14 May 1982
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1982
Page
1
Last minute tickets for the Chamber of Commerce Banquet can be purchased at the Chamber office in the City Shop Building on Main Street off the Interstate. Ducats should be picked up early Friday morning.
Chris Dupnik and Timie Burk named valedictorian and salutatorian of Animal High School 1982 graduating class. Dupnik sports a 3.962 GPA, Burk 3.693. Both plan to attend NMSU with Dupnik on a tuition scholarship and Burk aiming for medical technology.
Phelps Dodge President George Munroe told about 200 Tyrone unemployed workers that labor costs are the largest operating expense and urged wage cuts and cost of living adjustments to restart jobs. He cited 4 percent proposed wage reductions, company housing and medical benefits, and environmental rules as key issues. He warned the Douglas smelter may close by 1987 with a $500 million compliance cost, while US copper operations suffer from foreign competition and differing regulations. Plants reopening by June 1 seemed unlikely, with a one-year delay possible. PD has cut roughly 11 percent of salaried staff.
A meeting is set for Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center for Lordsburg High School graduates from the 1920s 1930s and 1940s to discuss forming an Alumni Association and possible all-class reunion. Former teachers and administrators are invited as well.
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce will host a fundraising banquet Friday night at 7 p.m. at the American Restaurant. Tickets are 10 dollars, available from directors, the chamber office, or at the door. Ray Winslow of Hidalgo Smelter will speak. door prizes will be donated by local merchants. The event invites public attendance. dinner options include beer or fish.
Maura Rice, Hidalgo County Democrats chair, calls a meeting for all declared Democratic candidates. Attendees urged for Monday May 17 at 7 00 p.m. at the courthouse.
Lordsburg Board reviews the 1982 83 preliminary budget totaling 2,956,508 with 913 projected students. Price notes local tax levy will yield 31,770 next year, down from 159,752 in 1980 81 and 61,738 this year, offset by state equalization. Staff planned at 65 certified and 29 non certified. Board set May 18 to review final operational budget.
The New Mexico Court of Appeals on May 6 set aside Victor Tovar’s habitual offender conviction from a November Lordsburg jury trial. The court remanded to discharge the defendant and vacate the habitual offender finding, reversing for lack of proof linking Tovar to the U Haul theft and noting the direct verdict should have been granted.
Dr North will be away from May 17 to May 27 to attend a medical conference in Denver. The office will remain open for business transactions during his absence.
Democrat governor candidate Anaya campaign stop in Hidalgo County urges diversification to soften copper downturn. He cites up to 2000 jobs at risk and promotes state help through Commerce, Energy and Minerals, and local collaboration. He envisions solar energy development and expanded tourism to spur job creation.
County Clerk Becky Diaz announces May 22 as the last day to mail absentee ballots and May 27 for in person absentee voting. Both deadlines end at 5 00 p m at the Clerk's office. Diaz notes only four requests so far this week and urges participation, saying the cost to taxpayers is about 1400 dollars.
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