Social security costs double what workers pay say critics
Rep Finis Heidel highlights that self employed individuals face an 8.8 percent burden when the employee rate is 4.4 percent, as the employer must match. He argues the payroll expense reduces the incentive to save, and that the government could be replaced by direct employer payments to workers. The piece also includes local notes about a lost pair of glasses, pecans as gifts, and reflections on saving discipline.
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Finis Heidel
Washington
Army Spec. 4 Jerry M. Roberts Dies in Vietnam
Army Spec. 4 Jerry M. Roberts son of Olene Roberts Hobbs New Mexico died in Vietnam from nonhostile causes Defense Department announced Monday Roberts address listed as Star Route A
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Army
Jerry M. Roberts
Olene Roberts
Hobbs, N.M
Vietnam
Defense Department
Roberts
Weather Alert for Lovington New Mexico Hazardous Driving Tonight
Weather reads hazardous driving conditions for Lovington in New Mexico with variable clouds and increasing winds. Brief showers turn to rain then snow tonight. colder Wednesday with snow flurries and drifting snow. highs near 36 and lows around 27 with locals seeing heavy snow west and central today.
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New Mexico
Navajo Nation Appeals for Federal Help as Snow Deepens
Navajo reservation leaders urge President Johnson to declare the 16 million acre area a disaster as six days of heavy snow leave the nation with the most critical crisis in modern history. Three deaths reported on the reservation, with at least 32 statewide, while search helicopters are grounded amid blizzard conditions and new snow forecasts. New Mexico GovernorCargo says federal aid is already en route in hay, equipment, planes, and food.
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Willingham gets Lovington Airport manager salary restored
Lea County commissioners after a morning hearing voted to pay Rex Willingham $200 a month as Lovington airport operator, covering three months unpaid service to October 1. Ed Roberts supported the appeal while a lack of health coverage guidance remains unsettled.
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National Guard Mobilized For New Mexico Snow Emergency
Heavy snow warnings sweep central and eastern New Mexico as five counties are declared emergency areas. National Guard assets set up a storm command post in Santa Fe to rescue stranded families and cattle, with up to seven vehicles deployed. Two storm deaths raise toll to five. roads closed across major routes.
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Four Corners governors seek HQ for regional development commission
Storm delays a decision on headquarters for the Four Corners Regional Development Commission as Arizona New Mexico Utah and Colorado plan telephonic selection by Jan 15. Officials discuss a small staff based at the site with Orren Beaty Jr. as acting executive director.
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U.S. Office of Emergency Planning
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Four Corners Highway Commission
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Shiprock
Farmington
Albuquerque
Wildcats Brace For Hobbs Press In JV Start
Hobbs visits the Cats for a high school basketball night with JV at 6:00 then the varsity game. Coach Ken Choate believes his club can counter Hobbs power and the Eagles full court press as JVs begin tonight.
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Wildcats
Ken Choate
Cats
CPAC seeks sponsors for 5 needy families this Christmas
CPAC a civic group coordinating the baskets for needy families reports food shortages this year for 35 to 40 families on the list. Five families lack sponsors and will have no Christmas unless volunteers are found. Secretary Mrs Jim Johnson asks interested people to call the Gandy Pumping Co. number to offer donations of food money or time.
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CPAC
Jim Johnson
Gandy Pumping Co
New Mexico Holiday Eye of God Ornaments Sit In Henrietta Mitchell Class
Children in Henrietta Mitchell's special education class craft Eye of God yarn designs for Christmas. The classroom is decorated with an Indian themed corner tree, bulletin board, and green tree. Back row includes Darlene Turner Adolfo Soto Augustine Ramos. front row Emmett Martinez Gilbert Delbosque Teresa Vinsana.
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Eye of God
Darlene Turner
Adolfo Soto
Augustine Ramos
Emmett Martinez
Gilberto Delbosque
Teresa Vinsana
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