Democratic governor rivals heat up July campaign
The piece outlines a crowded 1940s style campaign scene with Democratic and Republican hopefuls including Montoya Horn Mayfield and Walker pursuing governor and congressional seats. It notes endorsements, campaign trails through towns like Las Cruces Portales and Silver City, and labor movement efforts while highlighting internal party divisions ahead of the August 27 primary.
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SB. M. Montoya
Calvin Horn
al- Horn
Montoya
Ken
Guator
Wale
U. S
E. S
Johnny Walkrod Las Cruces
Tom Morpa Tucumcari
Adelines
Walker
Local NMU Students Receive Degrees
Three Lordsburg students from New Mexico State University Las Cruces earned degrees in the spring ending June 1 Arturo Gandara Myron Weckworth and Gary Whitmore received Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Education and Science respectively. Commencement at Memorial Stadium featured Robert O Anderson chair Atlantic Richfield Co as speaker and honorary degrees for Peter Hurd and Erle Stanley Gardner. Class of 1968 included graduates from 27 foreign countries 44 states and all New Mexico.
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Lordsburg
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
Arturo Gandara
F. P. Gandara
Woods Street
Myron Weckworth
Donald L. Weckworth
West Sixth
Gary Whitmore
Junior F. Whitmore
East Wabash
New Mexico State
Memorial Stadium
Robert O. Anderson
Atlantic - Richfield Co
Peter Hurd
Erle Stanley Gardner
NMSU
New Mexico
Roger B. Corbett
Beginning Band Members Meeting To Be Held
A meeting for beginning band students and parents of fifth graders is set for tonight at 7 30 in the high school band room. An instrument display by the Music Box of Las Cruces will assist buyers with new and reconditioned instruments. The program begins Monday June 10 at 9 am in the band room and the summer band for sixth graders starts Tuesday June 11. Students should bring their registration fee.
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Las Cruces
Fiesta Month Chairman Named For New Mexico Event
Mrs E L Ely is appointed Fiesta Month chairman as Governor Cargo declares August Fiesta Month to promote tourism. A statewide committee led by Mrs Dan Ely of Albuquerque will publicize events with local committees headed by Mrs Edgar L Ely. Contacts listed for clubs to sponsor events include phone numbers 542 9338 and 542 9102.
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New Mexico
David Cargo
Dan Ely
Albuquerque
Edgar L. Ely
Damon Dunagan
C. V. Nunn
Ely
Pool Closure Amid National Mourning for Senator Kennedy
The swimming pool will be closed Sunday as a day of mourning declared by President Johnson in respect to the death of Senator Robert Kennedy.
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Johnson
Robert Kennedy
Scholarships Awarded To 10 LHS Graduates
At Lordsburg High School commencement 74 graduates received diplomas. Debra Kirby won a 150 from Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and a 100 from Knights of Pythias. Andrew Gonzales Barbara Hoggett Manuel Montoya won 150 each from LULAC. Carlos Marin earned 100 Lions Club and 100 Future Teachers of America. Martha Valdez received 100 from PTA and aid from NM State University Teacher Co op. Lou Ann Morgan 50 from Delta Kappa Gamma. Epifania Madrid Future Nurses. Mia Morgan and Douglas Bowers also received NM US and Western New Mexico University scholarships respectively.
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Lordsburg High School
Debra Kirby
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Knights of Pythics Jools
LULAC
Andrew Gonzales
Barbara Hoggett
Manuel Montoya
Carlos Marin
Lions Club
Mary Blakey
Teachers of America
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Martha Valdez
New Mexico State University
Delta Kappa Gamma
Lou Ann Morgan
Epifania Madrid
N.m.us
Mia Morgan
Douglas Bowers
Western New Mexico University
Liberal
Montoya Endorses Hubert Humphrey for President
U S Senator Joseph M Montoya of New Mexico endorses Vice President Hubert H Humphrey for the Democratic nomination and general election. He cites Humphrey as outstandingly qualified to lead and fulfill America’s ideals while noting familiarity with McCarthy and Kennedy.
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U.S
Joseph M. Montoya
D.-N. Mex
Hubert H. Humphrey
America
Senate
McCarthy
Kennedy
Humphrey
Spring Dance Theatre Presented by Janaloo and Rita Hill
Students of Janaloo and Rita Hill present a Spring Dance Theatre on Saturday June 8 at 8 p.m. in the cafetorium. Admission costs 50 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Proceeds go to janitor fees and to support students attending Dallas dance caravan classes next month.
