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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1976
Page
4
The article notes rising operating costs for ambulance services once run by funeral homes. With subsidies unlikely to rise, fees must be borne by users as many funeral homes exit the business. The shift reduces community PR use and increases direct charges to patients and families.
Gov. Jerry Apodaca indicated over the weekend he probably will not run for the U.S. Senate in 1978, even if he serves a second term as governor. He cited wanting to avoid another move for his children and suggested retirement to run his Las Cruces insurance business from Santa Fe, a plan seen as unlikely by some. He noted a vacancy in 1978 and hinted the seat may remain unsettled, possibly favoring Republican Sen. Pete Domenici.
Readers question library asset value and funding after a hospital bond pass. The writer cites Abilene libraries, Carnegie libraries for workers, and local Garden and Second Street facilities as adequate, urging no bond. A second note seeks Clagett family descendants connected to Roswell and Sistersville.
At a January 18 1961 gathering the Junior’s Womens Club held a beauty contest with Arvil Mead named grand champion and Karen Richards as most beautiful seven month old. Nancy Galindo crowned Queen of Victory with Linna Vans as crown princess and Mary Franco Sue McMillen as princesses. Mrs Robert Ely elected president of St. Margaret’s Auxiliary. Charles Run named vice president and Fay Lusk treasurer.
Russell Baker argues Ford’s Food Stamp reduction aids business but enlarges welfare rolls via veto of the day care bill. He notes liberals condemn the cut while conservatives fear a shift toward liberal perception, and compares Reagan’s larger Pentagon push to Ford’s stance.
A 53 year old Hobbs Democrat active in conservative circles has been elected as a New Mexico delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Albuquerque. Rita Triviz of Las Cruces, a Morris Udall delegate, notes her longtime Democratic involvement since childhood and supports Udall for his leadership and energy policy.
The NM delegation, led by Udall supporters, considers Carter's electability as New York delegates clash with uncommitted or other candidates. Joseph Samora, a UNM student and Carter alternate, is among eight NM delegates awaiting July convention outcomes and precinct results.
Washington reports a coming book by John Rhodes attacking Tip O'Neill may widen rift between Republicans and Democrats in the House. Rhodes faults O'Neill for partisan strategy and veto politics, while O'Neill defends his stance and looks to future discussions.
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