Maurice Conner Longtime CPS Employee in Silver City
Maurice Conner has served as district manager of Community Public Service in Silver City since 1928. He started in an ice plant while in high school, later moved to Silver City in 1939, and has balanced his CPS career with farming on weekends. He is active in local clubs and Scouts, with a family including Nora, Tom, and Bill.
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Maurice Conner
Community Public Service
Silver City
CPS
Conner
Lordsburg
Nora
Tom
New Mexico State University
Bill
Silver High School
Grant County
Red Rock
Tom Cox
Hachita
Masonic Lodge
Rotary Club
Boy Scouts
Lordburg
Governor Reports New Mexico Youth Programs Reach Thousands
The governor cites Economic Opportunity Program data through March showing 36,441 beneficiaries across nine program areas in New Mexico. It lists figures for Neighborhood Youth Corps Work Study 2,751 and Job Corps 1,108 with other components and loans totaling hundreds of thousands across 580 towns and seven cooperatives.
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Albuquerque
Vista
Mead
Farmers
New Mexico
Vietnamese turmoil prompts evacuations near Hue
About 10,000 Vietnamese civilians and 70 foreign workers evacuted near Hue as unrest continues in the northern Buddhist area. The U S Embassy halted its initial evacuation order and ordered renewed safety measures after Vietnamese authorities warned about protecting American installations. Demonstrators defied curfews while U S advisers with the 1st Division were recalled to command compounds.
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Saigoi
Strotghold
Armericans
Phu Bai
1 Nang
U. S
Hue
Demonstrations in Buddhist Institute Clash With Soldiers
Paratroopers block a Buddhist Institute to curb a crowd that throws four gas grenades as banners call for peace and civilian government. Across Saigon, US and Australian forces report major Viet Cong base camp takedowns, with 23 killed and 15 captured, while Marines advance toward the capital to protect sea routes. Ku says Da Nang talks aim to resolve the crisis without force and that directions have been issued to act when needed.
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Buddhist Institute
U.S. 1St Infantry
Saigon
New Zealand
U.S
da Nang
Viet Nam
Ky seeks peaceful path amid Da Nang tensions and Hue unrest
Ky pledges to offer terms to antigovernment authorities in Da Nang while the Military Directory and Cabinet meet. Maj Gen Nguyen Van Chuan says 4000 marines flown to Da Nang will be sent back to Saigon. Hue displays Buddhist discontent as protests rise. The U S Embassy evacuates civilians from Hue and later eases. Civilian groups in Saigon discuss Ky’s plan for a national convention toward civilian government.
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da Nang
Nguyen van Chuan
Saigon
Hue
U.S
Grenner Island Fauna and Ocean Size Note
The musk ox, reindeer and fox are the principal fauna of Gren ner Island in the Attic. The Pacific Ocean is the largest pingte body of water on earth.
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Grenner Island
Pacific Ocean
Political Announcements for Grant County Officials
A set of candidate notices for Grant County officers seeks Democratic Primary May 3 votes. Betty Turner for County Clerk second term, Ela Ward for County Assessor, John W. Fleming for Probate Judge, Robert C. Martin for State Representative District Two, Roy Clark for County Commissioner District 3, and Alice Kelsey for County Treasurer urge voter support and praise records and experience.
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Grant County
Betty J. Turner
Ela Ward
John W. Fleming
Fleming
Robert C. Martin
Roy Clark
Re-elect A L Conner Justice of the Peace
A L Conner seeks another term as Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 promising experienced, sympathetic and qualified handling of the office. Supported by the Democratic Primary on May 3, the candidate appeals for voter backing.
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Justice OF the Peace
Office of
A. L. Conner
Grant County SheriffCampaign Endorsement Letter
Steve Ray Aguirre seeks re election as Grant County Sheriff pledging faithful service and continued law enforcement to protect the public. He notes Democratic Primary on May 3 and thanks Grant County residents for their support.
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Grant County
Grant
Reelect Norman Hodges for Sixth Judicial District Judge
Equal treatment under the law has guided his administration and his record spans attorney public defender and district judge roles. Hodges, Grant County resident and lifelong Democrat, seeks re election in the Democratic Primary on May 3 and asks for support and votes.
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Sixth Judicial
Norman Hodges
Grant Countian
County Commissioner District 2 Candidate Message
A local Democratic primary call for support for Charlie Smith in the May 3 election emphasizes dedication to government operation and taxpayer investment. The candidate notes record of service in current and prior terms and asks for voter backing.
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Charlie Smith
Constable seeks re election in Precinct 3 primary
William H. Bud Cobb announces candidacy for re election as constable Precinct 3. He emphasizes the duties requiring tact firmness and patience and requests voter support in the Democratic Primary on May 3.
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William H
Bud) Cobb
Benny Altamirano Seeks Second Term as Grant County Commissioner
Benny Altamirano announces candidacy for a second two year term as Grant County Commissioner District One Harmony notes the board has driven progress and smooth operation during its tenure. He requests support from voters on May 3.
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Grant County
Harmony
Grant County Board of Commissioners
Benny Altamirano
George W. Clark Seeks Democratic Primary Sheriff Nomination
Grant County resident George W. Clark announces his candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic Primary on May 2. He emphasizes law and order and equal treatment for all as he seeks support from local voters.
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Grant County
Gill
George W, Clark
Senate Committee Clears Resolution On Vietnam Linking Aid
Senate hearing closes after a quick session as Ellender reports committee approval of a resolution. Rusk notes little Vietnam connection in wheat cotton corn and tobacco shipments to India despite questions from Senator Jack Miller. Rusk thanks the committee for the swift vote and pace of the hearing.
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Ellender
Viet Nam
Jack Miller
Alowa
U.S
Rusk
Texas Mountains Surpass Mile-High Peaks
A national survey shows most Americans picture Texas as flat, but many regions are mountainous with ninety peaks exceeding a mile in height.
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Texas
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Francis J. Parsons
Newton B. Glenn
David O. Pierson
Alice Kelsey
Senate
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