Fairbanks Flood Strains City as Residents Delayed Return
The Chena River floodwaters receded slowly in Fairbanks Alaska leaving about 15 000 evacuees unable to return home or reopen businesses before Saturday. Four more deaths raised the toll to seven with bodies found in Fairbanks and Tok. Estimated damage around 200 million with only a small fraction of homeowners insured. Governor Hickel urged federal disaster designation and rapid aid while officials warned of possible renewed flooding if rain returns.
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Ward Sims
Fairbanks
Alaska
Chena River
Tok
Alaska Highway
Walter Hickel
Weather Bureau
H. A. Boucher
Chena
Geological Survey
New York
Hickel
Tooley
Seven TB cases in Grant County reported in 1967
New Mexico Public Health statistics show seven new tuberculosis cases in Grant County during the first seven months of 1967, with statewide totals up to July 30 at 150. The department notes a long term decline, urges school tuberculin testing, and calls for funds to enforce annual contagious TB clearance for food handlers.
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New Mexico
Public Health Department
Saving public access by shortened ordinances is a myth
William F. Ely argues in the Silver City Daily Press that abbreviation of city ordinances hides law from residents. He cites Silver City ordinance 435 and notes total yearly publication cost of 273.43 dollars, urging council and mayor to reconsider to preserve accessibility to full ordinances.
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William F. Ely
Silver City Daily Press
Mio
Silver City
Tom Jones
Montgomery Ward
Daily Press
Opinion Survey For Silver City Comprehensive Plan
Chambers and Campbell engineers prepare a random sampling survey of 10 percent of Silver City dwellings to guide the planned growth. Senior planner Joe McKinney says the questionnaire covers population characteristics employment, income, recreation, transport, shopping, utilities, and city services. Interviewers will collect data confidentially this week to inform the comprehensive plan.
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Silver City
Chambers and Campbell
Joe McKinney
Dianne Lupton
Art Madrid
Charley Palmer
Tom Powers
Suzie Weaver
McKinney
Charley Judd Bound for District Court Trial
Charley Judd of Buckhorn was bound over to district court on aggravated assault charges after an incident at Moon Ranch on July 20. Moon Ranch foreman Charles Rydbury signed the complaint, and Justice of the Peace U S Connor set bond at 31,000.
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Charles Judd
Buckhorn
Silver City
Moon Ranch
Charles Rydbury
Justice of the Peace
U. S. Connor
Pershing Kin to Receive Second Lieutenant Commissions
At Fort Benning Georgia Richard Pershing grandson of General John J. Pershing and nephew of a Vietnam era Marine commander will become a second lieutenant. His father Francis Pershing of New York City attends the ceremony as the World War I era officer candidate school graduate is honored. Lt Gen Lewis W Walt will address the graduating class, with his nephew Ronald also to be commissioned.
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Ft, Benning, Ga
John J. Pershing
Marine Corps
Vietnam
Secont
Ft, Benning
Richard Pershing
Francis Pershing
New York City
Lewis W. Walt
Ronald
GOP Hopefuls Struggle to Define Vietnam Stand
GOP 1968 contenders wrestle with Vietnam policy as Romney shifts from dove to critic of bombing, Chafee reevaluates, Percy critiques policy, Dirksen notes public concern, Nixon backs broader bombing while urging nonpartisan campaign stance.
Weather outlook with clouds and showers expected
Cloudy and warmer conditions continue today tonight and Friday with afternoon thundershowers. Highs around 85 to 90 with nightly lows near 60, Friday's high about 85. 24 hour report shows 7 am high 83 and low 53. Airport data record high 83 and low 55.
Senator Anderson Attacks Antipoverty Plan Salaries Airplane
Senator Anderson condemned a northern New Mexico antipoverty proposal asking 91 000 to start a 5.4 million Sangre de Cristo program in Mora Taos and Rio Arriba counties. He cited 25 000 for a director 11 000 for an accountant 10 000 for an assistant and 40 000 for an airplane plus 7 200 for a pilot as indicators of excessive costs. The delegation pressed Shriver for more project details jobs and locations under HELP and questioned the plan’s impact on 28 000 residents as Garcia met Shriver in Washington.
