Mechem rally at Ladder Ranch stirs Sierra crowd
Seven thousand people gathered at Ladder Ranch in Sierra county to see Sen Ed Mechem last Sunday in a rare political event. Roswell promoter Robert Anderson drew the crowd and prompted Mechem to back Bolack over Mechem for governor, reshaping local GOP dynamics ahead of 1966 Senate plans.
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Santa FE
Ladder Ranch
Sierra County
Ed Mechem
New Mexico
Meechem
Robert ©. Anderson
Roswell
Ladder
Farmington
Bolack
Anderson
Mechem
Clinton
Scout Troop 120 Court Of Honor Held At May Meeting
Scout Troop 120 held a 30 minute regular meeting on May 27 to host the Court of Honor. Tenderfoot awards went to many scouts including Altuno Aquino and Briggs, with multiple second class and one first class award for David Baker. Key posts recognized include Junior Assistant Secondmaster Lloyd Reed and Senior Patrol Leader Jack Heather.
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Boy Scout Troop 120
Lionor
Tenderfoot
Sidney Altuno
Fernando Aquino
Louis
Farben Baisa
Raul Bejarano
James
Steven Briggs
Charles Dempster
Raul Escobar, Jr
Elias Estrada
Edward Fisher
Pete Hernandez
Robert Martinez
Charley
Steven McGhee
Danny Mendoza
Rudy Moss
Alfredo Morales
Gilbert
Manuel Ramirez
Robert Rhoades
Elwin
Gary Roeark
Joe Rodriguez
Hal Scofield
Howard Smith
Karl Stewart
Ronald Stowe
David Warren
Robert Willian
Tim Kate Siloeven Rey
John MecCarts
David Bake
John McCarty
Charlo
Rudy Me
Steven Reay
Hat
Scofield
Robert Williams
David Baker
Vacation Bible school session opens in Lordsburg
The First Baptist Vacation Bible school is in session with commencement exercises set for Wednesday night. Recent visitors to the Robert Martin home include Mrs. Martin's mother and brother Mrs. Martha Rose and Ira Rose from Garden Grove California. A new law takes effect but leaves questions about a lame duck school board renewing a superintendent contract or extending a contract beyond its expiration. The Santa Rosa board extended Superintendent Joe T. Gonzalez contract one year beyond its June 1964 expiration, sparking local discussion.
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First Baptist Vacation Bible School
Robert Martin
Mrs. Martin
Martha Rose
Ira Rose
Garden Grove
California
Lame Duck
Santa Rosa
Joe T. Gonzalez
Boards Protects Favored Officers
A report describes how school superintendents and boards cancel contracts mid term and rewrite them for the full period to shield favored officials from changes by new boards. The practice aims to preserve control and resist shifts in leadership.
Choice Not Chance Enlistment Program Guide
The Army offers the choose it yourself option with 55 career groups and 198 occupations. Applicants test for aptitude and fitness, then receive a written guarantee of training in their chosen specialty before enlistment. High school graduates are preferred but no specific education is required for this option.
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America
Army
Summer gym program to run at Central Gymnasium
Central Gymnasium opens June 3 for a summer program run by Public Schools. Mr Burke Stiles will lead activities including table tennis, weightlifting, tumbling, softball, and basketball for boys and girls. Schedule lists age groups by time slots Monday through Friday with classes forming if enough sign up.
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Central Gymmnasium
Burke Stiles
Bible
Technical Institute Brochure at NMSU Details Programs
A brochure announces New Mexico State University's new two-year Technical Institute. The program starts this fall with 75 openings in the first year and covers civil, electronic, and mechanical technology. Students enroll through the College of Engineering and join university life like four-year students.
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New Mexico State University
Nmsu College of Engineering
Technical Institute
NMSU
Army enlistment drive urged at Las Cruces recruiter
Local enlistment program promote joining the Army with details to visit the 115 West Griggs Street office in Las Cruces New Mexico or to call JAG 531 for information and eligibility.
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West Griggs St. Las Cruces, N. M
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Atate
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Baltimore Teachers Assn
National Education Assn
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By David Baker
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U.S
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