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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1978
Page
2
Jane Russell Judy Canova Sam Jaffe and Claire Trevor vie for top honors as the National Film Society stage at its Memorial Day weekend convention Movie Expo 78 in Beverly Hills California.
The Alabama Legislature approved a bill to assign two state police body guards to Gov. George Wallace for as long as he needs them. Wallace, paralyzed in both legs from a 1972 assassination attempt, plans a fall Senate bid after leaving the governor's office in January.
Vice President Walter Mondale enjoyed a half hour of political pleasure in New Orleans as high school serenades and street musicians greeted him in the French Quarter. He arrived to speak at a Tuesday convention of federal judges, drawing cheers from locals.
Patrick Buchanan says former President Nixon's forthcoming book will be fully consistent with the truth but contain no Watergate disclosures. A limousine was conveyed by motorcycle police. Mondale's stroll through the French Quarter drew camera crews and a small crowd, ending in a sunlit, lighthearted parade along Royal Street and Pirates Alley.
In Los Angeles AP reports Ringo Starr notes two lives one as the public entertainer Ringo Starr created by others and one as his private person Richard Starkey. He says some aspects of his private life must stay private while acknowledging his public persona as a cheerful drummer and former Beatle.
Santa Fe Democrat Jeff Bingaman, seeking the attorney general post, cites consumer representation and fighting drug trafficking as top aims. He argues for more AG funding to handle rising crime and supports AG involvement in prosecutions, including complaints against the Public Utilities Commission. He spoke during a Roswell swing and planned a 7 p.m. reception at Arias Cafe.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 5.03 points to 38.62 by noon while NYSE list of gainers edged losers. Volume reached 20.21 million shares, with traders noting activity well below Tuesday’s 55.8 million share pace. U S Steel held at 27% after a 100,000 share block. the firm reported a $58.7 million Q1 loss.
The Eastern New Mexico University regents will hold an April 2 pm meeting at the ENMU Roswell library to discuss an apparent low bid for a 23 000 square foot Airframe and Power Mechanics Building. John C Cornell Inc of Clovis submitted a base bid of 1 017 544 for the project along with remodeling plans for the main campus science building and Portales administration and Curry Quay Hall projects. Chairman William F Brainerd and members Wayne Stratton Janie Moberly Joe Armijo and Ron Chaplin sit on the board.
A two day event featuring insulators, bottles, frontier artifacts and arts and crafts runs April 29 and 30 at Sunrise Shopping Center on Dyer Street in El Paso. For details contact Martha Stevens or Don Vichers at the listed El Paso addresses and phone numbers.
The Roswell Daily Record lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Roswell New Mexico with monthly quarterly and annual options. It provides phone numbers for business circulation and staff positions and notes AP membership and use of AP dispatches.
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