New Mexico Democrats split on proportional representation for national convention
A stubborn McCarthy faction won one of New Mexico's 26 national convention votes as the party shifted to proportional representation. Humphrey forces controlled the nominating committee and sought six votes for McCarthy before floor action allocated 12 half votes to McCarthy and 14 to Humphrey, with alternates and sergeants at arms shaping a 50 delegate body plus 12 alternates and two sergeants at arms for Chicago.
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Tom Brown
Artesia
Dessie Sawyer
Crossroads
Humphrey Forces
McCarthy Organization
Humphrey Group
McCarthy Group
Bill Feather
Associated Press
Santa FE
McCarthy
Senigene McCarthy
DB Mion
Regula
Joan Simms
Humphrey
New Mexico
Stata
Serling Black
DeLos Alamos-Santa Fe
Stephen A. Mitchell
Taos
Democratic Party
Mitchell
Joseph M. Montoya
DNM
Montoya
Propor
Ionate
Chicago
Plane forced to land near alleged MIG base on island
Seaboard World Airways chartered aircraft diverted off course near an island and landed safely after a 7:42 p.m. transmission. Pentagon confirmed the forced landing with crew reporting no injuries or damage. The flight from Yokota, Japan, included captain, copilot Henry Treger, Earl Scott, Lawrence Guernon, and several inflight checkers and stewardesses.
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Pentagon
Seaboard
Defense Department
Military Airlift Command
Yokota
Japan
New York
Seaboard World
Charter Line
Henry Treger
Earl Scott
Lawrence Guernon
Fireworks ban across National Forests and grasslands
Southwestern Regional Forester William D. Hurst announced a fireworks prohibition across all National Forests in Arizona and New Mexico and Panhandle National Grasslands in West Texas Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico through 1968. Violations carry fines or imprisonment. those causing fires face damages and suppression costs.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Panhandle
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwestern Regional
William D. Hurst
Hurst
Smokey Bear
Mrs Block’s Father Dies At Monmouth
Carl Murphy, 77, of Monmouth Illinois dies after a lengthy illness. He is the father of Mrs Ruth Block of Silver City. Funeral and burial services will be held in Monmouth.
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Carl Murphy
Monmouth
Ruth Block
Silver City
May Bond Purchase Rise Shatters WWII Era Records
New Mexico residents boosted investments in Series E and H Savings Bonds and U.S. Savings Notes in May, with state totals at 9,007,673 for the first five months, surpassing last year by 4 percent. Grant County saw 392,722 in May and 876 in the first five months, as Treasury details highlight stronger returns and favorable holding terms beginning June 1.
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New Mexico
Department of the Treasury
O. Seehmity
U.S
Pereymt
Lehmii
Wunty
Fireworks Prohibited in Hurley Ordinance Enforced
Hurley town leaders ban all fireworks within limits and will strictly enforce the ordinance. Police Chief Earl Etheredge urges parents to keep fireworks from children to prevent accidents and protect property. He emphasizes community cooperation to avoid serious harm.
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Town of
Hurley
Earl Etheredge
FTC recommends ban on cigarette ads on TV and radio
Five FTC members urged Congress to ban cigarette advertising on television and radio. They proposed limiting air time, appearance duration, and program types where ads may appear. Police ended a four night citywide curfew in Richmond California while increasing patrols after racial clashes sparked by a 15 year old shot by officers. Scotland Yard guards a threatened American singer Sammy Tavison after two mysterious calls. Kosygin discussed Soviet military aid with North Vietnam’s deputy premier le Thanh Nhiem.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Congress
Richmond
Calif
Democrats Vie For State Seats
In Santa Fe after the state Democratic convention several candidates announced runs for state office. Ralph Gallegos seeks the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, Eugene Hill aims for Congress, Harold Thompson seeks re election as state auditor, Turner Branch runs for state legislator from Bernalillo County, Alex Armijo enters the race for state land commissioner, Gerald Fowlie runs for the New Mexico Court of Appeals, and Paul Tackett promotes a bid for the state supreme court alongside Chief Justice Chavez if he retires.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe
Si Persons
Ralph Gallegos
Albuquerque
Eugene Hill
Poverty Program
Bfe
Thomas G. Morris
Congress
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Dist
Paul Tackett
New Mexico Supreme Court
David Chavez
Joseph Block Announces Bid for Grant County Probate Judge
Joseph Block of 401 Gordon Street Silver City declares candidacy for Grant County Probate Judge as a Democrat in the August 27 primary. He has resided in Grant County since 1942 and is the sole announced candidate for the post.
