Don Meredith and TV Sportscasting in Cowboys Coverage
James Hooker reflects on Texas loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys, praising Don Meredith as a knowledgeable analyst who tempers football brutality while criticizing Howard Cosell. The piece defends football as rough but not hate driven, opposing George Plimpton’s critique and noting the value of TV coverage for fans.
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Texas
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
Washington Redskins
Howard Cosell
Depenind
Don Meredith
Don
Cosell
Meredith
George Plimpton
Rites Planned For Mrs Martin Of Lubbock Texas
Mrs H D Martin of 3505 42nd Street Lubbock Texas died after a lengthy illness in a private convalescent home. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Thomas James of Anton Texas three grandchildren and siblings Estella Lee Neal Hill Opal Woodward Farr Lee Jack Lee Cecil Lee Mable Shields. Funeral services set for today at 2 00 p m at Asbury United Methodist Church Lubbock.
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H.D. Martin
42Nd Street
Lubbock
Texas
Estella Lee
Lovington
Neal Hill
Magnolia
Opal Woodward
Farr Lee
Midland
Jack Lee
Dallas
Cecil Lee
Mable Shields
Thomas James
Anton
Asbury United Methodist Church of Lubbock
Duke City Jews Rally To Aid Israel War Effort
Albuquerque Jews raised about 150000 of a 250000 goal in a one night drive responding to a national appeal. About 1000 people attended an emergency meeting at BNai Israel at 4401 Indian School Ave. Jonathan Sutin said the funds would aid refugees schools and medical care rather than armed conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
First Major Winter Storm Hits Northern New Mexico
United Press International reports a first major winter storm moving into northern New Mexico. Snow at Red River Taos and Chama. Santa Fe and Raton see snow mixed with rain. highways wet but not icy. Hunters welcome snow for tracking while back country travel requires four wheel drive. Fire danger drops with snowfall. apple growers rush harvest to finish before freeze. Forecast shows lingering snow through Thursday with 50s to 70s temperatures.
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United Press International
New Mexico
Red River
Taos
Chama
Santa Fe
Raton
Bob Stewart
New Mexico Game and Fish Department
Israel Faces Setback as Air Attacks Try to Offset Bar Lev Loss
Amid the 1973 Middle East War, Israeli air strikes target Syria and Egypt to offset Bar Lev line losses. Fighting on the Suez front rages five to nine miles behind the Bar Lev line with indecisive results. Israel claims gains in the Golan Heights while Iraq reportedly joins the war. Diplomatic efforts stall as the UN and major powers fail to broker peace.
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Syria
Egypt
Bar- Lev
Suez Canal
Israel
Bar-Lev
Middle East
Golan Heights
UPI
Richard C. Gross
Queitra
Iraq
Washington
Moscow
United Nations Security Council
Damascus
Homs
Latakia
New Mexico Seeks Funds for Three National Conferences
The 1974 New Mexico Legislature will seek at least 100000 in state funds to host three national conferences in Albuquerque. The National Lieutenant Governor's Conference Western Governor's Conference and National Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments are expected to draw nearly 3000 attendees with private donations supplementing state aid.
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Santa FE
Albuquer
Tom Hoover
Legislative Council
Hoover
Legislative
Ilinois
Gore Roberto Mondragon
Virgin Islands
The
Mondragon
Newsmen accuse Veep of trampling press freedom
A coalition of newsrooms asks a federal judge to dismiss leak subpoenas tied to the Agnew probe. They argue Vice President Spiro Agnew is using the case to undermine the First Amendment. The motion includes Washington Post and Newsweek as plaintiffs. A hearing is set before Judge Walter Hoffman as the grand jury resumes deliberations.
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Veep
Kenneth
Agnew
Hoffman
Washington Post
Newsweek Magazine
Spiro Agnew
Mrs Runnels Recovers After Hobbs Hospital Surgery
Mrs. Runnels wife of Congressman Harold Runnels recovers at Lea General Hospital Hobbs in room 310 after surgery last Friday. She expects release Friday and plans two weeks at home near Washington. Visitors by family anticipated, and she thanks friends for cards flowers and well wishes. Her Lovington address is Box 937 or 218 S 7th.
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Harold Runnels
Hobbs Lea General Hospital
Runnels
Washington
Hobbs Hospital
Lovington
Philip
Michael
Right to bear arms not absolute says appeals court
The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the conviction of Harold Joe Romero for possession of an unregistered sawed off shotgun in New Mexico. Deputies seized the weapon after Romero left a bar in Pojoaque amid a late night confrontation, ruling the danger of an unconcealed weapon near intoxicated individuals justified action.
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Denver
API
New Mexico
Wth Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Harold Joe Romero
Romero
Pojongie
City considers manager trainee program as Joe Smith nears retirement
City commissioners discussed creating an administrative assistant under study for future manager leadership. Bob Carter, current industrial development director, was proposed for the trainee role as Joe Smith retires within two to three years. Some members urged delay for further study.
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Joe Smith
Charles Skalenda
Skalenda
Joe
Bob Carter
Smith
Carter
Iie
Jack Ruggs
J.B. Polson
Ronald White
Larry Arthur
Jimmy Stewart
Merle Kindel
Hazel Berry
H.L. Padget
Dale Ridenour
Gene Rucker
al Rogers
Bids Sought for Lovington Girls Gymnasium Project
Lovington schools plan a new girls gymnasium with an estimated cost of 200000. Bids will be received by the board at the next meeting in November after architect Warren Pendleton presented plans and specs.
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Lovington
Warren Pendleton
Clovis
Larry Crouse
Romney Todd
Dan Hardin
Hardin
Jimmy Henry
Morris Jennison
Gloria Miller
Leah Love
Sam Miller
Bettye Moyers
Horsemeat Coldcuts Move From Salami to Franchise Spread
Westbrook business owner Ken Carlson shifted from selling horsemeat in five months to 15 franchises selling lean horsemeat products. He plans a 25 page recipe book and notes prices that lure middle income customers while meat packing from Plainfield supports daily sales of about 4900 to 5000 pounds. He touts health claims and endorsements from health officials and magazines. He expands to Rhode Island Maine New York as beef prices drive demand for cheaper red meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlinda Villamor
Westbrook
Conn
UPI
Ken Carlson
Carlson
Plainfield
Connecticut Health Commissioner
Harvard
McCalls
Time Magazines
Carlson’s International Eqine Meet, Inc
Rode Island
Maine
New York
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Hopper
Graham
James Hooker
Mrs. Martin
Duke City
Evelyn Foster
Kathey Breaux
Connie Wheeler
Lovington High School
Goddard High School of
Roswell
Erelyn
Marion Foster
Kathey
George Breaux
Connie
Jimmy Wheeler
Manuel Ortiz
Jess Garcia
Rio Arrida
Garcia
National Weather Service
Fritz Baur
Cumbres and Toltec
Cumbres Pass
Baur
Battive
IAF
Newsmen
James Robinson
Dwight Stroope
Angel Denise Smith
Mrs. Runnels
Carter Considered
Rust Tractor Company of
Hobbs
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