Elida Edges Animas In Close 65 63 Victory
Elida tops Animas 65 to 63 in a tight contest. Sandia defeats Roswell 70 to 61 for another high school basketball night.
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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1973
Page
4
Elida tops Animas 65 to 63 in a tight contest. Sandia defeats Roswell 70 to 61 for another high school basketball night.
Governor Bruce King signals focus on public school financing and the state budget. Emergency measures may pass, with 15 pieces approved. energy crisis shifts mainly to a federal pace. A proposal from Dr Maureld Agnew would allow school buses for weekend and summer transit in Santa Fe Espanola area pending legislative approval in 1974.
Forest Supervisor Richard C. Johnson and Administrative Officer Robyn B. Doty of the Gila National Forest plan to retire at month end after long public service careers. Johnson began in 1936 with the AAA before joining the Forest Service, while Doty started with the Soil Conservation Service in 1937 and later joined the Forest Service, both intending to stay in Silver City.
Gov Bruce King announced year end and new terms for seven state boards and commissions. Ralph Loken of Albuquerque was named to the Adult Probation and Parole Board to fill a term ending next June. Clarke Johnson of Artesia was reappointed to the Employment Security Commission for five years starting February 1. Also named were reappointments to the State Racing Commission Francisen Verea Jr and George Malwof both of Albuquerque and Maholi Love of Albuquerque to the State Police Board for terms ending January 19 1998. Confirmation by the Senate is required for several appointments.
General Motors announced temporary layoffs at seven plants beginning soon with up to thirty eight thousand workers affected and an indefinite layoff for about three to four hundred thousand workers across the auto maker’s operations. GM cited sharply reduced demand from the oil embargo and falling 1974 sales, with some plants shutting second shifts and others trimming output to align with lower demand and inventory levels.
The Atomic Energy Commission approved stricter emergency core cooling rules for most U S nuclear plants. The changes lower maximum allowed temperatures, extend applicability to additional reactors, and respond to environmental and scientific concerns about cooling reliability. Officials doubt immediate economic impact but expect further assessments in about six months.
United Nations announced progress in peace talks between Israel and neighboring powers. Negotiators reportedly moved toward a disengagement plan along the Suez Canal area, with both sides discussing principles and timing for a future separation of forces after the October war. Major stage noted though key points of disagreement remained unclear to reporters.
The American Bar Association president described becoming reluctantly convinced that President Nixon should be impeached. Chesterfield Smith of Bartow Florida said impeachment would best serve due process and the nation while noting his remarks were his own and not those of the ABA.
Variable conditions with strong winds and a slight chance of precipitation. The day features cooler temperatures with a low near 26 degrees and a warmer daytime high. Overall, expect windy and unsettled weather with limited rainfall.
An Associated Press report outlines New Mexico traffic fatalities to date, detailing state trends, contributing factors, and the impact on communities. The piece highlights rising tolls and safety measures being considered by state officials.
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