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Newspaper

Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1973

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Two Face Charges Of Assault On Officer

Ramon Cruz of Artesia and Frank Sanchez of Roswell pleaded innocent to assault charges stemming from a confrontation with officers during a strike at the Artesia city warehouse on April 9. District Judge Paul Snead ordered the case be tried later this summer in Carlsbad.

Roswell UPI Artesia Ramon Cruz James Bogle Frank Sanchez Bobby Bishon Paul Snead Carlsbad Cruz Sanchez Artesia City Rigenthem Union Representate

Mansfield Mills press Nixon to restore wage price controls

Senate Leader Mike Mansfield and Rep. Wilbur Mills urge Nixon to return to Phase II controls or even impose a wage and price freeze. They argue inflation requires strong action as speculation swirls over possible tax hikes and a gas tax.

Mike Nixon Mills House

Skylab Crew Faces New Power Failure Delays Missions

Skylab astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz wake to a fresh power shortage after the second of 18 batteries failed. Ground controllers order conservation with some experiments cut or shortened while plans consider an external spacewalk to free a damaged solar wing and restore power. The crew resumes a light schedule focusing on medical and solar observations as engineers assess options.

Bruce E. Hicks UPI Houston Upi Skylab Earth Charles ‘Pete’Conrad Houston Robert Crippen Joseph P. Kerwin Crippen Conrad Kerwin Paul J. Weitz Space House Man Orbiting Laboratory United States Utah Texas Gulf Coast Mexico Brazil Colombia Neil Hutchinson Mission Control

Mother and Daughter Die in Texico Crash

A Farwell, Texas mother Leon Langsford age 32 and her 11-year-old daughter Annette were killed when their car was struck broadside by a two-ton truck six miles north of Texico. The truck driver Boyce Brown of Texico was not injured.

Texico UPI Farwell Tex Leon Langsford Annette Langsford Boyce Brown

Ehrlichman says Nixon feared exposure of secret operations

Ehrlichman testified that Nixon was especially concerned the FBI probe might reveal CIA activities in Mexico and funds laundered through Mexico City banks. He described a June White House meeting with CIA leaders and Haldeman to discuss Watergate links to Mexico and possible disclosure of covert operations.

Jane Denison W. Nopi White House John D. Ehrlichman Nixon FBI Mexico Stiaems Senate Appropriations CIA Ehrlichman H. R. Haldeman Haldeman Whte House Richard Helms Helms Gene Vernon Walters Senate Gene Walters Senate Armed Services Committee Walters

Airship crash memory recalls 1897 Aurora burial

In Aurora Texas Mary Evans recalls April 19 1897 when an airship crashed near Judge Proctor's well and the pilot was buried in Aurora Cemetery. UFO researchers have sought proof while a North Texas State University professor notes iron fragments found are unusual but inconclusive.

Aurora Tex UPI Judge Proctor’s Mary Evans Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk Texas Well Evans Aurora Arc North Texas State University Tom Gray

Methodist Conference votes against lay delegates in NM

The 84th New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church at Glorieta voted 103 to 71 against amending the national constitution to let lay delegates help set minister qualifications. Delegates also defeated a bid to hold general church conferences every two years by 1,820 to 2. Dr Hollis Shook urged local churches to start programs locally through the new Conference Council on Ministries.

Glorieta Upi New Mexico United Methodists Glorida United Methodist Church National Church Hollis Shook Shook Conference Council On Ministries

Boys State Convenes in Roswell New Mexico

More than 500 high school seniors gather at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell for the 26th annual Boys State session sponsored by the State American Legion. Delegates plan mock city county and state governments with elected officers. The highlight is election activities to select two Boys Nation representatives.

Roswell UPI New Mexico New Mexico Military Institute Boys State Two Es Boys Nation

Warm Weather Boosts Spring Planting In New Mexico

New Mexico reports warm temperatures and ample moisture accelerate spring planting across crops. Cattle and calves stay mostly in good condition as grass grows strongly. Cotton harvest reaches 95 percent state wide, grain sorghum 50 to 70 percent planted, corn planting advanced, Mesilla Valley lettuce shipments ahead, onions in good condition and a large apple crop expected.

