First Winter Snow Hits Here
Silver City endured its first real winter weather as a storm moved through dropping snow and creating icy roads. Police closed Highway 180 as 60 cars became jammed on an icy hill and officers stewarded stranded motorists while crews cleared streets and warned drivers to stay off back roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Thomas J. Ryan
Ryan
Grant County
al Bosworth
Bosworth
Hurley
Bayard
Cliff
Central
Steve Ray Aguirre
Jemez Springs
Cuba
Cheman
Espanola
Farmington
One Day Left to File for Cobre and Silver Ballots
Cobre and Silver Consolidated School Districts give candidates one day to file for the February 6 special elections. Filing closes Tuesday at 5 p.m. in district business offices. Silver City sees two candidates for one seat. Johnnie R. Pérez faces Wendell Keller. Cobre has three candidates for two seats. Carlos Felix, Longino Bustillos seek position one, Samuel Ortiz filed for position two. Incumbents Mace Parra and Sain Grijalva not seeking re election. All terms six years non partisan. Any qualified elector may vote in their district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobre and
Silver Consolidated
Silver
Silver City
Johnnie R. Pérez
Sain Grijalva
Services For Crash Victims Set Saturday
A joint funeral is planned at Municipal Auditorium for 14 of 19 Woodlawn Baptist Church members killed in a New Mexico bus crash. The Rev. James Abington led a Thursday briefing, noting a spiritually simple service and that coffins would be moved to the venue. Driver Jerry Estes and his wife Gloria, members who had moved, were to be buried in San Antonio today alongside other victims and injured, with six flown to Austin and others treated in Clovis and Lubbock hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Woodlawn Baptist Church
New Mexico
Municipal Auditorium
James Abington
San Antonio
Jerry Estes
Gloria
Woodlawn
James
Johny Reeves
Sharon Sellars
Abington
Debbie McKinney
Cherrie Bowen
Vicki Milter
Paul Coke
Marilee Willman
Laura Cogeins
Austin Gebbert
Kay Stewart
Tommy O'Rear
Linda O’rear
Karen Catlins
Tom Speck
Beverly Hicks
Ron Hicks
Robin Hicks
Clovis
N.M
Lubbock
Tom Sullivan
Lubbock Methodist Hospital
Lou Ann Hobnett
House Democrats urge bid to mobilize against Vietnam bombing
Eighteen House Democrats call on Democratic National Committee chair Robert Strauss to convene a special session and form a national campaign opposing the Vietnam bombing. They seek a caucus resolution backing a U S North Vietnam peace treaty and urge Speaker Carl Albert to back the effort. Albert's stance prompts antiwar dissent as tensions rise ahead of the new Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
House Democrats
Robert Strauss
Democratic National Committee
House Democratic Caucus
United States
North Vietnam
Congress
Carl Albert
House
Albert
John Conyers Jr
Dmtch
Billionaire recluse Hughes survives Nicaragua quake
In Managua the earthquake that struck early Saturday sent Howard Hughes fleeing from the Intercontinental Motel. He hid on the seventh floor and was guided by aides to a car then Somoza's home. Hughes sought to reach his Lear jet while Somoza noted his priority was leaving the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Howard Hughes
Intercontinental Motel
Billonaire
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Hughes
Maurice Parga
the Intercontinental
Parga
United States
William Criswell
Criswell
Florida
Lear
Miami
Los Angeles
Miami Herald
Fort Lauderdale
London
Winter Driving Tips From Silver City Police Chief
Silver City Police Chief Thomas J. Ryan offers winter driving guidance based on National Safety Council research. He urges clearing all lights and windows, reducing speed in low visibility, planning routes, and carrying emergency supplies and traction aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Ryan
Silver City
Ryan
National Safety Council
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Highway Patrol
Weather Bureau
Truman Burial Draws Widow's Family Praise At Library
In Independence Missouri, Bess Truman and daughter Margaret Daniel expressed gratitude for the sympathy shown after the burial of Harry S Truman. The ceremony in the courtyard of the presidential library was solemn and simple, with about 250 attendees. The memorial service is planned for January 5 at Washington National Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Carrier
Associated Press
Independence, Mo
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Bess ‘Truman
Margaret Daniel
Washington
National
Independence
Nixon
Randall Jeasee
Trumans
Mrs. Truman
May Wallace
Jeggee
Margaret
Bess
Jessee
Clifton Daniel
The
New York Times
Daniel
Thomas
Harrison
Fightin Colt Invitational Roundup Headlines
Bloomfield and Truth or Consequences chase consolation round glory in a double win. Sid Maestas powers Bloomfield past Socorro 61 to 56 with 28 points while Dale Gonzales leads Socorro. Hot Springs tops CHEI Cowboys 61 to 51 as Gustin scores 23 and Costin sets free throw record. Tonight both title games tip at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Bloomfield
Truth Or Consequences
Socorro
Cliff
Sid Maestas
Socorro Warriors
Maestas
Dale Gonzales
Hot Springs
Don Costin
Fighting Colt
Tigers
Chei Cowboys
Gustin
Traffic Toll to Date Sees 384 Deaths This Year
The Associated Press reports a traffic toll totaling 384 deaths to date, compared with 532 at this point last year, highlighting ongoing roadway dangers and year over year variance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southwest Micro Film Ray C. Johns
E. Yandell
EL Paso
Vomp
Gateway
Gila
Dave Pierson
American National Bank
China Mines Division
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Hillcrest General Hospital
Darleene Hislop
Adrienne Carmichael
M. M. McGee
Kennecott
Silver Police
Automobile Club
Daily Press
Bulletin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!