Fateful Day For El Rito and political shifts in New Mexico
The Northern New Mexico School board at El Rito faced a high-stakes vote on a new president amid plans for a $300,000 state job training program. Gov Campbell ties El Rito to his northern program, while statewide moves led to a Portales appointee and local candidates in contention. Other items note Sheriff Benny Trujillo’s removal after a Kansas murder conviction, senatorial battles to resist governor-led purges, and pay hikes for the State Highway Engineer as office structures shift.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
el Rito
Jack Campbell
Campbell
State Board of Education
Portales
Mike Hunt
Hunt
Colfax
Benny Trujillo
Clofax
Kansas
Earl Hartley
Trujillo
Ulysses
Kas
Lordsburg Highway of Friendship Dedication Plans Unfold
State Highway Commission members visit Lordsburg to study the ill fated Lordsburg Urban Highway Project Railroad Avenue amid plans for a Hollywood star bus tour on May 6. A reception honors Mr and Mrs John L Augustine on their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on April 19.
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State Highway Commission
Lordsburg
Hollywood
America
Philadelphia
Hidalgo County
John L. Augustine
Alvin Parker
Mr. Parker
Cochran Couple Open New Building on Chester Road
Mr and Mrs Ben Cochran open a new business in their building at Chester and South streets. Myra Kerr is L H S Girls State delegate with Isabelle Wright as alternate. Santa Fe U S Indian School designated for Girls State this year. Council approves revenue bonds of 250000 to fund water sewer and gas upgrades and new tank.
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Ray Chavez
Guadalupe County
Guadalupe
Morgan
Ike Marian
Roosevelt
Fred Boone
Boone
Santa Fe
Gloria White
Clovis
Ben Cochran
At &Th
Chester
Myra Kerr
Isabelle Wright
U. S. Indian School
Twenty Years Ago Aged Report From April 28 1944
O P A reveals that rationed shoes distribution for the year exceeded projections. U F Miller was surprised with a birthday party hosted by Miller Chevrolet employees. In Lordsburg Jail, Marvin Vaguhn Charles Caldwell and Carl Martin, recaptured escapees, again fled Silver City jail using improvised rope. Vaughan and Martin were later captured in Texas.
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U. F. Miller
Miller Chevrolet
Marvin Vaguhn
Charles Caldwell
Carl Martin
Lordsburg
Silver City
Vaughan
Martin
Texas
Constitutional amendment on November vote eyed for local posts
Commission Chairman John Sudderta, term ending this year, is seen as a candidate for the director post. The amendment’s passage would affect local governance. The law does not require an engineer for the job.
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White
Commission
John Sudderta
Community Club Schedule Highlights This Week
Monday features LULAC and Troop 149 with Boy Scouts and Rainbow Girls. Tuesday lists Troop 123 and several service groups including Lion's Club and Knights of Pythia. Wednesday hosts Sewing and Bridge clubs with Rainbow Girls. Thursday includes Bridge and Delta Kappa Gamma activities. Friday shows City Council and Sunshine Girls activities.
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LULAC
Robert Swan
Suxilary
Boy Scout
Rainbow Girls Woman's Missionary Lion’s Club
Knights of Pythia
Bridge City Council Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Sigma Phi
Sunshine Girls
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