Mississippi oilfield worker sues to regain job after layoff
An oilfield worker in Mississippi filed suit demanding reinstatement and back wages, alleging discrimination after employers learned of a prior workmen’s compensation judgment via the Industrial Foundation of the South. The piece opines on compensation abuse and its impact on employers, noting concerns over fakery and ethics.
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Mississippi
The
Industrial Foundation of the South
Graham Boys
MYF
Cloudcroft
Sacramentos
Evelyn Altstatt
White Sands
R F Waters Services Held For Ho Daily News Editor
Raymond F. Waters editor of the Ho Daily News Sun died Thursday at 60 after a heart attack. Funeral services were set for 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church Ho with burial at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Born April 13 1913 in Elida NM he spent most of his life in southeast New Mexico and served in Europe in World War II.
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Hobbs Upi
Raymond F. Waters
Ho Daily News-Sun
Waters
Sea General Hospital
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus University
New Mexico
Telude
New Options Sought On Runaway Inflation
President Nixon weighs a wide set of actions to curb inflation as advisers clash over wage price controls. Options include a price freeze and a gasoline tax decrease with decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Thomas Washington
Nixon
White House
Treasury
George P. Stultz
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Jom T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Shultz
Doing Connally
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Henry M.etaller
Tes Galup
Harris
Grasshopper Infestation Survey Reported Near Lovington
A survey by New Mexico Department of Agriculture entomologist and NM State Extension finds 20 to 50 hoppers per square yard north and northwest of Lovington with heavy pockets northeast of town. Cooperative spraying may begin if land users approve. estimated malathion cost is 90 cents per acre with a one third share by land users, state, and federal.
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Lea County
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Robert Howard
New Mexico State University Extension Service
Lovington
United States Department of Agriculture
Albuquerque
Weather East Plains Clear to partly cloudy through Saturday
Forecast covers Eastern Plains with clear to partly cloudy skies and isolated afternoon and night thundershowers. Warmer conditions in north with highs 60 to 94 and in Artesia 62 to 96. South Central Valleys expect clear to partly cloudy skies and a temperature rise into the upper 60s to mid 90s across Las Cruces and surrounding areas.
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Cloyis
Lovington
Artesia
Sahur- Ye Las Cruces
Horse Judging Contest Winners Named in Lea County
The 1973 Horse Judging Contest at Proctor Arena Hobbs on June 6 drew record participation per Robert Howard of NMSU. Senior top four: Debbie Jones, Kathy Gordon, Shirley Applin, Dirk Jones. juniors led by Jan Wheeler and Danna Fort with Lebeth Box fourth.
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Proctor Arena
Hobbs
Robert Howard
New Mexico State University
E. H. Crossland
Tatum
Debbie Jones
Kathy Gordon
Lea
Shirley Applin
Dirk Jones
Denise
David Mitchell
Melvin Applin
Lea Equestrian Club
Connie Wheeler
Prairieview
Lea County
Michelle Jones
Jan Wheeler
Danna Fort
Lebeth Box
Gladiola
Starla Wiggins
Eric Griffin
Monica Davis
Lovington North Central
Kirestie Spears
Denise Fort
Jim Bob Burnett
Dorothy Murdock
Pat Cobb
Lea Equestrian
Kelli Proctor
Nadine
Roswell
New Mexico Seeks Higher Oil and Gas Royalties
State lawmakers move to boost state revenue on new leases by enabling a seven eighths royalty on oil and gas and minerals from state trust lands. A Land Office panel tentatively approves guidelines and HB 441 takes effect June 15 with first test at the Amene 19 lease sale.
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Santa FE Upi
New Mexico
Alex Armijo
Armijo
John Mershon
Dotero Lincoln
George Fettinger
Dotero
Land Office
Land Commissioner
Riielines
Land Commission
NM Cotton Farmers To Get Top Prices
New Mexico cotton farmers may receive the best prices in over a decade, ASCS says. State executive director A. H. Oberg notes about half the crop is contracted at 35 to 48 cents a pound, with strong activity and price levels unseen in years.
