13 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1967
Page
1
The article outlines two proposed amendments affecting public funds and private industry in New Mexico. It argues for using state money to foster economic development and job growth while cautioning against unsafeguarded spending and potential favoritism to certain sectors.
Work begins on streets east of Main St and on Main St itself with a full rebuild planned. Main St will be completely reworked with cement base and removal of pavement, curing in a week and traffic halted during this period. Contractors Wylie Brothers thank the public for cooperation and outline future upgrades on Animas Ave Second St and A Street.
Representatives of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts met in Silver City to form a Southwest New Mexico Resource Conservation and Development Project. Officers named Rankin as chairman Conners as vice chairman and McKee as secretary treasurer. The group outlined project boundaries and more than 100 job objectives to speed conservation of land water soil crops wildlife and recreation in the region.
The 7th district fall conference in Lordsburg featured joint sessions of the American Legion and Auxiliary with remarks by Mayor Alan A Koff and Chief C L Rogers on crime and drug issues. Memorial services were held at the Woman's Club, and a luncheon for 48 followed before the district meeting adjourned to the Legion Hall led by Department Commander Eloy Parra.
L.H.S. prepares for homecoming week with a 4 3 record as the Mavericks face Duncan Wildcats in a key district matchup. Queen Teresa Gandara and a court are crowned, floats are decorated, and a parade precedes the 7 30 p m game and 9 p m dance featuring United Generation.
The Tuesday Knitting Club of Lordsburg contributed 45 infant wear items to the hospital including blankets jackets shirts and a gown delivered as a grateful acknowledgment to club members.
Kennecott Copper seeks AEC approval for a two year joint experiment to fracture a Safford Arizona copper deposit with a 420 kiloton underground nuclear explosion. The plan includes leaching the chimney to recover copper and a pilot plant at Safford with total costs over 13 million dollars.
Final deadline for supplemental nominees to the Chamizal Futurity for 1965 quarter-horse foals must be posted by midnight Saturday Oct 14. The $50,000 dash will be run Oct 21 Trials precede the 400 yard final on the meet’s closing day Oct 29 at Juarez.
Petitions were filed with the City Clerk calling for a vote on adopting the commission manager form in Lordsburg. Mayor Alan Koff said he would call a special meeting to act, with law requiring election within a set timeframe and advertising 45 to 60 days before.
Animas High School announces its annual carnival to benefit the Athletic Department. The event starts Saturday at 6 30 pm with familiar carnival features and new attractions. A Carnival Queen and Princess contest is underway and the Queen Coronation will highlight the evening. Proceeds support the athletic fund and teams.
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