Walter Rogers retirement prompts critique of Truth in Packaging Bill
The Panhandle congressman Walter Rogers of Pampa retires amid criticism of a proposed Truth in Packaging Bill. He argues the measure expands federal power, burdens business with new standards, and insults consumers by assuming public ignorance. His outspoken view highlights broader distrust of federal regulation and political motives behind the bill.
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Panhandle
Texas
18Th
Walter Rogers
Pampa
Walter
U. S
Rep
Rogers
Mark Acuff
Sen. Anderson
Lovington Wins Land for Publicity Building Project
Lea County commissioners approved conveying additional land including the Lovington hospital unit for the publicity building site. After weeks of fundraising led by R B Moore and the Lovington Chamber of Commerce, highway widening and a planned intersection necessitated a new location, leaving Lovington landless until the board action. Chamber Manager Harold Baer and Moore presented the issue at the Monday meeting.
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City of
Lovington
Lea County
Board of Commissioners
County Hospitals
Lovington Chamber of Commerce
R. B. Moore
Moore
Harold Baer
Pollution Problem Discussed at New Mexico Meeting
Santa Fe reports the assistant secretary of the interior for water pollution described waste in rivers as a social disease caused by efficiency and modernization. The 38th annual meeting closes with a candidates forum featuring Gene Lusk and David Cargo.
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Santa FE
UPI
Gene Lusk
David Cargo
Frank di Luzio
Several Sentenced In District Court
District court records show multiple defendants pleading guilty to assorted charges. Jay Henry Thomason faced forgery. he received 2 to 10 years with 60 days to serve and five years probation. Opal Hawkins accepted a one year deferred sentence and restitution due for court costs. Jimmy Link Greenway got a 36 month deferred sentence and probation for larceny over 2500 related to auto theft. Juveniles charged with auto theft pled guilty and received deferred sentences of 60 days, with shared costs of 170 to be paid plus travel reimbursements from Oklahoma.
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Jay Henry Thomason
Elm Grove
Hobbs
Opal Hawkins
Tatum
Oklahoma
Jimmy Link Greenway
Odessa
Texas
NMJC Officer Elections Slated
NMJC will hold elections on October 19 for freshman and sophomore class officers and student body officers. A 25-signature petition, full-time status, good academics, leadership, and citizenship are required. Speeches occur on the West mall. voting runs 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Administration Building foyer.
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NMJC
Stu
West Mall
Lovington Weather Forecast and Temperatures Report
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with scattered showers. Wednesday should be generally fair and warmer. Rain probability 20 percent tonight. High near 78 and overnight low around 45 in Lovington. Anlgele reported 83 at 3 45 PM with a 49 overnight low at 6 00 AM. The barometer sits at 15.20 inches.
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Lovington
Angele
Revival at Church of God on West Avenue J
The Church of God at 502 West Avenue J announces a revival from October 2 to October 16. Rev. Richard Lee Ussery of Kansas City Kansas visits as minister. Rev. Floyd Ogle, the pastor, says services start at 7 15 each evening.
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Church of God
West Avenue J
Richard Lee Ussery
Kansas City
Kansas
Floyd Ogle
Top Democratic Caravan Heads Toward Lovington
Prominent New Mexico figures including Sen. Clinton P. Anderson Congressman Tom Morris and Congressman E S Walker are slated to join a Democrat caravan traveling to Lovington. The group will meet at Town and County lot 10:45 to 11:00 and visit La Poblanita Cafe before proceeding to Cashway parking lot for 9th and Avenue D. Lunch at Pearl's Boarding House then moves on to Hobbs. State team leaders Gene Lusk Fabian Chavez Ernestine Evans Floyd Cross and others from Santa Fe are confirmed. Washington delegates added late.
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New Mexico
Lovington
Doris Gregory
Democrat
Albuquerque
Clinton P. Anderson
Tom Morris
E. 8S
Johnny) Walker
Portales
Tatum
Piggly Wiggly
la Poblanita Cafe
North East Street
Cashway
9Th and
Avenue D
Pearl
Hobbs
Gene Lusk
Fabian Chavez
Ernestine Evans
Floyd Cross
Santa Fe
Washington
Great Books Group To Meet Tonight
The Great Books Group will gather this evening to discuss Machiavelli's The Prince noted as a longstanding manual for power seekers. Attendees plan to form opinions on the work and its implications for statecraft.
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Great Books
Machiavelli
Unconventional NM College Plans Trimester System
The College of Artesia in New Mexico opens with 300 to 350 freshmen. President Thomas Stevens outlines a three way grading system honors passing and failing and flexible class lengths. The school aims to graduate in two years and adjusts schedules around student needs.
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Stevens
The Buckeye Buzzard Seeks Baseball Invite and TV
A speaker laments scarce invitations for baseball and politics while balancing family duties and hometown expectations. The author notes two to three weeks of effort with little success, worries about Lighterstall's, school starts, and potential babysitting duties.
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Jamie Alriddy
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