10 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1977
Page
1
Rain chances discussed with timing and amounts while Lea County prepares for the 1977 Lea County Fair and Rodeo. The piece notes outward rainfall, westward variation, and public turnout expectations, then shifts to local civic updates and neighbors moving into Lovington. The Graham column mentions former mayor Ed and Ruth Graham, Ed’s move back toward Lea County, and new neighbors across the street with several local households under construction.
Lovington Hobbs business figure urges Lea County residents to back Texas International in serving the area. He cites the county’s air connection as crucial to industrial growth, notes TI’s past service threats, and praises scheduling improvements while warning deregulation could harm smaller cities.
Weather Press International outputs Hobbs near ninety with wind at twenty miles per hour while Lovington shows mid sixties and near temperatures. Heavy attention to regional conditions and hour by hour variation remains key for readers.
Senator Blumenthal urged the Senate to strengthen the gas guzzler tax passed by the House while opposing additional cash and tax incentives for energy companies. The Associated Press reports on his position and the administration's stance.
Blumenthal told the Senate Finance Committee the energy plan should pressure gas guzzlers until the auto fleet becomes fuel efficient. He offered no specific proposal beyond asking for somewhat higher taxes than the House plan, noting 1979 models under 15 mpg would face a $339 buyer tax.
The DFA reported July 1 balance includes a $23.9 million surplus from 1976-77, plus $25.9 million operating reserve and $10 million public school reserve. General fund revenues for 1976-77 totaled $493.3 million, beating estimates by $3.4 million despite an income tax rebate.
Lovington area records half inch of rain after sudden thunderstorm activity yesterday afternoon. Thunderstorms delivered shotgun showers around 4 pm with lingering drizzles into the evening, cooling temperatures away from the 100 degree mark.
A cold front from Colorado brings thundershowers and cooler air across New Mexico. NE winds feed moisture for heavy rainfall with flash flood risk in northeast plains and Sangre de Cristos. State temps may fall about 10 degrees after Tuesday heat. Alamogordo hit 100 for 11th straight day. Carlsbad 106. Rain totals include Hobbs .91, Clovis .36, Ruidoso .20, Roswell .03, Tucumcari .02.
In Waukomis Oklahoma a hidden night dog catcher volunteers amid threats to staff and residents. The unnamed worker operates covertly with unlisted number and restricted calls while patrolling streets to control local canine issues.
Dana Ans joins Central Junior High as social studies teacher and coach with a California State Fullerton bachelor’s and 20 additional hours from Eastern New Mexico. Anstrey is married with two children and serves as district Scout executive from Hobbs. Wayne Thompson hired for driver education and American history, replacing Rick Melony. District reviews transfer requests to balance class sizes. Bus drivers listed with new substitutes and recent hires noted.
Lea County Fair lists events from Wednesday August 10 to Saturday August 13. Highlights include rodeo performances at the Arena and multiple livestock shows such as dairy goats beef judging dairy goat show and junior livestock auction. A buyers breakfast and an old fiddler contest precede the final dismantling and removal of fair exhibits.
The Health and Social Services board voted to extend funding for elective abortions through Sept. 30 but will not finalize the vote until mid-September. If funding is cut, new regulations would fund abortions only to save the life of the mother or after rape or incest under strict timing and reporting rules.
The Federal Energy Administration says lifting federal price controls on gasoline this fall will not harm consumers. Public hearings will precede a decontrol plan to Congress, with Nov 1 as the proposed effective date. The agency cites ample supply through 1979 and competitive markets to protect buyers.
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