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The Taos News Voice of the Playground of the Land of Enchantment No, 187 10 Pages TAOS, NEW MEXICO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1963 Price 10 Cent! BRIDGE never been officially picked, but last week state highway department workmen were clearing a path down from the Rio Grande Gorge rim to a shoulder about 200 feet below the rim. Purpose: to enable a compressor unit to be lowered to operate a drill to take cores to determine how bridge pilings should be planted. It's the first actual earlh- moving done at the site in preparation for the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Inspecting the work there last Friday was Butch Packard, a director of the Highway 64 Assn. that has stirred up excitement over the new northern route across the state.

The site is about seven miles northwest of Taos. Iff Sudderth Could Lnters Give noad Boost Fight PENASCO-The American Legion post here has added its weight to the fight to get law; enforcement in this area. Penasco and surrounding communities has been the scene of violent crime in recent years and community leaders have asked that a state patrolman be sta-j tioned here. Upset' Inmate Takes A Walk John Sudderth, chairman of tha state highway commission, is expected to have good news for I Highway 64 boosters whan hs ad- ladresses the Chamber of Com- jmerce here at their annual meet- ling Saturday evening. I Northern New Mexico has pinned a lot of hopes on the morning, acting strangly (saltu- ute across this art of the state nf annrrviraf hm TV Donor List Grows The list of persons donating to ing rash of fights and violence is not only an indication of the dire need, but one of paramount necessity.

"We strongly feel that the only solution for the safety and protection of the law-abiding citizens of this area lies in law enforcement by the placement of a permanent Iww enforcement officer. We feel immediate action should be taken by the responsible authorities." The resolution was signed by Gilbert R. Duran, commander; TV Jaos area ustices of the peace Gilbert Garduno, first vice corn- Keep iaos TV booster goin A 63 year old Las a .410 shotgun into his mid- reported on Feb. 4 to the county mander; Herson Barela, second grew a little this week. Some 30 man remains in critical condition section.

clerk and the county treasurer vice commander; J. D. Sanchez, persons have contributed their $15 at Holy Cross hospital after a LaDoux wa reported to have money received by their offices adjutant, and Benito Duran, fi- for '63, far from the 200 needed suicide attempt about 1 pm Sun-' des ndent before llic a for lhe momh of January. nance ffj cer to pay for the outfit, so TV Sisters at the hospital' 1 rep rt is made each considering turn-j Wednesday Julien LaDoux spent i A ff 1 By DAVE LUCAS CM .311 ajigijr A prisoner in the Taos county ing the Plaza flag, etc.) a roundswe 'l of approval has jail, described as "mentally dis- Chief Art Leach and officer ansen the last two ear s. in a resolution passed by the turbecr by Sheriff San Wa ter Romero Cardenas Sudcterth said this waek he will renasco Legion Post, the Legion- dova upset (he rou(jne of (he in the Papers f(jr commit( discuss the Rio Grande Gorge naires ask; courthouse by locking to the Las Vegas state hos- Bridge and cross-state Highway That we of the American Le- the jailer in his office, throwing 'pital were in process of prepara- 64 when he appears here.

He gion Post No. 96 feel that there a wadded up piece of paper at by the district and wouldn't tell exactly what he is a glaring necessity for police the district court clerk and stroll- 'parent's signature to commit him would say, but termed it as "the protection in the community of ing to freedom. jhad been obtained. He was put best possible news for the north." Penasco and its neighboring com- Luis Cardenas, 29, had solitary, and Sheriff Sandoval Best guessers say he'll set a munities. The recent and continu- ed at the city police station that.

0311 Dr J- A. Domingues for letting contracts for in? rash ft an A jcome to the jail to observe Car- jt he approaches and the bridge jdenas and prescribe medication 'plus methods of financing, and a i wvi A general timetable for route While in solitary, Cardenas re- struction. permission to visit the bathroom. While being escorted Cam ha there bv the iailor sald the br fie contract is Man Shoots Himself, In Critical Condition JP's 'Costs' Are Listed ing the booster off and telling a very poor night." the owner to come get it. The board will meet this week.

