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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
2
The piece notes Taos County will convene its first grand jury likely in July amid calls to curb government corruption. It also criticizes the Taos County Area Redevelopment Association for stagnation and urges leadership changes to advance local initiatives. It includes commentary on income taxes, precinct conventions, and a general explainer on the nature of Communism.
The piece notes rising use of the label Communist in U S public discourse akin to McCarthy era tension. It cites civil rights economics welfare and politics sparking heated exchanges as people brand others as communists in disagreements.
Washington reports show a stubbornly resilient economy with March employment up 900,000 to 68.1 million, industrial production at a record 122.4, and private housing starts rising seven percent to 1,630,000. Durable goods orders total 45.9 billion, foreign investment doubles since 1950 to 7.8 billion, challenging bearish forecasts.
The Taos News masthead lists W. J. Olds as Editor Robert J. Fauteck as General Manager and Regina Cooke as Society and Art editor. It notes Taos New Mexico posting under the act of March 1879 and a price of four dollars for a state edition with P.O. box LOS.
District Attorney George Reynolds explains the grand jury concept to Taos County citizens. The body, comprising at least 12 residents, inquires into county criminal infractions, determines probable guilt, and may indict. It operates under the district court, safeguards against unfounded prosecutions, and conducts private deliberations with strict secrecy.
Nine years ago prominent Taos businessman Jack Berrenberg of Brandenburg and Beutler was unanimously elected president of the Taos Chamber of Commerce. Other items note bond for 16 suspects in a Blue Bird Saloon gambling raid, family moves from Atchison to Taos, and local civic events including a Memorial Day barbecue and school commencement with Stella Sanchez and Sadie Ortiz among graduates.
Santa Fe reports detail a governor's spending money rising to 2500 monthly with 62500 yearly for the office, plus 30000 spending cash and a plush state plane and chauffeur. Lt Gov Easley gains 3600, land office plans loom, and lawmakers set 6600 for summer conventions in Honolulu and Boston.
Taos County seeks government aid for a new courthouse and food stamp plan. Local efforts stall as advance funds linger with the county clerk. J. B. Martinez and Emilio Naranjo push for Taos inclusion in federal programs while lawmakers in Washington weigh possibilities.
State highway official Mike Crow says the highway north of Taos should be back in order by Thursday or Friday, about a week to 10 days behind schedule. He mentions new techniques using liquid oil and hose and mat to seal water and reduce corrugations despite persistent surface water and trouble from it.
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