North Vietnam War Plans Amid Lunar New Year Truce Rejection
Allied forces observed a 36 hour cease fire in parts of South Vietnam for Tet while U S bombing continued south of Vinh as North Vietnamese forces concentrate around Khe Sanh. Marines clashed near the base with casualties reported and 652 bombers targeted suspected enemy concentrations north of Khe Sanh. North Vietnam announced a Tet relief for three U S fliers as the Viet Cong freed 13 officers and one enlisted man in Saigon amid ongoing fighting.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
G Rim
1St Corps
U.S
North Vietnam
Vinh
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Khe Sanh
Sout Vietnam
Laos
Marin
Richard Merron
U.S. Command
En van Thieu
Hanoi
Dellinger
Viet Cong
Hurley Woman Wounds Self at Gate of Cap ore Kennecott
Hurley woman in good condition at Hillcrest General Hospital after shooting herself at the Kennecott Cape per Corporation gate Saturday afternoon. Grant County Sheriff Aguirre said she asked to see her husband inside when a guard went to fetch him and the woman fired a .22 pistol into her lower abdomen. She stated to officers it was self-inflicted.
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Hurley
Hillcrest General Hospital
Silver City
Kennecott Cape
Grant County
Steve Ray Aguirre
Aguirre
Lnlerest General Hospital
Town Councils Schedule Regular Meetings in February
Grant County mining district councils set regular meetings the first week in February Bayarté Council to meet Feb 6 at 7 pm in Town Hall Hurley Town Council to meet Feb 7 at 7 am in City Hall Central to meet Feb 8 at 7 pm in Chestry Hall
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Grant County
Bayarté Council
Hurley Town Council
City
Central
Chestry Hall
Tax Renditions Delayed by Court Orders in Grant County
Grant County Assessor Ella Ward reports renditions of taxes based on 1967 values are being compiled after a court order extended the deadline. AREA Inc. cannot complete revaluation work, and over 9,000 renditions remain to be filed as schedules become available from the State Tax Commission.
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Grant County
Grant County Commission
Area Inc
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Ella Ward
State Tax Commission
Ward
Grant County Courthouse Closes for Commissioner's Brother Funeral
Grant County Clerk Betty J. Turner announced the courthouse is closed for the funeral of Paul G. Smith of Bayard brother of Commissioner Charles J. Smith. Funeral services were set for 2:30 p.m. at Curtis Mortuary chapel.
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Grant County
Betty J. Turner
Paul 2. Smith
Bayard
Charles J. Smith
Curtis Mortuary Chapel
Cobre School Board Sets Meet Tonight
The Cobre Board of Education schedules a 7 p.m. regular meeting in the superintendent's office In Bayard The agenda includes applications for the superintendent position and a Title I report by Haskel Smith Smith will also brief on the New Mexico Legislature.
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Cobre
Cobre Board of Education
Bayard
Haskel Smith
Smith
New Mexico
U N Security Council Postpones Pueblo Crisis Meeting
A United Nations security council meeting on the Pueblo crisis scheduled for today has been postponed. A U.N. official said no new time has been set for the session.
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United Nations, MY
USN
Security Council
Pueblo
U.N
Catron County Announces Bid for Courthouse Bonds
Catron County clerk Jean W. A. Wood reports sealed bids opened January 23, 1968 at 1 00 p m for sale of 280000 General Obligation Courthouse and Jail Bonds. Quinn and Co of Albuquerque won as low bidder with a 4.2878 percent rate.
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Jean W. A.wood
Catron
Quinn & Co. of
Albuquerque
First Aid Training Set Here in Silver City
New Mexico Mine Inspector Robert White will lead a standard first aid course at the Red Cross Building in Silver City starting tonight. The 12 hour session runs 6 to 10 p m Tuesday and Wednesday with Sheriff’s deputies and local firemen among the participants and is open to all interested. Participants may contact White or Fire Chief John Toledo to enroll. The course covers basic first aid including mouth to mouth resuscitation and leads to a standard first aid card.
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New Mexico
Robert White
Red Cross
College and
D Streets
Silver City
Grant County Sheriff's Department
White
John Toledo
Two Burglaries Reported Here
Oliver City police investigate two burglaries from last week. Paul Hunter’s Silver City home was entered through a forced window with a light left on in a closet but nothing else missing. Johnnie’s Barber Shop was burglarized with about $50 taken after entry through Peck Motor Company. Peck reported nothing missing. Detective Lt. Elias Garcia Jr. leads the inquiry.