The man had been released jfrom the state mental hospital' A If ft 1 Two channels can be received i Fe b. 8. Investigating officer Ray IUUUI from Albuquerque, 13 on 9, and jDavcs said LaDoux had quarre 7 on 11. That prevents receiving with his wif and threatcned 4 from Albuquerque. Antennas shoot her.

Mrs. LaDoux left the report is made each month to the above county offices. In i the report "Cost" is the money re- i tained by-the justice of the peace Ix-? VT i to pay his expenses. "Fines" isjUllrire 11'llCK the sum of money that is turned lover to the state. Explorer Post 98 of Taos had PHARMAC'ST MOLLANDS Long-Timer wot i nuu Justice of the Peace C.

F. Boyer tneir weekly meeting February reported fines of $125 and $15 7 heard a talk on "Elec- IA1 I costs making a total of $140. jtricity" given by one of our mem- should booster, at Carson. On older sets, er a 'so left lus 3 a TV repairman should check the seven-year-old daughter stayed injf a thers heard a speech by Scout $383,55. "channel tuning" if reception tne house, and witnessed Richard Lucero at Justice of the Peace Filemon ibers did not have an actual Pllfl I'lTnPlSt oanchez reported fines of tug lousiness meeting.

Instead, thev J. iJ.AC»l_ J.SI contact police. A than 240 Boy Scouts and i rj plus $I35 maki aupnier stavpH m'latners neard a sneech nv noo rr operate. Thev also cot a chance there by the jailer, he broke away and closed and latched the hlsfsummer well as con- office door on the jailer tracts for seven and ei ht mile thereafter he appeared at on th east and west the office of district court of the Rl Grande Santistevan There he accordin to Camp- threw a piece of paper at her are tO ask federal ass 'stance and Krabbed a pencil and punded acceler ated public works on the adding machine Mrs ds for the a PP roac h2 a is- remained calm and Ue debenture bonds for the commented that Cardenas' out- bndge expected to cost burst consisted of saying. "I want more than $1 million Debenture to see you!" Josef just out of bonds obl 'E ate futu re state high- the hospital, wasn't too flustered, way revenue s.

and remained at her desk the Former highway commissioner rest of the day. George Lavender will introduce Cardenas was next found Sudderth when the dinner starts wandering around the Plaza by at 8 p.m. at the Kachina Lodge, Romero, who took him and Terry Moynihan will ba mas- to the police station. At the ter of ceremonies. A reception station Cardenas menaced Officer for Sudderth will begin at 7 p.m.

James Gallegos with a pencil and at the Lodge. Gallegos was forced to subdue Pete Sahd, of president in o' 1962 iH review activities, and er emo be turned toward thelhome, and an 18-year-old daugh-, A surprising turnout of more Sanchez reported fines of jug I business meeting. Instead, they 40 were shmvn how thc firc trucks him from the booster is poor. Contributors this week: Harry M. Packard, Butch Packard, Plaza Super Market, Harry V.

Gammon, James R. Dryden, Virgil D. Gutierrez, Jack Beimer, a Feight, Jack Hawley, Robert Parr, Emma Mack, A. shooting. Daves said LnDoux Two Arrested For Robbery Peace Gilbert to put one inl 0 er their annual banquet Tuesday! (Brush) Rivera reported 6 fines of' 98 was well represented Mnllarids are shortly to leave night.

$655 plus costs of $22! making at R.tK.,.s™ for Albuquerque. Van Cleave John Brenner, Bill Taos County Sheriff Uvaldo a uu, ras nave oeen James, Olivia C. Gonzales, Sandoval reported the arrest of made bv Albro Rib of Los Ala- Travelers Hotel, Hazel Beimer two men after a break-in at the mos, but his talk was cancelled and Mien B. D.cus. Four Roses Bar in Questa Feb.

10. a the las. minute when he had VFTS Charged are Nemesio F. Cisne- a death in the family. The A ii QUCSta and Mike Mand was held at Kachina Loage, A.

H. Gallup of the state vets nado of Questa. Both men were and owner Ed Lineberrv picked $655 plus costs of $22! making at tne Father-Son banquet held Several dozen awards were a total of $876. iat the Kachina Lodge on the made to Taos County Scouts for. All the above sums are taken I This Saturday night they will work done during the year.

