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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
2
The Daily Press warns that raising pay for state officials not covered by the personnel code risks a spoils system and diverts funds from programs aiding New Mexicans in need. The piece argues these positions lack competitive exams and personnel protections.
Marianne Means tours Colonial Williamsburg as it sells nearby property to Anheuser Busch for an amusement package. Critics fear history may yield to dollars as a rotating coaster idea near the Raleigh Inn stirs debate among historians about the 18th century capital’s preservation and narrative.
A fragmented essay contrasts Mi Amor Es Tu Soyo with Williamsburgs Old Country park near Colonial Williamsburg. It notes competition between The Old Country Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, describing restoration, history, entertainment, and beer promotions. It mentions James Town, replicas, and visitor experiences at the two sites.
Joseph D. Mepapace, director of the New Mexico Railroad Committee, warns that bankrupt and marginel railroads' problems could worsen and drag down the entire industry, potentially leading to nationalization. Buckles notes the columnist is vacationing, framing the Inside The Capital column.
A reader letter praises editorials on test scores and school support, while another criticizes air pollution claims and cites Hawaii and Palm Springs as pollution free exceptions. A Northeastern railroads piece argues for policy reforms to safeguard rail transport, highlighting funding gaps and calls for balanced treatment of all modes.
John Bartlit denies a June Press misquote claiming sixty percent sulfur oxide removal meets regulations. He states federal standards for smelter emissions do not exist and samples far from the plant show greater control is needed. He mentions outsiders and names Kennecott spokesmen and doctors Dittmer Lance and Templeton, thanking readers for correcting the record.
Fabian Chavez leader of the State Department of Development voices concern over gas shortages harming southwest New Mexico. The Silver City gathering lacked advance publicity and an agenda, rendering media and observers unable to gauge progress. Political influence and vague solar energy discussions dominated the session.
Kiwanis Club announces its annual July 4 breakfast from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. featuring scrambled eggs with ham, biscuits with butter and jelly, and coffee or milk for kids. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis member. A Grant County Jaycee barbecue follows, with beans, buns, and cole slaw. tickets sold by Jaycee members or at the Daily Press.
Santa Fe report notes busy Capitol ahead of January session with presses, tours, and staffers. Gov. Apodaca tweaks education policy, forms quarterly regent meetings, and reshapes funding rules for state universities and colleges through BEF. Dr Don Stuart and Donna McCord present at BEF events as William McConnell resigns amid turbulent year.
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