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I Vet as DAILY OPTIC Monday April 1, IftfS Humphrey May By GEORGE J. MARDER Tennessee" had pretty much WASHINGTON UPD--Pres- the experience. He ident Johnson's' "irrevocable," defeated President Truman in withdrawal from ttye preside'n- New Hampshire and went on to 'tial race has freed 'Vice win every primary he entered. President Hubert Humphrey to They were empty victories, seek the nomination himself Adlai whose name Chances are it advanced by was not entered in an'y primary, four years the contest which won the Democratic politicians had ex- In bowing out, Johnson did pected for 1972, pitting the vice not express his preference for a president agamst Sen. Robert F.

successor'. But many Democra- Kennedy, brother of the man tic leaders will be surprised if beat Humphrey for the his choice is not Humphrey, nomination eight years ago. whom he has described as fit to -The, Johnson announcement be president of the Uiuted had an impact Republi- States. can ranks, putting new pres- Predicts Presidential Backing sures on New York Gov Nelson Sen. Henry M.

Jqckson, CA Rockefeller to get into the a former Democratic GQP race actively and openly, national chairman, said he Sen. Hugh Scott, urged assumed Johnson would now Rockefeller to reconsider and back Humphrey a candidate "in this No one would expect Johnson time of great cusis and great to campaign actively for challenge for America Humphrey I withdrawing Primary Route Restricted from the race, he said he would Humphrey's strategy for get- devote all his attention to being ting into the presidential race President The most effective remains to be seen He could help for Humphrey would be remain aloof from the battle through the President's political while Kennedy and Sen Eugene contacts, which are numerous. McCarthy of Minnesota fight The vice'president's first task it out in the primaries. The will be to repair hnes of deadlines have passed most communications to liberals, who primary states, restricting once were his major supporters Humphrey's opportunity to build but who became disenchanted himself up that way! over Humphrey's strong support On the other hand, Johnson's of a robbed the-The president made; remaining -presidential prima- Humphrey With'his ries of any glamor Kennedy and for peace. McCarthy hoped to gain from Humphrey also is now rec them; In Wisconsin Tuesday, start; pushing ideas of his McCarthy be facing an rather than 7 merely echoing opponent who has said he will Johnson.

For example, he is not accept liomihation; ev'eh if it known to. have Strong" views on is offered. what must be done to eliminate In 1952, Sen. Estes Kefauvcr Negro ghettos. (Continued from page 1) and Academy, tectlon pf Pollutant Fluprencence." awards winners listed by subjects, names and schoojs.

Science. Club of animal biology; Cathy Slease, Loretto; plant biology, Ricky Thompson, Tucumcari; chemistry, Butch Krutzner, Robertson; geology, Sally McKee, Amistad, mathematics, Michael Korish, St. physics, Sinnock. Science Club (junior division): earth "science, Philip. Cimino, Raton; biological sciences, Bill Ferranti, Raton; mathematics, Patty Peryatol, De- aardt, Pat Conner, Moines, Donna Cromer, Cum- PueWo, Diane.

Parker, Raton, bres.V; CarlaV Pena, Cindy Lindsay, Cuinbres, Roberj Karen Marie Castillo and Shirley. Cu- gtbri, -Charles nico, Raton, 'Carol Grubelnik C. King, Cumbres, Robin Mitch, and Karen Atwater, Raton, and ell, Harvey, Howard Weintraub, Linda Romero and Patsey Hael, Dannie Willkns, Ra- Questa. ton, William Gee and Jerry Superior winners were Diana Gonzales, Harvey, Lillie Mat- Raton, 'Monica Lujan, tingly and Cynthia Williams Des Moines, Bart Miller, Tu- and Sally Hocker, Harvey, and Fred Yarger and John Bejar, Des East Las Vegas. cumcari, cumcari, Cheryn Miller, KristjT Proffitt, (Continued from page 1) and "I think it's obvious that the nedy but I don't' want to spec- compelling reason behind his ulate until I 'see what develops Raton- nhviical science Fran- decisio the war in Vietnam, and what attitude the President Mafdonado Moines- 1m SUre its welghcd very hea takes to the future Campbell maiuuuauu, a Qn mentally and said.

physically it certainly does Fabian Chavez, former state not come as a surprise to me," senator and Democratic guber- Cargo said. natorial candidate-said" he felt He said it was "too early to Johnson had been burdened by impact Johnson's de- the pressures of government for have on reviving a long time and was deciding York Gov. to leave 'the ces and group exhibits, Ken James Marchetti, Raton. Air Force: Chemistry, Turner, Los Alamos; physics, Sinnock; Rita ences, Christina Grubesic, Loretta; life sciences, Cathy Slease, Loretto; engineering, younger man. Sen.