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Joseph
Joe
Block
Gordon
Silver City
Grant County
Grant Coing
Grand County
Tuesday Is Filing Day In State
New Mexico’s filing day opens at 9 a.m. with Secretary of State Ernestine Evans and 32 county clerks receiving candidacy declarations. About 500 filings are expected as all candidates for Congress, state and district offices, and multi county magistrates must file with the secretary of state. Filing fees range from 1800 dollars for U.S. representative to 50 dollars for state representatives and magistrate judges, with a 50 percent rebate for candidates polling at least 15 percent in their party primary.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Ernestine Evans
Secretary of State
Congress
U.S
Santa Fe Forest Fire Contained Near Mora
MORSA (APL ) 350 acre fire in the Santa Fe National Forest ten miles southwest of Mora was brought under control by about 350 firefighters. Regional forester William Hurst said crews had the blaze encircled Sunday with a ten foot wide fire lane cut by bull dozers and hand tools. He hoped to withdraw personnel from the area soon.
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Santa Fe National Forest
Mora
William Hurst
Hurst
Weather report for Silver City and airport area
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with a chance of afternoon thunder showers. Sunday high in Silver City 85, low 57. Silver City Grant County Airport high 88, low 63. Tonight’s low expected 64, Tuesday high 92.
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Silver City
Grant County
American Bombers Strike North Vietnam In Major Action
American B52 bombers conducted a large raid into North Vietnam, the first in nearly two months, targeting coastal artillery sites and Viet Cong bases around Gio Linh Cape Lay. The strike also hit Tay Ninh Hau Nghia Binh Duong Long Khanh in a bid to deter a Saigon assault, with reports of enemy regrouping and potential plans to shell Saigon. Allied forces reported clashes near Tay Ninh and Saigon, including several American and Viet Cong casualties.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Sligon
North Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
Demilitarized Zone
Cape Lay
Gio Linh
Saigon
Tay Ninh
Hau Nghia
Binh Duong
Long Khanh
Ment
National Liberation Front
U.S
Navajos Return To Scene Of Tribe's Big Tragedy
Navajos return to the old Fort Sumner site to commemorate the 1864 68 exile and begin a reenactment of the Long Walk. Tribal leaders urge pledge of a second century of progress as about 2 900 to 3 000 attend the ceremony under near 100 degree heat.
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Howard Graves
Associated Press
Arizona
New Mexico
Nakai
Santa Rosa
New Mexico-Arizona State Line
Window Rock
Ariz
U.S
Old Ft. Sumner
Nekai
Nelson Caren
Johnson Plans Latin American Trip For Trade Talks
President Johnson plans a weekend flight to El Salvador for talks with five Central American presidents on regional trade cooperation and the Alliance for Progress. An overnight stay in San Salvador is expected with half hour layovers at each return airport. White House officials declined comment while sources said an official announcement would come later.
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New York
Johnson
el Salvador
San Salvador
Washington
White House
Latin America
Alliance For Progress
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Inked By President
The signing marks a historic move amid U S Soviet arms race hopes. Johnson hints at broader peace moves while nations line up to sign. Britain the United States and the Soviet Union back the pact as France and China stay outside. The treaty requires ratification by 40 governments to go into force.
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Lewis Gulick
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Johnson
France
Roa
China
Great Britain
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
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Benny Altamirano
Ranger Airlines
el Paso
Lee Vesely
Ernest Brown
Jack David
Leona Skillman
Russel Bert
WNMU
Sam ‘3Inder
Kennecott Copper Corporation and Chamber Board
Stewart Warrick
Ft. Bayard
Gerald Myers
Ft Bayard Hospital
Lewis Foster
Orville Oldham
Southern Union Gas and the
Shasarrater
Bill Dedrick
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Graham Holmes
BIA
W.T. Sherman
Samuel F. Tappan
Howard Gorman
Ganado
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FFESS
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