College editors discuss role of news versus sold ideas
In Albuquerque AP managing editors and student editors from New Mexico State University ENMU Highlands and UNM debated whether papers use news columns to push viewpoints. They criticized headlines on marijuana coverage while defending journalistic independence and advertiser influence concerns. Robert O Anderson set for Today Show. Winter snow hits Santa Fe and Sandias with brief snowfall.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
Kevin Barry
New Mexico State University
Ernie Sanchez
ENMU
Steve May
Highlands
Wayne Ciddie
University of New Mexico
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Greaves
Milner elected NM Young Republicans president at convention
Wayne Milner of Roswell won the New Mexico Young Republicans presidency as incumbent Al Widmer of Las Cruces withdrew from reelection during the annual convention in Santa Fe. The statewide notes include draft call changes and regional gas plans.
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Albuquerque
Wayne Milner
Roswell
New Mexico
Young Republicans
al Widmer
Las Cruces
Nixon to Outline Vietnam Troop Withdrawals Tonight
President Nixon will address the nation at 9 p.m. EST to outline plans for further U.S. troop withdrawals from South Vietnam and may unveil new steps beyond troop levels. A possible announcement on a successor to Henry Cabot Lodge was not ruled out.
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San Clemente
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U.S
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Paris
Ronald I. Ziegler
Court Case Hinges On Discrimination At Artesia College
A U S District Court hearing continues in Artesia over a civil rights suit against the College of Artesia by several Black students. The case cites violations of federal laws. testimony covers alleged discriminatory practices, cafeteria incidents, and student demonstrations tied to a movement for dignity and equal treatment.
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Artesia
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Helbing Opens Chaves County Headquarters
Steve Helbing with wife Ellen and campaign staff opens his Chaves County governor race HQ at 623 N Main in Roswell on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Supporters invited to coffee and doughnuts. Helbing tours the state with morning coffees in Las Cruces Dona Ana and Alamogordo stops this week with a 2 p.m. press conference at the Holiday Inn Tuesday.
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Roswell
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Dona Ana
Alamogordo
Holiday Inn
Opening of New Mexicos War Over Ruidoso Downs Track
Lincoln County faces a crisis as Ruidoso Downs races near opening. Local residents fear economic ruin if the track does not open by May 23, with $12 million expected in betting and a $600,000 plus All-American Futurity purse at stake. Outsiders own the track after years of conflict, prompting worry about summer tourism and livelihoods. Track manager Richard Thompson downplays immediate danger with about a month left.
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Associated Press
Ruidoso
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Race plans near for May 23 opening in Quarter Horse series
Amarillo racing manager Clinton Denny Smith says preparations for the May 23 opening are on track and fines-tuned through legal negotiations. He notes the Ruidoso mixed season averages five quarter horse races daily as horses train at non pari-mutuel tracks in Texas and Oklahoma and can move to Ruidoso quickly once licensed.
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Denny” Smith
Amarillo
Tex
American Quarter Horse Association
Ruidoso
Smith
Turbulent sale reshapes Rui doso racing group
Ruidoso ver owner gains control of Rui doso Racing Association with backers holding over 85 percent stock valued at 2.1 million dollars. Key seller Eugene V. Hensley faces a five year federal sentence. IRS back taxes exceed 600 thousand. Commission blocks 1970 license amid debts to Emprise Sportservice and Culver group, while Santa Fe considers a new track.
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Ruidoso Racing Association
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Ruidoso State Bank
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Buffalo
N.Y
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Arizona
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Apollo 13 Crew Begin Houston Debriefings
Apollo 13 astronauts Lovell Haise and Swigert opened debriefings at Space Center Houston focusing on the April 13 oxygen tank explosion. A 150 member team analyzes radio data and photos while a high level review board will meet Tuesday to probe the mishap and determine causes.
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Aerospace
Winter Space Center
Houston
Lovell
Hajise
Swigert
The
Space Center
Honolulu
Ellington Air Focce Base
Jack
Fred
Texas
Budget Discussion for Conquistador Council Boy Scouts
Artesia report notes an executive board dinner and meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Roswell to review the 1971 budget for council operations. The Conquistador Council covers Lea Eddy Chaves Lincoln DeBaca Roosevelt Curry counties and the west half of Palmer County. Tex J. C. Powell Jr. asked J. Penrod Toles to lead a long range planning committee with four subcommittees focusing on boy involvement, program delivery, facilities, and funding through 2000 for facilities and 1977 for other areas. The group included over 30 leaders from agriculture business education and government. The brochure was sent to friends of scouting.
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Friends of Scouting
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