27 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
1
The article notes pork prices exceeding beef as the beef price freeze extends to September 12. It explains how packers are constrained while live cattle markets stay free, risking a temporary beef shortage at retail and long term supply consequences from reduced breeding. It also mentions political figures and a local move.
Local merchants in Levington kick off an annual sidewalk sale on Saturday July 28 with wares displayed along Main Street sidewalks. Proceeds from safe activities like a car-smash and movie showings at Lea Theater benefit the David Rushing Fund, while Lovington Ambucs serve refreshments to raise more money for the injured local boy.
Parks chief Richard Mutz said boats sunk or partly sunk in a violent 80 mph windstorm at Elephant Butte Lake are easily retrievable. The main marina suffered the most damage but 12 boats within slips are recoverable with varying repairs planned. No injuries reported and seven to eight more staff will assist this weekend.
A terse note lists a Dallas Texas address 75235 connected to naval men with code like 45436. The fragment suggests a mailing or service reference possibly related to military personnel and an urban post office area. End of item.
Lovington likely to install a new city commissioner tonight after the 7 p.m. election and ballot tally. City officials including City Manager Joe Smith and Mayor Charles Skalenda await Sanders guidance to certify results and swear in the winner, while former commissioner Glenn Adams challenges the vacancy status.
Unemployment in New Mexico edged up to 6.1 percent in June from 6.0 percent in May. State officials reported 33,900 jobless and 421,300 employed, with layoffs in defense contractors, lumber producers, and electronics firms. The May 1973 rate matched 6 percent. new graduates and residents joined job seekers, raising Bernalillo County unemployment to 10,900.
Mrs Dessie Sawyer has come home from Brownfield Texas where she visited her brother Clarence Lewis who has been very ill The death of Mrs Clarence Lewis two weeks ago is noted as her sister in law.
Senate Watergate committee chaired by Baker moves to compel Nixon to surrender White House tapes. Archibald Cox signals readiness to pursue court action if the Supreme Court orders compliance. Nixon defers to high court ruling while turning over related memoranda.
The Nixon administration says meat industry reports of dire beef price freeze consequences are overstated. Officials affirm the freeze remains through Sept 12 and that only two plants would close, with market withdrawals unlikely to trigger severe shortages. Rep. McCollister notes large packers cut slaughter. others cite ongoing black marketing concerns.
Ehrlichman told the Senate Watergate panel that Nixon did not act surprised on March 2, suggesting Nixon had not learned the full Watergate cover up. He said Dean’s claim of telling Nixon all he knew on March 21 was not followed by any White House admission.
Eastern Plains sees scattered afternoon and night thundershowers today and Saturday with locally heavy showers and slight temperature rise. Clovis highs near 90 and lows around 60. Artesia 90/69/92, Lovington 88/66/90. South Central and Southwestern Valleys expect afternoon and evening showers through Saturday with little temperature change. Las Cruces 88/62/88.
A truckload of weapons including six machine guns disappeared from Camp Drum in Watertown New York. Police and state authorities traced the vehicle to the Little Brown Jug tavern near the base and two soldiers guarding it were handed to military authorities.
An Albuquerque man died in a freak road accident about 21 miles southeast of Blanco in Rio Arriba County. Richard K. Rutledge, 8630 Northeastern Blvd NE Albuquerque, was a passenger in a pickup used to chase a coyote when it struck a 5 foot arroyo, injuring him fatally. Roy Davis of El Paso Natural Gas Co. Largo Camp was driving. he survived with injuries. Davis and an employee were hunting nearby when the crash occurred.
Lea County hay producers are invited to gather tonight at 8 00 p m in the courthouse meeting room. Dr James Kirby of New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will outline market trends and outlook for hay. He will cover marketing challenges, quality hay, feeder demands, and marketing methods such as associations brokers and dealers.
A nationwide run on home freezers is tied to rising meat costs. Swanson's in Cincinnati reports 75 freezers sold in four days as buyers seek large models. The Beef price ceiling remains until Sept. 12, with shoppers stocking up. Other cities report strong freezer sales while manufacturers lag on orders. Swift plans to close Grand Island and Des Moines plants next Monday until beef prices lift. Milk prices rise by one cent per quart in Central Ohio. A Dallas shoe store promotes beef with a filet mignon giveaway to first 100 customers buying shoes.
El Paso Natural Gas and APCO group announce a principal agreement for APCO to acquire 20 percent of Northwest Pipeline Corp, owner of divested El Paso properties under a court order. Northwest will buy remaining assets, with 80 percent distributed to El Paso stockholders. The 20 percent stake is valued at $21 million. The APCO group includes Alaska Interstate, APC Oil, Gulf Interstate, and Ty Corp.
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