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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1965
Page
2
The article lauds the Gemini mission of astronauts James McDivitt and Ed White as a landmark and forecasts more voyages. It notes American and Soviet progress in space, questions whether exploration will lead to peace or war, and highlights the moon as a favored objective for future heroes.
A Commerce Department and SEC survey shows capital spending plans rising at an annual pace of 19.5 billion in late 1965. Construction outlays run 3 percent ahead of 1964. Increased contracts and broader capital spending reflect rising confidence across industries from metals to services, with construction driving demand for related goods.
The death of Highway Commissioner L E Murray unsettles the New Mexico highway board. Sudderth Thaxton and Collins may fill the vacancy, while Milton and Murray’s allies push for allied nominees. Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce favored Tom Trotter Charlie Brunacini and Mage Hardin as possible appointees.
U S Consul Allison Wanamaker was wounded seriously in a Monday night shooting in Cordoba when a passing car fired at his vehicle. Police said Wanamaker tried to steer to safety as attackers fled, in a city noted for industry, autos, and a university.
Cadets from seven New Mexico communities are set to graduate at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Names include John E. Blaha Portales Richard A. Benson Tucumcari Stephen D. Caldwell Springer James G. Codling Roswell Robert K. Waterman Los Alamos George R. Keller Farmington and William A. Roberts Monument.
Santa Fe New Mexico Liquor Director Hilton A. Dickson reaffirmed a hard policy during the last day of the New Mexico Retail Liquor Dealers convention. The Hague World Court announced the US claim for 1 621 295 against the Soviet Union for a B 29 bomber loss and eight crew off northern Japan three years ago.
The Army Wage Board approved a five cent per hour increase for 1,416 workers at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico and for 7,727 Holloman Air Force Base civilians effective after June 16.
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