Large Weekend Planned in Roswell For Farm Bureau Convention
Dozens of delegates and thousands of visitors are expected as the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau convenes in Roswell. Accommodations are tight with RIAC and NMMI housing likely in use and 4000 attendees anticipated for a barbecue. The Sunday note mentions foster homes for disabled teens and a community effort inviting donations of furniture and supplies for a growing project. Weather predicts a slight chance of showers with outdoor plans affected by moisture.
Regents Uphold Expulsion For Heckling During Speech
University of New Mexico regents unanimously upheld the expulsion of Allen Cooper and the suspension of William Orzen for a heckling incident at a spring speech. Cooper was expelled for the heckling of Sen. Strom Thurmond and Orzen received a one year suspension.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
University of New Mexico
William Orzen
Allen Cooper
Court review of state printing contracts raises savings claim
The state purchasing agent Bob Jacobson sues Gov. Cargo arguing the Printing Act can be bypassed to save about 49 900 annually and award 223 000 in form contracts to lowest bidders. The State Board of Finance meanwhile directed against out of state bids for New Mexico Magazine, with Las Cruces Albuquerque bidder Las Nevaris Prea expanding its plant. The decision remains in doubt as legal challenges proceed and appeals are expected.
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Bob Jacobson
David Cargo
Ie HS
New Mexico
State Board of Finance
Jacobson
Las Nevaris Pre
Albuquerque
Teaves Veal Docjs
Beard Fudge
Iran
Arya Aleut
Cantraecr
Stew Mexur
Rick South
Fee Atternes
Olen
Muntuvas
Tata
Midas Otter
Appeal hinges on USDA tests for toxaphene pesticide
Texas Panhandle water users await USDA dibrom test results to decide if they will appeal a federal court ruling allowing spraying near the Canadian River. Ranchers spray toxaphene to halt range caterpillars while the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority weighs action depending on dibrom efficacy and public health risk.
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US Department Agriculture
Texas Panhandle
New Mexico
Canadian
Panhandle
Sauble
Springer Rancher
Springer’s
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Plainview
Tex
Agriculture Department
US Dist
Hearle Payne
Albuquerque
Payne
Wah
Springer
John Williams
Water Authority
Williams
Lake Meredith
Meredith
Texas
Cargo Contemplates Senate Run Endorsement Row
Gov David Cargo weighs an offer from the Los Alamos and Santa Fe GOPs to run for the state Senate. He demands full backing of both state and county party groups, noting past lack of support and the two counties' stake in the district. Los Alamos endorsing him could clear the path per party leaders.
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Santa FE
David Cargo
Los Alamos Republican Central Committee
State Senate
Republican State Organization
GOP
Los Alamos
Cargo
Senate
Winifred Berry
State Central Committee
Kansas City Negro Leader Shot to Death
Missouri state Rep Leon M Jordan a leading Jackson County Negro figure was shot to death outside his Green Duck Tavern in Kansas City as he prepared to enter his car. Witnesses said a late-model car with three men fled the scene. police issued a pickup for the vehicle and occupants. Jordan, a 1964 legislature member and Freedom Inc. leader, faced Lee A. Bohannon in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Leon M Jordan
Jackson County
Onmy Tadas
Jordan
Hut
Ater Dam
William Bryan
Green Duck Tavern
Jordan Jordan
Freedom Inc
Lee A. Bohannon
Black Youth of America Organization
Kosygin Reelected Premier of Soviet Union
The Supreme Soviet unanimously reelected Alexei N. Kosygin as premier. Brezhnev nominated him at a joint session and the vote was by show of hands. Kosygin, 66, has led since Khrushchev's ouster in 1964 amid retirement speculation.
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Moscow
Supreme Soviet
Alexei N. Kosygin
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Leonid J. Brezhnev
Kosygin
Nikita Khrushchev
CAP Director and Assistant Quit After Board Meeting
CAP in Chaves County loses director Bob Ramirez and assistant Tien Ramirez after an 11 to 8 board vote to request Ramirez resignation. Tom Denton said a temporary director will be named and applications called for, amid ongoing criticism of Ramirez management and board communication.
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Don Riggenbach
Chaves
Tom Denton
Ramirez
Roswell Poor People’s Movement
RPPM
CAP
Denton
Big Barbecue Plans for Hardin Visit in Roswell
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce and Chaves County Farm Bureau organize the largest county barbecue at Municipal Stadium on July 31 for the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau convention. Secretay of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin will speak at 6:30 p.m. with 4,000 to 5,000 expected attendees and 1,000 to 1,200 Farm Bureau delegates. A local agricultural tour precedes the event. Reservations urged via phone or box.
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Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Valley
Farm Bureau
Peas Valley
Secretary of Agriculture
State Farm Bureau
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Riac
NMMI
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Alamogordo Lake
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
John L. McClellan
McClellan
Union
Denver
Colorado
Chama
N.M
Antonito
Colo
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
General Motors Corp
Detroit
Avon
Traste
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
USDA
THE
Robert Davidson
Santa Fe Gop
Victor Martinez
Chaves County
Antipoverty Agency
Hardin
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