol Estes has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn a 15 year federal prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy. The petition seeks review of a 5th Circuit ruling that upheld the conviction, requiring at least four justices to vote to hear the case.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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When Is a DWI Not A Driving While Intoxicated Charge
Eddie Johnson of 729 E Tilden St is not guilty of DWI while Eddie Johnson of 1502 S Elm St is. Elm Street Johnson gave Tilden Street Johnsons address when picked up causing confusion. Roswell traffic safety officer Clyde C Anderson cleared the case and declared the Tilden Street Johnson innocent.
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Portales Ranchers Form Water Rights Group in NM dispute
In Portales a group of 150 farmers and ranchers formed the Water Rights of New Mexico Land Owners Association to challenge a state rule requiring permits for subsurface irrigation water. They oppose the Portales Valley Project which seeks 192 wells to divert underground water, claiming prior rights and planning statewide membership. Gail Willis attended seeking water access.
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