Spraying Targets Range Caterpillars Near Vaughn
The BLM reports 200752 acres sprayed south of Vaughn killing about 90 percent of range caterpillars. APHIS surveys eggs to gauge next year’s infestation. Eradication will require multi-year, coordinated spraying by APHIS, BLM, Forest Service, state agencies, and ranchers in New Mexico.
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Bureau of Land Management
Vaughn
U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
New Mexico
BLM
U.S. Forest Service
Attendance incentives target truancy and absenteeism
In Dade County Florida Brownsville Junior High and Douglas Elementary offer attendance incentives to students and teachers to boost census day attendance. Tuition funding hinges on in class headcounts, with yearly state pay of 824 dollars per enrolled student. Results show reduced absenteeism but raise questions about sustainability and future incentives.
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Dade County
Fla
Brownsville
Douglas
Florida
Public forum questions city water rate increases
A reader presses for explanations behind sharp proposed city water and utility rate hikes. The letter notes the State Water Engineer has not yet received an application to move water rights to Kerr Field for new wells and cites potential protests from other districts. It questions timing and future infrastructure needs around Roswell and nearby lands.
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Kerr Field
East Grand Plains-Pecos
Roswell Council Re enacts Rate Hikes Amid Chamber Backing
Letter from Vern L. Ripley Jr disputes water and refuse costs and accuses local politicians of using bond money for pet projects. He cites water source concerns and notes contention over a Charter and recall provisions. Ripley calls for voting out officials next election and warns against future bond schemes.
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Roswell Chamber
Tucker
Smith
C.C.G.R
Roswell
Congress
Brainerd
Vern L. Ripley, Jr
Greenwood Ave
Marine Band to Perform at Pearson Auditorium
Final plans for the U S Marine Band appearance in Roswell were in place as crowds were expected for Tuesday’s concerts. The matinee starts at 3 00 PM at Pearson Auditorium. Holsum Bakers is praised for reaching the 100 percent employee contribution mark in the Community Chest drive.
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U.S. Marine Band
Pearson
Holsum Bakers
Roswell
Fight over New Mexico state balances and Medicaid funding
Santa Fe reports a potential clash between the Legislative Finance Committee and the Apodaca administration over next year’s state balances and income. LFC alleges DFA figures understate current funds and future revenue, signaling a fight similar to earlier disputes. The dispute centers on hidden funds in Health and Social Services and a predicted Medicaid funding hike to 1977 levels.
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Santa FE
Apodaca
Legislative Finance Committee
Department of Finance and Administration
DFA
LFC
Health and Social Services Department
Jerry Apodaca
Medicaid funds cut sparks statewide political clash
Jack Anderson and Les Whitten note a 12 percent cut in Medicaid provider funding by the Health and Social Services Board, provoking doctor and druggist opposition. The piece warns lawmakers in Santa Fe to scrutinize the agency’s coffers before any proposed funding increases. It also comments on unofficial county level results for Bruce King and the link between local elections and convention delegates, plus a quip about DFA oversight on travel and per diems.
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Health and Social Services Board
Santa Fe
Health and Social Services Department
Bruce King
Road Commission
Department of Finance
Highway Department
Cancer war may be off target in budget critique
Washington report details the National Cancer Institute's spending skew toward treatment over prevention. It cites near 25 million for safer cigarettes, slow testing of suspected carcinogens, and environmental research sidelined, plus call for annual action plans.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
Andrew Maguire
D-N.j
Gio Gori
House
James Watson
Institute
House Investigations Subcommittee
Carter Defends Panama Canal Treaties in Denver Briefing
President Carter traveled to Denver with top aides to rally support for the Panama Canal treaties amid Senate opposition. He argued the agreements protect U S security and canal neutrality, while critics warn they could limit defense options in Central America.
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Denver
Carter
Omar Torrijos
Senate
Central America
Zbigniew Brzezinski
National Security Council
Sol Linowitz
Harold Brown
George Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. Senate
White
Rocky Mountain States
Denver Hilton
U.S
Torrijos
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
United States
Roswell
Brzezinski
Linowitz
Brown
Gen. Brown
Secretary of Defense
Pentagon
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Ernie Mills
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Commerce Department
Israel
Commerce
Consumer and Monetary Affairs
Benjamin Rosenthal
D-N.y
Stanley Marcus
Mideast
Marcus
Economic Development Administration
EDA
General Accounting Office
Keystone Georgia Metal Co
Keystone
John Moss
D-Cal
Jack Swickard
U.S. Defense
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