Shrinking world as currency shifts lure more overseas visitors
The article notes cheaper travel and a weaker dollar boost U S tourism from West Germany and Japan. It forecasts a 10 to 15 percent rise in German visitors this year and explains how stronger foreign currencies and lower U S prices attract tourists while reducing Americans’ outbound travel.
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United States
U.S
West Germany
Japan
United
States
Europe
Domenici Pushes 12 Point Plan To Cut Taxes In 1980s
At a Albuquerque press conference U S Senator Pete Domenici outlined a 12 point legislative agenda for the year. He calls for energy and budget priorities plus a goal to reduce taxes while urging efficiency and reorganization to cut government waste. He notes Social Security funding pressures and urges reforms to ease the tax burden on taxpayers.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
U.S
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Congress
Sen. Domenici
Public forum on privacy and public office views
State Rep Phelps Anderson from Roswell objects to the editorial urging public disclosure of officials finances. He argues privacy is vital for effective governance and calls for reconsidering the paper stance while noting he has filed his own financial interest statement.
Dexter High School clubs host New Year dance with Railroad Boys
1953 event report notes Future Homemakers and Future Farmers of America from Dexter High School hosting a New Year’s dance at Lake Van Club House with Railroad Boys as guests. FHA president Alice Sterrett and FFA president Stanley Willard named. Also covers Roswell Eastern Star officer installations, a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Bill Crane, PTA meeting plans, Mountain View School Club gathering, and a display by Mary B. Nelson on accessories we can make.
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Mountain View
Ralph T. Huntley
Eyman
Wafb
Mary B. Nelson
CIA plotted Mafia hit squad to kill foreign leaders
The CIA explored forming a Mafia mounted murder unit paying $1 million per kill to assassinate overseas targets including Fidel Castro. Siragusa, a former narcotics official, recalled the 1960 Washington meeting where the idea was proposed and immediately rejected. The plan sought mob recruits through Robert Maheu and used secret funds to back missions.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Fidel Castro
Murder Inc
Castro
Senate Intelligence Committee
Robert Maheu
Howard Hughes
Las Vegas
Nevada
Maheu
Charles Siragusa
Federal Narcotics Bureau
Mafia
Siragusa
United States
Havana
Cuba
Chicago
Raul
Sunset Looms Over State Housing and Construction Boards
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee weighs the fate of the state Housing and Construction-related commissions under sunset laws. While seven boards face abolition, the two commissions linked to housing and construction avoid a final decision as lawmakers consider tighter oversight or reallocation of authority. The LFC budget plan, due at the 1978 Legislature opening, is expected to be leaner and may include a surprise regarding the State Planning Office. The piece also highlights civic efforts by highway department staff and a college provost search at the College of Santa Fe.
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Santa FE
State Construction Industries Commission
Mobile Housing Commission
Legislative Finance Committee
LFC
Birdie
United Way
Brother Cyprian Luke
Brother Luke
College of Santa Fe
World balance sheet hints at rising risks and cautious hope
A Washington column reflects on 1977 as relatively calm yet warns of looming global strains. It cites Harlan Cleveland and Robert McNamara on overpopulation, weapons costs, and unstable world order. President Carter advocates unity, while warning that nationalism and protectionism hinder true balance.
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Israel
Egypt
Middle East
Harlan Cleveland
Aspen Institute For Humanistic Studies
Vietnam
America
Robert McNamara
World Bank
Examnpre
McNamara
Free World
United States
Jefferson
Lincoln
Wilson
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Carter
Poland
Paul Revere
H.G. Wells
Jimmy Carter
Europe
Africa
Asia
Wells
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Betty Whitfield
Shirley Shauman
Lavada Stephenson
Dexter Pta
Jean Prager
Ielieve
Zacter Cha
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Sman Society
Jack Anderson
Raacins
Miller
Ernie Mills
Apodaca
Organized Crime Prevention Commission
Toney Anaya
New Human Services Department
James Reston
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