30 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
1
The Mescalero and SandiaPueblo cases challenge state liquor permits and taxes, signaling possible expansion of aboriginal sovereignty and minimal regulation. Experts warn of a future clash with constitutional law as tribes seek autonomy and resource wealth on reservations.
Federal Reserve economist C Edward Harshbarger in the Monthly Review of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City projects a strong year for overall demand and agricultural exports, but warns wheat and hog producers face a disappointing 1977. He expects net farm income to stay near 1975 76 levels with higher input costs offsetting gains. consumer food prices may rise above 1976.
President Ford on a two week ski vacation in Vail faces key decisions on Vietnam draft evaders and deserters amnesty lifting federal gasoline price controls and increasing congressional judicial and executive pay He cited widow Janie Hart's request as influencing the amnesty timing and said the decision will reflect effects on morale public opinion and equity for 21000 Americans who served under the clemency program
Chicago health Commissioner Dr. Murray Brown urges residents to shiver as a natural heat release during the deep freeze. He notes feet vulnerability, supports toe wiggling as exercise, and warns alcohol worsens heat loss and cold feel. Obese people feel less cold but risk frostbite due to reduced shivering.
Federal health officials said the $135 million national swine flu vaccine program will not be resumed after evidence linked vaccinations to Guillain Barré syndrome. About 41 million were vaccinated before suspension. 160 died within moments, 1,600 had non fatal reactions, and 496 new cases of Guillain Barré were reported.
Senator George McGovern criticizes Jimmy Carter’s cabinet as not breaking with the past saying it could have been chosen by Nixon or Rockefeller. He argues the lineup lacks a clear shift away from previous administrations amid Watergate and Vietnam disillusionment.
The Governor’s Organized Crime Prevention Commission reports marijuana and heroin drive New Mexico’s illicit trade. It urges a statewide narcotics agency and greater funding, noting shifts from marijuana to heroin and coordination issues among agencies.
President elect Jimmy Carter and all Cabinet members will publish complete net worth details and divestment plans ahead of taking office. Press Secretary Jody Powell says ethics guidelines will be public Friday as Carter personalizes a diverse subcabinet and advances an economic package with tax cuts and job programs.
United Press International reports a quiet day with little temperature change in the Southeastern Plains. Tonight and Friday bring increasing clouds and a colder trend with a 30 percent chance of snow or freezing rain. Lovington expected upper 50s high and mid 20s to near 30 for low temperatures.
House Democratic leaders propose at least 2 billion more for public works across state and local governments to create jobs. Rep Jim Wright says a new bill will be introduced when Congress reconvenes and could double the existing emergency public works program. He notes final size depends on talks with President elect Carter on a broader economic stimulus package.
A narrow band of snow showers moved through central New Mexico as a cold front pushes in gusty winds and more precipitation. Snow and rain spread from West Central mountains to the eastern plains with about one inch on the ground at Gallup and Albuquerque. Highs will range from the 30s to 60s and lows from the teens to 50s, with colder air moving in Friday.
The Save the Theater drive for the Community Playhouse in Hobbs has raised half of its $16,000 goal per Donna Irwin. A spaghetti supper at 7, a karate exhibition at 8, and a supervised disco from 10 to 1 follow. full evening is $4.50, dance only $1.50 per person.
Dessie Sawyer will recover all her jewelry after a man arrested in Santa Fe for trying to sell the items, which had been taken from a parking lot. The valuables valued at about $100000 and insured for $87000 were left in a bag in Mrs Sawyer’s car while she visited relatives, then found by two hotel guests who handed the bag to a man in a bar. The suspect claimed ignorance of the jewelry and its value as he planned to sell it. he urged the owner not to press charges. The jewelry is secured in a Santa Fe bank and will be returned in a few days.
Bernerd R Stevens Monte L Paxton and Lee D Lindsey filed declarations of candidacy for the Tatum School Board election set for February 1 1977 Stevens seeks Position 1 Paxton and Lindsey seek Position 2 Lynn Medlin board president had already filed for Position 1 on December 17 Glenn Thompson incumbent won't seek reelection Stevens known as Steve is assistant store manager at Chaveroo Supply in Tatum. he and his wife Evelyn have five children.
Prisoners of Mexican jails from the United States Canada and Latin America abandoned a 25 day hunger strike aimed at pressuring Congress to pass parole for drug offenders. A prisoner relative said tears marked the retreat as lawmakers showed no chance of passage this session.
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