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Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1977

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Buxton Corp Wins Favorable Review Of MONECO Value Report

The Buxton Corporation investment advisory firm earns a favorable review in its Value of Oil Producers report on MONECO of Lon gton. The article notes MONECOs stock activity, the companys main oil and gas business, and Buxtons valuation methods citing ratios to price. It mentions Lovington connections, Ammonia complex in Denton, and a solar demonstration project setback in New Mexico.

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Belgrade to Host Nuclear-Style U.S.-Soviet Rights Clash

Delegates from 35 nations gather in Belgrade for a four to six week review of the Helsinki accords with a focus on human rights. Officials warn procedural discussion is preferred to polemics as Washington and Moscow trade accusations over rights in Europe. The talks aim to set a fall date for a full review.

John A. Calicott Belgrade Yugoslavia UPI United States Soviet Union Elsinki Moscow Washington Carter Europe

Right to Work Campaign Set in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque, organizers vow to revive the right to work issue in the 1978 election. The Equal Rights Council and Electrical Workers Local oppose the measure and plan a June 25 fund raising dance after National Right To Work Committee president Reed Larson visited. They warn voters that support for right to work means lower wages and poorer conditions.

Albuquerque N.M. Cpi Equal Rights Council Electrical Workers ERC Council Judith Pratt New Mexico National

Ray Captured Hiding Under Pile of Leaves

Tennessee authorities report James Earl Ray, the confessed assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., captured while hiding under leaves in the Cumberland Mountains after a 54 hour escape. Fellow escapee Donald Ray Caylor was arrested in Oak Ridge, and another, Donald Shelton, was believed cornered nearby. Lane said the hunt relied on bloodhounds worn out by the chase. Ray's arrest ends a long manhunt tied to the 1968 King killing.

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Hang Gliding Called Most Dangerous sport by CU Surgeon

Two hang gliders were seriously injured on Green Mountain in Jefferson County on Sunday. Joan Fouxt, 22, Morrison, was in critical condition with head and back injuries. Daii Jablonski, 23, Colorado Springs, serious. Dr Bruce C Paton said there have been 15 deaths and many serious injuries since the sport grew in Colorado. He warned beginners face lower risk, while advanced pilots leaping from cliffs face higher fatality potential. He acknowledged the thrill value and fatal risks of hang gliding.

Denver UPI Green Mountain Jefferson County Colorado University St. Anthony Hospital Joan Fouxt Morrison Daii Jablonski Springs Bruce C. Paton University of Colorado Paton Lookout Mountain

Budget Pay Plan Offered by Gas Co

The Albuquerque gas company promotes a Budget Pay Plan to level monthly bills over a year. The plan spreads gas costs by averaging usage and adjusts for overpayments or underpayments, with only the gas actually used charged. Enrollment starts with an August window and covers eleven to twelve months depending on conditions.

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Diversion Helped Ray Make Escape

Officials believe James Earl Ray and five other prisoners escaped Brushy Mountain with outside help from 15 to 20 inmates who diverted guards. Three diversion incidents lured guards as Ray and companions climbed a wall via a ladder to freedom, with warden Stonney Lane noting most inmates on the yard likely knew of the plan.

Carl A Vines Petros Tenn UPI James Earl Ray Brushy Mountain State Prison Ray Stonney Lane

Pioneer Lea d rancher Bunk Shipp dies at 84

Bunk Shipp, a Lea d rancher of 622 West Avenue B, died after chest pains Sunday night. He collapsed en route to hospital, pronounced dead at Llano Estacado hospital. Born September 8, 2 in Ford County, Texas, he moved to the Hobbs area in 1912. Survived by wife Annie Laurie Hart Shipp, a daughter and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.

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Telephone Tree Topic At Luncheon

Lovington Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon with Dr Lt Thomas of the Lovington Police Department to discuss the use and benefits of a telephone tree. The program aims to inform members on communication planning and community alerts.

Lovington

New Urban Plan Promised by HUD Chief Harris

HUD Secretary Patricia Harris told mayors the Carter administration will push a new urban strategy to strengthen distressed cities. She warned loss of block grants for not expanding housing opportunities and pledged up to 20 000 rehabilitated housing units to aid neighborhood conservation. Mayor Kenneth Gibson noted progress but cited welfare reform inflation and mass transit as ongoing issues.

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Weather Summary for Southeastern Plains and Lovington

United Press International reports southeastern plains will warm with a 20 percent chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers. Variable cloudiness continues tonight and Tuesday. Lovington forecasts mid 90s with lows in the 60s and highs near 90.

United Press International Southeastern Plains Lovington

Three Girls Dead at Girl Scout Camp Scott

Three girls aged 8 to 10 were found beaten to death in sleeping bags at Camp Scott northeast of Locust Grove Oklahoma. Authorities including OSBI Governor Boreno police and highway patrol investigated as 100 campers from Tulsa Creek Mayer Paola Osage counties attended a weeklong outing. The victims’ names were not released and investigators barred entry for the first hour.

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Dale Evans Endorses Anita Bryant Stand in New Orleans

Western star Dale Evans backs Anita Bryant against gay rights protests in New Orleans. Evans cautions Christians should focus on faith, not the homosexual issue, while a counter coalition plans a large rally seeking equal rights for gays and women.

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Caterpillar Range Damage Studied Across New Mexico

State and federal survey teams scan eastern New Mexico ranges to gauge caterpillar damage after outbreaks since 1960. Officials warn of potential three million acre impact in Clayton Wagon and Corona areas as larval surveys proceed and spraying plans await results.

Las Cruces N.M UPI New Mexico Colorado Oklahoma Texas William Stephens State Department of Agriculture Stephen Clayton Wagon Corona Stephens John J. Durkin New Mexico University Durkin

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