03 May 1963
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1963
Page
1
The Observation Post reports that state and federal officials discussed rebuilding U S 80 through Lordsburg after completion of the Li Lordsburg Project in 1958. Bureau of Public Roads reviews and delays, with comments from T B White and local leaders, amid ongoing public notices and marketing campaigns.
Gordon E Clifford seventeen charged with murder after claim of extreme abuse by stepfather Ralph J Clifford forty six. Prosecutors report the shooting occurred at the family home on E 10th Street as Gordon waited outside the bathroom and fired three times with a rifle. two daughters were in the house. Full investigation continues with transfer to juvenile court and a scheduled hearing.
Five persons are in custody and warrants issued for five others in a Lords Lumber and Builders Supply burglary on March 5. Loot includes electric appliances and a record player. some recovered in Tucson and Wille, Arizona. Suspects include Raymonds Varela and Manuel Ortega. others face charges for buying and concealing stolen goods. Investigators from the sheriff office city police state police US Border Patrol Arizona officers collaborated.
New Mexico officials announce a two week effort to release 6000 screwworm flies daily in southern Hidalgo County to curb cattle infections. Immediate reporting of suspect cases is urged, with inspectors to survey cattle within ten miles of a discovery site and ranchers told to smear wounds.
Temperature readings were recorded by the Southern Pacific Railroad here. The report notes measurements across periods and locations, indicating fluctuations and notable highs and lows for the period.
The final dose of Sabin oral polio vaccine Type I will be given Sunday at the High School Cafetorium from noon to 4 p m completing the mass immunization drive by the New Mexico Medical Society. The clinic will be staffed by physicians graduate nurses pharmacists and volunteers. A 25 cent charge per dose applies but all residents are urged to attend regardless of prior vaccination to prevent spread of the virus.
Local golf course construction progressed with seed sowing completed last Sunday after February start. John K Robertson led planning with city council approval and club treasury aid. multiple truckloads of fill dirt and topsoil added despite harsh wind, with many volunteers thanked for enhancing the community's appearance.
Lordsburg officials received entry forms for the New Mexico High School Championship Rodeo to be held in Santa Rosa on June 14 15 and 16. Bob White GM said applications were mailed to NM high schools and early inquiries suggest the contestant total may exceed last year’s. Only state champions may advance to the national rodeo and several prior winners did so last year.
The American Levton Spring Convention begins in Silver City with delegations from Hurley Reserve Hetch Deming Las Cruces Truth or Consequences and Lordsburg. Registrations May 4 at Stevion Hall at 12 00 noon. A joint meeting with District Commander Ray Carreon follows at 1 30 p m. A banquet at 7 30 p m, with Burke Stiles as guest speaker on Communism A Menace to Freedom. Memorial service Sunday at 9 00 a m at the Woman's Club.
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