23 Jul 1968
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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
1
Grant County Chief Deputy George Barela said Athan reported a near miss by a bullet at 6 30 p m Monday at the Big Sky Trailer Park Tyrone. The shooter location behind a ditch was unseen and Barela urged hunters to stay at least one mile from homes and advise children on safe firearm use.
In Santa Fe AP report, Rofes Topez Tijerina and ten land grant claimant followers may face trial November 12 on kidnapping and related charges from the June 1967 Rio Arriba County courthouse raid. Judge Paul Larras postponed arraignment to September 11 amid eight new motions challenging indictments.
Li Crees of Hurley dies at Rolling Hills Rest Home in Coleman Texas. Funeral set for July 16 at Stevens Mortuary with burial in Voss beside wife. Spanish American War veteran survived by wife’s daughter Mrs J A Hill, eight sons, eight daughters, 28 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Mrs Hue and her son Wayne attended the service and returned to Hurley.
Jack and Richard Fahrlender charged with first degree murder of Doug Ward and Slim Williams in Pinos Altos. Bond set at 7000 cash each or double with property bond. Hearing set for 10 am August 13 before Justice U S Conner at Grant County Courthouse. Witnesses and weapons described at habeas corpus hearing.
Governors from both parties fear Alabama Governor George Wallace could block the 1968 White House race. They discuss a GOP Democratic accord to resolve a no majority Electoral College outcome. Senatorial and regional leaders back plans to write such an agreement into party platforms and pursue a resolution at the National Governors Conference.
Construction on a large addition to the Mountain States Telephone building in Silver City has begun. The project across the back of the current site on Pope will cost over 200000 dollars and is due for completion in mid November. The expansion adds dial equipment, space for a microwave system, standby power, and a larger climate control system to meet growing demand.
Lightning sparked a snag blaze on the Silver City District of the Gila National Forest late Monday night. A helitack crew from MeQwa worked the scene and extinguished the fire as scattered showers fell in parts of the forest though dry areas kept fire danger evident.
A 11 year old boy was accidentally shot in the right foot at Saddle Rock, 11 miles west of Silver City. The bullet came from a .22 rifle in the hands of his 16 year old brother while the pair walked down a till. Robert Lubbentusen, 50, the father, took the injured boy to Hillcrest General Hospital for treatment.
Ruth Culberson a native of Grant County and member of the Pioneer Mlening family died Sunday in Mansfield Ohio. She had resided in Mansfield for years and served as a watcher at Ohio State University. Friends are asked to donate to the Ohio State Library in lieu of flowers.
Gray skies and high humidity with possible showers through the day. Monday’s forecast shows a high near 92 in City, with no significant cooling expected and a chance of late evening showers.
AP reports massive vote readies steelworkers for a possible nationwide strike by 468000 workers if no deal is reached by August 1. Talks center on a wage and benefit package likely including higher pay pensions hospitalization and paid vacations as unions push for a strong settlement.
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