31 Mar 1978
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1978
Page
1
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Banquet Friday March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Lordsburg High School Cafetorium. The Citizen of the Year Award will be presented. Dr Edward Walters of the University of New Mexico will speak on Energy in New Mexico. Tickets are available from the Chamber office or any director.
A United States Air Force inquiry explores the potential for a Mobile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Complex in Hidalgo County New Mexico. Engineer C R Swartz of Eco-Sciences reported surveys in Hidalgo and other counties while the Army Corps of Engineers gathers data for MX sites in Grant Luna Dona Ana and Hidalgo. The effort, not a site decision, probes technical feasibility and cost for possible underground or surface shelter based missile deployment with up to ten warheads.
The Civil Air Patrol said it moved the search for six Lamar Colorado residents aboard a missing Cessna 411 to the northern Gila Wilderness. CAP coordinator Jack McGrann said FAA radar analysis suggests the plane went further north than prior search areas. About 30 aircraft from New Mexico aided Wednesday's search.
Luna County cattle rancher Sonny Brownfield Jr. announces Democratic candidacy for the New Mexico State Senate against incumbent Ike Smalley in the June primary representing Luna, Sierra and Hidalgo counties. Brownfield, 54, is a WWII veteran and longtime RC&D leader with ties to New Mexico Natural Resource Conservation Commission and Mimbres Valley Bank.
Judge Norman Hodges announces candidacy for re-election to District Judge, Division I serving Grant Luna and Hidalgo counties. Appointed in 1963 to fill a vacancy, Hodges has been elected in 1964 1966 and 1972 and holds multiple degrees from the University of New Mexico. He has prior service as district attorney and holds bar and judicial associations memberships.
C E Maxwell is promoted to Master Mechanic at Phelps Dodges Hidalgo Smelter effective April 1 1978. He replaces J C Strahan who transfers to Tyrone operation. Maxwell, a 19 year veteran, began as a Copper Queen summer student in Bisbee and advanced through Tyrone and Hidalgo roles before this promotion.
Lordsburg police investigated an armed robbery at Circle H on the Duncan Highway reported at about 8 p.m. Tuesday March 28. A lone gunman wearing a white shirt with purple flowers and dark pants fled on foot after taking money from one register. Police estimate the suspect 21, 5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 9 in, 155 pounds, and say a car may have been nearby. Total stolen amount unknown.
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