New Mexico Allocates 11.5 Million for College Buildings
The 1970 legislature approves nearly 11.5 million dollars for new construction at two year institutions and branch colleges. Each campus must fund at least 25 percent of project costs, with planning guides requiring an educational facilities study and master plan through 1980 81. Local funding options include bonds and levies, while BEF oversees allocations and approves plans before architecture and cost estimates proceed. Highlights include allocations to Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Grants, San Juan, Dona Ana, Clovis, Roswell, Gallup, Northern, New Mexico Junior College, and New Mexico Military Institute.
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State Board of Educational Finance
ALON
BEF
Witare
Bill Witter
Witter
Alamogordo Branch College of
New Mexico State University
Carlsbad Community College
NMSU
Crants Branch College
San Juan Branch College
Dona Ana
Clovis Community College of
Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell Branch College
ENMU
Gall
Cruces Commissioners Recalled In High Turnout
Las Cruces voters recall City Commissioner M C Tomson amid a record turnout of 7 460 ballots cast from 20 100 eligible. Tomson and four other commissioners faced recall while Mayor Robert Matiséa survived. results show mixed recalls on the rest and passage of a community development program referendum by 3 83 to 3 409.
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Las Cruces
Cruces
M.C. Tomson
Tomson
Munici
Robert
Alaska moves to decriminalize marijuana in Legislature
In Alaska the House voted 21 to 17 to remove criminal penalties for adult possession in homes. If signed by Gov. Hammond the measure would decriminalize marijuana, with fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in jail for simple possession kept only as a civil penalty in some cases.
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Juneau
Alaska
House
Jay Hafimond
Oregon
Terry Miller
Senate
Miller
Gas Tax Threatens New Mexico Economy
Santa Fe AP Gov. Jerry Apodeca's energy adviser Marvin Squires warns a federal tax increase up to 23 cents a gallon would be a severe economic hardship for New Mexicans. He notes New Mexico drivers average 584 gallons yearly, far above Atlantic states and New England, and says higher transportation costs would burden residents who travel long distances for work goods and services.
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Santa FE
Jerry Apodeca
Marvin Squires
Mid Atlantic
New England
Squires
New Mexico
Kissinger Visits Mrs Truman in Independence Missouri
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and his wife Nancy met 90 year old Bess Truman at her Independence home after a 30 minute visit. Truman, aided by a walking cone, greeted them at the door as they concluded a Missouri trip. Kissinger called her a great lady and said they talked of many things.
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Independence
Bess Truman
Harry S. Truman
Henry A. Kissinger
Nancy
Truman
Missouri
Kissinger
Hurricane names formulated for upcoming season Amy leading list
Washington AP reports the first hurricane of the season will be Amy with Blanche Caroline Doris Eloise Fay Gladys Hal hie Ingrid Julia Riley Lilly Mabel Niki Opal Peggy Ruby Sheila Tilda Vicky Winnie on the annual list. The season runs June 1 to November 30 and averages about 100 deaths and 150 million in property damage in the United States, per the Weather Service.
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Washington
Amy
Nationa Weather Service
Blanche
Caroline
Doris
Eloise
Fay
Gladys
Halhie
Ingrid
Julia
Riley
Lilly
Mabel
Niki
Opal
Peggy
Ruby
Sheila
Tilda
Vicky
Winnie
United States
Weather Service
Ambassador Nominee Galen Stone for Laos Seat
President Ford nominated 83 year old foreign service officer Galen L. Stone to be ambassador to Laos as the nation faces a Communist takeover. Stone will succeed Charles I. Whitehouse, named ambassador to Thailand.
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Washington
Foreign Service
Galen L. Stone
Ford
Laos
Stone
Charles I. Whitehouse
Thailand
Obituary notices for Jesipe Rencamoa and Perfecta Chavira
Rosary for 54 year old Jesipe Q Rencamoa who died from injuries in a car crash will be held at Curtis Bright Funeral Chapel at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a funeral Mass at St Vincent’s Parish Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Thursday. burial follows at Ft Bayard National Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 18. Perfecta H Chavira 73 who died after an extended illness will have services at Rusacy Funeral Chapel at 7 p.m. Friday and Hanover Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday. interment at Hurley Cemetery officiated by Rev Fr Jesus Espinosa.
