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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1972
Page
5
A. L. Pete Porter Jr. of Santa Fe, secretary director of the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission, was presented a plaque and named an honorary member by the New Mexico Landmen’s Assn.
Agriculture Department projections show 1972 cotton production at about 13.7 million bales based on Oct 1 field conditions, led by Texas and Oklahoma gains while the Southeast and Delta regions forecast declines from September estimates.
Honorary members A L Pete Porter of Santa Fe secretary director of the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission and Ted Bilberry of Portales retired head of the New Mexico State Land Office were chosen among nine honored members at the New Mexico Landmen's Assn dinner in the Roswell Inn.
Democratic candidate Jack Daniels calls for an independent posture for the U.S. Senate from New Mexico and vows to vote for the people, resisting both major parties. He comments on defense spending, Vietnam policy, and the need for fiscal restraint while backing a strong military. Daniels cites curries in Curry and Roosevelt counties and contrasts his views with opponent Pete Domenici and McGovern's peace plan.
President Nixon signed a bill to resolve a land title dispute involving about 150 northern New Mexico families in Canjilon and Medanales. The measure clears 1,060 acres claimed by families but challenged by the Forest Service, ending a long exchange between parties after House and Senate approval.
Former UNM basketball star Ron Sanford faces a retrial on federal narcotics charges after a hung jury declared a mistrial in Albuquerque. Judge Bratton set December 4 for the retrial as defense counsel seeks to drop conspiracy charges amid alleged government witness intimidation concerns.
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