New Mexico Republicans rally behind Nixon ticket
Gov. David Cargo and Clifford Hawley, both GOP hopefuls for New Mexico governor, publicly backed Richard Nixon as Aug 27 primary looms. Cargo, fresh from the GOP National Convention, urged Hawley to engage publicly. Hawley praised Nixon’s loyalty. Editorials and weekend stops highlighted education and bilingual programs, with the Albuquerque Journal endorsing Hawley for governor.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
David Cargo
Clifford Hawley
Richard Nixon
Cargo
Hawley
Nixon
Tucumcari
Villanueva
Viet Cong Yankees clash near Saigon roiling skirmishes
U S troops guarding southern approaches to Saigon battled Viet Cong at two points nine miles apart. Helicopters airlifted over 1,000 men from the 9th Division to encircle VC forces, while another 300 from the 6th Division engaged a platoon. Reports tallied several wounded Americans and multiple Viet Cong casualties, as air and naval units attacked along the Saigon frontier and DMZ region.
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Nixon maps TV focused Republican campaign plan
Nixon plans a television centered campaign with reduced personal appearances and tighter coordination with running mate Spiro Agnew. The campaign will emphasize prepared television messaging, staged from Mission Bay San Diego, while Agnew tours separately and Nixon operates from New York after Labor Day.
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Associated Press
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Seattle
Los Angeles
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Texas
Herbert G. Klein
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Eisenhower Shows Satisfactory Improvement After Heart Attacks
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, near the end of a critical recovery period following his sixth heart attack, continues to show satisfactory improvement at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors say the first week after a heart attack is the most critical. Dennis Chavez Jr., 55, son of the late New Mexico senator, died from head injuries suffered days earlier, per preliminary autopsy results.
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Daight D. Eisenhower
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Dennis Chavez Jr
New Mexico
Richard Welton
District of Columbia
Chavez
Rockefeller cancels Santa Fe dinner trip for Cargo
Arkansas Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller cancels a campaign dinner in Santa Fe for Gov. David Cargo. Lt. Gov. Mauro Britt will attend in the Arkansas governor's stead. In Charleston West Virginia three more people died Sunday in the Piedmont Airlines crash raising the total dead to 35 with two survivors from Cincinnati reported in satisfactory condition at Charleston Memorial Hospital.
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Winthrop Rockefeller
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Little Rock
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Mauro Britt
Charleston
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Piedmont Airlines
Barbara Schiller
Thomas Volgenier
Cincinnati
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Attorney General Clarifies Voter Eligibility in Primary
The Attorney General ruled that three persons are not entitled to register and vote in the primary after determining they failed to meet electoral qualifications. The opinion, addressed to Secretary of State Ernestine Evans, clarifies state law on voter eligibility for primaries.
Fahrlenders Face First Degree Murder Preliminary
Jack and Richard Fahr lender, also known as Fahrlender, will appear before Justice of the Peace U L Conner at 10 a.m. Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. They are charged with first degree murder in the July 13 shooting of H. L. Slim Williams and Doug Ward. The brothers were arraigned in justice court and freed on $14,000 property bonds each. Preliminary hearings will be in Grant County Courthouse.
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Richard Fahrlender
Pinos Atos
Justice of the Peace U. L
Syrian Pilots Defect to Israel in MIG Jets
Two Syrian Air Force pilots flew a MIG I7 jet across the frontier and surrendered at an Israeli air base. Army officials said both captains were in good condition. The report recalls a 1960s Iraqi defector in a MIG21.
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Don Morris Speaks At Rotary Luncheon
Don Morris archaeologist from Gila Cliff Dwellings will address the Rotary club at their Tuesday luncheon at the Holiday Inn. Chancie Snyder will introduce Morris as the program begins.
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Don Morris
Gila Cliff Dwellings
Morris
Chancie Snyder
Holiday Inn
Graveside rites set for George C. Roberts at Ft Bayard
Graveside services for George Clay Roberts who died Thursday will be at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the Ft Bayard Veterans Cemetery with Bishop Joseph Brubaker officiating. Pallbearers include Gayland Williams Kelly Roberts Don Corbury Norval Tow Calvin Roberts and Wayne Manning. Out of town survivors include two brothers Lee Roberts Rogers Ark and Joe Roberts Seattle Wash and a sister Mrs Opal Priest Southwest City Mo.
Fiesta Planned in Palomas Mexico Border City
The Palomas Friendship Fiesta is set for August 30 to September 2 in Palomas Mex. The event will feature a coronation ball cockfights horse races street dances a carnival and a street bazaar drawing visitors to the border city.
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Falomas
Mex
Humphrey Confident of First Ballot Democratic Nomination
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, pressing strong delegate claims of about 1,800 votes, signals relaxed confidence that he can clinch the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at Chicago's conventions. He argues Paris talks are at a serious stage and urges caution with negotiators. McGovern and McCarthy each push for viability amid mixed delegate signals, while Nixon and Agnew plan to emphasize television presence and strategy at campaign start.
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Meet the Press
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Violence in Watts Leaves Man Dead and Dozens Injured
Police clashed with Black residents during a Watts disturbance tied to the Watts riot anniversary festival. One man was killed, at least 17 shot, 40 injured, and 600 officers were deployed citywide. Sniper fire hit fires and a substation near Will Rogers Park as authorities warned of a planned escalation but sought to regain control.
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Bob Kerr
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Watts
Tom Reddin
Reddin
George Morrison
David McGill
Will Rogers Park
Hospital Board Meeting Tonight
The Hillcrest General Hospital Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the hospital. Administrator Paul Wright said two board members will not attend, and the agenda includes a discussion on selecting a new hospital administrator.
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Hillcrest General Hospital Board of Trustees
Paul Wright
Weatherbrief in Silver City area reports warmth and showers
Partly cloudy and warmer through tonight and Tuesday with scattered afternoon and night thunder showers. Monday high in Silver City was 82 with a low of 55. airport readings mirrored 82 and 60. Rain totals reached .09 inch in Silver City. Forecast calls for highs near 84 tonight low 60 and Tuesday high around 37.
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Silver City
Grant County
Cobre Board Sets Meet On Tuesday
The Cobre Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Office of Superintendent of Schools in Bayard. The session will include a superintendent’s report on the Santa Rita School access road, summer programs, resignations, employment, and a bus route decision. New business features bids for 1968-69 insurance and activity travel vehicles.
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Cobre Board of Education
Bayard
Cobre Consolidated Schools
David Walker
Santa Rita
Foster
Ernest Parra
Architect Selected For Public Safety Building
The Town Council of Silver City chose Chambers and Campbell of Albuquerque to design the new Public Safety building. Mayor Lowell Cain said the council voted 3-0 and that two other firms Kreuger Lake and Henderson and Buffington Hill were interviewed before the selection. Chambers and Campbell will be paid seven percent of total construction costs and begin work immediately.
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Chambers and
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