Black said he considered Johnson's announcement a double victory McCarthy be- State Sen. Mack Easley, ID- Lea, and. one of seven Demo- Tflto Rnhprtcrni- ami cratic gubernatorial candidates, JVldrUliei, AUUeriSUIl, dllU fansa Vic hie Plpetrnnics and communica- said he felt the move would un- cause acnieveo nls Pngum electronics ana communica- objectives a bombing tions, Sarah Spurrier, Loretto. the state nartv and Blve Army: Sinnock; Douglas White, Los Alamos; Miss ify the state party and give Kennedy "a clear shot at the ause and keeping the nomin- New Mexico delegation." ation for' Johnson. (the decision), "McCarthy's.

campaign now and Slease; and Ross Campbell, De A full hpnH nf probably-shows a great deal of nas a neaa ot Vargas, a special commenda- it will act him the nomination wisdom on his (Johnson s) part wm sei "YTM ine "01 ft Afl i A4 tion. National Aeronautics Space- "Administration: Moines; Miss Slease; White; and Frances Alderette, Robertson. SANTA FE--New "Mexico "is is'assessed on tax rolls in Va- "Public demand and the free Kennedy Plots Campaign Strategy moving closer a uniform property assessment to. erase inequities 1 that existed since- 1 -''i The Tax Commission is fa'ced today Fe apart- lericia County. in assessing the situation and Black predicted.

"He has a TM- determining that his candidacy tremendous chance and I don't Space- Miss tnink Ken nedy can stop him. I Becker; Sandra Wooten Des presidency," cam- iw.ec Ri asl said paign is catching fire. fc State Rep. Bobby Mayfield, have thought all along that A A --Dona Ana, and another of the between Johnson, Kennedy and Army Aviation Association of candidates for gover nor, said he McCarthy, McCarthy was the America: Jerry "Bellinger, Tu- wag rpr i SC( an( i shocked" onl one wno coul beat the cumcari Junior High. with the announcement Republicans because he has a Oceanography.

Cathy Duran, persona don't think it lot or support from the moder- Loretto. wiil make one bit of difference a te Republicans and the indeNavy: Sinnock, principal win- our a 'race however" pendents," the senator adde'd. ner; and Craig Bejnar, alter- Mayfield said. "We have our Kennedy supporters such as enterprise system caused the big price cuts;" Branch said. nate.

The award includes a tour OW particular problems and is- Byatt said, however, they felt sues which are not affected by sure the New York senator Closely organized -northern He reported regular checks of Navy researciy work and a New Mexico Democratic county showed wholesale prices cruise aboard a ship. Senior division honorable chairmen will probably support State Sen. Mack Easlej; of Used in the New Mexico Beverage Journal have not dropped a the national race. I think we would have to wait until tomor- from mention winners were Rodeny row or the next day to see what (Johnson's decision) wrest 'think it will help McCarthy meht building pwner'3 petition Hobbs or Calvin Horn bt Albu- since a State Supreme Court Batie, Tucumcari, JoAnne the lineup will be now (before Kennedy 'iti 'the of New demanding equal statewide rar querque in the big seven-man decision ybiding the man- Becker, Loretto, Paulette Beuk- predicting how the state would Mexico. I am quite elated, but tio "as a'matter -of th'e utmost governor primary.

Easley and datory markup-fair trade er, Loretto, Cathy Duran, Lo- surprised: "I don't know-quite what.to by foriner Gov. Horn are both longtime orgam- became final in early 1967 say," remarked Kennedy, non- Jack M. Campbell, zation workers. Horn cam- Northl The sector's county chairmen By DREW F. STEIS NEW YORK (UPD--Sen.

Robert F. Kennedy, buoyed by plussed, as he stepped from the the'issue may land in district paigned late last Week in Lyndon Johnson's withdrawal, plane. His wife, Ethel, beamed court if the strategy happily to ja. cheering crowd of trolled cominission; fails to act: deep into the early morning 200 Kennedy supporters. Thie Constitution and statutes: are sophisticated political prag- today with the brain trust that The strategy summit lasted have called assess- matists.

They feel the primary i n1 charted president John F. more than three hours. As the miehts for bjei-jclfflsely. controlled. But itp advisers left, William Vanden commissions not complied.