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Jencomo
Jesipe Q. Rencamoa
Curtis - Bright
St. Vincent 'S Parl Catholic Church
Stephen [Semutke
Ft. Bayard National Cemetery
American Legion
Chavira
Perfecta H. Chavira
Hillcrest Hospital
Los Angeles
Calif
Grant County
Francisco
Bayard
Ramon
Wilfredo
Florencia
Condrado
Hurley
Higinia
Thomas
Phoenix
Ariz
Rusacy
Hanover Catholic
Jesus Espinosa
Woman's Club May Breakfast and Officer Installations
The Silver City Woman's Club hosted its annual May Breakfast last Saturday at the club building. Highlights included nostalgic hat and mannequin centerpieces, daisies and statice, and a staged hair styling display by Feather Beauty College. Distinguished guests were Mrs. Paul C. House of Albuquerque and Mrs. R. K. Knox of Ruidoso, with installation of officers and acknowledgments to outgoing president Mrs. Clair S. Tozer and others.
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Yesteryear
Silver City Woman’s Club
Clair Tozer
H. AL. Kuester
Paul C. House
Albuquerque
NMEWC
R.K. Knox
Ruidoso
NMIWC
Silver City Woman's Club
T. 4. Skillinan
Hillcrest Hospital
William Ballard
Barney Himes
Feather Beauty College
New Mexico Federation of Woman‘s Clubs
R. K. Knox
NMPW
Willow Creek Road Closure Eases For Drivers
Glenwood Ranger Dein Berkey says State Highway 78 remains closed through Mogollon due to deep snow with technicians working to reopen. A highway department rep estimated the road opening by May 6 1975, with drivers cautioned for mud and slush as Willow Creek becomes accessible via Reserve and Forest Highways 141 and 28.
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Willow Creek
Mogollon
Dein Berkey
Glenwood Districh
Berkey
New Mexico
Silver City Daily Press Masthead and staff credits
The notice lists publication details for the Silver City Daily Press and Industrial Publishing Co. Inc. It names William P. Ely as co-publisher and president Jack Walz as co-publisher and manager Jerry Walz as editor Bill Archibald as sports editor Joe Cardona as display advertising and subscription staff Cartier handles mail subscription rates and pricing. The paper is published daily except Sundays and holidays and is a member of the Associated Press.
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Cal
P.O
Silver City Daily Press
Ind. Publishing Co., Inc
Silver City
New Mexico
William P. Ely
Jack Walz
Jerry Walz
Bill Archibald
Joe Cardona
Cartier
Associated Press
Ailap News
Sorority Hosts Mother's Day Brunch at Copper Crest
Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Beta DeETa Chapter hosted a Mother's Day brunch on May 10 at Copper Crest Country Club. LaVera Shoup as new president chaired introductions with Barbara Peters handling entertainment. Sherry Gnader and Richard Senna of the Silver High Drama Department performed with accompanist Renee Lacy. Regina Conway read a poem about mothers, her mother Ann Conway also read about daughters. Ceramic napkin ring favors were given, and the grand prize ceramic tea service went to Mrs Sant Saenz, with additional door prizes awarded.
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Regina Conway
Suzanne Shoupe
Beta Sigma Phi
al Beta Deeta
Copper Crest Country Club
LaVera Shoup
State creates staff architect for capital projects
In New Mexico, lawmakers establish a staff architect in the Finance Department to vet construction proposals. The role will oversee more than 13 million dollars in new authorizations, review on-site work, and guide planning to curb overruns. Gov. Apodaca backs tighter controls after a costly state laboratory overrun.
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Santa FE
State Finance Department
Legislative Finance Committee
Maxine Gerhart
Penn
S.ay
Carlos Sedillo
Vincent Montoya
Ammount
State Laboratory
Albuquerque
Sedillo
Property Central Division
Jerry Apadaca
Big State Laboratory
William B
O'Domnell
D-Las Cruces
LPC
Jercy Manzagol
Communications Informani Center
Manzagol
Apadaca
Motor
Mantzogol
Man
Z2agel
MVD
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NEW York Life Insurance Company
Bet Pope
Wiz Te Stilijana
Dey
North Bayard St
Tuxedo Rental Service
Joe Welsh
Geidlenwiss
Zune Mane Stes
Service
Cmarite
Towner
Tai
South Pinos Altos St
Methodist
Nadine Wallin
Mrs. Truman
Lady Jane Grey
England
Woman's Club
Hoysy
Eno
New
Tozer
Dolin Schade
Erich Downs
James Peeler
T- A. Skillman
Florence McDonald
Fern Nolan
Alfred Diggs
Kuester
Gardner-Denver
Central
David P. Aker
Central, New Mexico
Silver City Daily Press and Independent
Bri
Barbara Peters
Fred Buckles
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