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Oliver City
Paul Hunter
Silver City
Hunter
Johnnie
Johnny Arsola
Peck Motor Company
Elias Garcia Jr
Demos Propose Blockade or Sinking Over Pueblo Crisis
Democratic senators floated strong actions in response to the Pueblo seizure by North Korea. A blockade or sinking North Korean gunboats could be considered if the Puebla and its 83 crew are not returned. Others urge caution to avoid widening conflict while U N Security Council works.
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Washington
North Korea
Puebla
Senate
Everett M. Mirksen
Mike Mansfield
Pentagon
U.3
Far East
John C. Stennis
de Miss
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Stennis
Sen
Russell B. Long
Dda
United States
Long
Mansfield
Mothers March Tonight in Silver City for March of Dimes
Residents across Grant County urged to keep porch lights on as women ring doorbells to collect funds for birth defects research. The annual Mothers March supports the March of Dimes campaign with local residents participating.
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Silver City
Grant County
New Mexico Democratic Leaders Demand Financial Plan Clarity
Democratic leaders accuse Gov Cargo of political maneuvering and urge a workable budget for next fiscal year. They claim tax increases may be necessary to fund programs and hold a press conference on state finances with House Speaker Bruce King and Senate leaders. Cargo defends his budget and rejects premature tax talk.
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Santa FE
Democrate Io Party
David Cargo
New Mexico
House
Senate
Bruce King
David Norvell
R. ©. Morgan
G Tibo Chavez
C. Fincher Neal
Senate Finance Committee
Harold Runnels
House Appropriations and Finance Committee
John Mersnon
Cargo
Traffic Deaths Toll to Date Reported by AP
The Associated Press notes state traffic fatalities to date and compares with last year’s toll, outlining trends in early totals and year-to-date figures. No specific numbers provided in the available text.
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Associated Press
Johnson requests 76.7 billion defense budget for 1969
President Johnson sent Congress a 76.7 billion defense budget for the 1969 fiscal year aiming to support Vietnam with about one third of total military spending. The plan projects 3,477,000 active duty personnel by June 1969 and around 525,000 in Vietnam, with contingencies tied to the Pueblo crisis and war progress.
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Freds. Hoffman
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Vietnam
North Korea
Pueblo
U.S
J.5
Robert 5. McNamara
Water development budget includes New Mexico projects
President Johnson's proposed budget requests more than 30 million for water development affecting New Mexico. Key items include San Juan Chama diversion construction at 9.64 million shared with Colorado, and Navajo irrigation construction at 3.55 million. Other Army Engineer projects cover Albuquerque channels, Galisteo, Cochiti, and Rio Grande efforts.
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Washington
Johnson
New Mexico
Whch
Colorado River
Rio Grande Basin
San Juan-Chama
Colorado
Cohciti
Galisteo
Albuquerque
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Navajo
Bureau of Reclamation
West Texas
Mississippii River
Congress
Army
Albuquerqis
Cuchit
Las Cruces
Los Esteros-Llamogordo
Pecos River
Carlsbad
Rio Grande
Rio Puerco
Rio Salado
Saneta Fe
Reclamation Bureau
San Juan Chama
Upper Colorado
Hammond
Pecos
Carlse
Tucumcari
Gallup
Eastern New Mexico
Mimbres
Texas New Mexico
Gila
Indian Bureau
Copper Strike Shuts Mines and Hit Western Economy Hard
Western miners and families live on union benefits and food stamps as a six month copper strike idles about 60,000 workers and halts over 90 percent of copper production. The dispute involves wages, benefits, and nationwide plant closures across 23 states, with a federal panel mediating negotiations in Washington.
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Jack Lefler
New York
United Steelworkers of America
Arizona
Utah
New Mexico
Montana
Nevada
Tom Powers
Butte, Mont
Perth Amboy
Carteret
Phelps Dodge Corp
Variable clouds and wind with scattered showers today
A 21 hour report at 7 am notes high around 54 and low near 20s with variable cloudiness and windy conditions. Scattered showers are possible today and tonight with a high near 52 on Tuesday and a low around 20s.
Local Issue Talks Resume In Hurley
Officials of the United Steel Workers and Kennecott Copper Corporation resumed local issue talks today in Hurley at 9 30 a m. Fred Ferguson Federal Mediator from Albuquerque conducted the meeting. It was not announced if other groups would meet Tuesday. Talks recessed last week on two party agreement and resumed today.
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United Stealworkers of America
Kennecott Copper Corporation
China Mines Division
Kennecott
Hurley
Fred Ferguson
Albuquerque
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Korea
Navy
Naval
U.N. Security Council
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Com
Pacis
Werner
ITE
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Arizona Tax Commission
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Anaconda Lo
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