Supreme Court ruling shifts school finance burden to states
Editorial argues the Texas Rodriguez decision arrows state control over school funding, easing pressure on New Mexico. It notes New Mexico already funds schools with up to 80 percent state support, challenges the notion that money alone dictates educational quality, and credits the ruling with enabling more rational problem solving and a revival of Old-Time Virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Texas Rodriguez
High Court
Washington
Texas
New Mexico
California
Lone Star
Tatum
Bernalillo
Albuquerque
Lea County
Martinez outlines stance on no fault and heroin bills
Albuquerque speaker Walter Martinez condemned the no fault insurance bill as likely to anger the public while supporting a failed legalization measure for heroin. He argued no fault shifts damages to insurers and diminishes attorney litigation. He urged treating heroin addiction as medical, noting higher NM addiction rates compared to Britain.
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Albuquerque
UPI
Walter
Martinez
Eugene Cinelli
D-Bernalillo
New Mexico
Great Britain
Britain
Apprentice witch curses Shell Oil strike leader
In El Cerrito California an alleged apprentice witch named D'Ramond wearing black and mumbo jumbo warned Shell Oil unionists on strike that he would hex the company. Union officials deny any link to the curse while Shell Oil Co pursues no action.
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EL Cerrito
Calif
UPI
D’ramond
Shell Oil Co
Wns
Oil Workers
Shell
Girl Scout Senior Troop II Presents Oz at Playhouse Theatre
The Girl Scout Senior Troop II will present The Wizard of Oz at the Playhouse Theatre in Hobbs located at 1700 N. Grimes. Showtimes are Saturday March 24 at 10 00, 1 00 and 3 00 with admission 50 cents for all ages.
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Girl Scout
Playhouse Theatre
N. Grimes
Hobbs
Weather outlook for Eastern Plains and South Central Valleys
Winds diminish tonight. Friday brings wind and cooler air with scattered showers by Friday afternoon across Clovis Lovington and Artesia. Highs range from 49 to 66. South Central Valleys expect increasing clouds and showers with possible thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. Las Cruces highs near 57.
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United Press International
Eastern Plains
Clovis
Lovington
Artesia
South Central Valleys
Las Cruces
Dimes Dance Aims to Boost March of Dimes Drive
Community plans the annual March of Dimes fund drive with a Friday night dance at the UV building. Rhythm Ropers perform starting at 9 p.m. with a $2.50 admission and a dance contest for MOD. Walk-a-thon set for Saturday March 31. Banks and First Federal host entry blanks. Kiwanis Lions and individuals pledge support.
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United Veterans
Rythmn Ropers
Eddie Richardson
MOD
First Federal
Kiwanis Club
Jerry Ancell
Ron Mahan
Lions
Meredith Smith
Richardson
Winter Weather Warnings Sweep New Mexico
Snow and cold persist across New Mexico with March winds and shifting systems. A mild disturbance brings showers, clearing skies, and falling temperatures, while a new western storm drifts in with light snow around Gallup and precipitation expected west of the Continental Divide. Overnight lows vary from 16 to 53, with highs from 38 to 80 across regions.
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United Press International
New Mexico
Gallup
Continental Divide
Carlsbad
Santa Fe
Taos
Farmington
Vetoed bill spurs state job hiring changes
Governor Bruce King vetoed a measure to open state job opportunities to more minority applicants. The State Personnel Board adopted changes expanding eligibility lists, requiring more interviews, and ensuring five names are sent to each agency. Lopez aims to curb discriminatory hiring and will monitor equity.
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David Steinberg
Santa FE Oupim
Bruce King
Wednese
Edward Lopez
Jerry Manzagol
Lopez
Santa Fe
Charles Spath
House
Senate
UPI
Spath
Persomiel Board
Ray Powell
New U.S. Demands May Delay POW Releases
Communists said new American demands for an accounting of nine prisoners held in Laos could push back the release of 147 American POWs. Brig. Gen. Wickham set a Friday deadline for Laos details, warning withdrawals may halt until lists and release methods are clarified. About 6,300 U.S. troops remain in Vietnam with a March 28 Paris deadline for troop withdrawal and POW release.
