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May 1970

• Pete Dominici, Republican candidate for the governor, was the guest speaker at a Dutch treat luncheon at the Pow Wow Restaurant. The luncheon was open to the public for those who wanted to hear Dominici’s views concerning issues facing New Mexicans.

• L. D. Caldwell, publisher of the Tucumcari Daily News, announced the appointment of Francine Lerke to the position of society editor and general reporter.

• A new field representative for Northeastern New Mexico was named by the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau. Walter Laymon came from a ranching operation near Miami, Oklahoma.

• The Fountain of Tranquility was dedicated at the Damon Kvols park next to the chamber of commerce building with the Tucumcari Council of Camp Fire Girls in attendance along with Mayor Kenneth Schlientz.