13 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1976
Page
1
Los Alamos rally speakers Mantel Lujan Jr and Harrison Schmitt warned that U S defense must stay strong and that research and development in weaponry and energy cannot be sidelined. They criticized Carter energy agency consolidation and urged balanced, funded R D and a national energy policy to guard against Soviet or Chinese capabilities.
Senator Joseph Montoya of New Mexico touted his long apprenticeship in the state legislature and three key committees as the basis for his U S Senate bid. He argued seniority gains influence, and endorsed by Rich Sims, who urged support for Montoya’s November victory.
Republican Harrison Schmitt accuses Democrat Joseph Montoya of deceptive advertising as the two candidates debated farm policy and education before New Mexico Farm and Livestock leaders. Montoya rebutted, saying ads merely quote Schmitt and pledged to campaign across the state to present his record and plans.
Manuel Gonzales, 60, died at his home in Central New Mexico. He was born in San Lorenzo and lived in Grant County all his life. Survived by daughters Patsie Ball of Columbus Ohio Judy Gonzales of Hawaii and Diane Martinez of El Paso Texas. Rosary Wednesday at 7 0 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10 a.m. Santa Clara Catholic Church Central. Interment Central Cemetery.
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing will host an open house on Oct. 30, according to a spokesman. The event aims to showcase programs, facilities, and opportunities for prospective students and the community.
The article explains county government in Grant County New Mexico. It highlights the three member Board of Commissioners with two year terms, their legislative duties budgeting taxes issuing bonds zoning and ordinances, plus executive powers over salaries property elections and appointments. It lists current commissioners George Brown District 1 David Diaz District 2 and George Barrows District 3.
New Mexico congressional contenders faced farm policy questions before the Farm and Livestock Bureau. Montoya Schmitt clashed mainly over debates while Runnels Trubey sparred on dam projects and water needs. Lujan Garcia debated labor issues with emphasis on secondary boycotts and unions on farms.
Harr ison Jack Schmitt, Republican U S Senate candidate and former lunar astronaut, tells about 20 members of the American Institute of Chemists that scientists are too specialized to manage large programs. He urges broader university education and cites Congress lacking technical training as a reason to seek office. He stresses basic research for energy and national defense and cites nuclear fission as a key next century driver.
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