New Mexico Economy Debate Signals Gaps in Growth Plans
The piece argues residents prioritize economic development while officials pursue environmental protections that may curb growth. It discusses a 12 point position paper by Larry Gordon on ecological limits, and questions how non PhD citizens will achieve financial mobility. Finis Heidel's political plans for 1972 local races loom as court vacancies and potential appointments shape the path ahead.
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New Mexico
William Simms
Department of Development
Larry Gordon
Enevironmental Improvement Agency
Gordon
Finis Heidel
Finis
Lovington
State Supreme Court
J.C. Compton
Samuel Montoya
Montoya
Heide
Compton
Monedoya
U.S. and SV Launch Ground Drive in Central Highlands
U S supported B52 strikes and 10 000 South Vietnamese troops began a new ground operation to counter a North Vietnamese buildup in the central highlands. An OV10 plane was shot down over Laos during reconnaissance. air and ground actions included strikes on anti aircraft and radar sites in North Vietnam.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Central Highlands
Laos
North Vietnam
U.S
Madhlon H. Long MI
Pulaski, Tenn
Dmz
Weather Eastern Plains Partly cloudy north and fair south
Partly cloudy conditions are seen in the east while the south stays fair. Tonight and into Saturday the forecast calls for continued mild weather with Lovington expecting temperatures around 40 to 78.
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Lovington
Missionary Eric Frye to Speak at Jackson Avenue Church
Eric Frye mission ary of the Southern Baptist Convention will speak at both morning and evening services Sunday March 5 at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church. He currently serves as a missionary to the Navajo Indians at Teec Nos Pos Arizona near Farmington New Mexico.
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Eric Frye
Southern Baptist Conevention
Jackson Avenue Baptist Church
Fry
Teec Nos Pos
Ariezona
Farmington
New Mexico
Sea Youth Rally at First Baptist Lovington
Prof Harold Slusher of the University of Texas at El Paso will speak on evolution the Bible and individuals at a Baptist Youth Rally Saturday March 4 at 2 30 p m at the First Baptist Church in Lovington. The program invites all youth and poses questions about origin identity trust and salvation through Jesus.
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Harold Slusher
University of Texas At
Fl Paso
First Baptist Church
Lovington
Jesus
King's Desk Cleared as Appropriations Set for Monday
Gov. Bruce King cleared his desk of all bills except the general appropriations measure, which he will sign on Monday. He vetoed two bills, including one on free textbook funding for districts and a sales tax exemption for trailer space rentals. The session passed 100 bills. King also signed measures expanding special education and funding for schools, plus a new children’s code and other education and aging initiatives.
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Santa FE
N.M
Bruce King
King
Mora
Jobless Rate Dips In February
The February unemployment rate fell from 5.9 to 5.7 percent as average weekly earnings rose 35 cents to 130.27 dollars. Employed reached 79.3 million, with a seasonally adjusted 80.6 million, and earnings gains outpaced 3.4 percent inflation, while unemployment held at 5.4 million overall. Vietnam era veteran unemployment dropped to 7.4 percent.
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NEI
Brunerlee Libel Suit Heads Toward Saturday In Lovington
The $400000 libel damage case brought by Dr William Bruner of Hobbs against Dr Dorothy Lee former Lea County coroner appears set to run into Saturday in the District Courtroom Lovington. Plaintiff's attorney Glenn Houston continues presenting the case as defense counsel Lowell Stout has yet to respond. District Judge Paul Snead is presiding.
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William Brusner
Hobbs CO
Dorothy Lee
Lea County
Lovington
Bruner
Laweyer
Glenn Houston
Lowell Stout
Paul Snead
Social Security Numbers Planned For Children
Senate Finance Committee proposes requiring all children entering first grade after 1 1 1974 to obtain Social Security numbers. Immigrants and welfare applicants would also need numbers. The plan aims to improve welfare enforcement by tracking individuals at key life events.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Ion
Body found in trash truck in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES N M AP the body of a Las Cruces man Jesus Melendrez Acosta 32 was found today in the trash container of a city garbage truck Police detectives seek time and cause of death and how Acosta entered the container An attendant reported a blade breaking and seeing an arm before police were alerted to the body inside the truck
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Las Cruces
N.M
Jesus Melendrez Acosta
Acosta
Unseasonably Warm Dry Week Hits Lovington Area
The Lovington Lea County region experiences pre spring warmth with 80 degree afternoons and low winds. County Agent Jim Gilstrap warns green shoots from native grass risk weak roots without moisture. Farmers report dry fields yet continue plowing while subsurface moisture remains ample and alfalfa growth begins early.
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Lovington-Lea County
Jim Gilstrap
Racing Commission Moves Against Drug Trafficking
The New Mexico State Racing Commission pledged forceful action to curb drug trafficking at horse tracks. It reinstated Sunland Park farrier William Wallace on probation through 1972 after acquittal on dangerous drug charges.
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Santa FE
N.M
State Racing Commission
Sunland Park
Pora Ana
William Wallace
Wallace
Dona Ana County
Las Cruces
S. J. Chelakian
Chelekian
Wallaces
Drew Cloud
Cloud
New Mexico
Lovington student wins top state DAR essay prize
Chris Deitz of Lovington won first place in the seventh grade American History Month Essay Contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. His school is Central Junior High, and Caprock Chapter DAR backed his entry. The essay discussed how New Mexico acquired its name and the state’s nicknames.
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Chris Dietz
Lovington
Daughters of the American Reevolution
Orval Lofties
New Mexico Daughters of the American Revolution
Chris
RL. Deitz
Aspen Avenue
Central
Central Junior High School
New Mexico
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Colorado
Idaho
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Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Aleaske
Hawaii
Caprock Chapter
DAR
Montezuma
Lincoln
State of
New
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