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Silver City Daily Press

Location

Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1966

Page

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Nation's Hospitals Brace For First Medicare Patients

The Associated Press reports that hospitals nationwide are prepared for the Friday start of Medicare. Officials expect a smooth opening but fear potential strains from seniors delaying care. Doctors are expected to cooperate to curb a possible rush, as patient admission requires physician approval.

George Newman Associated Press Donald Dunn Minnesota Hospital Association The American Medical Association

Frontier Days Opens Friday in Silver City

Frontier Days begins Friday at James Stadium in Silver City with a 7:30 pm opening. The 1968 rodeo queen will be crowned as the 424th Army Band of Fort Bliss performs. Grant County Sheriff's Posse members, queens and court, Rover Townspeople, and Kent Roberts as MC participate. Frank Baca will crown the queen who vows to perform at all rodeo shows and join the parade Saturday.

Silver City James Stadium Army Band Fort Bliss Grant County Frontier

Weather forecast with scattered showers and warm temps

Partly cloudy today tonight and Wednesday with scattered afternoon and thunder showers. Warmer daytime temperatures. Precipitation probability 30 percent today and 2 percent tonight. High today 85, low 58, high Wednesday 86. 44 hour report shows warm trend with highs near 85 to 86 and light precipitation.

No Chamber Meeting This Week in Silver City

The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce cancels this week's Wednesday lunch meeting. Chamber manager Betty Biggs cites Frontier Days activities and weekend Independence Day preparations as the reason for the cancellation.

Silver City- Grant County

Night coup topples Argentina's president Illia

The Argentine military seized power in a swift, bloodless coup that ousted elected President Arturo Illia. Illia, who had served 31 months of his term, sheltered at Casa Rosada and later left for an unknown destination. Generals Pascua, Fistarini, and top naval and air commanders would form a ruling junta and install Lt. Gen Juan Carlos Ongania.

Kenneth L. Davis Buenos Aires Argentina Arturo Illia Casa Rosada Pascua A. Fistarini Navy Air Force Uunts Juan Carlos Ongania Chlt Counutry

Managers Appreciation Sale at Piggly Wiggly Stages Big Prizes

Mr and Mrs Grant County thank the community as the Piggly Wiggly stores launch a Managers Appreciation Sale with extra value throughout the aisles. Each shop will award a manager's prize plus a grand Universal Jeep with top and white side walls. Patrons may register on visits. prizes awarded July 2 July 9 and the Jeep on July 19.

Grant County

Celebration Postponed for Bowan Golden Anniversary

Illness of M E Bowan strikes today in Newport Oregon prompting postponement of Mr and Mrs Bowans Golden Wedding Anniversary event set for July 2. The celebration will be rescheduled to a later date.

M.E. Bowan Newport Ore Mrs. Bowan

Jury Selected In Trial Of Charles Ray

The Grant County Courthouse courtroom held about 90 people as Charles Ray faced trial at 9 a.m. before Judge George L. Zimmerman on charges of aggravated battery and assault with intent to commit a violent felony for the Aug. 9, 1985 shooting of rancher Frank McCauley. Defense attorneys Forest Sanders William Bibins and Joe Galvan of Las Cruces were aided by local. Prosecution teams included District Attorney E. C. Dave Senna Assistant DA William 5 Martin Jr and William A. Sloan of Albuquerque.

Grant County Charles Ray George L. Zimmerman Ray Frank McCauley White Signal Area Forest Sanders William Bivins Joe Galvan Las Cruces E. C Dave’ Senna Willam 5. Martin Jr William A. Sloan Albuquerque

Jury Sworn In From Forty-Plus Prospects

Thirty nine people were called for jury duty with twelve chosen. Two failed to appear and had bench warrants issued. Two more were excused for age over sixty. The twelve sworn in before noon recess include David Casarez, Mrs Robert M Scovel, Donnie RK Stailey, Thomas A Baca, Mrs Gevino Mo Gallardo, Ralph A Dinwiddie, Jimmy C Stone, Alfredo M Madrid, Mrs David O Abalos, Fail B Amos, Mrs Daniel C Marrujo, and Arturo S Garcia.

David Casarez Robert M. Scovel Donnie Rk, Stailey Thomas A. Ba

Native Hero Jaquin Gonzales Dies in Los Angeles

Jaquin A. Gonzales, 75, a native of Silver City and longtime West Coast resident, died Monday in a Los Angeles hospital. A retired contractor, he is survived by three sons, one daughter, four brothers Frank R. Gonzales of Silver City and Eddie, Amelia and Diego Gonzales of Santa Fe, and a sister Tula Gonzales of Silver City. Funeral arrangements are pending in Los Angeles.

Jaquin A. Gonzales Silver City Los Angeles Calif West Coast Frank R. Gonzales Eddie Amelia Diego Gonzales Santa Fe Tula Gonzales

Kiwanians To Serve Cowboy Breakfast For Frontier Days

Kiwanians from Silver City Hurley Kiwanis clubs will host a Saturday ham and eggs breakfast at the Surplus City parking lot with biscuits taters and honey from 6 to 9 am. Breakfast precedes the Frontier Days parade set for 10 am. Chuck Olson leads the cookout with coffee available early.

Silver City Hurley Kiwanis Club Surplus City Posse Chamber of Commerce Chuck Olson

Rainfall Dampens Fire Danger in Gila Forest

Scattered showers Monday night touched parts of the Gila National Forest with from none to 1.15 inches. Black Range saw about an inch, Pinos Altos 1.15 inches, while others got a quarter inch or less. Foresters warned the dry season continues despite the rain. One small lightning fire occurred in the Reserve district and was quickly extinguished. crews battled both outbreaks, described as small.

Cila V National Forest Black Range Pinos Altos

Jaycees Complete Plans For Barbecue

Jaycees finalize arrangements for the third annual Junior Chamber of Commerce barbecue on the Surplus City parking lot as part of Independence Day observance. Chairman Herb Trejo says the event will serve the public on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Bulletin Washington United States Jaquin Gonzales Kiwanians Gila Forest Jaycees Kathy Napo Sanchez City Hall Mae Tait
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