New Mexico Democrats face delegate selection battle in Chicago
The NM Democratic process hinges on precinct votes to allocate delegates for the national convention starting June 26 in Chicago. Humphrey Kennedy and McCarthy factions clash as precincts and counties set rules to apportion support, with state chair Wolden naming delegates and floor showdowns anticipated at the state convention. Republicans in Albuquerque gauge cargo era factors as Anderson Carter and Hubbell seek future leadership in a crowded field.
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New Mexico
Chicago
Wee
Hubert Hum
U.S
Robert F. Ken
U. S
Eugene McCarthy
Candi
Humphrey
Kennedy McCarthy
Democratic
McCarthy
Kennedy
Gov Cargo
Albuquerque
Cargo
Clifford Hawley
Albuquerque Cargo
Tyne
Anderson Carter
Albuquer
Miami Beach
Commencement speakers named for Lordsburg High
David M. Molthrop, a community education consultant for the National Small Business Association, will address Lordsburg High School’s 1968 graduating class at the May 29 gym commencement. The Honorable H. Vearle Payne, chief judge of the U.S. District Court in Albuquerque, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on May 26 in the Cafetorium. Payne is a former Lordsburg resident and LDS Church leader.
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David M. Molthrop
National Small Business Association
Washington, D. C
Lordsburg High School
Chicago
Mr. Molthrop
Knox- Stetson
University of Chicago
DePaul
Illinois
Department of Labor
U.S. Steel, US
Gypsum, Richardson Company
Anco
U. S Chamber of Commerce
Business Week
Readers Digest
Saturday Evening Post
National Association of Manufacturers
H. Vearle Payne
United States District Court of
Albuquerque
Payne
Lordsburg
Sixth Judicial District Court
Tri-County
Latter Day Saints Church
Budget hearings set for Lordsburg and Animal ISD
Budget hearings for Lordsburg Municipal School District and Animal Independent School District will be held Thursday May 23 in the multipurpose room at Southside School on Ninth Street. Lordsburg begins at 9 am followed by the Animal hearing. Public invited to attend.
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Lordsburg Municipal
Animal Independent
Southside
Ninth Street
Lordsburg
Absent Voter Act Becomes Law in New Mexico
The Absent Voter Act became law in New Mexico on May 15. It allows any registered voter unable to reach their polling place due to duties or disability to vote as an absent voter for all contest on the ballot. Applications returnable in person or by mail to the county clerk at least 15 days before the election.
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New Mexico
Ernestine D Evans
United States
Soen
May 19 26 Designated Soil Stewardship Week Observed
Governor David F Cargo and Mayor Alan A Koff signed proclamations for the week of May 19 26 1968 as Soil Stewardship Week part of a nationwide observance stressing mankind s obligation as stewards of soil water and related resources The observance theme A Time for Initiative highlights citizen responsibility Soil and Water Conservation Districts State of New Mexico and about 3000 companion districts nationwide Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands sponsor the event for the 14th year Conservation districts will provide church friendly program materials prepared by the National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in cooperation with a soil stewardship advisory committee of church leaders in the nation The New Mexico state committee lists members and participating districts from Roswell Mountainair Capulin Hatch Logan Artesia and other areas.
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David F. Cargo
Alan A. Koff
New Mexico
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Soil and Water Conservation
National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Dnstricts
E. W. Mueller
Lutheran Council
U.S. A
John George Weber
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Harold Huff
Board of Missions
Methodist Church
Henry A. McCanna
National Council
Churches of Christ In the
Animas High School Honors 1966 Graduates at May Commencement
Honor students Julie Merrell Zoe Dill and Peggy Roark head the 1966 Animas High School graduating class as valedictorian salutatorian and a top scholar. Commencement will be held May 30 at 8 00 p.m. in the school gym. Also noted are Shari Stock and Nina Frazier for high scholastic averages.
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Animas High School
Julie Merrell
Adair Merrell
Animas
Zoe Dill
C. D. Dill
Rodeo
Peggy Roark
Curtis Roark
Shari Stock
Francis Lamar Stock
Nina Frazier
Tom Day
Julie
FHA
City Council Approves Referendum Path for Sales Tax
City Council in a special session approved considering a one cent city sales tax, contingent on state revenue commissioner approval. If enacted, citizens could seek a referendum with 10 percent voter signatures within 60 days after final action. Council also formed a planning commission and discussed cemetery upkeep, nurse housing, and water transmission issues affecting the town.
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State Commissioner of Revenue
Federal
National Mortgage Assn
Alan Kot
Wayes
Koff
Mountain View
Shakespeare
Koft
Carolyn Corbell Receives National Education Award
Three Western New Mexico University seniors in the business administration department were honored for achievement. Dr. W. J. Lincoln announced that Mrs. Carolyn Corbell won the National Business Education Association award as best student teacher of the year. She taught in Lordsburg.
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Department of Business Administration
Western New Mexico University
Western
W. J. Lincoln
Carolyn Corbell
National Business Education Association
Lordsburg
WNMU
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Tances Lee
San Mateo
Tun
House
Tia Goy
Ronald Reafor
Reagan
New Peagen
Hidalgo Hotel
Zoe
Peggy
AHS
Lordsburg Assembly of Rainbow Girls
Lado
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