State income tax hike fuels new spending drive
The Capital reports lawmakers in January aimed to raise state income tax to fund a major new program. The effort faces strong resistance as fiscal conditions tighten and political divides sharpen.
06 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1968
Page
1
The Capital reports lawmakers in January aimed to raise state income tax to fund a major new program. The effort faces strong resistance as fiscal conditions tighten and political divides sharpen.
AAA reports New Mexico highway outlays reached 35.2 million in 1967, down from 1966 totals. Nationally road outlays totaled 13.2 billion, funded mainly by state road-user taxes 6.9 billion and federal-aid 3.9 billion, with tolls bonds and other sources making up the rest.
Rosary and requiem services were led for Juana Hernandez Ramirez at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Monsignor Lawrence E. Gaynor officiating. She was born in 1897 in Guanajuato Mexico and died December 2 at Fort Bayard Hospital. Married to Eusebia Ramirez, she lived in Lordsburg since 1941 and had 29 grandchildren.
Seven new Girl Scout troop leaders were invested last week during ceremonies, finishing a busy registration period and renewed local interest in scouting. New leaders include Leonora Serna, James Herring Jr, Celestina de la Riva, Nellie Diaz, Arturo Sauce do, Abran Martinez, and Juan Morales, invested by neighborhood chairman Gilbert Buvens.
The Lordsburg High School junior class stages a mystery comedy Finders Creepers in the cafetorium on Thursday at 7 30 p.m under Linyd Payne. Cast includes Wilbur Maxwell Eddie Kerr Hercules Nelson Harold Stewart Celeste Nelson Carl Reynolds Nina Quiggly Jennie Gomez Mrs Nelson Sally Dallies Mr Nelson Steve Harper Madeline Quiggly Mary Helen Mora and other students. Admission is 75c for adults, 40c for juniors and seniors, 26c for grade school.
The New Mexico Legion announces a free subscription for every servicemember from New Mexico stationed in Vietnam. Legionnaires and Auxiliary members are asked to send names and addresses of their sons or acquaintances overseas so the New Mexico Legionnaire can be mailed monthly at no charge.
The Upper Campground at Lake Roberts in Gila National Forest will close from December through the first weekend in April 1969. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish closes Lake Roberts to fishing in the same period. Closure aims to save cleanup costs and allow heavy maintenance and soil recovery while the grounds remain open for picnicking and boating at the Lake Roberts Picnic ground.
The MethDist Youth Fellowship plans a pancake supper Thursday December 12 at the Methodist Church basement starting 5 30 pm. Adult plates cost 1 25 and child plates 75c.
Plans announced for a parochial kindergarten for five and six year olds at St Joseph's community hall starting January. Sister Manessa from Italy Cross school Las Cruces will organize classes and curriculum. Mrs Edna Bohling will teach with hours 9-11 am and 2-4 pm. Tuition set at 20 dollars monthly. The school will operate under approved standards and welcomes nonmembers. Pre registration dates to be announced.
Air Force Staff Sergeant W. H. Conley of Lordsburg New Mexico served as a weapons technician on the AC 47 Dragonship crew near Pleiku. The unit provided flare illumination for Army troops and destroyed rocket sites with minigun fire after spotting rocket flashes during a return flight to base. Conley is with the 633rd Special Operations Wing at Pleiku and is a 1950 EuMafia High School graduate.
Deirdre D Estrada a sophomore at New Mexico State University is one of ten coeds initiated into Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity The new movement emphasizes Christian leadership loyalty and self support Miss Estrada is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesus J Estrada of Lordsburg New Mexico.
The Lordsburg P. T. A. will hold its December meeting Monday December 9 at 7 30 pm in the Cafetorium. President Mr McCutchan says an interesting program is planned and several items of business will be discussed. All members are urged to attend.
The Mavericks designate Paul Speer and Fritz Placencia as co captains for the season openers against the Reserve team. Season tickets go on sale offering access to 1 home game at 6.50 for adults and 4.50 for students, with doors opening Friday night for purchases and admission.
Lordsburg Lions Club approved jackets to be sent as personal Christmas presents to each boy at Boys Ranch. A special fish dinner at El Charro raised funds by refund from management for children's benefit. the exact project goal remains to be decided.
The B. P. O. Does sponsor a Bazaar on Saturday December 7 at the old Railroad Dafe Building from 1 pm. to ?. The sale features fancy work crocheted dolls velveteen pillows rugs and other useful items made by the Does. These items make nice Christmas gifts.
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