Bank growth mirrors economy in New Mexico and Lea County
The article notes rising bank assets and deposits as a positive indicator of regional economic health from Amarillo to Lea County. It compares past Dallas growth, Albuquerque’s late surge, and current gains in Lea County’s three banks, while warning of inflation pressures and rising newsprint costs. It mentions a business trip to Lubbock and anticipated price hikes affecting advertising, subscriptions, and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
New Mexico
Dallas
SMU
Big D
First National
Republic National
Republic
Ft. Worth
Houston
Gulf
Texas Plains
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Duke City
Lea County
Lawmakers Convene Dedicate Works Day Amid Mourning
The New Mexico Legislature opened amid a national mourning for Lyndon B. Johnson. Leaders said the day honored the late president’s wishes as lawmakers debated a district attorney fulltime bill and confirmed state board appointments. A key amendment failed 35-29. the bill proceeds to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Steinberg
Santa FE Upi
New Mexico
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Senate
Tibo Chavez
D-Valencia
Ben Jam Mershon
Dotero Lincoln
House
Tornney
John Bigbee
R-De- Baca- Guadalupe- Lincon- Torrance
Oly
Bigbee
Mershon
William O'Donnell
U.S. Moves to Implement Vietnam Peace Pact
The United States halts troop shipments to Vietnam and orders mine clearing of North Vietnamese harbors as it begins steps to implement Nixon's cease fire with a 60 day withdrawal window and near 600 POW releases. The Pentagon cancels military orders to Vietnam and the Navy is to prepare mine sweeping task forces for North Vietnamese harbors at cease fire.
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Walter Whitehead Washington Opi
Indochina
United States
Vietnam
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Pentagon
U.S
U.S. Navy
North Vietnamese
Nixon
Explanation on Grain Reseal Policy and Market Impact
Alfred H. Oberg of New Mexico ASC explains why reseal loans were not extended past maturity due to tight world feed grain demand. He notes rising global consumption, weather disruptions, and a possible one billion bushel U.S. corn carryover, with Europe and Australia affected. The move aims to release corn and wheat to markets while warning farmers to plan marketing ahead for 1973.
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Alfred H. Oberg
New Mexico Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Europe
Midwest
United States
Western
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
CCC
Cotton Council Meet Set In El Paso
The National Cotton Council announces its 35th Annual Meeting January 28 to 30, 1973 at the El Paso Civic Center Texas with 283 delegates from 14 producing states. Featured speakers include Charles F. Youngker Earl L. Butz and Duke Wooter. women attendees have a promotion meeting a Juarez hotel luncheon and a King Cotton Dance. Lea County growers are invited and may contact the Extension Office in Lovington at 396-3613 for details.
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National Cotton Council
el Paso Civic Center
el Paso
Texas
Charles F. Youngker
Earl L. Butz
Duke Wooter
Cotton Inc
Juarez Area
Juarez Hotel Camino Real
Lea County
Lea County Extension Office
Lovington
Public Employes Bargaining Bill Under Study
New Mexico legislators study public employes bargaining cooperatives to reduce costs and speed resolutions. Rep. James Caudell proposes two bills for state and local government workers to negotiate grievances through organized cooperatives, while denying abolition of existing union contracts.
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Santa FE Upi
James Caudell
R-Bernalillo
Caudell
Michigan
Chaney Named To Highway Commission
James Chaney a Tatum area native and Moriarity rancher in southern Santa Fe County was named to the State Highway Commission succeeding Reginald Espinosa of Espanola per Gov Bruce King announcement.
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Chaney
Highway Commission
James Chaney
Tatum Area
State Highway Commission
Bruce King
Reginald Espinoza
Espanola
Santa Fe County
Moriarity
Weather for the Eastern Plains
Fair and warmer tonight with increasing clouds and wind on Friday. Colder by Friday afternoon with a few showers. Clovis 28 to 55, Lovington 30 to 59, Artesia 30 to 58, Santa Fe 22 to 36, Las Cruces 25 to 57.
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Clovis
Lovington
Artesia
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Statewide Tests Used in Lovington Junior High
Lovington Junior High eighth graders completed an Ability Test and an Achievement Test used across the state. Counselors and teachers analyze results in reading language arithmetic and study skills. The data aid student counseling curriculum improvement and planning. parents may contact counselors for appointments.
