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Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1976

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Privacy Quotient Proposal From A Chuckling Family

The writer jokes about privacy as a costly luxury shared by billionaires Paul Getty and Howard Hughes and expands it to the Graham household. He imagines a PQ privacy quotient to determine public assistance and urges a crash program for families in negative PQ, poking fun at bureaucrats while noting familys chaos at 1210 West Avenue J.

Paul Getty Howard Hughes Fortune Magazine Uncle Sam Graham Congress Mama Bee Daddy Bee Albuquerque Parade West Avenue J

Yamani Walks Out of OPEC Talks Over 15 Percent Price Increase

Saudi Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani left a 13 nation meeting in Doha as ministers debated a 15 per cent oil price hike with Amouzegar urging restraint. UAE minister Al Otaiba doubted Yamani would return as discussions continued on price levels and aid for underdeveloped nations.

Barry James Doha Gatar UPI Saudi Arabia Ahmed Zaki Yamani Yamni Jamshid Amouzegar Sheik Yamani Saeed Al-Otaiba Yamani Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Amouzegar OPEC Farlier Sheikh al Thani

JC Early Enrollment Declines at New Mexico Junior College

Pre-enrollment for the Spring 1977 semester at New Mexico Junior College shows 745 students in 8 945 credit hours with an unofficial FTE of 596 after 17 days. Last year at this time 863 were enrolled. Registration is set for January 3 with classes starting January 5 and tuition due at registration.

New Mexico Junior College

Weather Update for Eastern Plains Through Tonight

United Press International reports eastern plains fair through tonight with increasing clouds on Friday. Lovington highs in the mid 50s and lows around the mid 20s to low 50s.

United Press International Lovington

Enrollment Decline Trend Seen Lasting in New Mexico

Public school enrollment in New Mexico shows a six year decline, with the secretary of education predicting no reversal. Legislators question policy impact as schools maintain rigorous programs amid shrinking enrollments.

Santa FE N.M UPI New Mexico Secretary of Education Wagakter Leonard J. DeLayo

Christmas Schedule At Our Savior Lutheran Church

Our Savior Lutheran Church outlines its Christmas schedule with a December 19 program “Christmas Around the World” at 9 am featuring customs from Germany France Italy Mexico and more. December 24 at 11 pm offers caroling candlelight and communion echoing First Protestant Church of New Braunfels. December 26 worship returns to 9 am.

Our Savior Lutheran Church World Germany France Italy Mexico First Protestant Church of New Braunfels Texas Robert G. Letalien

Domenici Praises Carter On Offshore Oil Push

Senator Domenici, reacting to President-elect Carter, urged Northeast lawmakers to back offshore oil development while stressing a dual aim of energy conservation and economic growth. He cited Carter’s call to share the burden and anticipated his Senate Energy post, noting New Mexico may host a Solar Energy Institute if merited. He criticized current conservation efforts and gas pricing incentives.

Santa FE N.M UPI Jimmy Carter Pete V. Domenici R-N.m Domenici Legislative Energy Committee Carter

Arrest Two More In Cathy Berry Case

Two more suspects in the Cathy Berry marijuana smuggling case surrendered at the Lea County sheriff's office. William Hurley, 27, and Terry Glen Wade, 28, posted $10,000 bail each and were released. Nine indicted. only James Fuller remains at large. Formal arraignment set for Tuesday.

Cathy Berry William Hurley Terry Glen Wade Lea County Juana Tom Peveler el Paso James Fuller Hurley Wade Lovington

Howell Rites Tomorrow P.M.

Mrs. Lauren Howell 83 of 702 South Second Street died Wednesday morning in Hobbs hospital. She was born October 12, 1893 in Tolar Texas and married William L. Howell November 23, 1936 in San Francisco. Survived by husband, a step-son in Lynden Washington, two nieces in Corpus Christi and Houston. Services Friday 2 P.M. at Smith-Rogers Chapel. Graveside Saturday 2 P.M. Citizens Cemetery Clarendon Texas.

Lauren Howell South Second Street Hobbs Hospital Howell Lovington Clarendon Texas Tolar Hood County William L. Howell San Francisco Calif William D. Howell Lynden Washington Vivian T. McDougald Corpus Christi Yolande Bedevian Houston Tex Smith-Rogers Chapel T.L. McBeth Citizens Cemetery

Christmas Card Donors List Names

Donor names appear in a historic Christmas card list including Bill and Mary Sorrells Ricky and Robbie The Jodie Smiths Howard and Vada Gilchrist Bobby LaJean Jim Bob Daley and Troy Lee Burnett Troy and Billie Mae Fort John Elva Vera Johnny Veron Smith Don Do Bobbie Joni Kelli Mike A C Ruby Holder Fred Bobbye Allen Sandra Boatright Infold Nancy Carlile Everett Ada Sheila Lie bscher.

