08 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1977
Page
1
Police and City Environmental Officer William King announce a crackdown on residents who illegally house fowl and livestock within city limits. He cites health odors and neighbor complaints. violators face municipal court fines up to 300 dollars and up to 90 days in jail.
U S officials traveling with Secretary of State Vance confirm indirect contact with the PLO on removing roadblocks to a Mideast peace conference. The PLO hints at possible changes to UN Security Council Resolution 242, but no firm move toward recognizing Israel is reported.
A 15 year old Roswell girl Pamela Annette McCrary died after being ejected when a 1975 convertible car overturned at Bottomless Lakes State Park. Driver Susan I Stein 19 and passenger Jerri I Muse 17 sustained minor injuries. The crash occurred after the car swerved to avoid a post and rolled multiple times. Funeral services were planned for Ingram Funeral Home with burial in Portales Cemetery.
President Carter plans to sign a $10 billion public works bill including nine of 18 projects he initially sought to kill after reviewing 30. The package omits the Clinch River breeder reactor and extends auto emission standards delay to 1980 models, with 48 days for Congress to override any vetoes.
Former Otero County treasurer Betty Mata faces 19 counts of embezzlement as jury selection begins in Las Cruces. Judge Sandenaw sequesters jurors and plans night and weekend proceedings to speed the trial. Witnesses include auditor John Wallace and county officials. Mata’s defense cites other county staff and witnesses.
St Mary's Hospital directors consider deeding land east of the hospital to Chaves County for a public health center. Commissioner Arthur Aiello says the county would accept the land if deeded for that purpose. Decision likely at Tuesday's meeting pending approval from the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother.
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