29 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1969
Page
1
The Lovington Fire Chief confirms the state fire marshal governs fireworks distribution while the local ordinance was repealed. He warns that any report or explosion is likely unlawful and urges parental caution with dangerous items such as cracker balls. a list of permitted items is to be published.
The New Mexico State Board of Education delayed action on accepting a feasibility report for a Grant County area vocational school district after the mining industry objected to projected property values and county population figures. A public hearing is set in Grant County within about two weeks, with a reconsideration at the July meeting.
Highlands University President Dr Thomas Donnelly defended the institution before the Legislative University Investigating Committee denying stories of sex and drug parties and nepotism. He said there has been no campus sex party, only one drug case in three years, and faculty wages exceed minimums with limited campus renovations only when needed.
Partly cloudy and a little cooler Sunday and Monday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Rainfall probability 20 percent Sunday and 30 percent Sunday night. In New Mexico scattered thundershowers mainly southeast becoming more widespread over east and south Sunday and Monday with possible spread to the northwest on Monday. Highs Sunday generally 85 to 100.
Three state agencies investigate the Questa Board of Education over complaints from the outgoing superintendent and patrons. The Department of Finance and Administration and the State Board of Education are asked to take over district operations amid nepotism, purchasing act violations, and other allegations against local board members.
Gov. David F. Cargo and U.S. Sen. Joseph M. Montoya clash over a plan to have the General Services Administration provide procurement services to state and local governments. Montoya opposes federal purchasing by GSA for tax-supported bodies, while Cargo argues the plan saves taxpayers money and expands sales for New Mexico firms. The New Mexico Business and Manufacturers Association also opposes the plan, calling it illegal.
The Leader announces a 64 page Progress Edition with Monday dating to be mailed and delivered Monday afternoon. Regular subscribers pay no extra. single copies cost 25 cents. Extra copies can be mailed nationwide at 25 cents each. The issue weighs over three quarters of a pound and covers Lovington area life with advertising from local businesses.
Len Adams of Albuquerque says the New Mexico Citizens Council will release a plan Monday or Tuesday criticizing the University of New Mexico administration and board of regents. The group formed after the poem Love Lust was deemed obscene and distributed to freshmen. Two teaching assistants were suspended then reinstated after agreeing to supervision.
Teague, 75, father of Mrs Alfred Rogers of Lovington, died yesterday in Aztec following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at the Cape Funeral Home Chapel in Aztec at 2:00 this afternoon.
Harold Runnels told a Lovington Lions Club ladies night assembly that welfare may end the current fiscal year with a two million dollar surplus. He disputed reports the Department of Health and Social Services was broke and said the 1968 special session provided funds through June 30 and the 1969-70 year begins July 1. He dismissed the shutdown as a scare tactic to gain sympathy for welfare requests.
Mrs. Matlock plans a new Made-O-Day retail store in Lovington at 107 North Main in the former Abbott & Oliver location. A July opening is hoped within about three weeks. The franchise, operated by Gamble-Skogmo of Minneapolis, offers medium-priced ladies ready-to-wear and is currently remodeling the building owned by Mary Whelan. Joyce Swinton will assist, and the Matlocks have 16 years of Lovington residency with Pill employed at A & A Feed Store.
Jeff Harlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Harlow, attends West Point after being appointed by Senator Clinton Anderson. He describes a strictly military, rigorous year as a plebe with emphasis on discipline, respect for instructors, and a broad curriculum. He notes cadet pranks like moving a cannon and anticipates a five year service as a second lieutenant after training at Camp Buckner.
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