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Silver City Daily Press

Location

Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1971

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Citizens Committee Calls Berets to Leave Grant County

Grant County residents mainly of Mexican descent met Brown Berets in Bayard at 4 00 pm to urge them to leave. The committee led by William Gutierrez Arnold Acosta and Art Flores argued Berets threaten community relations and offered support for local law enforcement.

Grant County Bayard William Gutierrez Arnold Acosta Art Flores Gutierrez Berets Acosta

Pakistan Claims Indians Repulsed On Two Fronts

Pakistan army reports repulsing Indian attacks at Chaugacha in Jessore and Kamalpur in Mymensingh as Indian forces counterattacked with tanks and artillery. Seven Indian soldiers were reportedly captured in Dinajpur.

Pakistan East Pakistan Dacca Chaugacha Jessoree Kamalpur Mymensingh Dinajpur Mukui Bahini East Calcutta Balurghat Hills

Tucumcari D A Gunned Down Today

Tucumcari District Attorney Victor C. Breen was shot once in the back outside his home and died at Trike Memorial Hospital. Deputies said two arrests were made and no suspects named. Breen, 55, had served as DA since 1951 and led the murder trial of Danny Joe Jimenez, 19, in Tucumcari.

Tucumcari Victor C. Breen Breen Trike Memorial Hospital Steven Bowen Danny Joe Jimenez Myrtle Smith Martin Vigil

Cargo Reception Cancelled For David Cargo

Weather delays prevented David Cargo from departing Santa Fe for a reception. The event is rescheduled for Thursday, December 9, sponsored by area Republicans and open to the public.

David Cargo Santa Fe

Silver City Fire Department conducts third burn drill

The Silver City Fire Department will hold a training burn on the corner of 6th and Corbin Streets Thursday at 10 30 a m The drill is the third in the series and the second actual burning Fire chief John Toledo said the crew will face a hot fire and will practice ventilation rescue extinguishment and other firefighting aspects as in a real incident.

Silver City Fire Department 6Th Corbin Streets John Toledo Toleda

Conferees Trimmed Tax Bill Amid Nixon Veto Ties

Senate and House negotiators cut about 12 million in tax relief provisions that spurred a Nixon veto threat. The remaining disagreement centers on a plan to earmark 1 of income tax to presidential campaigns, with Democrats favoring retained financing and Republicans wary of splinter parties and funding gaps.

Washington White House Monti Nixon House Senate Democrats

GM Accepts 2.5 Percent Price Increase for 1972 Models

Washington The Price Commission approved a 2.5 percent rise for General Motors 1972 cars trucks and options the last major domestic automaker to be reviewed. The Big Four average hike was 3.1 percent with productivity and profits cited. The panel also urged landlords to hold rents steady under Phase 2 guidelines while noting possible rollbacks if not aligned with policy. Rent increases already mailed to some tenants run about 5 percent.

Washington Com Qination General Motors Commission C. Jackson Grayeon Rent Advisory Board Grayson

Berets Protest Bayard Action Over N M Fire Incident

Small groups of Berets rallied around Bayard City Hall protesting a Monday night clash in nearby Silver City. The militant Chicano group, led by mayor attention to Charles Smith, camped on town land after a request to leave Silver City. Police and town officials extinguished a large campfire, with two council members aiding. Eviction notices were served to a Brown Beret camp on Chihuahua Hill as the group toured the area in what they call La Caravana De Reconquista.

Brown Berets Bayard Silver City Brows Berets New Mexico Berets Charles Smith A. James Milano Bayard City Hall Smith Nestor de la Torre Manuel Herrera Herrera de la Torre la Caravana de Reconquista Central Silverity Chihuahua

Bayard Council Drafts Recreation Area Plans With Funds in View

Bayard council previews a town recreation plan set for presentation to the state park administration by Dec. 15 to secure matching funds of about 15000. Mayor Smith and the engineer briefed on facilities while committee members weigh options. The panel also approves hiring Betty Davila, a sewer project, budget items, and talks with cable service about an extra channel. Police discuss a vandal group on city property as officers are praised for handling the situation.

