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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
3
A column cites controversy over Sambo Restaurants naming as racially charged and compares campus mascot debates with past changes like Stanford Indians to Cardinals. It criticizes pseudo intellectuals and notes unrelated local items from Lordsburg council to community events and upcoming dances and bake sales.
Veteran recalls Pacific battles from Tarawa to Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He argues the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war despite remaining Japanese forces abroad. He recalls Roosevelt priorities, MacArthur units, and the Potsdam Ultimatum ending with a “Good Night” signoff.
The Lordsburg City Council approved publishing the old derelict vehicle ordinance with a 10 day owner-notice requirement before city tow or seizure. Violations can incur a five dollar daily fine until removal. The meeting also noted flood insurance becomes active Sept 1 1978 and discussed updating the master and zoning plans for future growth. The council granted a retroactive salary raise of $520 monthly to Municipal Judge Jesus Estrada after confirming a pay hike for him but not for the judge previously.
Wilton Pine, Farmington city treasurer for nearly 22 years, will resign August 17 for personal reasons. Other brief items note leadership changes in Truth or Consequences and Artesia, plus hospital and building permit updates in other cities.
In six years, 42 percent of Animas high school graduates attend college. Most go to New Mexico State University Las Cruces Western New Mexico University Silver City or other NM schools, with some studying out of state. Animas graduates appear on dean lists and earn honors. Education emphasized by families and 4 H club fosters community. Registration for Animas Schools is Friday Aug 18 8:40 to 11 am. Regular school starts Monday Aug 21. Buses run Aug 18. lunch not served that day. Teachers report Aug 17.
Santa Fe coverage flags CETA's multi county structure sparking intrastate disputes and shifting Bernalillo County control to the capital. Also notes Attorney General Anaya pressuring for West Las Vegas School audit, plus state hearing notices and personnel moves in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
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