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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
2
The article notes a surge in youth political engagement after the voting age drop, with 1,215,390 under twenty-one registered in late 1971, about 36 percent of eligible youth. It predicts further growth, potential shifts in Congress, and a generational reshuffle as younger lawmakers move into key positions.
Miss Beverly Altuna chosen Sun Princess to represent New Mexico State University. Police warn many pets poisoned in past two weeks. Litt leaguers prep 7 PM Monday at City Ball Park with a parade from Chester Street as Mayor Koff begins season by tossing first ball.
The text argues newcomers will boost Congress toward a more liberal agenda with higher public welfare outlays for education health and poverty. The youth vote will back this, signaling a surge toward progressive legislation especially in the House, though critics warn of rising costs and fiscal strain.
Homer G. Rountree, 75, of Pecos Texas, died Sunday May 26 1972 in Pecos. He worked for Community Public Service then ran his own business in Lordsburg. He belonged to the Methodist Church Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star serving four terms as Worthy Patron. Funeral May 30 in Pecos with Masonic graveside rites. Survived by his wife Berta a son Homer Gray Jr and several Texas brothers. Address for friends Mrs Berta Rountree Box 1983 Pecos Texas 19772.
Mr and Mrs John Fabian of Parkland Pennsylvania visited the Leroy McCarty family Monday evening. Fabians and McCartys had been neighbors in Beaufort South Carolina in 1944 and had not seen each other since. Mrs Cuca Tovar, former Lordsburg resident, had surgery in Woodland California. Mary Louise Barbara and Larissa De La Riva stay with Miss Mary Lara in Tucson Arizona for a few weeks.
A dense list of weekly activities from Monday to Saturday includes Prickley Pairs Square Danes, School Board meetings, Boy Scouts, Lions Club, Knights of Pythias, various church groups, bridge clubs, sewing, novena and prayers, city council, Social Security, and veterans services.
Jose M. Salas NMVSC veteran service officer will be in Lordsburg at the Welfare Office Friday June 9 from 9 30 a m to 5 p m to help veterans and dependents with VA affairs.
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