05 Nov 1982
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1982
Page
1
A local arts and crafts fair is scheduled for November 5 and 6. Vendors from area groups will display handmade goods, including pottery, textiles, and jewelry, at the community center on Main Street. Proceeds support neighborhood programs.
In Hidalgo County the general election favored Democrats as Chaires and Croom defeated their opponents. The counts reflect a state trend with Democrats taking the local offices. The article notes a decisive victory and momentum for the party in the region.
The New Mexico Supreme Court reinstated Victor Tovar’s sentence on September 30, 1982. He had been convicted October 16, 1981, of Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, a fourth degree felony, with three prior felonies and a later habitual-offender conviction on November 11, 1981. The Court reversed the Court of Appeals and affirmed the jury verdict, finding substantial evidence supported the conviction and that the defendant led the group and took the U-Haul to Douglas.
A writer questions why state legal experts cannot clearly explain precinct amendments and the local liquor option to voters. The piece discusses public understanding and the need for accessible wording on ballot questions and legal terms.
CBS will air The Blue and the Gray this fall, an eight hour mini series drawn from Bruce Catton's reflections. It surveys 1859 to 1865, from John Brown's trial to Lincoln's death, with careful historical research and dramatic scope.
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