24 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
1
The Lovington Leader announces a combined regular Wednesday issue with a special Christmas feature and an early Thursday paper. It recalls past printing glitches, Christmas donations totaling 1360 dollars, plus aตาม reflection on New York taxes from Randy Speight and a closing seasonal farewell.
Lovington officials welcomed Ted True Trucking and Southern Union Oil products with a $1 million truck terminal to be built in the Lovington Industrial Park, adjoining the Famariss refinery. The deal includes 39 acres, a 99 year lease, and 39 new Peterbilt tractors, boosting local economy and jobs. The project, to be signed by year end, follows months of negotiation with city leaders and involves major investment in new trucks and site improvements.
Rep. John Mershon leads the Southwest Regional Energy Council push for seed money from New Mexico and four other states to establish a permanent Dallas office. The six-state group aims to secure federal funds and a $60,000 grant to pursue fair compensation for regional energy resources amid federal pricing policies.
Lovington’s legend of Jack Danglade who built a yard Ferris wheel display on Avenue A and 5th Street in 1948. His evolving Christmas scene featured a rotating metal wheel with toy riders, lights, and a bright Merry Lee sign that drew visitors from miles away.
Richard Welch head of CIA operations in Greece was killed by three gunmen as he returned from a Christmas party. Greek authorities tightened security for U.S. Embassy personnel amid threats against other officials attributed to a group claiming responsibility.
Santa Fe New Mexico six month extension of the federal Tax Reduction Act would extend reduced state income taxes for six more months. Revenue Commissioner B F Sisneros estimates about 2.5 million dollars less state revenue for 1976 due to the continuation of the tax break. He notes withholding tied to the federal rate will drop automatically and cautions the figure is an estimate awaiting the new act.
National Safety Council warns 440 to 500 deaths and 19 000 to 22 000 injuries possible on highways from 6 pm today to midnight Sunday. Extra police patrols, 55 mph limit enforcement, and travel by air and rail face varying conditions amid winter storms and United Airlines restart.
Four agencies will relocate to the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe after remodeling. The Department of Development, attorney general office, State Planning Office, and Human Rights Commission join existing agencies like the Public Service Commission and Tax Department. Construction costs are about 2 million dollars with plans ready by February and expected completion in 1976 77.
A state district judge in Albuquerque refused to accept a document purportedly signed by Howard Hughes declaring Richard Hughes his son. Judge Richard B. Traub criticized the filing and left a final ruling to Judge Philip Baiamonte next week. The case involves a civil suit to establish paternity and a fraud charge, with testimony from Grover Welker and William Durda.
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