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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
3
Hollywood Florida officials warn the hardy melaleuca tree is invading wetlands, drying up water resources. Biologists note its bark resists fire and regrows after cutting, pushing for potent herbicides despite safety concerns. The state weighs using 2,4,5-T to curb the spread.
The May 4 gymkhana at Sheriff’s Posse Arena crowned age group winners across events. Notable performances included Ty Ackerman taking multiple top spots in ages 1-5 and 6-9, Shelly Oberg and Jerry Herd earning high placements, with Buckles awarded to top overall performers in each age group. Orlando Vigil won the sack race.
Attendance at Western New Mexico University totaled 14 for a five day Alcohol Studies workshop. Leaders and participants from across the country led sessions on education treatment and community programs. Silver City attendees included Mary Arellano Rose Marie Banajos Eugene Bjork Betty Grandige Fran Broadhurst Margaret Carroll Jean Marie Frankie Bobby Lewis Mark McKee Betty Menard Margaret Ryan Sandra Schear and Hortense Willis.
Gov Kerry Apodaca planned a press conference to name replacements for Public Service Commission members Morris Yashvin and Jack Hester. Chairman Richard Montoya will stay. Heater resigned after newspaper reports he would be replaced.
The Supreme Court split 7-1 to allow back pay for discrimination victims and bar certain employment tests unless clearly job related. In separate 5-4 decisions the justices rebuked a suburban zoning challenge and barred labor leaders from jury trials for disobeying injunctions against picketing.
In Tucumcari School District the special election fell short of approval with 295 against and 201 for a proposed 2 per thousand tax rise. Officials noted 196 voters turned out, about 10 percent of eligible voters, and the funds would have financed capital improvements, repairs, and equipment.
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