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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1973
Page
4
The piece notes Memorial Day began after the Civil War and expanded to later wars and conflicts. It invites readers to enjoy weekend activities while taking five minutes to honor those who gave their lives for freedom, reflecting on the price paid for leisure and national holidays.
Residents discuss arguments for and against an injunction and a highway plan while some push to relocate the port of entry. Multiple sources share views on whether changing the entry point is a key factor in the decision.
A reflective note claims ongoing U.S. bombing in South East Asia consumes millions of gallons of gasoline daily, questioning the end of war and acknowledging continued conflict.
Mary Ethel Blakey is valedictorian and Andrew Gonzales salutatorian of the 1968 Lordsburg High School class. A state police intercity radio link was installed linking Lordsburg to the statewide system. Veronica Varela and John James Martin Jr announce their engagement. Viola Wright marks her 96th birthday with a family dinner. Rita Wileeen Smith valedictorian and Stephanie Chase salutatorian for the 1963 and current classes. Senior girls honored at a brunch at the Jack Morgan home. City council approves LULAC concession and Optimist Club baseball programs with city funding. Lordsburg Lions Club hosts a senior boys dinner at the Knights of Pythias Hall. Future Nurses of Lordsburg High hold final meeting. Rev. Arthur Shaw returns from the State Methodist Conference. Opal Salia appointed to State Board of Cosmetology. Class of ’53 trip to Albuquerque and other northern NM sites. Gilbert Mora welcome with a daughter born May 10 weighing eight pounds Christine Louise.
Narrator recalls springtime desert blooms near Lordsburg and Arizona, noting poppies and wild mustard along an abandoned railroad right of way between Rodeo and Douglas. The piece mixes nostalgia for 1924 highways and train travel with personal memories of family road trips and roadside scenery.
Cotton markets slowed as USDA reports limited trading volume due to tight supplies. Domestic demand stays strong while foreign demand dips. contract activity in the 1973 crop proceeds slowly with slight price drops in California and Arizona. Plantings and stands are generally good in California and New Mexico districts with weather seen as supportive for a rapid catch up. Regional quotes: Fresno Middling 49.80c lb, Phoenix Middling 46.30c, El Paso Middling 49.75c, down from last week in each case.
The income does not affect the pension if it could not have been anticipated and was non recurring. A large one time dividend is not counted against the VA pension limit.
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