Roswell Defeats 1.9 Million Storm Sewer Bond
Roswell voters reject a 1.9 million storm sewer bond by 2 310 to 1 945 amid drizzle. The loss, the city’s second in 14 months for flood control, prompts talk of canceling meetings with the State Highway Department over Second Street reconstruction. Mayor Jerry N. Smith laments the setback while staying in the kitchen.
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Harry Truman
Smith
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Cilman
Walter R. Ryan
Farrell McLean
Robert J
Bob’’ Owen
Atkinson Street
Bud Foster
Roswell Daily Record
Swickard
Owen
Alameda Street
Gordon Won’t Resign as New Mexico Official Stands Firm
New Mexico Game and Fish Director Ladd Gordon rejects resignation calls from Gov. Apodaca citing his appointment by the Game and Fish Commission. The dispute drew support for Gordon from Roswell’s Chaves County Wildlife Federation and prompted a special commission meeting to decide if he stays.
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Apodaca
Martinez
Edward Munoz
Gallup
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National Rifle Association
New Mexico Wildlife Federation
Charles Warner
Rifle and Pistol Association
Department Wildlife Federation
Jim Stephenson
Laos Ends Student Occupation as Police Remain at U S Aid
U S embassy spokesman says Lao government kept police inside the U S Aid compound in violation of an agreement ending a week long occupation. Armed officers entered areas of the compound as Christian A Chapman prepares to press leaders for renewed talks. Two U S Marines and an American civilian were released as the agreement began.
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U.S
Pathet Lao
Christian A. Chapman
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Osgood
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Wilburn
Donald FE. Wilburn
Osgood, Ore
Roger Murphy
Gresham
Ore
William Darden Darden
Murphy
Chapman
Seth Pethrasy
Weather watch and graduation draw headlines in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for extreme northwest New Mexico along San Juan River tributaries from Navajo Dam to the Utah border. Gov. and Mrs. Apodaca travel to Las Cruces for their daughter Cynthia Kay's Mayfield High School graduation. Marine personnel reforms and Laos unrest are also noted, with details on detainees and the AID mission timeline.
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Santa FE
Jerry Apodaca
Las Cruces
Cynthia Kay
Mayfield High School
Cynthia
Apodaca
Camper Crushed by Tree in Stephenson Backyard
A camper trailer owned by B. J. Stephenson of 911 Kentucky Ave. was crushed by a large tree toppled in Tuesday’s bad weather at about 3:30 p.m. in the Stephenson’s backyard. No injuries were reported.
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Ford Begins First European Tour as President
President Ford leaves Andrews Air Force Base for a six day trip to Brussels Madrid Salzburg and Rome to advance United States allies interests. He will join NATO talks in Brussels meet European leaders discuss Spain bases and a Middle East peace effort with Sadat Rabin and others.
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