Dallas Fort Worth Airport opens amid regional unity demand
The Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex converge on a giant $700 million airport project seen as a symbol of regional cooperation, funded by revenue bonds and hailed as a gateway to world air oceans. The piece notes shifting media ownership, aging local papers, and the decline of local leadership amid rising costs and a changing newsroom.
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Star-Telegram
George Dolan
Star-Telly
Lovington
Honored Oldest Open Range Cowboys and Cowgirl
Mrs. Emily Johnson aged 95 and Lem Harbison aged 96 were honored as the oldest cowgirl and cowboy at the Open Range Cowboys Association annual meeting. They received gifts donated by Mr and Mrs J C Head.
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Lem Harbison
Open Range Cowboys Association
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Vernon Clardy
Lovington
Lea County
Ruling Expected On Suit Challenging Petitions
In Santa Fe a district judge will rule Tuesday on a suit challenging New Mexico’s petition law for primary ballot access. Plaintiff Malcel Dillon argues the law is unconstitutional and late in passage. defendants contend jurisdiction and procedure remain valid. A courtroom disruption led to a contempt finding against spectator Thomas Macaione.
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Agnew Defends Way Through Defense Fund Amid Indictment Talks
Vice President Spiro Agnew forms a defense fund to cover legal costs as he faces a federal probe into kickback schemes in Maryland. Officials deny reports of plea bargains or resignation, saying the fund signals he will wage a courtroom fight if indicted. Washington source notes a grand jury probe extends to Agnew's prior roles.
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Baltimore County
Carlsbad Police Target Two Slayings in New Mexico
Ed dy County Sheriff Tom Granger said investigators will work around the clock to solve two Carlsbad murders. The latest victim, 57 year old Juan Hernandez, was found stabbed 20 times with throat slashed, autopsy indicating two knives and potential multiple attackers. Authorities seek suspect in the Sept. 4 killing of Luz Sanchez.
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Pam Pruit Opens Local Dance Studio
Lovington native Pam Pruit, a Lovington High School graduate, plans to open a dance studio at 1016 S. Main near Norge Cleaners for students five and older. Registration is set for Tuesday September 25 and Thursday September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. She attended New Mexico State University with a dance minor.
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Norge Cleaners
Overcrowded NM ski areas halt advertising to curb crowds
Two major New Mexico ski areas Santa Fe Ski Basin and Sierra Blanca are cutting advertising budgets to reduce crowds. They consider later lift ticket limits and seek Forest Service approval for expansions amid environmental scrutiny. Sierra Blanca reports 121,500 skier man days last year and Santa Fe 64,000, with weekends busiest at Sierra Blanca.
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Texas
New Mexico Senators Press on Phase IV Gas Rules
UPI reports NM Senators Domenici and Montoya urged changes to the Phase IV price controls as NM retailers kept open while many in CA and DC closed in protest. Domenici introduced a resolution to let retailers pass supplier price hikes to consumers and argued the rules are unfair under the Economic Stabilization Act. Montoya joined in calling for revisions.
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New Mexico
Washington
U. S
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Joseph M. Montoya
Cost of Living Council
American Automobile Association
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NRA Eyes New Mexico Site For National Headquarters
NRA officials toured 30 000 acre area southwest of Raton New Mexico as potential site for its national headquarters A Kaiser Corp tract of about 26 100 acres plus 4 000 acres owned by local rancher Alvin Stockton is eyed for purchase likely around two million dollars The board met in Denver to decide on the purchase while Governor Bruce King and state officials toured the area praising its shooting and recreational potential
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Colfax County
Alvin Stockton
NBA
New Mexico
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Rocky Mountains
NRA
Gutermut
New Mexico State Fair Crown Goes To Madeline Gere
Madeline Gere 20 of Los Alamos, a former National High School Rodeo Queen, won the 1974 New Mexico State Fair Queen title. She will reign over the fair’s 1974 expositions, succeeding Valinda Caster of Dona Ana County, with Patricia Flction first attendant and Kathy Gordon and Brenda Kaye Hopper as second attendants.
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Los Alamos
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University of California
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Hobbs
Brenda Kaye Hopper
Gallup
Renee Starkey
Farmington
Gere
John & Berkson
White Rock
Brenda Larkin
Sunland Auto Show Draws Large Crowd for 1974 Models
Sunland Chevrolet Company held a model showing attracting over 500 visitors on the opening day. Winners included M. Shurley of Tyler winning a king sized blanket and Ron Mahan and A W Williams receiving Handy Dandy car caddies after registration. Attendance continued into Friday and Saturday.
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W. Tyler
Sunland Chevrolet Company
Ron Mahan
A.W. Williams
W. Aspen
Training Sessions Set For Leaders
A leaders training session will be held at the Lea County Electric Community Room in Lovington on Monday evening September 24 at 7 00 p m. Mrs Julia Bunyan of Hobbs, district training officer for the Cub Scout program, will teach the session and cover den meetings and pack leadership for all den leaders assistants and interested mothers.
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