Commissioners Urged To Study Land Use
Grant County commissioners were urged to reestablish a local land use planning board as population growth nears the county’s carrying capacity. Abercrombie emphasized careful subdivision, mineral deposits, and land use planning with support from Harold Maxwell and Tom Anderson. Other items included seeking a Social Security office, FAA fencing funding for the airport, and road repair status near Pinos Altos.
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Kc&d
Bob Abercrombie
Grant County
Abercrombie
India
Harold Maxwell
U. S.department of Agriculture
Tom Anderson
Soil Conservation Service
Southwest New Mexico
Diaz
Manuel Serna
Albuquerque
Washington, D.ec
Fred Gurule
Federal Aviation Administration
FFA
Silver City
Norman Jette
Pinos Altos
Jette
Commission
George Barrows
Rad
Im Scott
Grant County Humane Society
Richard Fahrlander
Flag Disposal Held by American Legion Ceremony
The American Legion will conduct its flag disposal ceremony Wednesday at 6 30 p m behind the United Veterans Center prior to its monthly meeting. Owners of worn flags may bring them for proper disposal. Commander Gust Partl urges contact for flag submission. Flag Day is observed nationwide on June 14.
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American Legion
United Veterans Center
U. S
United States
Gust Partl
Britain
France
Coin Collection Stolen In Burglary Here
Police say a sack of about 75 pounds of uncirculated coins was stolen from the Tom McCabe Agency on Wednesday night. The haul includes Lincoln pennies and Eisenhower dollars with a value above $5,000 in collector terms, while face value totals about $500. Entry was gained via the back door, with a punch used to break into the safe. Police urge any reports of suspicious coins and continue the investigation.
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Silver City Police Department
Tom McCabe
Lincoln
Emerick Matar
Theso
Bullard St
4-H Capitol Trip Fund Drive Rummage Sale Planned
Grant County 4 H members seek to attend the Citizenship Short Course in Washington DC July 29 to Aug 4. A rummage sale in Surplus City lot Saturday starts at 9 AM to raise the remaining funds. Participants include Julienne Giraud Wayne Bounds Bob Graham Kim Neal Judy Crumbley Duane Frost and others. The group has raised 2000 of 3100 with a June 24 deadline.
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Grant County
4-H
Washington, D. C
Becky Hanttula
Hanttula
Julienne Giraud
Wayne Bounds
Bob Graham
Kim Neal
Judy Crumbley
Duane Frost
Boyde Prost
Jeanette Sherman
Sherree Lewis
Katherine MecCaning
New Mexico
FBL
Silver City
Thomas J. Ryan
Hantiula
Bayard Plans Water Conservation During Tank Repaint
The Village of Bayard Board of Trustees asks residents to conserve water June 12 to 14 while repainting an interior water tank. A Cobre Consolidated Schools contractor will lower a waterline beneath the football field during the same period. Officials assure adequate domestic supply but request minimal yard watering.
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Board of Trustees
Bayard
Baynrd
Cobre Consolidated Schools
Franco Reported Leaving Post
MADRID AP Gen Francisco Franco will resign as government leader while remaining head of state. Adm Luis Carrero Blanco, 70, eyed as his successor. Prince Juan Carlos named heir, with Carlos designated king after Franco retires or dies. Cabinet shakeup expected post Campora visit.
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Madrid
Francisco Franc
Spain
Associated Press
Adm
Luis Carrero Blanco
Franca
Juan Carlos
Carrero Blanca
Franco
Hector J. Campora
Alejandro Rodriguez de Vailcarcel
Cortes
Valcarcel
Brush Fire Stops Near Bulk Plant South of Town
Silver City firemen responded to a brush fire behind the bulk fuel storage area south of town. Chief John Toledo said the cause is undetermined. Water from an adjacent creek was used to extinguish the blaze reported at 11 10 am. It’s the third time in a year crews were called to that area amid concern over inadequate water supply and pressure. Former City Manager James Brown said the problem would be rectified and a water pipe had been purchased, but no installation updates have been announced.
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Silver City
John Toledo
Toledo
James Brown
Daily Press
Skylab Power Back In Space Center Mission Reboot
Skylab astronauts soared around the world after a power transfusion improved life support with brighter lights warmer water hotter food and a strong prospect of completing a full 28 day flight. The AP notes traffic toll figures show 224 to date versus 220 last year.
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N. M
Associated Press
Urge Board Action on 1973 74 Budget Open Until Aug 15
Harry Wagalter of the New Mexico Department of Education urged the Cobre Board of Education to confront the Hurley Town Council for a milage increase to fund a three and a half percent teacher pay raise next year. He said the board should act with state backing and keep the budget open until August 15 if the meeting with the council fails. William Frazier, board president, said the state bears responsibility and noted Cobre lacks provisions for such districts in tax assessments. The exchange raised questions about state bailout versus alternatives. the board would cooperate but affirmed no local solution.
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Harry Wagalter
State Department of Education
Cobre Board of Education
Wugalter
Hurley
Cobre
Wagakter
William Frazier
Wagaker
New Mexico
Frazier
Hurley Council
Frazi
Wugahter
Wugaster
Cignt
DMA Plans For Moonlight Moonlight Sale in Downtown
The Downtown Merchants Association met at breakfast to plan the second Moonlight Sale and Christmas promotions. Whitney Shoup presided as DMA members named Aug 7 for the sale and appointed H G Stiles and Paul Wygart as advertising and activity chairs. Bill DeSoto was named coordinating chair for Christmas with Joe Welsh and Bill Colby assisting.
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Downtown Merchants Association
DMA
Whitney Shoup
H. G. Stiles
Paul Wygart
Bill DeSoto
Joe Welsh
Bill Colby
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