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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1978
Page
2
AFL-CIO president George Meany said Monday that his relationship with the White House has improved despite reports of a widening rift with labor leaders.
Ruth Carter Stapleton said she did not seek publicity but will use it to promote her 21 year old healing ministry. She held a news conference to counter misrepresentations and distributed a five page statement outlining her beliefs as a Southern Baptist believer in divine healing of body and mind. She spoke by phone to clarify her religious stance and deny adverse depictions by other church leaders.
A quoted speaker affirms loyalty to Jimmy while insisting service to God guides her actions, calling the religious duty the sole issue she recognizes as valid. The remark frames a conflict between political loyalty and personal faith influencing her stance.
White House press secretary Jody Powell says he is quitting cigarettes but admits returning from a vacation and smoking cigars. He declines to swear off tobacco for good and jokes about chewing tobacco, noting he does not snuff. The exchange occurs during a briefing with reporters.
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, a traditionalist critic of Pope Paul VI, is recovering from surgery and will not comment on the pope’s death. A nun at Econe Seminary says Lefebvre is not there and unknown location. His followers plan a Mass for the pope’s soul while maintaining Catholic loyalty.
Calvary Baptist Church at 1009 W Alameda St marks 40 years since founding and 10th anniversary of Rev. Kenneth Stohner with the dedication of a new Family Life Center. Phase II set at $300,000 includes canopy, foyer and bride’s room. Public events Aug 16–20 feature dinners, programs, and messages from church leaders.
Attorney Marvin Lewis argues NBC bears negligent and irresponsible duty in broadcasting Born Innocent, claiming the 1974 film could incite rape of a 13 year old. Judge Dossee requires proof of willful incitement. Lewis plans to appeal while pursuing negligence theory.
The New York stock market declined with the Dow Jones 30 down to 882.45 at noon as traders weigh the dollar and weak economy. Volume on the NYSE reached 14.2 million shares in the first two hours while declines outpaced advances, led by Ramada Inns up 3.9 percent on casino-entry prospects.
Atlantic Richfield Co. strongly denied a Department of Energy notice of probable violation alleging overstated increased costs of crude oil. A spokesman said inconsistent methods between May 1973 and later periods could not be sanctioned and the company will defend its position in proceedings and courts if needed.
The Roswell Daily Record lists staff roles including managing editor and business director and details subscription rates for Roswell and out of state. It notes city address at 2301 N Main St Roswell NM 88201 and AP membership.
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