Clovis News-Journal from Clovis, New Mexico • Page 2

8, CtOVIi ffcit, 5, fffl Sen. Chovez Book ICC Allows Railroad To Continue Runnina An estimated 78 people were hand Sunday afternoon for an autograph party for State Sen. Tibo Chavez, majority leader 61 the Senate and author of two books about New Mexico. Chaves, author of "Rio Aba- and "Mexican Folklore of the Rio Abajo," described the latter book, his newest one and currently among best sellers in northern New As Chavez described it, the book relates tales of battles between Spaniards and Indians, about medicinal herbs and remedies developed by Hie early day Spanish settlers and stil 1 in use by their descen dants; and the land grants involving property in parts of northern New Mexico. Chavez told the group that disputes over those land grants have developed and periodically make the headlines today because many owners forfeited their property in the 1930s by failing to pay property tax.

The meeting, sponsored by the Friends of the Clovis-Carver Library and the Curry County Historical Foundation, was arranged by Odis Echols Jr. WASHINGTON (UP1) -Tlte Interstate Commerce slon said today the Penn Central railroad can continue operating at least through March without government subsidies. The ICC urged rejection by a Philadelphia bankruptcy court of the Penn Central trustees' plan to liquidate the bankrupt railroad and said the line could be rebuilt into a usable railroad with substantial federal and state assistance. Because of recent freight rate (Continued From Page 1) lough, 65, of La Grange, Ga. The crewmembers, including one stewardess were all from the Dallas, area.

Officials believe the pilot Bernalillo Voters increases and other additional funds, the Penti Central probably can continue operation without help through the rest of 1974, unless it is hit with a major disaster, the commission said. Penn Central's trustees had said the line would be unable to operate on its own resources beyond next January, District Judge John P. Fullam has scheduled a hearing for Oct. 12 to determine whether- the railroad should be liquidated and sold off to satisfy claims of its many debtors. ALBUQUERQUE (UPI) -Ber nalllo County voters will decide Tuesday if the city of Albuquer que and the county should consolidate into a single form of government.

A second question on the ballot will be shall the citv and county adopt the proposed city- county charter. County Clerk Emma Gonzales said only about 27 per cent of the 145,000 registered voters are expected to cast ballots in the special election in the state's largest metorpolitan area. Both the city and the county, voting as separate units, must approve the merger and charter proposals in order for them to take effect. The proposed charter, which was, drafted by a Charter Study Committee appointed by the City and County commissions, has been atroroved by both gov- drifted north off course and got erning bodies, lost, circling in the middle of the rain and lightning storm. On Friday, the first day of the extensive air search for the plane, an Army National Guard helicopter sent to help in the search crashed, killing htree soldiers.

WORLD ALMANAC FACTS Man Sought In Incident A man is being sought by local authorities on charges of aggravated assault in connection with a shooting incident early Sunday in the 1500 block of North Thornton. Officers said the man is accused of threatening to kill Curtis Gaddy, 24, 1501 N. Thornton, and firing several shots at the victim's vehicle. Gaddy told police the man drove up behind him about a.m. Sunday and threatened to all him.

if Police said the man fired four Leoislative (Continued From Page 1) chairman, accompanied the university study committee this morning, along with Dr. Wayne Gares, vice president for student affairs; Dalian Sanders, Campus Union Building manager; and others. The committee was to meet with faculty members early this afternoon then have an hour- long session with regents anc the administration before mov ing on to Clovis. It was understood that a proposal for a new business education building. Other members of the committee visiting the ENMU cam pus were Sen.

Wayne Radose vich, McKinley; Rep. Ben Roybal, Bernalillo; Rep Paivia, Bernalillo; aw Rep. Philip R. Grant Jr. R- Bernalillo.

Ren. Ben Aragon. Bernalillo, liaison member; Dr Don Stuart, representing the Board of Educational Finance and Mrs. Juanita Pena secre tary to the commilte, were also in the group. six shots at Caddy's vehicle wife, LaWanda, and two sons, and then drove away.

