Dal e County gay rights vote stirs nationwide debate
A Dade County Florida vote overturned a local law banning discrimination based on sexual preference, drawing praise for equal rights and noting a 2 to 1 margin against the ordinance. The piece mentions ministers, teachers, and professionals in the controversy and cites New Mexico Senator Harrison Schmitt donating a pay raise to higher learning.
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New Mexico
Harrison Schmitt
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Sheriff Candidate Eugene Moore Named in Democratic Primary
Eugene F. Moore was nominated for sheriff in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Also: three juvenile boys jailed on $500 bonds after a Recreation Center break in on Railroad Ave. Safe crackers stole 250 to 300 dollars from Smith Ford Co. last Thursday. Little League opened with Mavericks beating Banner Mine 8 to 7. Swimming lessons offered at the municipal pool starting June 11.
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Lordsburg Elks Lodge No. 1813
Smith Ford Co
Spring Dance Theatre
Rita and
Janaloo Hill
Duncan
Phillips and Son
S. Main
Satursey
Little League Baseball
Mavericks
Banner Mine
Gary Corbell
Lodger's Tax Funds Stir Lordsburg Recreation Debate
Since a 1975 Lodger's Tax ordinance, Lordsburg has used the revenue to fund park and promotional efforts. The Chamber of Commerce receives about one quarter of the receipts and plans a $500 monthly supplement, while critics say funds are not spent on recreation. The chamber backs radio advertising and golf funding debates, amid calls for city or county financing.
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Lordsburg Inn
Chamber of Commerce
Robertson
Chamber
Knft Radio
Silver City
New Mexico
Alamogordo
Las Cruces
Foy Powell
Ted White
Powell
White
Ledger
Schimmel Faces Push for Resignation From City Council
Council members Alvarez and Dorsett opposed Schimmel describing him as ill suited for the public relations post. White announced he will request Schimmel's resignation after the dissent at a recent meeting amid concerns over adherence to personnel policy.
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Schimmel
Dorsett
White
Frazier
Oliver
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Fatal Hidalgo County crash claims 91 year old Fort Worth man
Nathaniel King, 91, of Fort Worth, died as Hidalgo County records his sixth traffic fatality this week after his car left US 80 near Lordsburg and rolled following a suspected over correction. The council discussed Rudy Gonzales firing and approved vehicle and air cooler bids for local departments.
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Nathaniel King
Fort Worth
Hidalgo County
King
Dan Harris
Lordsburg
Harris
Granite Gap
Employment Security Commission
Rudy Gonzales
Gonzales
Oliver
Miller Chevrolet
Powell Plumbing of
Lordsburg board weighs survey on breakfast program and teacher cuts
Lordsburg school board agrees to a community survey on a breakfast program after residents press for input. The meeting also covers non retention of seven teachers, state supplies and classroom needs, and finalizes the 1977-78 calendar with a deer day modification under discussion.
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Price
State Board of Education
Gilbert Buvens
Mar Lander
RVT
Buvens
Greg Cory
Lordsburg High School
Cory
Mayor and council struggle with city management and costs
A reader laments a revolving door in city leadership from mayor to city manager to coordinator. They fault higher expenses and garbage bills, warn of tax carry and a lingering dull governance, and urge a decisive change and prayerful resolve.
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