Speaker Bnice King and Fabian Heuvel.Kennedy'.s New York The asessment Chavez will disclose the new state coordinator; Was asked if placed on the tax'roii-- yarjcs uhdetstandaby path presidential campaign Johrtson's withdrawal, meant this id iy i wilVr.take at a morning race for the nbmination was a between ad' rt conference. "Johnson's dramatic new ball game. valorem taxes 'on coTriparable King and Chavez will appeal for Rocky if State GOP Finance Chairman I have said be- Patricia Egan, Loretto, Former Gov. Jack Campbell fore I was convinc- Chris Farnsworth, Robertson, said he regretted Johnson's de- ed he would not run It was a Michael Gomez, St Michael's, cision "because I think that tt very nice, "statesmanlike move Raymond M. Labato, St.

Mich- is for the position on Mr. Johnson's George McKim of Albuquer- ael Christine Russell, Robert- he so well expressed for us to "1 think they (Kennedy and que, a strong Nelson Rockefeller on Jeff Bollschweiler. Tucum- change pfesidents 'at a time: McCarthy Kwillibe' nose like this." to nose 'now, so 'think it will He seemed to be quite firm be evident'who will whi. I think not nom- son, Jeff Bollschweiler, Tucum- change presidents "at a cari, Roger Oase, Tucumcari, Sandra J. Wooten, Des Moines, Kennedy's House.

route to the White on the first ballot at the Pa icia Wallace, Loretto, Rita and quite sincere tonight (Sun- the -McCarthy people are mag- he -switches his Alamos. announcement of noncandidacy Sunday Anight propelled the New York senator to the fore among Democratic hopefuls. The 10 EST news 'conference was being carried live on radio and television by NBC 'arid CBS. ABC was uncertain of its plans. prpperty differ greatly.

especially to independent Dem- stand and becomes a candidate Jennie Rites For Jx-mnle current nroner- and factions fighting of- that happens, his state GOP or example, currem proper finance job might be in jeopar- standing and superior work. ty taxes for the state's share Bounty organizations. "Rio Arriba County Chairman dy. A national "Coalition for a erable influence on -the the decision not" to run was Junior division winners were tion of the nominee for-presi- Mat- awarded on the basis of out- dent. tingly who said he never I don't think anyone has ticularly trusted this man (LBJ) Outstanding winners were Bill any idea who he might-support', in 'the plaej 5He's''always it automatically done-something devious'to pro- are $244.20 in Santa Fe County Easley are the strongest pros- and $148 in San Jiian Pects in Rio Arriba.

Naranjo's Bennv Naranio Savs Horn and Republican is try- Ferranti, Raton, Tim Higgins, 1 aon -UWHI-UB-U, 6 3 na ftw Tivers Cum- opens up the way for Sen. Ken- mote his own welfare 1 ing for generate support; here Harrington, Loren Byers, Cuma moderate GOP presiden- Jennic Maloof Fram, resident of Las Vegas, died at Blent payment after'Johnson's stun- a local hospital'Friday follow- though part of state millage was ning announcement, Kennedy's i an extended illness. She returned to local government in was 65. She was the widow; of the late Patrick J. Fram, who died in Las Vegas in a life In BernaHllo County the eqUiv- may endorse a hopeful tial candidate.

advisers began converging en the senator's United Nations Plaza apartment. The two key aides were historian Arthur Schlcsinger and attorney Theodore Sorensen, both of helped 1 mastermind the successful campaign in 1960 of John She was born in Las Vegas and, was the daughter of the late Obaid and Sun Ata Maloof. member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Kennedy, the senator's older brother. -r-kerinedy-learned of Johnson's: She is surlyived.by two sons, decision seconds after his plane George-Fram of and touched down at Kennedy Joseph Fram of Yaklinn, airport.

Democratic state chair- daughters, Mrs. man John Burns hurried onto Mable Harb, Seattle, Mrs. the plane and told the senator, L. (Stella) Wooten, Miss Eliz. returning from a week of hard both and Miss Helen BernaliHo as a "carrot stick" Ihcen'tnve for the big property reappraisal program.

Assessment ratios are 16 per cent in Bernalillo, 20- in San Juan and 33 in Santa Fc. Castillo Corporation, Owner of Santa Castilio Apartments, wants all. assessment ratios equalized immediately or in counties with reappraisal. Uniformity would' be enforced in other counties after reappraisal is finished. in Naranip adds: "We may just pick a candidate and go put and work for him without formal action." Naranjo, a close political ally of Sen.

