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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
1
The family of John Bullard, wounded by ambushers during a Long Binh repair trip in South Vietnam, accepts a certificate of commendation in Roswell. His twin daughters Nancy and Nanette and his wife pose with the award on Tuesday.
A Nora Co-op News column corrects myths about northern New Mexico to Colorado narrow gauge trains, citing Durango as another example and praising the route’s scenery. Also news notes pie for breakfast booths at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, retirement tributes, and local updates on Trevino’s recovery and cabin near Elephant Butte Lake.
A Mt Sinai Hospital team implants a silicone rubber patch booster device in a 63 year old man identified as Haskell Shanks. The operation marks a rare heart device milestone.
Partly cloudy conditions bring scattered afternoon and nighttime thundershowers. Expect a low around 60 tonight and a high near 86 on Thursday.
Mayor John V. Lindsay switched from the GOP to the Democratic party saying he seeks new national leadership. He avoided confirming a 1972 presidential run while signaling active involvement to shape policy and oppose Nixon and Vietnam War policies. He criticized Rockefeller's GOP administration and noted Rockefeller's vacation in Portugal.
A breakfast meeting of the Junior Livestock Sales committee set the first agenda item contacting previous and prospective buyers for the September 11 sale. In the photo left to right are John Chappell Chaves County Agent Mark Draper chairman and Pete Kunkel vice chairman.
Senator Clinton Anderson disclosed that four aircraft will head to a Strategic Air Command satellite base at the Roswell Industrial Air Center. The mix includes two B52 bombers and two KC135 tankers with 150 to 200 military personnel plus dependents expected to move in early 1972 or before year end. Housing exists for all at RIAC, and local rental figures are under negotiation to be settled later in the month.
Roswell's parks committee urged to acquire five acres owned by John B. Barnett Jr for a nine hole extension to the municipal golf course by negotiations or condemnation. Barnett reportedly offered up to 15000 but city appraisal expected to be lower. Negotiations continue with a second land tract at College and Atkinson.
Dr E M Jennings resigns from Roswell city council citing new duties at Roswell High School. He holds to resign after months and asks for time to discuss with Mayor Brainerd before any final action. Jennings points to family priorities and reduced term.
Junior Livestock Sales Committee met at the Roswell Inn to organize buyers for the September 11 sale at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. A sub committee will contact out of town buyers. The event features 120 animals including 60 lambs 25 hogs 31 calves two rabbit pens and two capons with weight limits listed. A chuckwagon breakfast will be served at 6 a.m. with the sale starting at 7 a.m. A planned Aug 25 meeting and buyer outreach are noted.
Holt, 19, was found dead in the living room of 605 N. 13th St early today after police were alerted at 3:22 a.m. Officers found several people at the scene. An autopsy was ordered and funeral arrangements are pending.
MGM plans a $60 million complex of luxury condominiums on back lot No. 3 in Culver City. The project will replace classic sets from Boom Town to Tugboat Annie while retaining some trees and creating a quarter mile lake with docks. ITT Levitt and Sons purchased the site for $7.25 million.
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