High-, from the official records sub-'attend an Explorer party held at vears and durin hat tirr ha est honors, the Star ran, went to'mitted to the office of the county'the Fire House. dispensed thousands of Paul and John Engstrom, sons of clerk. Lance Berrenbers ri ns t0 young and oid Mr. and Mrs. Ed Engstrom.

In Albuquerque the Molland The address was to have been Druggist Mollnnds has been a Taos resident for the past 35 IrCt fSo i Taos pre.scnp- director 1 of Directors are availa be at 50 arh from fhe of office or the Womans Committee of the nf ARA Group Scholarship To Be ne naa LS Given For 64 Essay picked Met A gain ue stota ta M.ur.c, l. Fe assist orphans claims. He'll be at the house, district court room, from Taken was a quantity of whiv Executive, also speak- 0 a na ikey and a .38 revolver. ing panel. Scout masters attend- The Brooks of troop 9-1.

Tom- 101, Mr. of Commerce met Monday, heard a report that the of -JflO more thsn it took in stay with their daughter, Iast vear Mrs. J. Leon Thompson. Stanley's To'al for 196" 1 a prandfaiher and will 'be lom Exponditures were a creat grandfather.

.559 He has been a charter member plans for the olher momhlv meeting of the Iaos Hesta Board, a State upcominp morning. They apreed to president of the Hsh dav ht cforrter Manager a a McCollun the New Mexico State were Board for 16 S'ears and thnv or The Tacis County Area Rede- elopment Apeney proup held an- Tuesday set to offer assist- sales ancc county if they u'ant buiidinp a new The omens elp.r.i; Leaping Lena's Are Numbered mg 198, Alex Maestas of my Martinez of of troop 102 of Questa, Jim -mr Kirkham of troop 194, Josuatn ILOPCZ troop 5I() and Jaco WlllLftsI iMeming of troop 512. both of Penasco. Charters were given to The city council Friday night survey of feasibility of bringing Troop 98 with Mard David of hired Pete Joseph as grader gas to Taos. Southern Un- llle nsc "'ing Lions Club accepi- erator for the city.

He takes the lion last week asked the council if lhe 'H'ear charter; to the place of Joe Rivera who wanted SUG to make the Kiwanis clu received by Eloy moved to second-in-command of free survey. The council took no Jcantete for Troop 101, and to the water department. I action. "Let's think about it and lhe Amer ican Legion Post 9G City fathers also agreed to it on the agenda for the next Pcnasc o. for Troop 512.

bid for a police car. Six weeks regular meeting," said Mayor i ago they opened bids for a cop'Flovd Satnistevan cilltil'V )w along with his choice of name for will i a the highway, an essay of i college scholarship to the words telling why he selected the uY or girl high school name. Entrants must have lived at proposes the winning name, in their county one year, and be jpies of contest rules have a graduating senior this year. A st sent to principals of senior scholarship committee will judpe ci- schools in Union, I a the entries. The award money aos, Rio Arriba and San Juan may be used at any nationally ac- to es credited four-year college.

Entries cerntii officials hope that should be sent to F.well N. Walsh me" an courthouse ARA funds; 2) the', re avail- scl a committee tn the forming a cnuntv trial development corporation, to a 1 Box 1560, Farmmpton. aDjc rroin ci or a' members of the iCCi Club and twice was Chamber Bill help get federal loans for industry pointed out the need for a Here. he sold the store to ran an chamber act. The courthouse committee, with and Jack hut aru i ne would appoint la Bernal as chairman, will remained as pharma- m.ittees "soon." Present at the meet at 7:30 p.m.

tonight at the Saturday was his lust nieet.np. Vickers and Me- Rl The mc.ustrial de- 1' old stand, fie wishes Collum. were Boh Fauteck. John velnpmem proup will meet with he following to all con- Brenner. Cater, Charlie Santa Fe field coordinator Fred has been poxi Brooks, tienrpe Proctor.

