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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1978
Page
3
A three year scheme by parking meter attendants in San Francisco allegedly stole about $3 million in coins. The case surfaces as evidence that greed can drive large losses, with no immediate capture until vehicles and status symbols drew heightened scrutiny.
A father recalls sending his two sons to school on a warm spring morning. Number One vanishes to daydream while Number Two stays near, leading to a lighthearted chase with no harm. The moment ends with the boss at the paper wishing for the same carefree break.
The Liberal Files reports mystery around the death of an unidentified man found northwest of Steins last week amid stray dog concerns. Ordsburg Animal Control Officer Chuck Bozett reminds residents of the city dog control ordinance while Hidalgo County youth center work nears completion per Roy Hatch, project coordinator.
Ten years ago on March 29 1968 Lordsburg residents were told the Lions Club would hold a light bulb sale on Thursday and Friday April 4 and 5. City Council met in special session and approved setting the Municipal judge salary at 50 dollars per month along with other office provisions. Plans were under way for a five team little league a four team men s softball league a swimming team and twirling classes for the city recreation program this year.
The piece riffs on origins of April Fools Day and humor across cultures. It discusses dates in Rome India and France, mentions the phrase poor fish, and recounts personal anecdotes about long marriages surviving April Fool pranks. It ends with a warning to watch for jokers Saturday and stay wary until April 2.
Fifteen years ago on March 29 1963 two reports describe a prowler in the residential zone north of the railroad tracks prompting police to seek a man matching victim descriptions. Wreckage of a crash from about two weeks earlier was found near Lordsburg Golf Course by George Jackson on his ranch. Boy Scout Troop No 120 held its second meeting March 25 in the Methodist Church basement at 7 p.m.
Governor names twelve Cabinet secretaries with offices spread across the Lujan, Bataan Memorial, Lamy, Merry Round House, Palace Avenue, and other buildings. Several notes on the reorganization plan, agency relocations, and the April Fool's Day timing. Public eye on Penitentiary leadership and staff tensions, plus remarks on gender equality signs in Lee Witt's office.
A rustic poem tells of Old Joe a desert wanderer with a waterless summer and a failing knee. Lacking money he asks friends to plant stinkweed atop his grave as a crude marker to mark his resting place.
Lordsburg city police report two juveniles arrested and turned over to Juvenile Probation Officer for burglary at B M Kimbley Inc Warehouse on March 23. Attendants at a service station alerted police after noticing activity near the warehouse. Officers recovered 16 new tires and a calculator remains missing while the investigation continues per Police Chief Bob Hall.
Ricky Lee O'Brien, 24, of Lordsburg, is jailed in Hidalgo County on $5,000 bond after Lordsburg City Police arrested him in connection with a burglary and larceny at 229 Gale Street. Investigators say additional charges may follow.
Secretary of State Ernestine Evans questions why New Mexico newspapers charge the state for printing legal advertisements. Silver City may test a policy allowing the father at birth at Hillcrest Hospital. Mesquite water tests near Las Cruces check zilene levels. Aztec gas well fire put out after two days on a federal lease. Raton city government elects Mike Pappas mayor and Jim Roper mayor pro tem.
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