Baker's Partners Must Face Justice Says Observer
In a Washington posture piece, the writer argues Bobby Baker faces indictment for nine counts but questions why his corporate allies are not pursued. The column asserts firms paid Baker and probes where the funds went, insisting partners in crime, if any, deserve accountability alongside Baker.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
River Edge
Washington
Bobby Baker
Baker
U.S. Senate
Capitol Hill
Willy
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Labor survey success boosts Roswell plant prospects
A major Roswell labor market survey drew over 1 200 registrations, up from about 500, signaling strong local interest in a possible new manufacturing operation. Company reps praised Roswell cooperation, with volunteers assisting at the interview sessions and a jovial local atmosphere noted at the Country Club.
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AL Stubbs
Roswell
Jim Clark
Charlie Fowler
Homer Glover
Duke McClelland
Audit notes flag risks in New Mexico revenue bureau
The state auditor’s review of the New Mexico Bureau of Revenue raises concerns about authorizations for tax adjustments and cancellations, unlocated fixed assets, and a need for periodic field audits of cigarette distributors. The letter urges timely action and highlights automated data systems behind recent reforms amid broader capital politics and upcoming session leadership debates.
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New Mexico Bureau of Revenue
Alex Armijo
Commission of Revenue
Max Gonzales
Bureau of Revenue
Gas tax extension suggested to fund New Mexico airports
Santa Fe reports state highway engineer Bur ton Dwyre proposed extending the gasoline tax to aviation to improve state airfields. Also noted were 18-year-old Karl Scheuring sailing from the US after immigration orders, and a family trio's Christmas visit in Tennessee.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Burton Dwyre
Karl Scheuring
U.S. Immigration Department
Washington
Scheuring
University of Denver
Public Forum Calls for Small Clean-Up Effort
A Roswell reader urges residents to tidy yards and alleys in a public letter. He praises the mayor and city manager and asks neighbors to join in keeping the town attractive. Akin Laundry signs the note as E T Akin.
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Public Forum
Roswell Daily Record
E.T. Akin Akin
Roswell urged to mobilize sales force for growth
Mayor Gail Harris told Roswell Rotary to mobilize 40 000 salesmen and promote expansion to replace WAFB and boost commerce. He urged attracting outside business, supporting conventions, promoting Goddard Rocket Center, attracting 10 000 visitors annually, establishing a technical school, and pushing U S 70 as part of the interstate system.
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Gail Harris
Roswell
Goddard Rocket Center
Artesia
Santa Fe
New Mexico
WAFB
Congress
Department of Defense
Viet Nam
U.S. 66
Nationwide 150th Birthday Party for Gas Industry
The 1966 nationwide birthday marks 150 years since gas industry began in 1816 as illumination. Gas expanded into heating cooling and incineration after welded pipelines enabled long distance delivery. In 1965 gas added 900k customers to 37.4 million, with 34.3 million residential. $1.9 billion spent on plant and service expansion. Municipals serve about seven percent. investor owned utilities dominate with 2,215 communities added since 1958.
Chance for Republicans Dangers Also Evident
Washington analysis notes Republicans face both opportunity to gain seats and risks from Johnson era policies. It cites potential Senate and House gains, possible welfare cuts on Great Society, Viet Nam disputes, and warns against mere opportunism while urging steady, prudent actions for the GOP.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson Great Society
Senate
House
Johnson
White House
Viet Nam
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Albuquerque
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Ernie Pyle
Charles Cullin
Ike Morgan
Bill Gallagher
Memphis
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Hal Cave
Dolly
Waverly
Tenn
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Jimmy
Cox
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