This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
4
Art Buchwald warns readers about the flood of China coverage after a detente, noting reporters will describe food, clothing, travel, and propaganda as they file from Beijing and Shanghai. He jokes about clichés and the risk of audience fatigue before Nixon’s trip.
A tongue in cheek note suggests Swiss bank ads tempt big deposits with a free cuckoo clock. It highlights a playful promotion tied to a million dollar sum.
The article warns hair spray aerosols can ignite in flames and harm eyes lungs and hearts. It cites a Citizen Advocate Office draft study showing many cans lack ingredient lists and health warnings while profits soar and regulators lag.
Tesuque Indian leaders question state and municipal authority to interfere in a contract for a subdivision on Indian land. The Sangre de Cristo Corp contract with Colonias de Santa Fe faces a lawsuit with Santa Fe City and County over planning jurisdiction. Atty. Gen. Norvell plans suit to define state power over non Indians developing on Indian land. The issue may reach the Supreme Court as Indians seek to preserve land control despite local regulatory pressures.
Today in history notes major events on August 3 1971 including the Nautilus first undersea North Pole crossing between Alaska and Greenland. Other anniversaries include Columbus sailing to America in 1492 and the 1692 Massachusetts witch trials.
25 years ago on August 3 1946 Sidney Well of the New Mexico Development Foundation said a textile expert would assess Roswell wool and cotton resources with a focus on making mattresses from cotton linters. Yarn and blanket firms consider locating in New Mexico. Lt Col J P Kelly NM College was named Knife and Fork Club president. An old fashioned supper and hillbilly music will cap Pecos Valley Farmer’s Club gathering. Anderson Watkins beat Rainbow 11 to 1. Wilmots defeated Kiwanis 8 to 4 in prelims.
1971 assessed valuations certified by the State Property Appraisal Department keep railroads under a 1921 law linking ad valorem values to ICC figures. Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Rock Island, and Colorado and Southern show varied changes due to a phased ratio shift from 40 to 33 1 3 percent. Tank car firms face potential tax hikes under ad valorem, while utilities and airlines post new valuations and audits loom for uranium and pipeline firms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.