07 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1975
Page
1
A large turnout of Roundup Club veterans gathered at the Youth Center to celebrate Bill and Brookie Anderson's fortieth. Cowboys recall old times, while hair trends and coffee talk mix with nostalgic reflections, coffee trends, and a light wander through daily routines.
In Lea County, about 35 farmers plant a new oilseed sunflower variety. Yields range from 1,500 to 3,000 pounds per acre at 15 cents a pound, with planting windows April 15 to July 15. L.D. Bingham of Lea Co op Gin notes 5,000 acres under cultivation and irrigation from Plains Co op Oil Mill in Lubbock. County Extension Agent Paul Kemp says this is the first growing season as a crop rather than a weed.
Secretary of State Kissinger asks Israel to accelerate negotiations with Egypt on a new Sinai peace accord so shuttle diplomacy can begin by August. Cairo's reply drawn mixed reactions amid border clashes with Lebanon and a raid incident near Hanin with a kidnapping reported. Prime Minister Rabin and aides review the Egyptian reply for clarifications.
Reading of weather by United Pernat reports a quirk in eastern plane conditions near Lovington with readings showing a temperature of 59 and a high of 92. Forecasters warn of rapid changes and patchy clouds across the area.
Deming New Mexico Wednesday Rep Rod Runnels says foreign grain sales by American firms are closely monitored to prevent repeat problems from 1973. He notes firms must report within 24 hours if sales reach 190000 metric tons or more and that USDA will be notified before major negotiations.
In Las Cruces Rep Harold Runnels a Democrat from New Mexico faced criticism after a misstep in handling aid to a family with a baby and a misdirected message to Bishop triggering political backlash.
A Japanese Red Army faction released its last 15 hostages and boarded a Japanese airliner bound for Libya, ending an 80 hour seizure that strained Japan Malaysia relations. Malaysia's Home Affairs Minister Ghazali Shafie cited a brinkmanship move to compel the flight's departure amid international diplomatic wrangling.
Governor Jerry Apodaca said New Mexico must seek federal funds for worthwhile programs and not treat them as gifts. He opposed giving the Legislative Finance Committee power to screen federal fund applications, calling it executive overreach. He will decide on issuing five Portales liquor licenses as local voters previously allowed.
Gov. Jerry Apodaca announced a plan to place most state employees on staggered schedules to cut traffic and improve efficiency. Two options, 7:45 to 4:45 and 8:15 to 5:15, may begin after final details.
Deputy State Planning Director Dr. Robert Landmann said New Mexico will expand its Washington D C office as states compete for federal funds. Landmann plans to head the state office in Washington in September, highlighting the funding pressures that are driving the expansion.
The Labor Department reports a 1.2 increase in wholesale prices in July the third rise in four months. Grain products jumped about 8 percent and analysts link the gain to rumors of a Soviet grain sale and announced price hikes in steel aluminum and oil.
FBI budget details before the House Intelligence Committee show a total budget of 499.5 million dollars with about 82.5 million cited as classified spending. Assistant director Eugene W. Walsh refused to disclose exact project breakdowns, citing security and investigative constraints.
Postmaster Geera Bailar said air mail stamps could become relics and first class stamps may cost more after hearings by the Postal Rate Commission. The Postal Service studies propose closing 12 rural post offices to save about 100 million annually while preserving service. Bailar expects air mail impact limited and notes third class mail adjustments are possible but not time sensitive. He does not foresee a rate rise in 1976 despite inflation.
Lea County Posse announces the annual cross country ride to kick off fair week. Riders start in Hobbs at 1 p.m. and finish in Lovington, with participants meeting at the Hobbs Gibson Parking Lot. Participants ride at their own risk.
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