Las Cruces UPI New Mexico State Department of Agriculture Ganges New Merco Mesilla Valley

Weather outlook for Eastern Plains and Central Mountains

Eastern Plains partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers today and tonight. Gusty southwest winds this afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms Friday. Clovis 86 to 50, Artesia 88 to 56, Lovington 90 to 56. Central Mountains partly cloudy with scattered storms mainly south today and tonight. Gusty southwest winds. Friday scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Santa Fe 80 to 48.

United Press International Clovis Artesia Lovington Santa Fe

NMJC Summer Registration Set for June 4

New Mexico Junior College schedules summer term registration on Monday June 4 in the Administration Building from 8:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 3:30 and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Day and evening classes begin Tuesday June 5. The last credit registration day is Monday June 11. Over 400 students have pre enrolled for the 1973 term.

New Mexico Junior College

License Didn't Help A Bit

Fairfield Ohio police stopped 4 year old Nina Young of LaFollette Tennessee after spotting her car weaving. She reportedly asked if she had a sire license and replied no, saying the license never helped her driving.

Fairfield Ohio UPI Nina Young LaFollette Tenn

Demos Name Delegates To County Meet

A Lea County meeting Wednesday appointed delegates for a county gathering set for June 2 1973 at 10 00 a m. Delegates include Gene Lamberson F L Heidel Hulda Heidel Velma Boland Ronnie Mahan Bob Dean Jerry Dean Vi Cross Meredith Smith Marilyn Smith Mark Kennedy Kay Kennedy James Snipes James Templeman Peggie Pevey Jane Rice Smith Nancy Morgan Patsy Estes John Humphrey Robert Ward Ray Crowder Johnnie Mae Crowder Frances McNally Erdice Beavers Betty Sue Griffis Donna Benge Carl Hopper Joe Trujillo Dorthy Pruit Jim McCrory Cynthia McCrory Jim mie Rice and Bill Lee.

Lea County Gene Lamberson F. L. Heidel Hulda Heidel Velma Boland Ronnie Mahan Bob Dean Jerry Dean Vi Cross Meredith Smith Marilyn Smith Mark Kennedy Kay Kennedy James Snipes James Templeman Peggie Pevey Jane Rice Smith Nancy Morgan Patsy Estes John Humphrey Robert Ward Ray Crowder Johnnie Mae Crowder Frances McNally Erdice Beavers Betty Sue Griffis Donna Benge Carl Hopper Joe Trujillo Dorthy Pruit Jim McCrory Cynthia McCrory Jimmie Rice Bill Lee

PSC SUG Hearings To Resume June 8

Intervenors including the New Mexico municipal league and Albuquerque residents seek a six month ahead estimate rule change as Southern Union Gas proposes to pass wholesale gas price increases to consumers with a six month look ahead and semiannual adjustments. W. D. James and Richard Baxter testified for Southern Union.

Santa FE Upi Public Service Commission Southern Union Gas Co New Mexico Municipal League Albuquerque Legal Aide Society Southern Union W. D. James New Mexico Richard Baxter Dallas James Baxter

Screwworm Epidemic Hits Southwest New Mexico

UPI reports 33 screwworm cases in three New Mexico counties with daily counts of three to five. USDA official Dr. Dean A Price says outbreak is epidemic in the southwest corner and may spread into Arizona and northern New Mexico. Lee Gamer notes control programs underperforming but the sterile male release program remains at full capacity.

Albuquerque UPI New Mexico U.S. Department of Agriculture Dean A. Price Usda Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Price Lee Gamer The New Mexico Livestock Commission Arizona Sonora Mexico

Chambers Undergoes Major Surgery at Hobbs Lea General

Chambers of Mallamar underwent major surgery Wednesday afternoon at Hobbs Lea General Hospital. His wife, a Mallamar News writer, and son Billy Jo from Lancaster, Pa, planned to join. Friends report he is doing as well as expected. A livestock judging practice will be held Saturday June 2 at the Clyde Fort residence, inviting 4-H and FFA members. Prairieview 4-H Club sponsors sandwiches and drinks.

Bill Chambers Mallamarder Hobbs Lea General Hospital Hobbs Billy Jo Lancaster Chambers Mallamar The Leader Clyde Fort Gas. Oline Plains Highway

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