Roswell Speaker to address Land Men’s Association meeting
State Sen. R. E. Thompson of Roswell will be guest speaker for the New Mexico Land Men’s Association monthly dinner. He will discuss action from the 1974 New Mexico Legislature which ended Sunday. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Roswell Inn. Reservations to Bob Byron at 622-5606. Everyone is welcome.
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New Mexico
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New Mexico Keeps Gasoline Allocation Unchanged
Senior officials say the federal reallocation will not cut New Mexico’s gasoline. Senator Domenici and Gov. King aides confirm NM remains unaffected as inventories supply increases in other states. A prior Feb. 9 note sparked a legislature debate over possible special sessions.
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New Mexico
U.S
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Federal Energy Office
Frank DiLuzio
Bruce King
FEC
State House of Representatives
Gasoline Shortage Prompts Odd Even Allocations Across States
States receive extra February fuel from the FEC to ease shortages, but officials warn the boost is not a solution. Vermont reports a 5 percent rise while Delaware and others pursue or adjust odd-even plate plans amid protests, dealer shutdowns, and expected long-term strain.
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Oregon
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FEC
William E. Simon
NBC
Thomas Salmon
Vermont
Lawrence Rogers
New England
Dan Evans
Washington
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Energy bill moves out despite objections to provisions
The House Rules Committee cleared the emergency energy bill for floor action but debated points of order on oil price rollback and administration power to implement conservation measures. Some members warned that sustaining the orders could kill the legislation, while a vote on gasoline rationing remained possible.
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New Mexico Lowers Speed Limit to 55 March 2
Governor Bruce King signed an emergency bill cutting the maximum speed on New Mexico’s fastest highways to 55 mph starting March 2 with signs going up earlier. Citations begin March 2 while enforcement awaits the date. The move aligns NM with federal 55 mph rules by March 3 and aims to preserve federal highway funds.
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FEC orders extra gasoline stock to 20 hardship states
The Federal Energy Office directs oil companies to ship additional gasoline from their stocks to 20 states facing shortages in February. The plan adds to hardship set asides and is distributed at governors' discretion, with varying increases or transfers across states and districts as details specify.
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Roswell seeks inland distribution hub and foreign trade zone
Roswell leaders announce retaining consultant Jack Duffy to study creating an inland distribution center at the Roswell Industrial Air Center with port cooperation. The plan envisions warehousing with customs, possible cattle shipping, and eventually a foreign trade zone, aided by public and private funding. A nearby highway meeting and job interviews are also planned.
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Roswell Balloon Pilots Enter Albuquerque Fiesta Race
Roswell hot air balloon enthusiasts travel to Albuquerque for the Third Annual Balloon Fiesta where 100 balloons compete in races and precision events. Veterans Dick Waggoner and Rolla Hinkle III lead Roswell entries aboard NMMI and a McDonald’s streamer balloon as winds determine the unpredictable course.
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Albuquerque
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New Mexico Military Institute
Hinkle
NMMI
Balloon pilot Rolla Hinkle III in Albuquerque race
Roswell entrant Rolla Hinkle III will pilot a black and white balloon in the annual Albuquerque balloon competition.
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Rolla Hinkle III
Roswell
Albuquerque
Assessor Sets March 1 Deadline for Property Renderings
Chaves County Assessor Roy Peyton urged property renderings by March 1 to qualify for exemptions. VA property buyers should bring purchase contracts to secure lawful exemptions. penalties apply after the deadline. Washington AP reports inflation, wage controls easing, and Montoya on Watergate sessions.
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Roy Peyton
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Veteran’s Administration
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Dn.m
Soviets test new multi warhead missile in Pacific
The Pentagon announced that Russia test fired a large new missile with multiple warheads into the Pacific. The SSX18 flew from Yyuratam, central Russia, over 5,000 miles to a point about 400 miles north of Midway Island. Observers saw several reentry vehicles indicating independently targetable warheads. Details on warhead count were not yet available.
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