New Mexico primary eyes shift to May to boost turnout
The piece notes a lagging New Mexico presidential primary with low expected turnout around 40 percent of 408,000 eligible voters and absentee balloting hampered by vacations and campus scatter. It discusses historic date changes, candidate campaigns, and calls for moving the primary to early May to maximize participation. It mentions Betty Finnina, Chavez, Eddy, and party figures in Santa Fe and highlights McGovern and Humphrey campaigns and delegate plans.
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Maine
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Oklahoma
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Farher
Albuquerque
Lawrence Tapia
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Silver City Daily Press masthead and contact info
The Silver City Daily Press and Independent page lists contact numbers and box address Box 740 Silver City New Mexico. It names William Forly as president Hack Walz as manager AO Cardona as display advertising editor and outlines subscription rates 30 cents per week and 1240 per year. It notes member of the Associated Press and exclusive rights to reproduce local news.
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Laird Urges New Arms Development Amid Cold War Limits
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird urged Congress to approve arms limitation accords only if the United States continues weapons development and modernization. He warned freezing numbers alone risks a grave mistake and called for ongoing work on the B bomber, Tri dent submarine, and Minuteman defense systems. He also sought higher military aid for Southeast Asia and outlined projected costs of North Vietnamese offensives.
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Federal takeover urged for airliner security costs
CAMO Massachusetts AP reports D. Browne chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board urges federal responsibility for all costs of anti hijacking and security efforts on airliners. Browne, speaking at MIT Alumni Day, argues a unified program would outperform current airport airline and government system. He cites European practices where the government oversees hijacking security. More than 1,000 alumni returned to campus with speakers including Browne and Col. David R. Scott, commander of Apollo 18 mission forces.
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Grants Name McCorkitt as Deputy City Manager
Thomas J. McCorkitt, formerly assistant county manager for Bernalillo, was named by the Grants City Council to the position of deputy city manager. The appointment was approved at a special meeting held last Thursday.
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Postal Rates Hiked by Postal Board Amid Controversy
Washington reports the Postal Rate Commission approved about 1.5 billion in increased mail rates. The move makes temporary charges permanent for first class mail while second class sees a four cent per piece rise. Publishers warn higher costs may force cuts while the Board of Governors faces four options including approval or rejection of the commission findings.
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