Dessie Sawyer Hosts Lively New Mexico Dimes and Democrats Bash
Dessie Sawyer’s private spring party draws politicos, business leaders, and locals to the ranch for a day of dining, conversation, and hospitality. Guests include Governor Mike Anaya, Chief Justice J C Compton, and Rex Allen VIPs as attendees mingle from 3 PM to 2 AM. The event, part of the March of Dimes fundraiser, showcases a larger social scene around politics and civic life. A separate note reports the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association plans its 59th annual convention in Albuquerque April 9-11 with awards, elections, banquets, and speakers.
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Dessie
Prairies
Dessie Sawyer
Ranch Gate
New Mexico
Dessie’s
Roy
Margie English
Dick Marshall
Rex Allen
Mike Anaya
J.C. Compton
Pors Tales
Jack Daniels
Libby
Ben Alexander
Gene Alderson
Lubbock Cadillac
Brownfield
Tatum
Lovington and Hobbs
Mills
Gil Pfeifefer
Homer
Curinee Shelton
Albuquerque
N.M
The
New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association
Lovington student to compete at International Science Fair
Glenn Davis will represent Lovington at the International Science Fair in New Orleans on May 11 after taking first in chemistry and overall physical science at the Regional Science Fair in Roswell Saturday.
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Lynn Wilson
New Orleans
Glenn Davis
Lovington
Roswell
Harvey Rust at Met Microfilm Center Dallas
Harvey Rust of Met Microfilm Center, Inc. based in Dallas Texas, lists Box 45436 in 75235 as a contact or mailing address.
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Harvey Rust
Met
Microfilm Center, Inc
Dallas
Texas
State Demos Meet This Weekend in Albuquerque
New Mexico Democrats convene Friday and Saturday to draft the 1972 state platform. The credentials committee meets Friday morning to certify delegates, and platform and resolutions panels convene later. The convention opens Saturday morning at Highland High School as chair Mike Anaya aims for early afternoon adjournment.
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Santa FE
N.M
New Mexico
Four Seasons
Albuquerque
Highland High School
Mike Anaya
Democratece
Weather Update for East Central and Southeast Florida
Variable cloudiness and northerly winds bring a colder day. Clearing tonight with falling temperatures. Fair and cool conditions expected tomorrow. Lovington reports a 31 degree low and 66 degree high.
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Lovington
New Mexico primary filing deadline set for April 4
Secretary of State Betty Fiorina reminded that the April 4 filing date for primary candidates is a week away. Declarations of candidacy may be filed in person or by an authorized representative with her Santa Fe office for national state and district posts, while county office candidates file with county clerks.
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Santa FE
N. M
Betty Fiorina
Fiorina
King backs off on special NM legislative session
Governor Bruce King faced legislative resistance Monday as he floated a special session to fix New Mexico primary election procedures after a federal court struck down a senate filing fee. Leaders indicated no immediate session, noting none of his proposed plans could win quick two thirds approval.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Bruce King
King
U.S. Senate
Lovington Students Named to Third Honor Roll
Seventy eight Lovington Secondary Schools students earned A averages for the third nine weeks of the 1971 1972 school year. Seniors listed include Richard Santos Acosta and Sue Jane Alexander among others. juniors and sophomores also recognized with high grades.
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Lovington
Richard Santos Acosta
Sue Jane Alexander
Robin Andereson
Virginia L. Anthony
Alvin Lee Bond
Walter Emett Clark Ronan. Cunningham
Joe Glenn Davis
Debra Faye Dean
Qdis Rodney Decker
Julia Ann Hager
Carlsbad Jury Awards $309 in Malpractice Suit
A Carlsbad jury awarded William Robert and Peggy Westbrook $309 in a malpractice suit against Lea General Hospitals and two Loveington doctors. The verdict returned shortly after 10 pm split $189 to Mrs. Westbrook and $120 to her husband for costs tied to removing a surgical drainage tube after an operation.
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Carlsbad
Willam Robert
Peggy Westebrook
Lea General Hospitals
Loveington
Lovington Students Win At Southeast Regional Science Fair
Lovington junior and senior high students swept the Southeast Regional Science Fair in Hereford with 45 awards to 33 students. Glenn Davis led senior high with Outstanding Physical Science and a trip to the New Orleans International Science Fair, plus Navy and Air Force certificates and top chemistry and health wins. Junior division saw Jim Bob Verhan lead in physical sciences, and Susanne Gregory and Kathy King win top group projects, with numerous other honors across biology, earth, and marine technology categories. All listed students qualified for the state science fair. Mor ris Jennison notes strong competition across junior high entries as well.
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Lovington
Roswell
New
Oreleans
Air Force
Rando Rodgers
Randy
Army
Billy Cummings
Kent Montgomery
Jim Bob Verhan
Su-sanne Gregory
Kathy King
NASA
David Boyle
David
Becky Bell
Ginger Rogers
Mike Miller
Eddie Elliott
Paul Foster
Mike Valdarez
Laurie Duncan
Susan Nance
Rosalee Wilson
Mike Faris
Steve Kindel
Hayden Crockett
Tim Allen
Chaney Coff
Regents Restore Black Scholarships At ENMU Greyhounds
Eastern New Mexico University regents voted to restore scholarships for five Black basketball players Wilert Hardwell Pete Norris Jerome Holley Curtis Washington and Willie Banks following a team walkout. Football scholarships remain untouched.
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Eastern
Trade deficit nears record as imports exceed exports
The Commerce Department reports February merchandise imports surpass exports by 597.6 million, second highest on record after October’s 821.4 million. Leading economic indicators rise for eighth straight month by 0.5 percent, the smallest gain in five months, signaling mixed near-term outlook.
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Bill Neikirk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Commerce Department
Department
Social Security hike moves along
The Senate Finance Committee approved a measure to raise minimum Social Security payments to 200 dollars a month for individuals with 30 years of contributions and 300 dollars for married couples. The plan narrows the gap with higher earners and shifts toward more equal benefits, with the max likely rising 10 to 15 percent later.
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Syashington
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D-Law
St Mary's Announces Holy Week Services
St Marys Episcopal Church notes Holy Week observances led by Reverend Robert A. Buck with 7:00 p.m. Eucharist on Holy Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday rites. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services further described with scripture readings and a community banner theme Father Forgive Us.
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
5Th
Avenue C
Robert A. Buck
Father Buck
Iseaiah
St. Mary’s
Congregation of
Bad Year Seen For Screwworms
The Agriculture Department warns 1972 could be a harsh year for screwworms in the Southwest due to fires in Northern Mexico. Normally few screwworms are found in livestock in winter, but unusually warm weather has kept flies active in Northern Mexico, with cases appearing this winter in Southern Texas as a sign of an upcoming spring season.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Southwest
Mexico
Animal and Plant Health Service
Texas
United States
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Joe R. Anderson
Sandra Sue Bishop
Anderson Carter
Bernie L. Lynch
Larry Allen Neel
Arthur Jasso Pena
Pamela J. Roberts
Stephen Dale Ageno
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Ball
Greyhound
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Terrell Florence
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