21 May 1977
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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1977
Page
1
The article notes 12 counties must shift from duplicate to computerized registration to form a statewide system. It cites costs of at least 10 000 dollars and describes how affidavits are stored in county clerks offices and precinct books. Mrs Evans argues the system ensures rosters of qualified citizens and proper residency to prevent multiple voting.
Mrs. Evans argues that election day registration would invite fraud and hinder remedies. She cites New Mexico where 165,123 registered voters did not vote in 1974 and says affidavits cannot be verified on election day. She opposes Universal Voter Registration Act as costly and prone to fraud.
Reporters note that salt may be included in ceiling pricing while the backfire would not reach U S territory from the Soviet Union. Sources say the compromise would probably involve a 10 15 per cent reduction.
The text describes a proposal involving Vladivostok based missiles counting toward an American total and a Soviet agreement to station Backfires out of easy range of the United States, indicating a strategic exchange during negotiations.
Navajo tribal prosecutor Raymond Tso cites applicant fear of witchcraft and low salary as reasons staffing the Tuba City post remains vacant for six months. He says interviews reveal traditional beliefs affect willingness to relocate and take jail duties. two applicants failed Navajo Bar eligibility, another would not move, and one had a criminal record. Contempt sentence for Tso and salary issues further complicate the vacancy.
Washington AP reports 148 additional counties in pine states designated emergency drought areas eligible for federal aid. The list includes remaining und designated counties in Arizona Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas New Mexico and adds Colbs Curry Lincoln Tillamauk egon Chippewa and Michigan El Paso. President Carter announced 469 million dollars in drought loans and grants on May 4 for designated counties supporting water systems conservation cost sharing irrigation and emergency power. Official states the program targets 1175 counties. participants must apply by Sept 31 and complete financed work by Nov 30. Local Farmers Home Administration offices offer further information. Exhibition planned Albuquerque AP notes Museum of Albuquerque shows 54 paintings by early 20th century European masters organized by UC Northridge galleries.
Public hearings are set for late May and early June on a proposed energy conservation program for 1977 80. Gov Apodaca directed comment to help form a priority list. If all programs are adopted, New Mexico could save about 14.6 percent of 1980 energy use at an estimated cost of 37 million dollars.
The Interim Legislative Reorganate Committee approved a 10000 budget for eight future meetings. The committee oversees implementation of the state government reorganization and its final recommendations go to the council for potential alteration before presentation to the legislature. Rep Nick Salazar chairs the 17 member panel.
The Rev Philip Van Engeren announced last weekend’s parish election results naming five lay council members Y Lee Vesely Melba Pasquier John Lopez Tom Powers and Dianne Hamilton. Clergy will include Fr Van Engelen and Deacon C L Pasquier while Sisters of St Joseph from St Mary’s Life Center provide religious representation. Regular monthly meetings will be scheduled with all parishioners invited.
The Silver City Consolidated School District No 1 Board certifies the May 10 1977 bond election results totaling 615 000 for school buildings grounds and improvements with ballots cast for and against the issue and the date May 31 1977.
A brief catalog of books reviewed by Herbert Friedman and others. National Geographic’s Amazing Universe showcases telescopes and space exploration progress while art and regional history titles cover Mimbres pottery, New Mexico cow country, Indian jewelry, and New Mexico’s spellbinding appeal through essays by Fergusson LaFarge Pyle Powell and Hillerman.
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