Gaddy Jamie, 9, and KeU'R. 7. The The soybean is a leguminous plant native to eastern Asia where it has been grown for about 4,000 years. The soybean was not of economic importance in the U.S.until about 1900, but today is one of the most useful plants known, The World Almanac says. During World War II soybeans became important in the U.S.

as substitutes for other protein foods and as a source of oil. was not hit by any of the shots, according to police. MARKETS Selected New York Stock! as of 2:00 p.m. EST. The following quotations art supplied by Quiun Company 119 E.

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3S 34 t'-i 4 31, 30 Vi Clovis CLOVIS, N. M. (UPI) SMWins: lift 250 Victim Dies CANNON AFB (Staff) Fu neral services were pending to day for TSgt. James L. Fur ney, 38, who died about 5:45 a.

m. today at the Cannon AFB Hospital. The Air Force sergeant hac been hospitalized since Thurs day after suffering a self in flicted gunshot wound in the head, according to the base information office. A native of West Plains, Mo. TSat.

Fii'tiey is survived bv his family resided at 1646B Market Loop, Cannon AFB. READ CLASSIFIED ADS Fornier JOW IJb spote feefote apptotttufitely SO Bents' utged POW J6K8 TOiOffi spproxlfti aftefHObfl Inrt- in ttffi Odt Slid Of tht Affletieatl people oward the plight of the 1300 unaccounted for in forth Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Norm Stffittfffi'cf eiovis was presented a certificate of ap- reciation at the Sunday pro- ram for his work in support the MtA POW Campaip SMOG FIGHTER Lynn Lloyd, 23, of Cresco, took off one fine morning five months ago for San Diego, Calif. By Sunday she had gotten as far as Main Street, Clovis, N. M.

Since she's on horseback, gasoline shortages have been no problem for her. However she said she does have nightmares about broken bottles in tall weeds alongside the highways. Lynn will be taking U. a 60 through New Mexico on her way to California. (Staff Photo) Westward Deaths Mrs.

Genny Herod Word has been received here that Mrs. Genny Herod, a former resident of Clovis, died Sunday night in Los Angeles Calif, at the age of 80. Mrs Herod and her family were rasss ty in connection with a shooting incident which sent one of them to Cannon AFB Hospital early Sunday, police said. Officers said the shooting ap- apiently occurred about 3 a.m. Sunday during an argument at 321f W.

Eighth. Rea B. Blossom, 24, of Los Alamos, N. suffered gunshot wounds to the lower right leg and middle left finger. He was in satisfactory condition today at the base hospital.

Another man, Earnest Glenn Clark, 24,1216 W. Eighth, identified as a good friend of Blossom, was shot three times but (Continued From Page 1) i say that the further west she travels the less litter she encounters. Glenn Spriggs of Clovis has taken Lynn under his wing and she is staying with his family until her horses get some much needed attention. Spriggs, owner of a stable in Clovis, insisted on shoeing her horses for her. What type of girl is it that takes off on a continental crossing on horseback? When she was 18, Lynn told the News- Journal, she studied riding at the Porlock Vale Riding School in Somerset County, England.

She graduated after three months and then took a job as a groom for an English family for a year. Upon her return to the U. she said she taught riding at St. Lawrence University in New York for one year. Since then she has worked training jumpers for wealthy horse owners around Chicago and Philadelphia, she said.

When asked why she was making this trip, Lynn said it was something she had wanted to do all of her life, and now semed like a good time to do it before she became encumbered with a family. Lynn will be taking off again Tuesday morning west on U. S. 60. She may not be riding alone.

for some local riders are think ing of accompanying her fo half a day. United Way (Continued From Page 1) fight? "You must find some thing you are for and work fo it. You have to get involve! you've got to care," he clared in urging the volunteer to throw themselves into th battle for the United Way cam iaign. W. J.

(Buster) Orbison ser cd as master of ceremonies fo he session and Don Three nresident of the Curry Count Jnited Way this year, introdui ed division chairmen and othe Campaign officials. Brief entertainment was pr 'ided by Jim Stanfield an of the Clovis Hig "heerleadcrs presented sever; "beers geared to the Unite Way. The first report meeting -rtieduled at 7 a.m. Friday a Two Men Face Charges After Weekend Shooting Two Army buddies will be i that someone had walked by and to about eight years ago. She is survived by two nephews, Thomas Crump and John Sschleman of Clovis; two sis- Ruth, of Los Angeles and Mrs.

