Illusion of control in an age of expert governance
A reflective piece critiques modern leaders and the intelligentsia for persuading citizens to surrender decision making. It traces the shift from self-reliance to external guidance, citing technology, automation, and cybernetic systems as factors while noting persistent job displacement and ongoing demand for work. The writeup includes excerpts and quotes from AUDEAN DAVIS and JOHN WESLEY.
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America
Pidfiners
Taro Lands NMJC Landscaping Bid At $24706.40
Taro's Gardens of Albuquerque won the New Mexico Junior College landscaping contract with a bid of 24706.40 dollars accepted by the college board. President H. C. Pannell said he was pleasantly surprised by the figure and expected higher. Work is planned to start around June 15.
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Taro
Albuquereque
New Mexico Junior College
H. C. Pannell
Tara
Soldier today letter from Pvt Elliott on sacrifice and freedom
A reader letter from Sue Keyes of Lovington prints Pvt Elliott’s sister explaining the lonely life of soldiers and their sacrifice for freedom. The note names Elliott family ties and residence at 1400 W Polk as context for the tribute to service and patriotism.
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Pvt. R. M. Elliott
Viet Nam
Pvt. Elliot
Sue Keyes
Lovington
Pvt. Elliott
Helmet Law Mandates Motorcycle Rider Helmets Statewide
Chief James Robinson announces a new state law effective June 15 requiring all two wheeled powered vehicle riders and passengers to wear safety helmets. Violations incur escalating license suspensions and a $100 fine for parents for a minor rider.
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Ed Burt
James Robinson
Robinson
New Mexico FHS Scrapbook Highlights Beautification Efforts
Janie Breckon of Tatum, 1966 67 vice president of state and national projects, prepared the New Mexico FHS state beautification scrapbook for National. The book includes state reports from chapters and newspaper clippings plus community letters. Breckon served on the state youth council to Keep New Mexico Beautiful and attended the national youth conference on natural beauty and conservation.
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Janie Breckon
Tatum
New Mexico
FHS
Miss Brecken
New Tatum Methodist Pastor Assumes Duties
Rev. Doyle Riley becomes pastor of Tatum Methodist Church in New Mexico after appointment by Bishop W Angie Smith at the 1967 New Mexico annual conference. He previously led Aldersgate Church in Roswell for three years and is son of the late Rev. J W Riley who pastored Tatum from 1947 to 1949. Riley studied at McMurry College and Sul Ross College and has held other Methodist pastorates.
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W. Angie Smith
New Mexico
The
Methodist Church
Riley
Tatum
Roswell
Aldersgate Methodist Church
J. W. Riley
McMurray College
Abilene
Texas
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Mar
Lovington Weather Forecast Likely Showers Tonight
Lovington sees partly cloudy conditions tonight with a few showers or thunderstorms. Friday brings a brief thundershower with gusty winds and little temperature change. precipitation probability runs about 20 percent late tonight and again Friday.
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Lovington
Frieday
Resignation ends Peter Hirsch tenure as DOD Tourism Chief
Peter Hirsch resigned today as director of tourism for the New Mexico Department of Development ending two months of service. He will pursue professional service work and remains in Santa Fe in semi retirement. Willis Smith said a successor will be named soon and several candidates are in consideration.
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Santa FE
UPD
Peter Hirsch
Department of Development
Hirsch
Kansas City
Smith
AlbueqQuerque
Lea County Crops Rated Pretty Good Despite Dry Spring
County Agent Jim Gilstrap says Lea County crops look healthy though growth is slow from unseasonably low temperatures and dry soils. He notes early watering to combat conditions, cotton is mainly fair, grain sorghum planting at 50 to 60 percent with finish expected next week as irrigation wells run overtime since 1966 fall effects.
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Jim Gilstrap
Lea County
Waeter
Gilstrap
District Court docket lists eleven criminal jury cases
Starting July 5 Judge Kermit Nash sets eleven criminal jury cases for District Court. The docket runs July 5 to July 11 with defendants including Charles Reynolds Jr. for armed robbery, Bobby Leonard for forgery, Johnny E Meadows for rape, Don Hodnett for murder, Lloyd Foster for larceny and aiding a felony, Mae Ruth Trailer for assault with intent to commit a violent felony, and others facing charges of neglect, contributing to delinquency, and illegal sale of alcohol.
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Kermit Nash
Charles _ Reynolds, Jr
Jerry Williams
Bobby Leonard
Ted Johnson
Johnny E. Meadows
Andy Swarthout
Don H. Hodnett
Tom Neal
Lloyd Foster
Jack Underwood
Mae Ruth Trailer
Lupe Pena
JP Court
Billy Edward Efird
Eddie Curry
Lowell Stout
Arthur Scott
Augusta Williams
Bartlett Succeeds Bill West at Lovington Plant
W D Bartlett leaves Levelland to become General Telephone plant manager in Lovington replacing Bill West who is promoted to Levelland. Bartlett moves tomorrow into 1320 Cottonwood with wife and four daughters Kathy Paula Barbara and Sandra. They attend the Baptist Church.
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Lovington
General Telephone
W. D. Bartlett
Levelland
Bill West
Bartlett
West
Cottonwood
General
Kathy
Paula
Barbara
Sandra
The
Baptist Church
New Owner Takes Over Furr Lanes Bowling Alleys
A longtime resident of Lowington who owns OK Electric has bought Furr Lanes. He will keep the Furr Lanes name and run the electric business. Leagues are forming for summer with a junior league on Wednesday mornings, a women’s league on Thursday, and a college league.
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Furr Lanes
Lowington
OK Electric
Kitchens
Otis
Evelyn Kitchens
Keith Furr
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