Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
On this date ...
1969: Maj. Eugene J. Scales, 4th U.S. Army inspector general, and his assistant, Master Sgt. Fred S. Hull, today conducted the annual general inspection of the Tucumcari National Guard unit. The inspection is conducted to check the maintenance, administration and training status of Army and National Guard units.
• The San Jon and KTNM radio teams played each other during the Quay County Athletic Association Basketball Tournament. San Jon won 54-50. Proceeds from all the game went to the March of Dimes.
• Safeway in Tucumcari advertised a four-pack of toilet paper for 49 cents. Cooper’s Market in Tucumcari advertised 12 grapefruit for 99 cents.