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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1985
Page
2
In a Liberal issue Jack Walz criticized media focus on President Reagan’s visit to a German cemetery where Hitler’s SS soldiers are buried. A Concerned Citizen replies accusing Walz of downplaying WWII genocide while editor notes previous publications and clarifies authorship and voting history.
Juan Vigil of the State Welfare Department says closing the Lordsburg office would save about 15000 annually and shutting 11 offices statewide could add roughly 350000 to state coffers. He notes figures aren’t finalized and suggests the cost of a special session might have offset those savings.
A local statement rejects genocide and apartheid and condemns death by one’s own actions and insecticide use, affirming commitment to human rights and safety.
Congratulations to the seniors as they celebrate. Officials warn to be careful graduation night and hope for everyone’s safety. The message ends with a friendly Hasta La Vista.
Happenings May 22 at 8 00 p m Lordsburg Lodge No 1813 E P O E Elks Regular Semi Monthly Meeting at Elks facility east of Lordsburg All Elks invited. Tuesday May 21 at 8 00 P M Pyramid Lodge No 23 E of P Semi Monthly Meeting at the Castle Hall on Main St All members invited and all officers required to be present. Lordsburg Lodge No 30 AF and AM will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday May 16 at 8 00 p m at the Masonic Temple on Main Street All officers reminded to be present and all Master Masons in good standing cordially invited to attend.
The Lordsburg welfare office is among 11 statewide closures cited by Secretary Juan Vigil to save about 350000 dollars annually. The Lordsburg site with 463 clients will save 15708 dollars yearly, with five local employees likely remapped to field work or another office. Field workers will visit area two or more times monthly. no reprieve bills have been introduced yet.
Linda Carole Brickey 63 died May 8 1985 in Mimbres Memorial Hospital Deming. Born September 3 1921 in San Bernardino California she moved to Lordsburg twelve years ago after marrying Roy A Brickey. Survived by husband Roy one stepson Larry Brickey Superior AZ and one daughter Carol Medina Las Cruces. Memorial services May 11 at 10 am First Baptist Church with Rev Jesse Liles officiating.
District Attorney David Lane withdraws as prosecutor in the Gene Ballinger case and appoints a special assistant DA. Ballinger, convicted of second degree murder for the 1980 shooting of Warren Uecker at Pine Cienega Ranch, has been free in Florida awaiting appeal. Lane cites justice and potential appeal issues, while defense asserts destroyed crime scene photos and questioned witness testimony.
Frances Cline Harper 90 died May 8 at Gila Regional Medical Center Silver City born October 24 1894 in Silver City to Frank and Cora Cline. Lived in Gold Hill later taught at Red Rock School Bedrock 1914 member Church of Christ survived by son Grant Harper four daughters eight grandchildren six great grandchildren funeral May 10 Heather Chapel 11 a.m. Mt View Cemetery pallbearers listed and honored by name.
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