Nation's Hospitals Brace For First Medicare Patients
The Associated Press reports that hospitals nationwide are prepared for the Friday start of Medicare. Officials expect a smooth opening but fear potential strains from seniors delaying care. Doctors are expected to cooperate to curb a possible rush, as patient admission requires physician approval.
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George Newman
Associated Press
Donald Dunn
Minnesota Hospital Association
The
American Medical Association
Frontier Days Opens Friday in Silver City
Frontier Days begins Friday at James Stadium in Silver City with a 7:30 pm opening. The 1968 rodeo queen will be crowned as the 424th Army Band of Fort Bliss performs. Grant County Sheriff's Posse members, queens and court, Rover Townspeople, and Kent Roberts as MC participate. Frank Baca will crown the queen who vows to perform at all rodeo shows and join the parade Saturday.
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Silver City
James Stadium
Army Band
Fort Bliss
Grant County
Frontier
Weather forecast with scattered showers and warm temps
Partly cloudy today tonight and Wednesday with scattered afternoon and thunder showers. Warmer daytime temperatures. Precipitation probability 30 percent today and 2 percent tonight. High today 85, low 58, high Wednesday 86. 44 hour report shows warm trend with highs near 85 to 86 and light precipitation.
No Chamber Meeting This Week in Silver City
The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce cancels this week's Wednesday lunch meeting. Chamber manager Betty Biggs cites Frontier Days activities and weekend Independence Day preparations as the reason for the cancellation.
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Silver City- Grant County
Night coup topples Argentina's president Illia
The Argentine military seized power in a swift, bloodless coup that ousted elected President Arturo Illia. Illia, who had served 31 months of his term, sheltered at Casa Rosada and later left for an unknown destination. Generals Pascua, Fistarini, and top naval and air commanders would form a ruling junta and install Lt. Gen Juan Carlos Ongania.
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Kenneth L. Davis
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Arturo Illia
Casa Rosada
Pascua
A. Fistarini
Navy
Air Force
Uunts
Juan Carlos Ongania
Chlt
Counutry
Managers Appreciation Sale at Piggly Wiggly Stages Big Prizes
Mr and Mrs Grant County thank the community as the Piggly Wiggly stores launch a Managers Appreciation Sale with extra value throughout the aisles. Each shop will award a manager's prize plus a grand Universal Jeep with top and white side walls. Patrons may register on visits. prizes awarded July 2 July 9 and the Jeep on July 19.
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Grant County
Celebration Postponed for Bowan Golden Anniversary
Illness of M E Bowan strikes today in Newport Oregon prompting postponement of Mr and Mrs Bowans Golden Wedding Anniversary event set for July 2. The celebration will be rescheduled to a later date.
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M.E. Bowan
Newport
Ore
Mrs. Bowan
Jury Selected In Trial Of Charles Ray
The Grant County Courthouse courtroom held about 90 people as Charles Ray faced trial at 9 a.m. before Judge George L. Zimmerman on charges of aggravated battery and assault with intent to commit a violent felony for the Aug. 9, 1985 shooting of rancher Frank McCauley. Defense attorneys Forest Sanders William Bibins and Joe Galvan of Las Cruces were aided by local. Prosecution teams included District Attorney E. C. Dave Senna Assistant DA William 5 Martin Jr and William A. Sloan of Albuquerque.
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Grant County
Charles Ray
George L. Zimmerman
Ray
Frank McCauley
White Signal Area
Forest Sanders
William Bivins
Joe Galvan
Las Cruces
E. C
Dave’ Senna
Willam 5. Martin Jr
William A. Sloan
Albuquerque
Jury Sworn In From Forty-Plus Prospects
Thirty nine people were called for jury duty with twelve chosen. Two failed to appear and had bench warrants issued. Two more were excused for age over sixty. The twelve sworn in before noon recess include David Casarez, Mrs Robert M Scovel, Donnie RK Stailey, Thomas A Baca, Mrs Gevino Mo Gallardo, Ralph A Dinwiddie, Jimmy C Stone, Alfredo M Madrid, Mrs David O Abalos, Fail B Amos, Mrs Daniel C Marrujo, and Arturo S Garcia.
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David Casarez
Robert M. Scovel
Donnie Rk, Stailey
Thomas A. Ba
Native Hero Jaquin Gonzales Dies in Los Angeles
Jaquin A. Gonzales, 75, a native of Silver City and longtime West Coast resident, died Monday in a Los Angeles hospital. A retired contractor, he is survived by three sons, one daughter, four brothers Frank R. Gonzales of Silver City and Eddie, Amelia and Diego Gonzales of Santa Fe, and a sister Tula Gonzales of Silver City. Funeral arrangements are pending in Los Angeles.
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Jaquin A. Gonzales
Silver City
Los Angeles
Calif
West Coast
Frank R. Gonzales
Eddie
Amelia
Diego Gonzales
Santa Fe
Tula Gonzales
Kiwanians To Serve Cowboy Breakfast For Frontier Days
Kiwanians from Silver City Hurley Kiwanis clubs will host a Saturday ham and eggs breakfast at the Surplus City parking lot with biscuits taters and honey from 6 to 9 am. Breakfast precedes the Frontier Days parade set for 10 am. Chuck Olson leads the cookout with coffee available early.
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Silver City
Hurley Kiwanis Club
Surplus City
Posse
Chamber of Commerce
Chuck Olson
Rainfall Dampens Fire Danger in Gila Forest
Scattered showers Monday night touched parts of the Gila National Forest with from none to 1.15 inches. Black Range saw about an inch, Pinos Altos 1.15 inches, while others got a quarter inch or less. Foresters warned the dry season continues despite the rain. One small lightning fire occurred in the Reserve district and was quickly extinguished. crews battled both outbreaks, described as small.
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Cila V National Forest
Black Range
Pinos Altos
Jaycees Complete Plans For Barbecue
Jaycees finalize arrangements for the third annual Junior Chamber of Commerce barbecue on the Surplus City parking lot as part of Independence Day observance. Chairman Herb Trejo says the event will serve the public on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Kathy
Napo Sanchez
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Mae Tait
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