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Silver City Daily Press

Location

Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1971

Page

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Power Line Plans Cross New Mexico Across State

A Tucson Gas and Electric Co spokesman says a proposed high voltage line would span most of New Mexico, cross an Indian reservation and pass through a national forest to supply Arizona. An environmental impact statement is underway before formal construction approval by the New Mexico Public Service Commission. The commission will decide if the line unduly harms environmental values after a hearing. Also, New Mexico girls enter the Mini Maid of Colfin Contest in Roswell with four Roswell area entrants and four other New Mexico maid hopefuls.

Associated Pr Tucson Gas and Electric Co New Mexico Tuci Arizs Oumae Farmington Pour Corners TURE My Novell New Mexico Public Service Commission Commission Jim Parrlee Parmalee Taury Gordon Puiesiay Jean Roswell Maid of Colfin Kali Morhenbler Allverdue Koren Iin Bow Jat Patricia McSherry Dom. Iy ON. Dawson Chants Kathy Corn Karun Stallings Cindy Gates Jaypard Atkinson

New Orleans DA Arrested Today

Washington reports arrest of New Orleans District Attorney Ji Garr son and five others on federal bribery and extortion charges tied to pinball machine rackets and alleged influence over law enforcement. Attorney General John Mitchell confirmed warrants issued in New Orleans as part of a yearlong federal probe into organized crime.

Washington Orleans Attys Ji Garrson New Orleans Atty John Ne Mitchell Garrison Iy Gui National Atention Ay Shaw Goriu Wis Hl Ioabu P. Keatgat Evdiiinal Pd Ws Souhl Dustier Department New Orla

King Names New District Court Judge

Gov Bruce King appointed John B Wright 56 native of Springer lifelong Colfax County resident to fill the Eighth Judicial District seat succeeding C T McIntosh who retires today The appointment approved by Colfax Union and Taos counties district bars and by the State Bar Association Wrights appointment is one of several recent district court fills by King including Mrs Mary Walters D D Archer and Lyle Teutsch and Judge Montoya moving to the New Mexico Supreme Court

Santa FE Artesia J Caswell Neal Lyle Teutsch Samuel Z. Montoya MacPherson Neal Montoya New Mexico Supreme Court Paul Tackett King Vonrl Dench Garnett Burks Socorra

Charter Revision Defeated in Albuquerque Voters Election

Albuquerque voters rejected a districted city council and a paid mayor in a 10 226 to 12 502 tally. Three noncontroversial proposals won easy approval including Home Rule 16 068 56 5375 human rights 14 54 and environmental protection 25 5036 942 with one reporting place unreported. A district level advisory council proposal failed 8 082 to 14 197. State Rep Bennie Aragon said he would seek districting again in future sessions.

Albuquerque, Net APV Albuquerque Home Mile Bennie Aragon Prerndrillo Albuduersuc Aragon Uorna+ke BIL Legis

Funeral Services for George Creighton 31 in Silver City

George Creighton 31 died Sunday from injuries in a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be at 4 pm Thursday at Curtis Bright Chapel, cremation in Albuquerque. He was a Brooklyn native and worked for New Mexico Health and Social Services in Silver City, a Western New Mexico University graduate. Survivors include his widow Sherrie of Silver City, three sons Tomy Carlton and Christopher, his parents Julian and Mrs. Creighton of Albany, three sisters Miss Jean Creighton New York City, Miss Judith Creighton of Albany, Mrs. Suzette Todd Las Vegas, Nev., and brother Don Fountain Valley, Calif.

Creighton George Creighton Curtis. Bright Pam Albuquerque Brooklyn New Mexico Health and Social Services Department Silver City Western New Mexico University Sherrie

Lions Elect International President Robert d Uplinger

Lions International elected Robert d Uplinger of Syracuse New York as Meoted President for 1971 1972 serving as the 55th president of Lions International guiding about 960000 members in 25800 clubs across 146 countries. The group known for aid to the blind and community service named its theme Lions is Commitment for the year emphasizing local club development through member service.

Robert d. Uplinger Syracuse New York Lions, Aliunal Lik Vea Nevada Lion Uplinger Lions International Progminys

Fr Pedro Ruiz Dies in El Paso Veteran Priest

Fr Pedro Ruiz longtime Santa Rita pastor died Tuesday at Providence Memorial Hospital El Paso after two weeks as patient. Ordained 1934 he previously served Immaculate Conception Church in El Paso. Rosary services at Martins Funeral Home and Immaculate Conception Church followed by Mass and burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Pedro Ruiz Santa Rita Providence Memorial Hospital el Paso Tex Fr. Ruiz Immaculate Compton MN Campbell Martins Finneral Montana

Deming School Bus Driver Eusebio Chavez Dies

Deming mourns Eusebio Chavez a well known school bus driver who died Tuesday from injuries sustained while working with a leader. Survivors include his widow Dora a son Angel a daughter Frances and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending in Deming.

Eusebia Cower Deming Dora Angel Frances Firstnather Miraelle Chavez Derry Lori Guerra Silver City Mes Jenny Herrera Thirtey

Supreme Court debate on prior restraint and press freedom

The article discusses Supreme Court cases on censoring news, citing 1463 obscenity ruling, Mineapolis anti Semitic pamphlet case, and a blockbusting eviction ruling. Justice Black criticizes limits on publishing and warns such restraints would threaten the First Amendment. News outlets referenced include The Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun Times, and others. Senator Gravel disclosed Pentagon Papers material after a hearing. Nine justices met, with tentative voting outcomes noted.

Washington Post Glendon Supreme Court Mineeapolis Nea Burger Justice Black High Court Black Republic United States Times Boston Globe Los Angeles Chicago Sun Times Christian Science’ Monitor St. Louis Post-Dispatch Knight Newspapers Mike Gravel Walaski Pentagon Associated Press Douglas Goose Prairie Wash

Movie Strike Threatens Hollywood Residuals Cut

The Screen Actors Guild reports about 95 percent of its 23 000 members favor a strike over proposed cuts in payments for television reruns. A walkout would halt production on major Hollywood lots as a three year contract nears expiry. Buck Clarris noted residuals could be halved under industry proposals.

Guild Buck Clarris Renius

New Mexico Water Plans Highlight San Juan Chama Project

The piece surveys statewide water concerns in Santa Fe and Silver City, notes two new wells for Silver City, and recalls a meeting on the San Juan Chama project. It explains how Colorado River water would flow into the Rio Grande basin, with Albuquerque set to receive about half and a large reservoir planned for year round irrigation in northern and central areas, while southern New Mexico may see little benefit.

Santa Fe Bayard Central Silver City Interstate Streama Commission San Juan-Chama Taos Commission New Mexico Rio Grande River Albuquerque

Montoya Outlines Indian Drought Aid Plan

Senator Montoya D New Mexico outlines drought relief for Native tribes. He says processing and distribution costs should be covered, with feed grain provided at low prices through the Commodity Credit Corporation to meet tribal needs.

Sen. Montoya Washington Joseph Montoya D-N.m Montoya Agriculture Jean Francais Bureau of Immons Unitaire

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