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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1963
Page
2
The essay critiques boxing stars and media hype, arguing current champions chase fame and endorsements while fights for titles fade. It cites Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston, notes public fatigue with manufactured rivalries, and reflects on baseball pennant races and Dodgers' edge in September.
The National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters reports a 22 percent rise in average bodily injury claim costs from 1960 to 1962, reaching 718 dollars, with 437 deaths and 6 380 to 7 175 injuries in that period. R L Jewell Jr notes higher accident costs push auto insurance rates due to safety trends.
C. W. Scarbrough, patient at Ft Bayard Veterans Hospital, spent the weekend at home. Roswell visitors, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lawrence and son, called Sunday. Rodeo visits include Mr. and Mrs. Claude West with the Dick Russell family Friday.
Three men aboard an Air Force helicopter escaped injury when forced to land on Highway 70 80 two blocks west of downtown Lordsburg early last Saturday morning. The incident prompted a brief pause before continuing with no injuries reported. A separate note mentions a prize trip to Miami and Nassau as part of an appliance sales contest.
Ten years ago the M I A of the L D S Church held an outdoor pavilion social with about 70 attendees for a Carnival Dance. The New Mexico National Guard Battery Co 716 AAA Gun Bn returned from Fort Bliss Texas after two weeks of field training where they were praised for achieving what the Fort Bliss Commander called virtually impossible and set the battalion high firing score.
Twenty years ago on September 3 1943 the goal of the Third War Loan Drive is set at 15 billion dollars. The note says Allied advances have been favorable recently yet victory is not assured. The item mentions cooperation with the Extension Service and Hidalgo.
Fifteen years ago the Banner Mine strike stretches into its sixth week with no clear resolution or signs of an imminent settlement. Workers and management remain at a standstill as negotiations continue without progress.
A fragmented notice lists weekly meetings and events for local groups. It mentions Boy Scout Troops 14 and 123, Pythian Sisters, Parent Teacher associations, Knights of Pythias, Eastern Star, Lion's Club, Woman's Mission, and various clubs meeting on Monday through Thursday including sewing, bridge, and social gatherings.
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