Lovington Tennis Players Missing From Sun City Open
Lovington sent a foursome to the Sun City Open in El Paso for a regional Southwestern circuit event. The group has not reported back since Wednesday, with family unsure whether they were eliminated or sightseeing, while local chatter mentions Kevin Cunningham and Willie Farah in El Paso.
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Lovington
el Paso
Andy
Ron
Mararet Cunningham
Kevin
Eddie Hooper
Darlene
Renee
Willie Farah
Vington
Texas Monthly
Dallas
Willie
Busess
Roman Catholic Church
Pilate
Thor’gh
Cunninghams
Margaret
Domenici and Schmitt Back New Census Standards
UPI reports Senate approval of new standards with Pete Domenici and Harrison Schmitt among the 22 Republicans and 49 Democrats voting yes in a 73 to 7 tally. The measure sets updated national can standards endorsed by the majority.
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Washington
UPI
Pete Domenici
Harrison Schmitt
Senate
Domenici and Schmitt
Leader Answer Lawsuit Highlights Local Libel Case
A Lovington resident Ebodie Soto sues W H Graham and the Lovington Leader for 150000 alleging a March 29 1976 editorial damaged his reputation as a public personality. Soto a Brown Berets organizer claims the piece harmed his job prospects with M&M Rental Tools and Eddy County Community Action Program.
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Mod Te Sastan
W.H. Graham
Lovington Leader
Levington
Ebodie
Soto
Leader
Brown Berets
M&m Rental Tools
Eddy County Community Action Program
Tatum March of Dimes Raises Over Ten Thousand
The Lovington Tatum area reports a total of 10043.55 raised for the March of Dimes with major funds from the annual walkathon at 5817.69 and Mothers March at 772.38. Dessie Sawyer notes the Tatum area total near 9500 and cheers volunteers, sponsors, and contributors who helped reach this milestone for birth defect research and child health programs.
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Lovington
Mallamar Mo
Prairieview
American Legion
Noonday Lions
Salk Institute
Tatum
Dessie Sawyer
Benny Wooten Elected New Mexico FFA Leader
Lovington high school senior Benny Wooten was elected state president of the New Mexico Farmers of America. He won after prior service as state secretary and campaigns led by Dean Jackson and Kyle Hinkle of his Lovington chapter. Local members Raburn Benge Jim Bob Burnett James Perschbacher Steve Benge and Ken Houston aided his bid. Burnett Perschbacher and Jackson received State Farmer Degrees at the convention. Benny plans to stay in Lovington a year to finish school and pursue the presidency. Jimmy Burkett is local chapter advisor.
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Benny Wooten
Lovington High School
New Mexico Farmers of America
Benny
Dean Jackson
Kyle Hinkle
Lovington
Raburn Benge
Jim Bob Burnett
James Perschbacher
Steve Benge
Ken Houston
Cooeen
State
Kyle
Burnett
Perschbacher
Jackson
Benge
Hinkle
Raburn
Larry
Waynette Woolf
FFA
Jimmy Burkett
Lovington City Happy With League Costs
Lovington officials express satisfaction with the New Mexico Senile League and its services, noting about $4,000 annual dues. Hobbs rebelled last week over costs, with leaders Clampitt and Fletcher criticizing the League and backing a solo lobbyist effort. Cunningham was fired, drawing further protests from southeast board members.
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Lovington
Jack Ruggs
Eighboring
Hobbs
Max Clampitt
John Fletcher
Clampitt
League
Fletcher
Richard Cunningham
Santa Fe
Jerry Smith
Cunningham
Mickeys To Go To Austin From Lovington Preacher Moves
David Mickey, pastor of the Third and Central Church of Christ in Lovington since 1974, agreed to join Northside Church of Christ in Austin Texas as a minister. He plans to move the last week of June and will work with Don Vinzant, a longtime friend and evangelist. Ronald Wood, also of Lovington, was invited to serve as evangelist for the local Church of Christ, with his family relocating after four years in Lovington. The text notes prior roles in Gillette Wyoming and Hawley Texas and mentions university affiliation at Abilene Christian University.
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David Mickey
Central Church of Christ
Lovington
Northside Church of Christ
Austin
Texas
Mickeys
Mickey
Don Vinzant
Northside
Don
David
Brazil
Ronald Wood
Church of Christ
Ronald
Karen
Gillette
Wyoming
Hawley
Abilene Christian University
Special Shower For Bernice Price
A home shower honoring Bernice Price widow of former Lea County Sheriff Joe Price will be hosted by Dessie Sawyer of Tatum on Saturday June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event invites friends to bring small appliances cookware and other gifts as Price rebuilds after a February fire. Price has resided in Lea County 25 years and lives in a mobile home during rebuilding.
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Bernice Price
Lea County
Joe Price
Dessie Sawyer
Tatum
Bernice
Mrs. Sawyer
Rose Highway
Accident Kills Former Local Man in Italy
Former Cov resident Larry Rackley and Marine Corps veteran is reported killed in Italy this week. Details were limited but mention his wife and two young children living at 166 Oak St Franklin Massachusetts.
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Larry Rackley
Covresident
Marine Corps
Italy
Bonnie Ellen Rose
A.M. Reagan
Vis
Rackley
New Mexico Oil and Gas Output Declines Since 1969 Peak
New Mexico oil production for 1976 neared 92 million barrels after a 1969 peak of 129 million. Gas output fell 18 percent to 1.2 trillion cubic feet and proven oil reserves slipped to 536 million barrels. Industry officials warn the decline may continue into the next few years amid political and tax uncertainties.
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Albuquerque, N.M
UPI
New Mexico
Peter Hanegen
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
Hanagan
Stapleton argues referenda misread society role of gays
Evangelist Ruth Carter Stapleton at a Full Gospel regional event says both Anita Bryant and the Miami gay movement erred in seeking rights. She promotes unconditional love and inner healing, noting her 17 years in ministry and her book The Experience of Inner Healing.
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Albuquerque
Nvm
UPI
Anita Bryant
Miami
Carter
Ruth Carter Stapleton
Full Gospel Businessmen
Southern Baptist
Jal and Eunice Hospitals Close in Lea County
Lea General Hospital System shut the Jal and Eunice units last week due to a license revocation for lack of physician staffing. About 50 jobs were cut, with four to five staff remaining through June 21, while remaining personnel faced termination.
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Lea County
Leroy Alcox
Eunice
McMillan Drops Out of 1978 Republican Primary Bid
Rep Colin R McMillan of DeBaca Chaves and Roswell ends his bid for the 1978 Republican nomination citing travel costs and fundraising difficulties. He had toured Mexico after the legislative session and said the effort wasn t the right thing. Rancher Joe Skeen, the Republican nominee, said he respects McMillans decision to withdraw.
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Santa FE
N.M
UPI
Colin R. McMillan
DeBaca-Chaves-Roswell
McMillan
Mexico
Legis
Joe Skeen
McMillaer
A & Oo
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Joseph B. Flemingssen
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Barelis
Hannagan
Hamee
Anita
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