Joseph M. Mohtoya, denies he will follow Montoya's command in the governor's race. Youthful Benny recently said chairmen should make decisions independent of the all-Democratic New Mexico Congressional delegation's wishes. "They may not like it but maybe I'm young enough to get away with it," he said. bres, Philip Cammo, Raton, Riley, Roy, Louis Burk- CROSSWORD By Eugene Sbeffer State Liquor Director Turner campaigning in the West.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MIGUEL IN THE DISTRICT COURT vNo. 72i In the Matter of the Last Will arid Testament of Felix Payant, deceased. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Executrix of the above named Estate, and has qualified as such. All persons Fram, all of Las Vegas; one sister, Mrs Joe G. Maloof of Albuquerque; her step-mother, Mrs.

Obaid Maloof of Santa Fe; one brother, Frank Maloof Millions of property tax Branch expec ts heavy liquor lars are at. The pr i cc decreases to spread rapid- yersial issue relates directly; to i across New Mexico "in mid- 1 a key method considered by Gov. Dave. Cargo's task force to generate more school'money. A stopgap bill permitting school die-sized and larger cities" in the wake of drastic cuts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

He mentioned Roswell, Farmington of Las Vegas; one step-brother, district property owners to vote and Carlsbad as examples. George Maloof'of Las Vegas; to four mills of ad valorem tax for 1968 only is- being drafted. Legislative sentiment is strong two step-sisters, Mrs. Julia Santa Fe, nnd Mrs. Dick (Kathrine) Elias, Las Vegas.

Eight grandchildren also Vive. The Rosary will be recited.at the Rogers Mortuary Chapel at .7:30 p.m. today. The funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception 'Branch 'does not believe chain stores will dominate the New Mexico liquor business despite the big price downturn.

He snys sur for a uniform assessment ratio neighborhood liquor outlets ef- but lawmakers may hesitate to ficlently operated and in pro- tackle the thorny Property reappraisal is in deep trouble in' many counties. The voter backlash may sweep some county officials out of office in the Nov. 5 election' although having claims against the above Catholic Church with Monslgnor legislators blame the state ad 1 Estate must present the same, in accordance law, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this etcry with George J. Maloof of ncw state property reappraisal Sipio A Salas ns celebrant. Interment will be in the fam- ministration for problems.

However, not all of the fault plot at Mt. Calvary Cem- lie Santa Fc. Haskel Smith, ductive' locations wil! remain in business. Branch also forecast continued successful operation of bar and small package stores in combination with restaurants. He received anonymous telephone complaints against major price slashing by big chain operations but declared the reductions were Icgnl and he can HORIZONTAL 1.

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Beck Publisher Calvin R. Wilson James Maldonado M. Maese Executive Editor Editor Advertising Director Circulation Director manager, found hot one horse take no action. McCarthy Leader Not Surprised President Johnson's announc- Carthy to obtain the nomination ment Jo refuse the nomination for the Democratic Party, from the Democratic Party He based this assumption on came as of little surprise to Ar- the increasing anti-Vietnam cenlo A. Gonzales, local co- War attitude and the large re- ordinator for the McCarthy for ceptions which have been given President forces in San Miguel to McCarthy.

County. Gonzales said today that pre- tic leadership should" consider vioiis to the announcement he the latest public opinion poll in had found it difficult to ration- the county where McCarthy alize how In the world John- overwhelmingly came out on son would campaign should he top of Johnson, win the nomination, at that Gonzales pointed out that (lie time he felt that the pitch of organization for McCarthy, the awe was at a point where any- only, group for presidential can- thing could happen--it did hap- didate here, "will continue to On the local level, Democra- 6 26 34 31 45 50 53 2T 46 28 21 33 40 35 31 48 Fl 54 22 29 49 20 39 41 23. 30 35 24 42 52 55 25 43 44 TV LISTINGS MONDAY i KGGM-TV, KOAT-TV 2:30 Mike Douglas 'Movie: 3:00 Submarine 3:30 Seahawk 4:00 Merv Griffin 4:30 News Weather 5:30 News Lawman 6:00 News Truth or Conseq. 6:30 Lucy Show Cowboy in Africa 7:00 Andy Show 7:30 Family Affair Rat Patrol 8:00 Carol Burnett Felony Squad Peyton Place 9:00 Gunsmoke Big Valley 9:30 10:00 News News 10:30 Joey Bishop KOB-TV Movie: Erik the Conqueror I. qilligan's' Island News News in Sight The Monkees Danny 1 Thomas I Spy Rowan and Martin News Carson 11:00 'The GodsW 12:00 Alfred Hitchcock Shark Reef' TUESDAY KGGM-TV KOAT-TV 6:30 CBS News 6:55 Ltical News 7:00 Capt.

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