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Washington
New Mexico
Clinton BP
Anderson
D.N.M
Robert Garcia
Mora
Taso
Rio Arriba
Sargent Shriver
Shriver
Father Garcia
Santa Fe
Congressional
Dave Slams State's Slots
Gov. David Cargo stated that liquor establishments in New Mexico with slot machines will have licenses canceled and machines removed. He cited reports of 22 federal tax stamps issued for coin operated devices paying prizes and warned of prosecution for illegal gambling. State officials and the IRS noted $50 stamps are required for such devices including pinball.
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Santa FE
David Cargo
Albuquerque
Internal Revenue Service
New Mexico
Turner Branch
Branch
A. A. Tertipes
Board to Meet for Regular August Session
The Cobre Board of Education will hold its regular August meeting on Monday August 26 in the superintendent's office in Bayard. The notice calls for attendees to review district matters and school plans.
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Cobre Board of Education
Bayard
Elks Club Officers Face Arraignment Over Gambling Charges
JP Disqualified Peace Justice U L Connor was disqualified from hearing the arraignment of Silver City Elks Club officers on commercial gambling charges filed Tuesday. State Liquor Inspector Edward L Moreno confiscated nine slot machines from the Elks Club building in Silver City. Members surrendered a tenth machine later. No arraignment date has been set.
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Peace Justice
U.L. Connor
Silver City Elks Club
Edward L. Moreno
Elks Club
Silver City
House Railroads New Social Security Hikes
House leaders from both parties backed a bill to boost Social Security benefits and taxes, potentially raising the average retirement couple's monthly payments from 145 to 164 and increasing benefits for all 24.2 million beneficiaries by at least 12 percent. The measure also raises taxes and faces Senate revisions, with controversy over Medicaid eligibility limits and welfare rules. The bill would allow slightly higher earnings for some Social Security recipients and provide benefits to widows as young as 50 if unable to work. Economic indicators bolster the case for tax surcharges, while production and homebuilding rose in July.
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Edmond LeBkeiun
Washington
House
Senate
New York
John W. Gardner
Johnson
Ways and Means Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Commerce Department
Phillips official to keynote New Mexico Petroleum Convention
John M. Houchin executive vice president of Phillips Petroleum Co will keynote the 18th annual New Mexico Petroleum Industries Committee convention in Albuquerque September 20 22. About 400 delegates from New Mexico and nearby states are expected to attend with Houchin opening the convention at a September 21 luncheon.
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Albuquerque
John M. Houchin
Phillips Petroleum Co
New Mexico Petroleum Industries Committee
New Mexico
Houchin
Major fires burn in Glacier Park and Kaniksu Forest
Firefighters battled six large fires across northern Idaho and eastern Washington, with Kaniksu Forest near Priest Lake and Glacier National Park reporting the most activity. About 1,300 acres burned in the Trepper Peak area as 334 crews fought fires. Glacier Park faced four majors with near 1,000 acres charred and 700 firefighters on duty. New Mexico crews, including Indian firefighters from Santo Domingo and Zia, joined the effort on the lines.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Glacier National Park
Trepper Peak
Priest Lake
Kaniksu Forest
Forest Service
Glacier Park
Gardner Peak
Flathead
Glacier Wall
Tuck Ridge
U.S. Forest Service
Albuquerque
N M
New Mexico
Santo Domingo
Jemez
Zia
Taos
Zuni
Ten
AR Questa
Mora
Rito
Mechem Considered for New Highway Post in New Mexico
Albuquerque AP reports Highway Commissioner Tom Trotter says a commission vacancy will be filled at the August 31 Santa Fe meeting. He declined to name candidates, but former Gov Edwin Mechem of Las Cruces is among those mentioned to replace Gen Hugh Milton who resigned.
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Albuquerque
Tom Trotter
Santa Fe
Trotter
Hugh Milton
Las Cruces
Edwin Mechem
Casualties in Vietnam Down Amid Lull in Fighting
US casualties last week dropped to 82 killed and 748 wounded, the lowest since January. Marines reported small, scattered skirmishes near Tam Ky as pilots faced weather limits, with 1,043 Communist soldiers killed that week.
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George Esper
Saigon
Marjor
U.S. Command
U.S
Tam Ky
North Vietnam
U.5
Hanoi
Haiphong
Panhandle
North
South Vietnam
Americas
Voters Decide Fate Of Truth Or Consequences Name
Truth or Consequences residents vote Friday on whether to keep the 1950 name change for publicity or revert to Hot Springs. Supporters cite visitor attraction from mineral baths. opponents urge returning to the old name. A 400-signature petition prompted the city commission to set the poll.
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Rio Grande Valley
Hot Springs
Ralph Edwards
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