Ford signs energy bill sparks national debate
The energy bill reduces prices for new oil to 7.66 dollars a barrel and slows exploration creating concern over a future shortage. Ford faces declining popularity with reports of a tightening race against Reagan as Gallup shows Reagan ahead. Carter and Anderson visit Lovington amid campaign talk as calls for primaries grow.
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Ford Signs Energy Legislation as Beginning of Effort
President Ford and Congress sealed a yearlong debate on a broad energy bill. He called the measure only a beginning and urged further action to deregulate natural gas, boost production, and pursue energy independence. The plan opens price controls path, creates oil storage, and enables fuel switching with federal state cooperation.
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New Mexico Official Criticizes Ford Energy Bill
Energy Resources Board director John OLeary says the new energy law will harm New Mexico. He warns revenue could fall by up to 10 million and oil exploration may slow, risking state programs but not devastating finances. Rep Harold Runnels also opposes the act, arguing it harms national interests and oil production.
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New Mexico Supreme Court Allows Nonowners to Vote Bond Issues
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled non property owners may vote in district bond elections. The decision upheld a million dollar Central Consolidated School District bond, rejecting arguments that reservation residents and untaxed Indians invalidated the vote or that bond proceeds could not fund reservation school improvements. The opinion, by Justices McManus Stephenson and Montoya, states the constitutionally protected equal protection rights override article IX section 11.
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Peters Rites Set Wednesday
Lovington resident Virgil Dan Peters 84 died Monday afternoon at 514 West Central after an extended illness. Born November 26 1891 in Mountain Grove Arkansas he worked for Skelly Oil Company and retired as Field Superintendent in Illinois. Survived by widow Pearl a son Billy Bob Peters of Lovington and three daughters.
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No Denial of Resignation Reports Picket Bill Veto Surprises
Labor Secretary John Dunlop voiced disappointment as President Ford vetoed the common situs picketing bill. Reports say Dunlop indicated resignation could follow if Ford did not sign the bill, with a spokesman noting he would deliberate over the coming weeks before deciding on his cabinet future.
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Community Christmas Card greetings from Lovington area
A list of area residents sending holiday greetings for the Lovington Daily Leader Christmas Card to appear in the December 25 edition. The names span families and friends including Wells Hoyt Caldwell Doe Meil Moore Dean Lee and many others.
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Dale
Runnels Warns Energy Bill Hurts Oil and Gas Production
Rep. Harold Runnels of New Mexico warned that the comprehensive energy bill signed by President Ford will worsen oil and gas production in the United States. He urged Ford to veto and push Congress for stronger domestic exploration and production, predicting no meaningful energy legislation before the 1976 elections.
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