Changing norms spark battles over Playboy style media
A columnist notes the shift toward fewer restraints on public morals, citing Playgirl and Playboy as symbols. It discusses legal battles over obscenity, private versus public expression, and potential restrictions while urging progress in balancing free speech with a respectable society. Admiral Byrd quote ends column.
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John Warren
Playgirl
Playboy
Col. Hughes
America
Nixon Reveals Limited Investigation Order by Aides
President Nixon acknowledged for the first time that he directed H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman to limit the Watergate inquiry to protect national security operations. He conceded some aides may have exceeded his directives and discussed cover up attempts and related wrongdoing. He denied personal guilt beyond setting a vigilant climate and noted an early warning from Bram Le. Petrick Gray.
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San Miguel Citizens Seek Quay Annexation
East San Miguel County residents convened a meeting with about 75 attendees to discuss proposed annexation to Quay County. Citizens cited distance from Las Vegas and poor communications as reasons, while rumors of reprisals created fear among some participants.
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San Miguel County
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Dollar Edges Higher in Europe as Gold Holds Steady
London traders report the dollar inching ahead while gold prices remain steady. The pound value opens at about $2.56, with dealers noting ongoing scrutiny of the US currency.
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London Bevyener Exchange
Meadows Transferred From Dallas to Texas Prison Pending Appeal
Johnny Meadows, convicted killer, moved from Dallas to Tarrant County Jail then to Huntsville prison by Aug 29, per Sheriff Lon Evans, amid pending appeal. Gov Briscoe signed a law allowing confinement in prison during appeals. Meadows pled guilty in 1971 to murder of Sue Green of Dessa. others alleged but untried.
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Sue Green
Dessa
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Mother of Mrs. Haynes Dies in Coleman Texas
Maggie Welch mother of Mrs. George Haynes passed away early Wednesday in Coleman Texas. Born September 20 1884 in Rusk County she lived in Brown and Coleman Counties. Services at First Baptist Bangs Thursday May 24 with burial in Bangs Cemetery. She leaves three daughters Roxie Allison Santa Anna Maurine Blair Coleman and Goldie Haynes Lovington 12 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Goldie) Haynes
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Lovington
Mobile Home Plan Gets City Okay
Lovington approves 10 acre Colonial Estates Addition for mobile homes in northwestern city. partnership of Eddie Robinson Medlin Lynch and Gary Fitts plans lot and home package with city water sewer and paved streets. Lots not smaller than 7000 sq ft with early orders for two. City to add two more tennis courts a basketball court and playgrounds at parks.
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Medlin Lynch
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Lakeside
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Fitts
Jimmy Abbott
17Th Street
Planning and Zoning Commission
Jeannie Winkles
Chaparral Park
Jefferson Street Park
U.S. jets strike on Route 5 as Cambodian troops advance
U.S. jet fighters bombed two Communist trucks on Route 5 near Phnom Penh aiding Cambodian ground forces. At least two Cambodian troops were killed and seven wounded amid rebel attacks. About 11 American aircraft flew missions despite rain. Troops with armored personnel carriers advanced 2,000 yards toward Kompong Chhang as the road-clearing operation continued.
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Phnom Penh
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General Telephone Ordered to Cut Rates in New Mexico
The State Corporation Commission ordered General Telephone Co. of the Southeasts to reduce rates in seven southeastern New Mexico towns Hobbs Carlsbad Lovington Loving Eunice Jal and White City. New current return set at 8.25 percent with a required 111000 annual income reduction. Commission has pursued lower charges since 1970.
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Jal
White City
SCC
Oklahoma
New Mexico
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State Supreme Court
King backs higher funds for Southwest water projects
Gov. Bruce King urged increasing President Ford’s 1974 water program for the Animas La Plata Brantley Dam Cochiti Lake and related review surveys. He favored at least 385000 more for Animas La Plata in Colorado and New Mexico, 300000 for Brantley Dam pre construction planning, 1.6 million for Cochiti Lake recreation facilities and 165000 for review surveys in the Southwest.
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Colorado
New Mexico
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Superman Honored in Metropolis First Birthday Party Event
In Metropolis Illinois a Superman exhibition opens at the Amazing World venue near Fort Massac State Park. The town claims Metropolis as the world’s only such name with 11 000 square feet of exhibits, a mural and memorabilia, plus a full time Superman actor from Marion.
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