15 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1980
Page
1
Inmate at a state prison offers a stark poem about a February riot described as bloody. The poem notes the devil laughing amid the violence and police reactions draw ire from frightened victims.
El Espectador reports that the April 19 Movement hostages in the Dominican Republic Embassy may leave as early as Saturday, first stopping in Caracas to free ambassador Virgilio Lovera, then to Vienna for a press conference before seeking asylum in Nicaragua. Negotiations continue with ransom terms and observer access in play.
City officials and the Environmental Improvement Division discussed penalties for uncovered trash at the Brasher Road landfill and for dumping after hours. Enforcement plans will involve Roswell Police and Chaves County Sheriff's deputies within 24 hours to address violations.
Washington reports the large flotilla in the Indian Ocean in response to the Iran hostage crisis and Afghanistan unrest has created morale strains and hampered other U.S. Navy missions. Officials warn reductions may be needed as carrier deployments and repair work face pressure.
London based report notes New Scientist coverage of quasar 3C 345 found with the Effelsberg radio telescope near Bonn Germany. The team includes Bonn University astronomers a Max Planck Institute researcher and P P Kronberg of Toronto. 3C 345 lies about 5 billion light years away.
A ferocious winter storm swept the Midwest causing power outages to about 70 000 Chicago area homes and flight delays at O Hare while floods from Louisiana to North Carolina eased. Nine people died in weather related incidents and Lake Erie rose forcing evacuations near Detroit. Chicago on season total snow reaches 39.5 inches and rivers crest in Alabama amid heavy rains.
In Turin investigators say Fabrizio Peci admitted involvement in the Aldo Moro case after his arrest on February 20 along with Rocco Micaletto. Peci faces 39 charges tied to the Moro affair.
Lloyd Baptiste reported leaving the keys in his official state car marked Office of the Governor when it was stolen from a residential Baton Rouge area last week. Police warn drivers to take their keys.
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