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Bert Okuley
Saigon
UPI
Laos
United States
Jom A. Wickham
Joint Military Commission
JMC
Wickham
Vietnam
Paris
Defense Attache Office
Tran van Tra
Vinch Cong
Tra
Hanoi
North Vietnam
U.S
Indochina
Patha Lao
South Vietnam
Lovington A Capella Choir Heads to Wichita for Conference
Lovington High School A Capella Chorus directed by Mrs. Carol Brashear leaves at noon for Wichita Kansas to perform at the Southwest Music Educators Conference on Saturday March 24. The group will return Sunday. Names omitted earlier include Linda Hager Phyllis Pappas Donna Riley Tina Moody Kim Milsap Sarah Vernon and Wanda Jenkins.
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Lovington High School
Carol Brashear
Wichita
Kansas
Southwest Music Educators Conference
Lovington
Linda Hager
Phyllis Pappas
Donna Riley
Tina Moody
Kim Milsap
Sarah Vernon
Wanda Jenkins
Texas Lawyer Sees Continued Equalization
Civil rights lawyer Burt Neuborne of the ACLU predicted ongoing equal funding for schools in rich and poor districts despite the Supreme Court decision. Justice Powell's majority noted state lawmakers must address disparities while dissenters warned of entrenched interests resisting change.
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Washington Opi
Supreme Court
Burt Neuborne
American Civil Liberties Union
Lewis J. Powell Jr
San Antonio
Arthur Godman
Neubome
Europe
Thurgood Marshall
Marshall
Levi Strauss Hiring in Clovis for New Plant
The Levi Strauss Co began hiring for its new Clovis boys wear plant. Manager Robert J. Callaway said about 39 employees would be hired this week and trained for 30 days at a temporary training center as part of a projected 350 to 400 hires.
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Clovis Upim
Levirauss Co
Clovis Boys’ Wear
Robert J. Callaway
Clovis
NM Residents Shift to Chicken as Meat Prices Rise
New Mexico shoppers cut beef purchases in Albuquerque with down to three carcasses from four per shopper. Stores report stable dollar volume while overall meat sales dip, and fish and poultry rise along with canned goods. Low cost items like frozen lamb breasts see strong demand. Retailers note lighter crowds at meat counters.
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Albuquerque
UPI
New Mexico
Food Dealers Association
Dan Angstadt
New Mexico Food Dealers Association
Robert Lindley
Lindley
Dan McCluer
Associated Grocers
Good Samaritan Center Quilting Bee Planned
Good Samaritan Center announces a quilting bee on Friday March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Co administrator Maxine Smith says visitors may quilt or drop by for parts of the day. Bring a sack lunch or dine in, with prior notice required. If successful it may become a monthly event.
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Good Samaritan Center
Maxine Smith
GSC
Our Little Miss and La Petite Pageant Plans in Lovington
Mona Porter, Lea County Home Agent, chairs the annual Our Little Miss and La Petite Pageant in Lovington set for April 14 at New Mexico Junior College Fine Arts Building. Entry deadline is April 5 with signed applications. La Petite ages three to six compete in party dress and sportswear with no talent segment. Our Little Miss ages seven to twelve may present talent worth one third of judging. Entrants should contact Mia at the extension office in Lea County Courthouse.
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Mona Porter
Lea County
Lovington
New Mexico Junior College
Fine Arts
Talen
Lavington
Mia
Leedy
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Thurman Felts
Tatum Chamber of Commerce
Quida
Tatum Cash Grocery
First United Methodist Church
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Linda Call
Roswell
Shell Oil
Girl Scouts
Pudge Blackard
Wildcat Drive
Bill Cox
Bill
Levi Strauss
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