Fred Phelps next week to hear "I'll be in Taos each Baca. Van and Joe Rodn- what procedure must be fol- summer jez loued Welfare Rolls Show Decline ust how badly "depressed" is proved weather (up until last In u- worth to disabled and Th. mission, with clutch" an im- possiblily, say aulo dealers). Bids will be opened March 1. Taos Police Chief Art Leach, who at- 30 low-income housing units' (in Taos, being considered by the Seems Just how badly "depressed" is proved weather (up until last Taos County? week), accelerated public works HUM Recently released statistics projects and a better economy wa, handed show only about 12 per cent of generally, helped by skiers." One tare oifice I the county's 15,000 citizens receiv- hundred and thirty-five men are on the hop" per- state-federal aid now-a sliplu working on a BI.M accelerated iiieot for we Inn dron from last year both for public works project now.

cases and those drawing Pacheco's authorize the construction money. IA model iiiu- worth to disabled persons. I'i2. and parently. The welfare office is general 15.

In add.lion one mother fni upkeep of 'hroup'n the wel- the welfare to help 41IS e.pht lUepitimate ch.hirer, in Taos exactly "hiph handicapped children in the county although the bu: ,1 helps ends hearinp or or- would ix- to children, (d-ev families thorn-die paymp doc- Pacneco sa ci. An unwesi unem- taken. It that "Leaping; Lena's" days are numbered. Sa.nwtev.n reported Diagnosis by a heart spalls, S.Dn Tte c-ted Dean's confinement welfare Count a uajra OIC ilU'HUwlCU. The three applicants for the councilmen that he had consulted al i erv in of grader Henry Sando- i with state auditor Alex Armijo vet i Ta val and Juan L.

Baca-were ques- about the city's tudit problems tioned closely by the council be-i City haven't been audited 1 TAOS WEATHER fore the vote to hire them. a year and a half, since the; (CoJ.esy Fores' Jt came to a vote Palemon Mar- former state auditor wouldn't let for a child 14 or over. No limit. ranks are ron by a '1 boxes pnwdeted milk, thev are able said Pacheco Ueitare case in w-elfare offices at the proddmp pounds of lard, 2 of Pacheco. who has as Taos Conn 1 to combat of the federal government, which vt p-ukapes of ci.rnineal.

10 weltare director since T. at lhe ElI1 pays about 75 per cent of wel- pounds of flour. 2 pound- of pea- A up ust of 1961 (appointed the Taos Inn mem Security office reports cases fare cos(s Some had 4 rolled bv last vpar and nrivi'n fifi') I tinez chose Joseph. Dr. Raymond Hollis favored Sandoval and Filemon Sanchez backed Baca.

Mrs the city choose its own auditor, selected on the basis of low bids, but insisted on picking his own Thursday Friday -MI uii piwning ins uwn Saturday Floyd Beutler then sided with! man to do the city's books. Armijo Sunday Martinez and Joseph was hired, (told Santistevan to try to have Monday 1he council discussed Souuiernithe job done locally. No action i Tuesday Union Gas's proposal to do a free was taken. Wednesday 59 60 53 33 19 22 director ori)hlem re.c.nd pavmem (a when a man ivi ome peope a roe lhe Mtvhem in he home eMabhshing a -receiving come increases under Se at, and a pound and a half of and one of the feu Republicans relationship similar to man and a8 I'" 8 curit or enslons ljr sul1 officei are-un- fe" acc red sonlc property" lnat nlade lllcm ineligible, he ex- amed State-federal assistance si.ll is 34 21 18 13 -3 une 1 ''5 i i 1 fr liilv I i rn June 30 IMP' .40 persons in Taos County. Martinez' statistics have by three things: Iht Cheese and butter are c-v fortunately- p.Jitically controlled.

So the welfare problem ccilcnt. mcidcntalK. are said one of that on. and state director Leo nM lhe bv ls he rend is the aid wi nu tetleral Jjovernmeni under to dependent children category. have his hands full attempting 'g bus in Taos Coumv-the fan Ub idy ro ra and Although some of the 344 chil- to do someth.ng about it.

No doubt CCA i nlt government standards, dren receiving aid have suffered his attention will be centered on unem comp A breakdown of Helfare lo uf the father thr -e ESS ast momh a handled in Taos County looks like death or illegitimate number on the rolls-Bernahllo fflCe dislnbuted lhls: uld a 650 per- children are increasing. Nobodv with 4.461, San Miguel 1.599, me 95 000 ln of sons; aid to dependent children, seems to know just where to Rio Arnba with 1684. Santa Fe ,344, aid to needy blind, 20, aid start soUing the problem, 1.333 and wuh 1,170..