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Janaloo
Rita Hill
Miss Hill
Dallas
Lordsburg Summer School Opens June 10
Principal R. V. Traylor announces Lordsburg Elementary summer sessions starting June 10. Remedial math English and reading for students needing help with emphasis on reading. program includes non English speaking beginners. Seven teachers from Lordsburg staff run June 10 to July 26, funded by ESEA Title I with no charge.
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R. V. Traylor
Lordsburg
Wilson
Southside
ESEA
Letters Awarded In LHS Athletic Dept
At the Lordabur & High School awards assembly letters were presented for basketball football and track. Football lettermen include Ronnie Hurt Paul Speer David Richardson and many others. basketball letters went to Lupe Placencia Sal Ortega Manny Montoya and more. track lettermen include Jim Johnson Magdaleno Guzman Teddy Castillo and others with several managers also named.
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Lordabur & High School
Ruber Batsa Fox
Tommy Gandara
Ronnie Hurt
Paul Speer
David Richardson
Bobby Martinez
Demetrio Nava
Sandy Fisher
Pete Moore
Louis Rosales
Magdalene Guzman
Manuel Medina
Ramon Valdiviero
Louis Baise
Buster Estrada
Lawrence Floces
Dam Nie Estrada
Arturo Lopes
Freddie Morelos
Mario Ramirez
Andy Gonzales
David Warren
Junior Saucedo
Rudy F Wcober
Ruben Bassa
Doyar May
Toddy Castillo
Ramon Nava
Johnny Galvan
Charles Winslow
Willie Gonzales
Manuel Montoya
Henry Diaz
Ray Padilla
Tommy Gandaa
Sidney Altuna
Lupe Placencia
Sal Ortega
Manny Montoya
Ruben Baisa
Louie
Fire Destroys Vacant House on C Street
Fire completely destroyed a vacant house owned by Manuel Renteria on C Street Tuesday. Local firefighters contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
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Manuel Renteria
C St
Mayor Cuts Off Sheriff's Radio Transmitter
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office reports Mayor Alan Koff ordered removal of the city sheriff radio link. State police will provide a transmitter to restore emergency communications, with installations expected next week as patrol cars handle calls and a Silver City relay via the intercity network in the interim.
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Hidalgo County
Sheriff's Office
Silver City
LULAC Scholarships Awarded to Three Students
LULAC scholarships of 150 dollars each were presented to Andy Menuel Montoya at the 1968 U U. I. S. commencement exercises. Past recipients include Arturo Gandara, 1962, Pete Pena, Joe Avalos, Melinda Chavez, Reba Lesly, Junell Dunagan, Eddie Rodriguez, Joey Gonzales, Orlie Estrada, Hector Chagira, Salvador Alvarez, and Johnell Kirby through 1967.
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LULAC
Andy Gonzales
Barbara Hoggett
Menuel Montoya
Arturo Gandara
Pete Pena
Joe Avalos
Melinda Chavez
Reba Lesly
Junell Dunagan
Eddie Rodriguez
Joey Gonzales
Orlie Estrada
Hector Chagira
Salvador Alvarez
Johnell Kirby
Assault witness not city councilman correction issued
The Liberal clarifies that Eddie Diaz listed as the assault complainant is not Edward A. Diaz the city councilman. The paper regrets any embarrassment caused by the misidentification and notes the name entry on court records was limited but remains unaltered.
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Eddie Diaz
Edward A. Diaz
Wig
National Guard Leaves For Camp Sunday
The 2nd platoon of Battery B 2nd A. W. battalion will depart early Sunday for two weeks of training. Lt. Nieves Frausto commands the unit which will set up at the Dona Ana Range complex Fort Bliss Texas.
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National Guard
A. W. Battalion
Nieves Frausto
Dona Ana Range Complex
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Swimming Course At Pool For Beginners Open This June
A beginners and advanced beginners course starts Tuesday June 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the pool. Registration is during open hours. The two week course costs 5. An adult swim class begins Monday night June 17. The Lordsburg Swim Team invites interested residents.
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Lordsburg
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