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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
4
In a Washington laundromat a man recalls a playful exchange about sunbathing and laundry misadventures while two baskets spin. They joke about detergents, bleaching towels, blue jeans with sheets, and a bet on clothing cycles. The scene ends with a bet on a beach robe versus a swimsuit.
A columnist argues the U S system, built to check power, endures Watergate through press scrutiny opposition and courts. It praises the framers for embedding checks and notes public vigilance, juries, and judges redeeming accountability amid scandal. July 5 1916 Roswell Fourth of July recap follows.
President Nixon early addressed Watergate, admitting criminal acts and overzealous individuals while taking responsibility as chief executive. He denied knowledge of a coverup, urged focus on inflation and crime, and defended withholding private tapes to protect the republic's checks and balances.
Dr. John F. Stock, a Morris Minnesota physician, won a temporary restraining order in federal court at St. Paul delaying his active duty call. He argued community need and his full private practice limited access to care for 18,000 residents. He had offered to serve two years in a Morris clinic instead of military service but the Air Force rejected that option.
The 25 year old Evelyn Peterson of San Antonio Texas won the National Modern Venus beauty contest at Coney Island. A V-2 rocket test at the army base exploded as it descended after a 20 000 foot ascent at White Sands. The justice department said it is studying complaints of price fixing and meat shortages. Police report capture of three men in the attempted theft at Houston Brothers Lumber Co. in Lovington and Lubbock, Texas.
Fourteen lawmakers charged a total of 5417 for travels during four months. Sen. Odis Echols attended Western Conference of State Governments meetings in San Diego and San Francisco. Rep. Tom Hoover visited Washington D C and Dallas for conferences. Several others joined trips to Minneapolis Lake Tahoe Columbia Maryland Boca Raton and more. Reimbursements varied from per diems to airline fares with some trips partially funded by federal agencies. A new state liquor law requires hearings within 90 days and shifts some duties to designated officers.
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