Proposed New State Education Plan Faces Debate
The article discusses a constitutional proposal shifting from local to state control of education in New Mexico. It envisions a governor-appointed State Board, bilingual and bicultural programs, and statewide funding for textbooks. Controversy centers on governance, spending, and local control as legislators weigh the changes.
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Ture
New Mexico
Fed
State Department of
New Mexico Deraco
Jerry Apodaca
Las Cruces Ostis
Quay County
New State
Morris Stag
Appreciation Day Winners Listed
Merchants sent out reports on Saturday drawings as part of Merchant's Appreciation Days held November 15. A second drawing is set for November 29 with prizes on display and fresh registrations urged for entry. Previous winners include Cassie Martinez, H G Keter, Lenora Avalos, Donna West, Glenn Foust, Eloisa Bencomo, Micaela Esquivel, Lena Devenny, and Lenora Avalo.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cassie Martinez
Saucedo
H. G. Keeter
Amin’s
Lenora Avalos
Bishop Lumber Co
Donna West
Foodliner
Glenn Foust
Gamble’s
Eloisa Bencomo
Hidalgo Surplus
Micaela Esquivel
Lehman's Department
Lena Devenny
Lordsburg Variety Store
Lenora Avalo
Culberson Reelected To Farm Credit Board
Sherwood Culberson of Lordsburg New Mexico has been reelected to the District Board of Directors for the Farm Credit Banks of Wichita He will begin a new three year term January 1 1970 The four state district includes Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and New Mexico Culberson is a longtime cattleman and farmer and serves on multiple agricultural councils and associations including Las Cruces Production Credit Association American National Cattlemen's Association and New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
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Sherwood Culberson
Lordsburg
Parm Credit Banks
Wichita
Culberson
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Bork
Las Cruces
Liberal to Publish A Day Early For Thanksgiving
Notice states The Liberal will publish next week one day early due to the Thanksgiving holiday. All news and advertising deadlines shift ahead by one day.
Hidalgo County 1970 Cotton Allotment Set At 6645 Acres
The Hidalgo County ASC Committee announced 1970 upland cotton allotment at 6645 acres, about 6 percent above 1969. National acreage up to 17 million acres. Cotton growers will vote by mail referendum December 1 through 5 on marketing quotas and the 1970 allotment program.
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Hidalgo County
ASC
Yha
Leas
Community Thanksgiving Service Planned at First United Methodist
Public invited to a Community Thanksgiving Service at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday November 26 at 7 30 p m The Rev M E Stevens of First Baptist Church will deliver the message Special music by choirs from both churches featured
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First United Methodist Church
M. E. Stevens
First Baptist Church
New Mexico Hospital Association Honors Frank Gabriel
Frank CC Gabriel, longtime hospital administrator, received the first lifetime membership from the New Mexico Hospital Association at its 24th annual Roswell meeting. The event drew over 300 attendees including trustees, physicians, nurses, and auxiliary members.
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Frank CC. Gabriel
Hidalgo General Hospital
New Mexico Hospital Association
Roswell
Gabriel
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque
New Mexico Medical Center
Lordsburg School Building Program Discussed at Open Houses
Lordsburg Superintendent Carl McMillan outlined needs for updating the district facilities during Open Houses marking American Education Week. He cited costs and capacities across three elementary schools, a junior high, and a high school, and said a North Side elementary and new high school could ease overcrowding. An election would require a petition under New Mexico law, with bonding capacity noted at about $812 591. An information bulletin and questionnaire will be mailed to district residents.
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Lordsburg
Carl McMillan
Wison
Central
Southside
Maverick Gimnasium
Wilcon
Tordsbury
McMillan
Centar
New Mexico
Lordsburg Municipal
Bank President Resigns to Lead Oklahoma Bank
Ralph Burton announced his resignation as president of the First National Bank of Lordsburg effective January 1. He will become president of the American Bank of Muskogee in Oklahoma, saying his family is happy in Lordsburg but the new position is too advantageous to pass up.
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Ralph Burton
First National Bank of
High School FFA Members Explain Basics to Lions Club
Lordsburg Lions heard a talk on Future Farmers of America from Dennis and Ricky Massey of Lordsburg High School. Vocational agriculture instructor Jim Hards Lion accompanied them. H. R. Overholt led the program with slides and Kansas City convention remarks. Barbara Gomez Paulette Huna and Lloyd Jones presented a junior play skit for Friday night.
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Animal High School Ffa
Dennis
Ricky Massey
Lordsburg Lions Club
Future Farmers of America
el Charro
Jim Hards Lion
H. R. Overholt
FFA
Kansas City
Barbara Gomez
Paulette Huna
Lloyd Jones
Lordsburg High School
Phelps Dodge Open House Planned at Tyrone New Mexico
Public invited to Phelps Dodge Tyrone Branch for an open house on November 23 with barbecue and bus tours from 10:90 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A 60 by 120 foot heated tent will be provided for eating. The site features a copper mine, concentrator, power house, and water reservoir with 65 acres of surface water.
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Phelps Dodge Corporation Ha
Tyrone
New Mexico
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Gila River
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
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