Nattie Zerwer of Grants 5 ass, Ore. Mrs. Jewel Galloway Mrs. Jewel Callaway, 73, of Melrose, died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital. She came to Curry County in 1916 with her amily.

She was a member of the Church of Christ in Melrose. Survivors include her husband Euguene; a son, Melvin; one daughter, Mrs. Dorthy of Melrose; a broth- McDaniel of Clovis; 'our sisters, Mrs, Ruby Berry, Mrs. Opal Firestone and Rudell all of Melrose; and Burness Gibbs of Kit Carson and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m.

at the Church of Christ in Melrose with Leonard Gennings and Ebb Randol officiating. Burial will be in Melrose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dick DeVaney, Eldridge Willoughby, Hy Jackson, Ed Estes, Bill Dodd and Deon Dodd. Honorary pallbearers will be Homer Edwards Grady Bright, Deb Widener, Otho Rogers, Mack Hendershot the same fracas, according to police, Clark was charged with aggravated battery and police said identical charges would be filed against Blossom. Officers began to unravel events leading to the shooting after the manager of the 60-84 Motel reported that a man had broken into the motel office.

Blossom was in the back room of the office and told officers shot him twice, according to police accounts. Officers said Blossom appeared intoxicated and had to be restrained before an ambulance could transport him to the hos pital. Through the Los Alamos police department, officers here determined that Blossom had been temporarily discharged from the Army and that he left Los Alamos Satur day enroute to the Clovis area. Police in Los Alamos also pro vided a description of Blossom's vehicle which later was locatec in front of Clark's house. A large quantity of money anc blood smears were found in Blossom's vehicle and blood stains also were found inside the Clark residence, police said.

Detectives investigating the case said Clark and Blossom had been stationed together in the Army and that Blossom was spending the night at the Clark home. Officers said a .22 caliber revolver believed used in the shooting was recovered at the Clark residence. Ctevis In Brief SADDLES STOLEN Chock Banister, 512 Sheldon, reported Clark Van Gorder and Ribble tlw theft Sunday of three sad- Holloman. Steed Todd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James Miller Funeral services for James Herbert Miller, 68, of Hilisboro, Tex.

are pending at Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Mr. Miller was at the dead on arrival at Clovis Me- 8 de morial Hospital Saturday night the victim of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Miller was staying over dies valued at $600 from a shed on East Brady.

CLOVIS PICNIC The an- nua 1 Clovis picnic at Riverside, be night in Clovis at the time of Oct. 7. last a VANDALISM James Ed Reynolds, 617 Sandia, reported Saturday that vandals broke a window and damaged a screen his death. He is survived by his' his home, inflicting damages wife Alice, of HUlsboro, Tex. estimated at $SO.

The body will be transferred to for THEFT Roger 7H Jones, notified police Satur that someone stole 25 jazz and classical albums valued a $100 from his residence. MEET SET The board of directors of Memorial Hospital Inc. is scheduled to meet ai 5:30 p.m. Tuesday for dinner and 6 p. m.

for the business meeting. The meeting will be held in the hospital dining room THEFT Frajjk W. HUburo, Belen, N.M., told officers Sun day that someone stole a flight hai containing $80 in travelers Checks, prescription sunglasses thermos and toilet kit from toe lobby tf the Hotel Clo- W- he camnaisn lixth and Main. headquarter Up A Blind Alley? A LOST Ad Win Lead You Out! write to iheif congressmen fefiatefs to ssk iht forth live 1 nip nient and aedeunt for men, flenge said" he 1 personally knows ol two MlA's left in North Vietnam after the lease of the POW's earlier this year, i Clw ITUfftlltlffittt for Fait Remits Clovis News-Journal Want Adi HI mutt in mm, few MMIU. HkNM k) it ftflWI MMti.

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