Weather signs hint at monsoon like rains on eastern plains
Southeast Plains forecasts from United Press International call for occasional thundershowers through tonight with partly cloudy skies and a return of clouds. Lovington expected to reach highs in the low 80s today and upper 80s Saturday, with overnight lows around the upper 50s.
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Joey
Althou
Zip
Lovington
Barry
A-City
Rio Grande Valley
Manzano
Plains
Lea County
United Press International
Southeast Plains
Anc
Alaska Oil Transport Plan Faces Long Tanker Route
The oil would move by tanker from Valdez to Gulf ports and the Atlantic coast, with minimal West Coast refineries ready to process it. Exxon, ARCO, and SOHIO would share crude, chiefly landing in Louisiana, Texas, and New Jersey markets. Cross‑country overland moves and environmental rules impede a near‑term solution. The system hinges on Panama Canal routing and refinery capacity, with deliveries not aligning to Midwest demand. The start of sailing from Valdez is noted for August.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Panama Canal
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Texas
Atlantic
New Jersey
West Coast
Roo. Ty
Valdez
Midwest
Exxon
Atlantic Richfield
ARCO
Cherry Point
Bellingham
Wash
Long Beach
Calif
Venetia
San Trancisco
SOHIO
West
Midland
Tex
Iddie West
California
Air Resources Board
Ophonmental
Shell
Monument Energy Expands Funding With $2.75 Million Loans
Moneco Energy Corp. enters agreements for up to 1.75 million in long term financing through Allied Bank of Texas and another lender. Initial Allied loan of 475,000 funds, with additional 275,000 possible. a second commitment offers 1 million over 5 years. Loans secured by oil and gas properties in Texas and New Mexico with payments tied to production revenue and prime rate plus spreads. Monument Energy, based in Loveland, with Lea County leadership, positions as a public company in Texas and New Mexico oil exploration and field services.
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Lovington—Monument Energy Corp
OTC
Allied Bank of Texas
Houston
Taylor County
Was
Roosevelt
Chaves
Lea
New Mexico
Erties
Monument
Brown, Real
Menard
Texas
Monument Energy
Moneco
Lew
Lea County
Lea's
Lord Carlile
Bioneso Enges
Es Exploration
Water rules require public notice on drinking water quality
UPI reports new Safe Drinking Water Act rules mandate public notification to customers if water fails health standards. About 40,000 community systems and more than 3,000 other public systems must test routinely for microbiological, inorganic, pesticides, radiological contaminants, and turbidity. notices may accompany water bills and also be shared via press and broadcast outlets.
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Washington
UPI
Barbara Blum
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
S. Blum
State approves 39 million S&L loan bond issue
The State Mortgage Finance Authority approves a 39 million bond issue to fund home loans at 7.5 percent through 11 savings and loan institutions and two banks. MFA executive director Tom Hundley says funds will be available to lenders on July 20. lenders pay the state interest while borrowers must meet income limits.
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Bucuerque
Nlm
UPI
State
Mortgage Finance Authority
Savings and Loan
MFA
Tom Hundley
Quarles to Preach at First Baptist this Sunday
Rev. J C Quarles, retired eight years at Hillcrest Baptist, will preach Sunday morning and evening at First Baptist Church. Services set for 10 40 a m and 6 30 p m. Rev. Harry Pittam is absent this week. Quarles resides in Hobbs.
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J.C. Quarles
Hillcrest Baptist Arch
First Baptist Church
Harry Pittam
Quarles
Hobbs
East Ridge Subdivision Comes Alive Under Lovington Firm
Pete Haseloff, president of Haseloff and Wilson, expands East Ridge in western Lovington. The project aims for 60 houses with 12 built and 10 sold as major development resumes after years of dormancy. Nelson Construction will join, buying lots to build and sell homes.
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Haseloff
Pete
John Shearman
East Ridge
Lovington
John
West
Monroe
Shearman
Pete Haseloff
Haseloff and Wilson
Apodaca Predicts Higher New Mexico Income
Gov Jerry Apodaca said NM per capita income, 49th when he took office in 1975, could move to the low 40s or high 30s this year. He cited 9.2 percent state growth in 1977 versus 6.9 percent nationally, praising cooperation between state government and industry groups.
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Albuquerque
N.M. PI
Jerry Apodaca Hursday
New Mexico
Apodaca
Metric System Regressive View From U S Education Official
The new U.S. Radiation Commissioner Ernest Boyer criticizes the metric system as regressive while supporting metric education. He says the United States should not rush to convert, citing continental control and Congress's lack of a deadline. He notes the Office of Education promotes metric awareness to radio audiences.
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Craig A
MER Washington
UPI
Ernest Boyer
Boyer
United
Education
Theducation Commission of the States
New York City
Congress
U.S. Office of Education
United States
Public Service
Office of Education
Carter Foreign Aid Cut Sparks House Showdown
The House voted 208 to 174 to cut Carter’s foreign aid request by about 1 billion dollars, approving a 6.7 billion dollar bill amid a two day debate. A Republican amendment barred funds to Evba and other measures drew White House criticism. The Ways and Means panel faced a dilemma over a 1979 tax on large gas guzzlers that could impact Chrysler’s New Yorker plant.
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Gregory Gordon Washington
Carter
House
Clarence Miller
Evba
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
White House
Ways and Means Committee
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
New Yorker
Detroit
William Broadhead
D-Wich
Lovington Receives 1.7 Inches of Rain Amid Thunderstorms
Lovington collected 1.7 inches of rainfall last night, mostly between 9 and 10 o clock, despite threatening clouds and lightning. The area has seen three rains in as many days totaling 4.3 inches, bringing cooler relief with a low of 59 degrees and easing the daytime heat after a string of 100 plus scorches.
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Lovington
Runnels votes on foreign aid bill riddle
Washington aide Harold Runnels voted on a House foreign aid bill, approving the measure and sending it to the Senate. An amendment he supported would institute a nationwide seven percent across the board appropriation for a related provision.
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Washington
Harold Runnels
Steeage House
Senate
Oponent Saat Honsign
Catholic Festival at Santo Tomas Sunday
The eighth annual Catholic Festival of Santo Tomas is set for Sunday at the county fair. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with over 1300 dollars in prizes, cash drawings, food fellowship, Mexican treats, and family entertainment. Everyone is invited.
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St. Thomas
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N.M
el Festival Anual de la Catolica de Santo Tomas
Flevara Acabo
el Domingo
de Junio En la Guardian Empezara
Nifa de Lost Mil Dolares
T. Son Cordialmente Invitabra Comida Mexica Pastels Y Entretenimiento
Lovington Kiwanis Club
New
National Lions Club
Bill Hawkins
Idell Savisky
Fair and Rodeo
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