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Albuquerque
UPI
New Mexico
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
A. H. Oberg
Oberg
Nixon hints at anti inflation plan at Florida Tech speech
President Nixon spoke to about 9,000 at Florida Technological University in Orlando. He skirted Watergate, teased an inflation program to be announced soon, and urged Americans on a theme of what's right with America while planning June talks with Soviet leader Brezhnev.
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Orlando
Fla
UPI
America
Nixon
Florida Technological University
Communist Party
Leonid Brezmer
Florida Tech Administration
Florida Tech
White House
Clovis to Build 1.2 Million Shopping Center
Construction will begin Monday on a 1.2 million shopping center in north Govan, Clovis. The project includes a K Mart and a new Albertsons Food Store, built by W R Bause and Cos Builders on land owned by Pacific Coast Properties Inc. Groundbreaking ceremonies are planned in Clovis.
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Clovs Upi
Clovis
North Govan
K-Mart
Albertson’s
W. R. Bause and Cos
Pacific Coast Properties Inc
March of Dimes Drive Tops $20 000 in Lea County
Final figures show Lovington area collectors raise 8803.88 with a hope for about 3000 more and Tatum hits 12589.15. Marathon trips add 5940.50 while activities such as Mother's March, canisters, airplane rides and the spring dance contribute smaller amounts. Special gifts bring the total higher and volunteers are thanked.
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Lovington
Tatum
Lea County
Eddie Egg Mig Foye
Lovington-Mallamar
Richardson
Tiny Tatum
Dessie Sawyer
Crossroads
Mallamar
Lovington School Budget Grows Four Percent
Lovington Public School System unveils a tentative budget of 2,855,597 for the 1973 74 year led by state aid of 1,484,521 and local taxes of 963,826. Teacher pay rises to an average 10,289 with 2,725 students anticipated and a 200,000 capital outlay for a gym addition to expand girls athletics.
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Lovingto
Harry Wugalter
Wugalter
Department of Finance and Administration
Lovington
Lovington School
Governor King Seeks Help From NM Delegation on Disaster Aid
Governor King writes to congressional leaders seeking fixes to two disaster relief programs. He cites Indian and pueblo needs left out of federal benefits after President Nixon declared a nine county New Mexico disaster zone. He calls for FHA loan forgiveness and 1 percent low interest features to aid snow and flood victims.
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Santa FE Opi
Oe King
Congressional
King
Farmers Home
Nixon
New Mexico
Fueblos
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Coffey Accepts Arizona Position
Lea County extension agent Bill Coffey announces acceptance of a new post with the Arizona Cooperative Extension Service. He will serve as Community Development Specialist for Yavapai and Coconino counties starting July 1, 1973, aiding county groups in community changes while leaving Lea County.
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Lea
Bill Coffey
Arizona Cooperative Extension Service
Coffey
Yavapai
Coconino
Arizona
Lea County
Opae
Man Charged For Driving At Traffic Policeman
In Brighton England a man was charged after driving a car at a traffic policeman. The court fined Berry seventy five dollars.
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Brighton
England
Berry
Three Women Injured In West Of Tatum Crash
Three Texas sisters riding in a car were injured in a two vehicle collision about 20 miles west of Tatum on Highway 380. The 1968 Chevrolet driven by Wilma Davis of Dublin collided with a left turning pickup driven by Joseph Martin of Lovington. Davis was treated along with her sisters Ethel Brown Cleo Canady and Bertha Murray at Lovington General Hospital for possible fractures and facial lacerations. Martin cited for illegal turning.
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Texas
Tatum
Joseph Martin
Lovington
Wilma Davis
Dublin
Davis
Lovington Lea General Hospital
Ethel Brown
Andrews
Cleo Canady
Glenco
Bertha Murray
Midland
Dayle
Martin
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Teddy Roosevelt
R. F. Waters
Lovington Sea
NM Energy Crisis
Tatum Mod
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