18 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1980
Page
1
The Daily Record Roswell reports Mormons across southeastern New Mexico mark the 150th founding anniversary of their church. Page 3 notes regional reflections on the milestone.
Joe J. Hewett of Roswell named chief highway administrator by Gov. Bruce King to replace O Cheskey. He vows to tackle funding shortages as fuel tax declines and asphalt costs surge strain the department amid a federal funding cut of 8.5 million dollars.
MIT astronomer Dr. James Elliot notes Alistair Walker observed Pluto’s moon Charon transit a distant star at Sutherland on April 6 delaying light for 50 seconds. Elliot says 90 percent confidence. if confirmed the body could be large enough to challenge moon classification with a minimum diameter around 1,200 kilometers.
In a 3-2 vote the New Mexico Military Institute Board of Regents approved admitting Sikh students for 1980-81 and waiving hair and turbins dress standards. Regent Joplin cited religion and tradition while concerns about harassment and cadet commonality were voiced by Lt. Col. Brownfield and Maj. Wyles.
Washington report states Rep. John Anderson plans to bolt the Republican Party and run for president as an independent. aides indicated final decision expected by mid next week.
According to biographers, Henry David Thoreau invented raisin bread. The note appears in a brief United Press International item summarizing biographical claims.
President Carter escalates pressure on Iran with broad sanctions including travel bans on Americans, asset seizure funding for hostages, and potential military options. Pentagon hints at possible mine laying, Gulf blockade, and strikes on oil facilities and military targets.
Pecos Valley farmer Gary W. Barnett announced he will run again for Chaves County commissioner representing District 3 in the June 3 primary. He faces C W Wagner and would meet Democrat Leroy Lang in November. Barnett seeks continued cooperation with municipalities and a task force to study a law enforcement center. He cites landfills fire department support library and health services as cooperative needs. Barnett lives near Roswell with wife Carolyn and three daughters.
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