Dear Congressman Letter on oil industry impact in Lea County
A letter from A L Carpenter of Hobbs New Mexico argues the oil industry employs thousands in Lea County and pays substantial taxes. He cites 1960 direct taxes of 24.5 million plus 28 million in rents and royalties, and 26 million in gasoline taxes, urging retention of the 272 percent depletion allowance to prevent dependence on foreign oil.
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Lea County
A. L. Carpenter
Rose Lane Hobbs
New Mexico
New York Newspaper Strike Nears End
Printers and publishers settled most issues in a three month strike extending the guild contract to 1964 1965. Negotiators expect papers to hit streets in about a week if the guild accepts the March 1965 expiration.
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Michael Stafford
United Press International
NEW York
UPD
Newspaper Guild
Amory H. Bradford
Publishers Association of New York City
International Union
End of New Mexico 26th Session Appropriations Bill
The 60 day session ends as the Senate passes the omnibus appropriations bill totaling 139.6 million for next fiscal year restoring 423,850 cut by the House. The House concurs by voice vote and adjourns after praise for the session’s work. Senate and House wrap up remaining bills and adjourn.
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Senate
House
New Mexico
Senate Finance Committee
Pageant contestants gather in Mobile for teen queen crown
Teen contestants from 50 states arrive at Mobile airport for the Azalea Trail pageant. Billie Sol Estes faces Monday US District Court trial on 16 fraud charges, with New Mexico represented in tumbling and free exercise and plans to study law at George Washington University. Jean Leslie Allen of RL will crown the new teen queen next Saturday.
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Mobile
Ala
United States
New Mexico
Jean Leslie Allen
Tr Co
Washingtonity College
Azalea Trail Court
James T. Young
United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Billie Sol Estes
Court records reveal Estes case and related sentences
Ammonia tank dealer Estes faces 29 counts in a multi defendant case. Judge Thomason sentenced Me and Orr to 10 years each and Alexander to six. Cofer, aided by Hume and Dennison, leads Estes defense as 85-90 witnesses are anticipated. Parts of the case moved to Pecos division. 16 counts remain. Senate funds restored to Welfare and Education departments in a state finance bill with debate ongoing.
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Atty
Ernest Morgan
San
Estes
Pecos
Lovington Man to Have Rare Kidney Transplant Operation
A 23 year old Lovington man Jerry Ruth with Brights disease is flown to Denver for a rare kidney transplant operation. A sibling will donate a kidney after tests determine the best match. The operation, still experimental, has been performed at Denver Boston and Houston centers. Federal grants offset much of the cost as Ruths navigate lengthy preparations and medical costs.
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Lovington
Denver
Jerry Ruth
Jerry
Billy
Barbara Keel
Kathleen
Linda
Billy Wayne Ruth
McDonald
University of Colorado Medical Center
U. S
Boston
Houston
Levington
Joan
Ruths prepare for Denver kidney operation in family bid
Lea County couple Jerry and wife depart Lea County Airport for Denver for a kidney transplant using a donor from a sibling. Doctors say Jerry is at a critical stage and faces medical bills while his family of farmers plans to manage expenses and hope for a return to normal life.
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Jerry Ruth
Lea County
Denver
Ruth
Jerry
House Passes Three Liquor Bills in Santa Fe Session
The New Mexico House approved six liquor bills in the final two days of the session. Governor Campbell supports the measures and is expected to sign all six. The three Saturday measures create a liquor hearing officer, align the industry with the uniform commercial code, raise transfer license fees, and tighten compliance.
Temperatures Yesterday Reported in Cold Snap
Readings show a high of seven below zero at 2 30 p m and a low of thirty two below at 6 00 a m reflecting a severe cold spell with clear skies and light winds across the region.
Convention Slated Friday by Education Group
About 2 000 people including bus drivers and cafe workers prepare to attend a Friday meeting. The event highlights the NEA program to raise school instruction quality under Dr Derthick with projects on high school drop outs educational technology and instructional programs in public schools.
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NEA
Dr. Derthick
Hazel Green Academy
Kes
Ele
East Temmessee State College
Nashville, Temmessee
Chattanooga
Youngsters Hike 27 Miles to Show SOCORRO UPD
A group of youngsters hiked 27 miles on a Saturday to demonstrate endurance for SOCORRO UPD. They walked with water and sandwiches, making frequent stops. Despite heavy packs, they maintained about two and a half miles per hour.
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Socorro
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St. Thomas Catholic Church
Bishop of el Paso
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O-F-M
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Lawrence Derthick
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