Bayard Council State Park Administration Charles Smith Manuel Herrera Smith Thomas P. Fay Hurley Cable T.V Southern Union Gas and Community Public Service Fay Betty Davila Canyon Street Chlorinda Carrilly J. R. Trenching

E Cosgrove Inc Stages Christmas Saveables Sale

E Cosgrove Inc stages a Christmas Saveables Sale at KE Cosgrove in Silver City. The Daily Press supplement lists items available statewide as part of the current sale program.

E. Cosgrove, Inc KE. Cosgrove, Inc Silver City Daily Press

Plans Announced for Christmas Light Contest

The Lorsimas Home Decoration Contest returns with three divisions for adults, children, and mobile homes. Judging will occur in Silver City Thursday evening December 23 with prizes for top entries and participation certificates for all. Entry blanks available at the Chamber of Commerce and in Silver City papers. deadline is Wednesday noon December 23.

Lorsimas Town and Country Garden Cluby Graft Calinty Silver City Chamber of Commerce Silver City AMT Public Safety Building Chamber of Commerce Town and Country Gardens Club Hudson Street

Bonneau Dies After Accident In El Paso Hospital

William Bonneau 56 of Deming died in an El Paso hospital where he had been treated since an auto crash in Grant County. Survived by his widow Dorothy and daughter Kathryn Bonneau, both of Deming, rosary and funeral plans were announced with services set for 4 p m Thursday at the Mahoney Funeral Home in Deming.

William Bonneau Deming Chine Mines Kennecott Copper Corporation Santa Rita el Paso Tex Grant County Dorothy G. Bonneny Ood Kathryn J. Bonneau Mahoney Finer

Foreman May Run for U S Senate Says Committee Gathers Support

Ed Foreman a 37 year old Department of Transportation official weighs a Senate bid as a New Mexico Texas congressman. A committee has mailed 3 000 letters seeking support with a goal of 1 000 replies by January. Foreman indicated he would consider running if strong public backing emerges and he is urged to run by supporters in New Mexico and beyond.

Howardl Ures Préas Weiler New Mexico Bursum Central New Mexico Foreman Bursant Dallas San Clemente Calif White House Dulles Senate Nin Cochairman Ren M. Mattingly Washington, D.C Republican Party Manuel Lujan, Jr Mattingly Burnum Lee Brooks J.A. Dillshunt A. Otto Miller Frank Tatsch Willie Ortiz Leo Dow Alex R. Gonzales Warren Cabean Gilbert H. Ferran Ernest Sichler, Jr Sammy ©. Burke Nan Yarra D. R. Carroll Harold Bergeson Bill McKibben J. W. Kanpp Ralph Melbourne J. Eric Ruthgeber Frederick W. Airy Col. Cruz R. Alvarez Charlie Little W. R. Dawson Ralph J. Clarke Victor M. Martinez

Correction issued on football game details and quotes

Cobre football coach Ron Darnell corrects misattributed quotes from recent AP articles. He states Ray Delgado, not Ray Sedillos, kicked the game winning field goal. Darnell clarifies remarks on bussing and attributes about family finances, notes kickoff return was a threat not a score, and corrects Carney Foy’s class year as senior.

Associated Press Ron Darnell Cobre Ray Delgado Ray Sedillos Darnell Carney Foy

Congress Aide to Visit Silver City Thursday

Rudy Valencia, aide to U S congressman Harold Runnels, will meet Grant County residents in Silver City Thursday morning. People with messages for the congressman may share them between 9 30 a m and noon at the Public Safety Building. The event continues Runnells staff effort to bring government to the people.

Rudy Valencia U. S Harold Runnels Silver City Grant County Runnels Valencia Public Safety Building

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