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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1978
Page
4
More than 200 attendees at a Las Cruces water conference warn that New Mexico faces a clash between farmland irrigation and city and industrial demand. They cite 80 percent of water use by agriculture and explore costly options like importation, weather modification, and desalinization, while urging drought resistant crops and efficient irrigation.
Washington report exposes a Blue Shield Indiana nexus where doctors dominate underwriting and directors hold bank and insurance interests. Key figures include Frank McKinney Jr of American Fletcher National Bank and Richard Kilborn of Indiana Blue Shield, with high doctor salaries funded by premiums. The House subcommittee led by Rep. Moss seeks to curb these conflicts.
Santa Fe Sunday legislative council meeting looms with talk of funding for interim committees before the 60 day session. Also potential opening salvo in House Senate power struggle and other political chatter from New Mexico.
Maj. Gen. John K Singlaub announces his retirement after a Pentagon meeting following outspoken remarks to Georgia Tech ROTC cadets about the neutron bomb and U.S. defense posture. He had criticized Carter administration Korea withdrawals and Panama Canal treaties, sparking debate on military political involvement.
Editor thanks timely editorials on national issues. The closure of bases to save money is a lie and risks lives. The Executive acting by fiat without Congress is absurd, dangerous, and could enslave the people.
The Olivet Study Club hosted a spring luncheon at Mrs. E F Patterson's home with miniatures and pastel flowers. Hostesses included E E Patterson Fay Lusk and J E Johns along with W H Kegley and Bert Aston. Guests were Mrs George Slaughter and Mrs L W Belcher. St Elizabeths Guild met at Mrs J P White Jr s country home with co host Mrs Cullen Drew. Joyce Hunter presented Life of St Mark News notes Roswell Rocket manager Pat Stasey trimmed his roster to 16 players Buzz Jackson moved to Lamesa of the Longhorn League.
Washington debate over a U S Soviet strategic arms pact grows thorny as Vance reports modest gains in Moscow while the Senate demands concrete terms not vague atmosphere. Byrd warns that a SALT II approval faces stiff resistance without solid assurances and a united administration stance.
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