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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
4
The piece argues that the nation faces economic control by oil supplier nations and warns that perceptions of prosperity are fragile. It contends that reliance on foreign energy creates a lack of true independence and hints at political consequences.
Truckers pull rigs off at stops and along roads in a semi strike to oppose a proposed 50 mile an hour limit, arguing it cuts their pay. Fuel access and efficiency concerns may be worsened by the action.
A comment questions who benefits from a proposed 60 cent per gallon gasoline price cut or rationing plan. The note likens the policy to a slap on the hand and expresses concern over who will receive the extra funds.
The text notes a song titled Turn Out The Lights The Party's Over and compares it to energy conservation during the current crisis. It recalls a second line about tomorrow repeating the same pattern, implying ongoing cyclical challenges.
The column commends this year’s deer hunters for clean camps and intact calf crop with no serious accidents. It notes no known losses except a fatality at the Lordsburg water tank.
The piece reflects on a week of problems yet finds pockets of joy with friends, meals, and restful sleep. It notes the Christmas spirit remains bright and general happiness persists despite challenges.
A longtime volunteer recalls playing Santa at a Silver City Presbyterian Church for sixteen years. From awkward beginnings in a flimsy suit to a velvet costume, the author shares tender, funny, and sad encounters with children, including a blind boy and a beard-pulling incident, and notes the simple rewards of seeing joy in the season.
Mrs Hitson receives a money tree crafted by Faye Ravens as a token of appreciation at the Monday night sewing class’s final lesson. Mr and Mrs Manuel Rendon welcomed a baby boy on Saturday November 30 at Hillcrest General Hospital. Martha Stevens, daughter of Rev and Mrs M E Stevens, was among eleven girls selected from the state for the Senate Youth Committee session in Santa Fe in November.
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