Smith resigns state party post in protest over Ortiz
Roswell Mayor Jerry N. Smith resigns as New Mexico Democratic party treasurer citing Rudy Ortiz refusal to resign. He calls Ortiz actions damaging to the party and notes the need to protect the party image while awaiting a July 16 executive committee meeting to select a successor. Ortiz faced bribery charges tied to a former Employment Security commission post, later voided by the state Supreme Court.
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NMMI land annexation plan advances to City Council
The New Mexico Military Institute Foundation wins Planning and Zoning approval to annex about 400 acres from 19th Street to Sycamore Avenue. Regents president J. Penrod Toles and Jerry N. Smith spoke in favor, citing drainage needs and full annexation as essential, though council review awaits.
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Two Deaths Linked to ICC Probe Expands Capitol Hill Inquiry
A federal probe into alleged ICC influence peddling broadens to organized crime on Capitol Hill. It examines two deaths Merle Baumgart, a banker lobbyist tied to Rep. Rodino, found in the Potomac after a crash, and Alexis Goodarzi, a Rotunda maitre d hotel shot near his home. Investigators probe business ties and past ICC actions involving the Gambino family interests in Consolidated Carrier Corp.
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D-N.j
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Brooklyn
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New NM Military Institute President Advocates Cost Cuts and Cadet Integration
Brig. Gen. Gerald Childress told the Board of Regents about a plan to cut utilities and fuel costs by 50000 this academic year. He outlined supervisory control over NM M I vehicles and highlighted ROTC training at Ft. Riley and Ft. Knox. The institute enrolls 2485 cadets with 300 women and plans integration into the Corps of Cadets with new admissions, staff and uniform policies.
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Fairytale Theme Chosen for 55th Eastern New Mexico Fair Parade
The 55th annual Eastern New Mexico State Fair Parade in Roswell on September 27 will feature the theme Fairy tales Can Come True. Parade chairman Thomas E Jennings says the theme targets children and should spark easy float ideas for businesses and groups. Cash prizes include first second and third place in best organizational and best commercial floats plus a 100 sweepstakes prize and trophies for bands and bicycles.
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