Pages past — July 31

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1975: New Mexico Gov. Jerry Apodaca spent the day in Clovis, discussing political issues and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Little League all-star baseball game.

He said he did not support expansion of the state penitentiary despite the growing prison population, but he did support the idea of a second state penitentiary, perhaps in the Four Corners area.

1960: Stroud’s Food Market at 523 S. Ave. C in Portales offered bacon for 49 cents per pound.

Cans of peaches were 25 cents, Cokes were six for 29 cents, and 8-inch fruit pies were three for $1.

1960: Clovis dedicated its new Salvation Army building at Second and Axtell streets.

Construction cost $24,500 and was funded with private donations locally and through the Salvation Army, the Clovis News-Journal reported.

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