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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1978
Page
2
The top black fashion model Iman and New York Knicks star Spencer Haywood reportedly wed in a secret Moslem ceremony in New York six months ago. They are expecting their first child in September.
Former Congressman Wayne L. Hays, back from a knee injury after tearing a tendon on Feb 6, announces a full fledged campaign for the Ohio House of Representatives 99th District. He targets the Democratic nomination amid six hopefuls and says he will campaign full time.
Los Angeles AP Gail Fisher the actress known for Peggy in Mannix has the cocaine possession charge deferred for at least six months while she joins a drug diversion program. She received 12 months probation a $350 fine and must repay $1 026 to Pacific Telephone for avoided charges. If she completes the program the felony narcotics charge will be dropped with an Oct 8 progress hearing set.
Haley urges more shows on the roots of American ethnic groups at the NAB convention. Landon counters by stressing concern over violence on television, while noting sex is less urgent.
The fate of Radio City Music Hall remains unclear as talks continue over leasing the 6,200-seat venue to a non profit group. Lt. Gov. Mary Anne Krupsak said a deal had been reached, while a theater spokeswoman said no agreement had been made to save the hall before the farewell performance. The center previously announced a closing date of April 12.
New York markets shifted lower as traders awaited President Carter's economy address. The noon Dow Jones industrial average fell 4.33 to 769.32 while losers led gainers 3 to 2 among NYSE listed issues.
Vincent Loomis of Orlando leads a seven member team to an atoll in the Marshall Islands, hoping to locate Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra and prove it is her plane. Loomis cites a prior find of a plane wreck on a Pacific atoll but keeps the atoll location undisclosed.
Lt Governor Robert E. Ferguson and Attorney General Toney Anaya urged stronger policing at the New Mexico Military Institute Traffic Detail banquet. Ferguson noted drug smugglers have better gear than police and called for comprehensive upgrades funded by underwriting training for local law enforcement.
At a banquet Attorney General Anaya and Lt. Col. Corzine praised officers from local state and federal agencies and NMMI cadets. They stressed competitive salaries to attract quality personnel and highlighted NMMI’s role in training responsible youth. Ferguson seeks governor and Anaya runs for U S Senate. Corzine honored for 24 years at NMMI Police Department.
Federal officials opened the first of three public hearings in Carlsbad on a proposed Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in nearby salt beds. The plan envisions a 60 acre surface facility over 30 square miles, with possible storage of up to 1 000 high level spent fuel assemblies for demonstration.
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