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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1978
Page
4
A compact summary notes a range of topics from office voice mail recordings and imagined boss behavior to political endorsements and local printing services in Hidalgo County. It mentions Mother's Day greetings, Lordsburg coverage by Bill Archibald and Gerald White, and AP wire distribution of a feature on transient issues.
The author jokes about sidelining a Papalote cartoon for more important news items. Sales reportedly rose despite the missing column. The writer plans to continue sharing trivia occasionally and wishes readers a good weekend with blooming flowers, singing birds, and reportedly biting fish.
Letter to the editor argues the airport project cost is overstated and details 1974 325000 funding use for Runway 12 30 taxiways parking and hangar. Promotes continuing airport improvements and urges residents to support 4th of July events and future growth while urging voters to evaluate candidates beyond popularity.
Wilborn described a new Sunset Canal dam project funded by Soil Conservation Service funds designed to reduce overflow from the Gila River that damaged Virden Valley crops last summer and this spring. Downstream users include New Model Canal Valley Canal San Carlos Irrigation Project and Gila River Indian Community, all approving prior to final authorization. Archaeological concerns led to relocating the diversion dam to protect a 1901 grave site and a nearby early adobe church. The completed dam would boost farm protection for area residents.
The District Attorney's office said no charges have been filed in the shooting death of a longtime resident and added that none may be fled. Hidalgo County Commissioners approved an emergency employment program for students on summer vacation at their regular meeting. June 21 was set as the date for the annual chamber banquet with speaker David King, director of the State Planning Office.
Ten years ago on May 10 1968 Lord sburg elementary schools hold preschool registration Wednesday May 15 from 3 to 430 p m A Special Young People s Service is planned at the Evangelistic Tent 318 Duncan Highway Friday at 2 45 a m Police report an elephant wandering near a trailer home by the fairgrounds.
Fifteen years ago on May 4 and 5 in Lordsburg the Seventh District American Legion and Auxiliary held their spring convention. A district health order required confinement or destruction of dogs without a 1963 rabies inoculation tag after a rabid dog was found in the town. Lordsburg’s Optimist Club began a summer baseball program for local boys as its first project.
A reminiscence traces Bob Wian’s launch of Bob’s Big Boy in Glendale 1947, its rise with a Toluca Lake restaurant, franchise spread nationwide, and the distinctive service. It recalls Hawaii era sponsorship and how the chain shaped fast yet fine dining with careful training and a memorable order sequence.
Gilbert Duran, 21, of Lordsburg is jailed in Hidalgo County on a 10000 dollar bond after being charged with aggravated battery against Joe Aguilera, 21, of Lordsburg. Police say the stabbing occurred around 2 15 a.m. on May S at a local motel.
The council approved action to pursue about 46,000 in overdue water and gas charges. Delinquent accounts over 30 days will be notified by certified mail and newspaper notice. Debtors have ten days from notice to arrange payment at city hall or risk service discontinuation. A promissory note will govern payments.
Robert B. Rengel, 26, of Lordsburg was free on $2,000 property bond after arraignment before Magistrate Ross Lina Salinas on a possession of marijuana under eight ounces charge. He was arrested May 7 by State Police Officer Dan Harris.
Residents of Playas and Animas can meet local candidates at the Playas Community Center on May 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Refreshment fees apply. Phyllis Cau dle will introduce each candidate and a microphone will be available. Margaret Livingston will register voters during the event.
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