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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
2
Local resident Travis N. Maples argues after 45 years of study that Newtonian physics fails to explain the universe. He proposes a new force called displacement as the sole organizer of matter within a vast invisible cosmic womb containing all known elements and potentially more.
The passage argues that heavy metals sink to Earth's center while lighter elements move outward, extending to the crust and atmosphere. It claims planetary and cosmic structures arise from displacement, concluding with a provocative question about Newton's ideas.
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz expressed sympathy for meat industry troubles but gave no hint of an early lift to the beef price freeze. He met about 50 industry reps as reports of shutdowns and anticipated closings grew amid concerns over ongoing meat availability.
In Honolulu and across Hawaii leaders condemn attorney John J. Wilson for calling Senator Daniel K. Inouye a Jap during Watergate hearings. Editors and officials urge apology and speak of Hawaii's Japanese ancestry population and strong reaction to the insult. Inouye, born in Honolulu to Japanese American parents, calls the remark unfortunate.
Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Friday at Ballard Chapel for Mrs. Gladys S. Ridgway 70 of 118 E. Forest with burial at South Park Cemetery. Officiating ministers are Rev. Buford Coplen and Rev. E R Reynolds. Mrs. Ridgway died Wednesday at St. Marys Hospital after a long illness. She was born June 6, 1903 in Mangum, Oklahoma and lived many years in New Mexico and Roswell. Survived by three sons Thomas Ridgway Seattle Washington Roy Lee Ridgway Sr Modesto California and Edward Ridgway Las Cruces two daughters Nancy Metcalf Roswell and Joyce Berdine Albuquerque one sister Winnie Sacknitz Modesto 21 grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers Roy Lee Ridgway Leslie Ridgway Forest Metcalf Floyd Ridgway Jerry Metcalf and Dennis Ridgway.
The Labor Department reports the largest July wholesale price decline in 25 years, driven by farm products and processed foods amid Nixon price freeze and export rules. The unadjusted index fell 1.3 percent and the adjusted 1.4 percent, with farm prices down 4.1 to 4.6 percent, led by eggs and vegetables.
Former CIA Director Richard Helms told the Senate Watergate committee that one Cuban American arrested inside the Watergate was on a $100 a month CIA retainer at the time. He said the agency had no involvement in the break-in and that Martinez was removed from the retainer once his role became known. Helms recalled a White House meeting six days after the break-in when officials discussed possible CIA operations in Mexico and curbing the FBI probe. He defended the agency, while acknowledging prior contacts and a later request to brief Elisberg.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 5.57 to 906.61 at noon amid continued selling for a fourth straight session. NYSE and Amex indices dropped while notable stocks such as Northwest Airlines and International Paper posted declines. trading remained moderate as market worries persisted.
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe confirmed the Chicken Ranch in La Grange is permanently closed after Sheriff T J Flournoy shut it down Tuesday night. Officials said there was no evidence linking the house to organized crime and stressed equal enforcement of state law.
Two 18 year old Roswell men Raymond Sanchez and Bobby Armendariz were arrested after a typewriter car warranty and car registration were found in their vehicle. The items were stolen from the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and its director of volunteers office. Both suspects remain jailed awaiting municipal court hearings.
Roswell police reported James A. Thompson, 72, of 1002 N Plains Park Dr, died on arrival at St Marys Hospital after his wife found him in the bedroom bleeding from the head. Authorities said he apparently fell, struck his head on furniture, and was unconscious.
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