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Lovington
Selective Service Plans Workshop for Local Board Members
A two hour orientation and training workshop for local board personnel will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the county meeting room basement of the courthouse. The program includes films and lectures on the history of the draft, the draft today, standby operations and registration procedures with a Q and A period. Attendees include General John P. Jolly’s state staff, Inspector Martin Trujillo Jr, Training Specialist Raul Vigil, and Local Board 13 staff with expected registrars and board members from Hobbs, Lovington, Tatum, and Eunice.
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John P. Jolly
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Martin Trujillo Jr
Raul Vigil
Mary M. Hamzy
Lovington
J. L. Burke
W. D. Girand Jr
Ralph D. Littleton
Hobbs
William C. Lowry
Eunice Carroll
Leavell
Jal
Dwayne E. Wood
Tatum
Jesse Benson
Joe Trujillo Levington
Norman Booker
Virgil Welch Hobbs
Harriett Reed
Eunice
Carl Martin
Ferre
Caster
J. P. Morgan
Danny Escobedo
James Murray Jr
N. E. Sonnamaker Jr
Neil Jones Tatum
New Mexico Lawmaker Considers Heroin Access for Addicts
An Albuquerque legislator, Rep Eugene Cinelli, says he may introduce a bill to permit heroin to be given to addicts. He warns delaying action could worsen the addiction crisis a decade hence. See heroin page 6.
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Santa FE
Lovington appoints Walker as commissioner and Skalenda as mayor
Lovington city commissioners held a special meeting after Mayor Ed Bell resigned. Neill Walker was appointed to fill Bell’s unexpired term and Charles Skalenda became mayor, with Denton serving as mayor pro tem.
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Lovington
Ed Bell
Bell
Neill Walker
Lovington Insurance
Charles Skalenda
Walker
Harold Denton
Glen Adams
Keith Spradlin
Skalenda
John Sanders
Denton
Adams
Jack Ruggs
LFC Endorses Measure To Consolidate County Funds
The Senate Finance Committee endorsed a bill to merge county funds into a single county general fund. The road fund diversion provision allowing up to 10 percent transfer was removed amid concerns of misuse. The measure unites eight funds and aims to improve budget tracking without increasing total county spending.
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LFC
Santa FE
UPI
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
William A. Sego
R-Bemnalillo
Len Aubrey. Dunn
D&jero
Phil Larragette
New Mexico Association of Counties
ENMU Clovis Benefit From House Education Committee Amendment
The House Education Committee approved an amendment to bill 41B87 supporting New Mexico branch colleges. The Clovis campus of Eastern New Mexico University would gain a base funding floor of 325 per fulltime student, ensuring predictable support for branch programs. Kenneth Rasmussen, dean at Clovis, endorsed the amendment along with Sen. Odig Echols and Rep. H. B. Barnard.
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Santa FE Upi
House
Wedesday
Clovis
Eastern New Mexico University
New Mexico
H. B. Barnard
D Curry
Barnard
State Board of Educational Finance
Gusy County
Odig Echols
D-Curry
Echols
Kenneth Rasmussen
First Aid Class With Don Brown Tonight At Fire Station
Don Brown will lead a First Aid organizational class meeting at 7 00 p m at the Fire Station. It is open to all persons needing a course in First Aid. If attendance is impossible tonight, contact him to arrange attendance at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brown
Ratification of ERA Recommended by New Mexico House Panel
The State House Judiciary Committee recommended ratification of the equal rights amendment with one dissent. The measure, House Joint Resolution 2, was sponsored by Rep. Bill Warren and supported by the New Mexico League of Women Voters and local NOW members. Senator Peningta dissented in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Levine
George Peningta
Dsen Juan
New Mexico
Senate Judiciary Committee
Gladys Hansen
Youngblood Named RMFU New Mexico Field Representative
Homer Youngblood a 42 year old Sea County farmer has been named full time field representative of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union in New Mexico to provide membership services. The RMFU plans a separately chartered state organization due to growth and the appointment was announced January 23 in Portales by RMFU President John Stencel.
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Sea County
Homer Youngblood
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
New Mexico
RMFU
RMFA
John Stencel
Portales
Paul Hudson
Melrose
Youngblood
Stencel
Farmers Union
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Hopper
Hop
Graham
LBJ
Bernalillo
Santa Fe Rio Arriba
Los Alamos
McKinley-San Juan
Lea-Chaves-Eddy
Jim Brandenburg
Bernalillo County
House Appropriations On Finance Committee
Tom Hoover
Hoover
Oberg
Cotton Council
Brown
ERA
Youngblood Is Farmers Union Rep
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