Changes in campus press stir debate on free expression
A veteran writer recalls Eastern New Mexico University in 1952, describing clashes with administrators over satire and controversy. He notes a shift toward edgier campus journalism, cites El Burro controversy, and praises Dr Floyd Golden’s restraint. The piece frames free speech as a complex, evolving issue across campuses.
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School of Hard Knocks
Eastern New Mexico University
el Burro
John Lennon
Christ
el Paso
ENMU
Floyd Golden
Dr. Floyd
Albuquerque
Austin
Berkeley
Lansing
Jal 50th Anniversary Activities Begin Friday
Jal New Mexico prepares for its 50th anniversary with Friday events. Registration opens at Panther School Gym and Chamber of Commerce offices from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ex-Students host a 4:30 to 6 p.m. barbecue at the Country Club.
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Jal
New Mexico
Morris Whitworth
Panther
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Auxiliary
Chamber
Country Club
Wink
Pink Ladies
Jal Lea General Hospital
City Hall
American Legion
Masonic Lodge No. 65
R and R Club
Salamanders
New Mexico Bank and Trust Company
Butler
Jaycees
Local Man Arrested on Assault Charge in Hobbs
Venzell Swaney, 49, of 1214 South Jefferson Hobbs was arrested yesterday on a charge of assault with intent to commit a violent crime. He is held at Lea Jail on bond set at 3000 dollars. Community events are listed including open houses and local gatherings throughout the weekend.
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Venzell Swaney
South
Jefferson
Hobbs
Lea
Three Lovington Juveniles Arrested on Parole Violations
Three Lovington girls were arrested on parole violation charges by authorities. One is held for court, one released to her father, and one to be returned to Albuquerque School for Girls.
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Lovington
Albuquerque School
Lovington Police Appeal for Stolen Item Reports
Lovington police urge all persons with stolen items to report the theft promptly. Authorities recovered many stolen articles this week but lack information on owners, and public cooperation will help return property and aid investigations.
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Lovington
Lions Sponsor Global Essay Contest for Youth
Lovington youth are invited by the Lovington Lions Club to enter a world peace essay contest. Global Lions Clubs awards total 50000 dollars with 25000 dollars to the first prize winner. Eight regional finalists receive 1000 dollars each plus travel to Chicago in July 1967 for the final judging.
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Lovington
Lions Club
Chicago
Illinois
Lions Sec
Campbell Lusk Deny Comments in New Mexico Campaign
Democratic candidate Gene Lusk and Gov. Jack M. Campbell denied charges that Lusk was paid $100 a day as the governor’s adviser during the 1965 legislature. GOP rival Dave Cargo claimed Lusk served as the governor’s legal adviser and appeared before key committees. Lusk called the accusation an all-out falsehood while Campbell labeled the charge untrue and said it shows Cargo’s irresponsibility for publicity.
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Albuquerque
U PD
Gene Lusk
Jack M. Campbell
Lusk
Dave Cargo
GOP
Campbell
Cargo
Carlsbad
United Press International
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Intermediate Court of Appeals
UPI
Lovington Police Probe Late Night Hit and Run
Lovington police investigated a hit and run at 9 30 p m reported by Ricky Pitts of 1326 Polk. His 1960 Chevrolet Corvair suffered about 70 dollars in damage in the 100 block of East Adams while parked. Sgt Alvis Hill led the inquiry as investigators continued.
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Lovington City
Ricky Pitts
Polk
East Adams
Alvis Hill
Decker Surrenders to Albuquerque FBI in Gunbattle Case
Ray Franklin Decker, 29, who fled a Las Vegas Mental Hospital, turned himself in at Albuquerque FBI headquarters around 11:30 yesterday. Lea County officials plan to extradite him to Las Vegas jail, with additional charges pending for escape and four counts of attempted murder and aggravated assault tied to a July 28 gunbattle with local police and sheriff officers.
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Ray Franklin Decker
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
FBI
John Pennell
Decker
Pennell
Lovington
Main
Lea County
Las Ve
U S Offers End to Bombing and Viet Nam Talks
The United States proposed to halt bombing of North Viet Nam and withdraw forces from South Viet Nam if the Communists move toward peace. Ambassador Goldberg framed the plan as seeking a political solution and including South Viet Nam’s self determination, with Viet Cong participation to be workable. Premier Ky said he would attend UN talks if invited.
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United Nations
UPI
United States
North
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
North Viet Nam
Goldberg
U.S
Dollar Returned Dollar Returned by Honest Borrower
Lovington police officer Louis Arnold recounted a 1963 incident at Main and Love where he lent Earl Sessions money for gas to reach a nearby job. This week Sessions repaid the loan, proving a bygone claim of honesty.
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Lovington City
Louis Arnold
Arnold
Main Street
Love
Earl Sessions
Hobbs
Leesion
Weather Log Notes 1966 Precipitation Reading
A fragment records a 1966 measurement of 15.20 inches in precipitation. The source lacks context for location date or event details.
Stoltz Memorial Benefit Rehearsal Tonight At Pannell
Participants in the Stoltz Memorial Journalism Benefit are reminded rehearsal is scheduled tonight in Pannell auditorium. Models for the style show will practice at 6 30 and the talent group will be on hand for practice at 7 30.
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Stoltz
Pannell Auditorium
Fil Naranjo
Buckeye Buzzard Ordinary I Feel Odd After New Medicine
In a rural voice the narrator describes feeling queasy in the middle after two days of malaise. He suspects overripe fruit caused illness and recounts taking a new medicine based on a time bomb principle that releases pills in sequence, noting dark sensations and a rough stomach.
Lovington School Enrollments Fall. Officials Puzzled
Enrollment across Lovington area shows a sharp decline from projected 3700 for 1966 67 to lower figures. Recent counts reveal 889 riders and a collective drop of about 250 students from last year with little city level explanation. Neighboring towns like Artesia Hobbs Tatum Eunice Jal and Andrews report smaller dips but similar downward trends.
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Lovington
Lovington’s
Artesia
Hobbs
R. N. Tydings
Tatum
Roy Hollings
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Carrie Lou Morland
Parkview Elementary School
Jimmy Henry
Lions
Clarence Harris
Robert Pevey
Lea County Sheriff’s Office
Arthur J. Goldberg
Buckeye Buzzard
Abel
Andrews
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