Bill and Mary Sorrells Ricky and Robbie Jodie Smiths Howard Vada Gilchrist Bobby LaJean Jim Bob Daley Troy Lee Burnett Troy Billie Mae Fort John Elva Vera Johnny Veron Smith Don Bobbie Joni Kelli Mike A. C Ruby Holder Fred Bobbye Allen Aeneey Sandra Boatright Infold Nancy Carlile Everett Ada Sheila Liebscher

Ferguson in good condition after intestinal cyst operation

Lt. Gov. Robert Ferguson remained in good condition at Presbyterian Hospital after having a cyst removed from his intestines. He was admitted Monday and operated on Tuesday, with officials expecting release later in the week.

Albuquerque, N.M UPI Robert Ferguson Presbyterian Hospital Ferguson

Ruling for Famariss in Contract Case

District Judge N Randolph Reese rules Famariss Oil and Refining Co is entitled to 34362.26 for naptha sold to Burris Oil and Chemical Co Burris alleged delivery failures. Local refinery win confirms payment in full on disputed shipment.

Famariss Oil and Refining Company Burris Oil and Chemical Co N. Randolph Reese de Reese Burris Urris

Bob Edwards Rites Friday

Bob B Edwards 50 a former Lovington resident and Texaco retiree died at Las Vegas Hospital after several days illness He was born September 2 1926 in Elmore City Oklahoma A WWII Navy veteran he married Winona Rounsvall September 13 1976 in Santa Rosa New Mexico He is survived by wife son Ronnie Edwards sister Ruth Zellner and brother Ed Edwards Funeral services Friday at 10 A M in Smithers Chapel with Rev George Riter officiating Interment Resthaven Cemetery casketbearers Melvin Fort Dee Schroeder Eddie Palmer Forrest Henry Cecil Coker M C Scott

Bob B. Edwards Lovington Texaco Company Las Vegas New Mexico Mr. Edwards Elmore City Oklahoma United States Navy Winona Rounsavall Santa Rosa Ronnie Edwards Albuquerque Ruth Zellner Oklahoma City Okla Ed Edwards Shawnee Edwards Smithers Chapel George Riter First United Methodist Church Resthaven Melvin Fort Dee Schroeder Eddie Palmer Forrest Henry Cecil Coker C. Scott

Drip irrigation eyed for Texas High Plains growth

Dale Brown of Systematic Irrigation Systems says drip irrigation will grow in the Texas High Plains as a preferred method. Texas Tech’s James Osborn notes higher costs but potential long term water savings with moveable trickle systems. The method uses small daily water amounts and may extend aquifer life. plastic tubes with hole-punched plastic pipes face supply concerns.

R. Michael Patterson Lubbock Tex UPI Texas High Plains Dale Brown Sthmatic Irrigation Systems Brown James E. Osborn Department of Agriculture Texas Tech University Osborn

James W. Cook Dies in Texas

James W. Cook 52 of 719 La Fon Roswell New Mexico died suddenly Wednesday evening at Scott White Clinic Temple Texas He was born August 9 1924 in Lamesa Texas a Mobil Oil employee for 31 years and a Church of Christ member He is survived by his wife Boots a daughter Marilyn Wagner Roswell two sisters Mrs Wayne Camp Lovington and Mrs Fred McIntosh Prescott Ariz two brothers Preston Cook Amarillo and Cary F Cook Boulder Colo and was son in law of Mrs Mary Beth Wood and the late Don Wood

James Wallace Cook la Fon Roswell New Mexico Charlie F. Cook Scott White Clinic Temple Texas Mr. Cook Lamesa Mobil Oil Company Fortheast Church of Christ Boots Marilyn Wagner Wayne Camp Lovington Fred McIntosh Prescott, Ariz Preston Cook Amarillo Cary F. Cook Boulder Colorado Cook Mary Beth Wood Don Wood

Variations Shown On Home Gas Cost

A study from the Gas Co of New Mexico examines price differences for natural gas across states California New Mexico Colorado and Wyoming. It explains interstate contracts with a favored nations clause and notes residential bills may not simply be higher in New Mexico than in California. The firm pushes that claims of two to three times higher costs for New Mexico residents are not necessarily accurate.

United States Germany Japan Amouzegar Britain Albuquerque N.M UPI New Mexico Federal Power Commission Cal Co California Lionel Holguin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hopper Horace Barvey Nee Inc United Arab Emirates Mama Harry Wagakter Legislative Finance Committee W Ugaster Wugaker Wagaker America Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Solar Energy Institute Robert Heward Angel I. Gomez Nmsacrative Heward NMSU Famariss Bob Edwards Loving Ton Lwa Iris Garden Club Jaycees Bobby Burnett Lea Theater James W. Cook THE Lovington, N.M
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