Civil rights bill sparks debate on rights vs. business interests
The Observation Post notes President Johnson plans to sign the civil rights bill aiming to ease violence from demonstrations while cautioning the legislation may limit others’ business rights. The piece urges individuals to pursue goals personally and warns Congress cannot force acceptance. It also mentions a local property case and a condemnation proceeding for high way and dog control issues.
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Johnson
Congress
Reorganization Of C A P In Animas Advances
The Civil Air Patrol in Animas moves forward with meetings scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays at 2 p.m. in the community building. The next film airs July 24 followed by an Air Force sponsored Search and Rescue Mission planned for September in Tucumcari. Training begins July 12 to prepare for the mission.
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Civil Air Patrol
Animas
Air Force
Tucumcar
Miss Dunkerson Begins Stewardess Career
Miss Sandra June Dunkerson of Lordsburg has graduated from Eastern Air Lines flight attendant school in Miami and started as an Eastern stewardess. She previously worked as a secretary for Kelly Girls in Minneapolis and attended Lamson Business School in Phoenix. After training, she reported to Chicago for base and will fly to the 112 Eastern cities and territories including the District of Columbia and Bermuda.
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Sandra June Dunkerson
District of
Coumbia
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Veterinarian to Be Here Next Tuesday
Dr. K. G. Beaubien, veterinarian, will visit Lordsburg at the fairgrounds Tuesday, July 7, from 3 to 5 30 p m. He plans to return on the first Tuesday of each month.
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K. G. Beaubien
Lordsburg
Irgrounds
Monthly Reports Due On School Income and Compensating Taxes
New Mexico commissioner of revenue Charles C. Brunacini announces a change in filing for withholding school and compensation taxes from quarterly to monthly under the 1964 law. Beginning with July 1964 returns, filing and remittance are due by the 20th of the following month, with mailed returns deemed received on the mailing date at the capitol.
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Mexico
Bureau of Revenue
New Mexico Farm Bureau Exceeds Membership Quota
The New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau exceeded its annual membership quota for the third straight year and tops the list as the tenth state to surpass its target. President A. W. Langenegger credits farmer and rancher faith and the dedication of volunteer county membership workers for the achievement.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
State Farm Bureau
A. W
Bill) Langenegger
Langenegger
Annual K P Picnic on Saturday at Knights Grounds
The Fourth of July picnic and barbecue will be held Saturday at the K P ground north of town on the Silver City highway. Knights of Pythias sponsor the barbecue with beans bread and coffee. Attendees may bring extra food. Several games will be played throughout the day.
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K. P
Silver City
Knights of Pythias
Miss Landreth Dies in Texas After Long Lordsburg Career
Mrs Mildred Townsend received a Denton Texas note from Mrs Jeanette Chandler stating Miss Esther Landreth died November 11 after a stroke. Born June 17 1894 she was Lordsburg High School's commercial teacher and librarian for 17 years retiring in 1959 and living with her sister since then.
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Mildred Townsend
Jeanette Chandler
Denton
Texas
Esther Landreth
Lordsburg
Miss Landreth
Lordsburg High School
City Addresses Water Pressure Woes and New Fire Truck Bid
At a city council meeting residents reported very low water pressure at the west end near Rail road Ave. Officials said sprinklers at the municipal park lowered pressure. partial sprinkler use was approved. The council accepted Thunderbird Sales Corp. bid for a new fire truck at 18 304 60 after trade allowance and set a 120 day delivery. A resolution sought transfer of routine budget items from the State Finance Department local division.
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Railroad Ave
C. L. Adams
Yucca
Second St
Municipal Park Golf Course
Thunderbird Sales Corp
Fire Department
State Department of Finance
Itorm
Business houses to close Fourth of July in Lordsburg
Lordsburg merchants committee says business houses will close Saturday July 4 for the holiday. Grocery store ad specials run Thursday and Friday this week. Hidalgo County Courthouse also to close Friday.
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Lordsburg
Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Hidalgo County
Mrs McGahey Named New Manager at Stylrite
Mrs. Bill McGahey formerly Betty Schulz is appointed new manager of the Style rite Beauty Salon. She and husband arrived from Lubbock Texas and express happiness to return to Lordsburg after two years away.
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Bill McGahey
Betty Schulz
Stylerite Beauty Salon
Lubbock
Texas
Lordsburg
Temperature Readings Reported by Southern Pacific Railroad
Temperature readings recorded by the Southern Pacific Railroad here provide a snapshot of atmospheric conditions. The note documents several measurements taken at the local station, indicating temperature values and time stamps for the observation period.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Redrock Rancher Injured In Jeep Crash Near Redrock
Redrock rancher Charles Blakey was seriously hurt when his Jeep struck a hill near Redrock last Thursday afternoon. He is hospitalized at Hidalgo General Hospital with condition listed as satisfactory. State Patrolman Joe Ortega said Blakey appeared to fall asleep and miss a curve. Forest Service officer Frank Smith assisted at the scene.
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Charles Blakey
Redrock
Blakey
Tle
Hidalgo General Hospital
Joe Ortega
Frank Smith
Silver City
Tommy Dean Fulgham
Max Dean Mitchell
Gayle
William
Rouse Named to FHA Hi Dalgo Southwest Committee
Joe H. Rouse of Lordsburg is appointed by state FHA director Drew Cloud as a three year member of the Hi dalgo Southwest Grand Area Committee. Other appointees are Marvin Jones of Duncan and Collins Walker of Lordsburg. The county committee reviews farm and rural housing loan applications and advises on loan policy locally.
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Joe H. Rouse
Lordsburg
Drew Cloud
Farmers Home Administration
Hidalgo-Southwest Grand Area
J. David Radosevich
Marvin Jones
Duncan
Arizona
Collins Walker
Hidalgo
Southwest
Grant
Rouse
Radosevich
FHA
Outdoor Band Concert Planned with Twirling Class
A tentative date of July 23 is set for an outdoor band concert featuring the twirling class and those in twirling from the majorettes.
Fireworks Ban Across New Mexico and Arizona Forests
Forest official Fred H. Kennedy warns fireworks are banned on all National Forests in New Mexico and Arizona during the Fourth of July and year round. He notes strict enforcement, dry tinder conditions, and urges safe use of legal fireworks only in nonflammable areas while families camp responsibly.
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Southwestern
Fred H. Kennedy
New Mexico
Arizona
Kennedy
Smokey Bear
Campfires and Smoking Banned in Gila National Forest
Fire restrictions due to extreme dryness ban smoking while traveling inside the forest except on highways and in inhabited areas. Campfires are allowed only in posted campgrounds or with a permit, with kerosene and gas devices exempt if safe per standards. Charcoal grills and wood coal stoves barred. Order effective June 19 until rescinded.
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Gila National Forest
New Mexico
Fred H. Kennedy
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Charleen Fulgham
Clovis
N. Mex
Ariz. National
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