Lance vindicated in probe over banking finances
Bert Lance declares himself vindicated after a Comptroller of the Currency report on his finances stresses a limited scope and ongoing investigations. President Carter concurs that Lance has been cleared, while the agency notes no evidence yet found to fully settle all allegations.
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Lee M. Cohn
Washington Star
Washington
Bert Lance
Comptroller of the Currency
Comptroller
Carter
John G. Heimann
Heimann
Sunset over Capitan Mountain Capsule Roswell Scene
Roswell residents can claim a quintessential sunset over the plains west of Roswell. The vast sky glows from pale yellow to orange as the sun sinks behind Capitan Mountain, offering a tranquil panorama described as nature’s delicate brushwork and a reward after the day.
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Roswell
Capitan Mountain
Roswell seeks repeal of city water and sewer ordinances
Roswell residents started a petition to repeal water sanitation and sewage bills passed by the City Council. City Atty. John Capps says repeal by petition is not allowed and no specific signature minimum exists. Felber, a local teacher, notes potential legal steps if ignored, while organizers aim for 1500 signatures and a council presentation.
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Don Hoffman
Roswell
John Capps
Thomas Felber
Aspen Ave
Felber
Sage
Elder
Artesia
Capps
Roswell Man Found Dead In Car Under Bridge
William L. Jones, 61, of 1418 S Cahoon Ave, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a black 1966 Dodge under the Berrendo River bridge on North Main Street. Police say he died of multiple head injuries, and the car, buried in soft riverbed earth, had been under the bridge for about two days.
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Associated Ambulance Co
Mike Dunne
Mike Roberts
Terry Davis
Roswell
William L. Jones
St. Cahoon Ave
Berrendo River Bridge
North Main Street
Jones
Berrendo River
S. Cahoon Ave
Humphrey undergoes surgery finds terminal pelvic cancer
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey spent a quiet night in good spirits after surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospitals revealed terminal cancer of the pelvis. Dr. John Najarian said the 66 year old was comfortable, in minimal pain, and likely to be out of the hospital within a week if no complications arise.
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Minneapolis
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota Democrat
John S. Najarian
University of Minnesota Hospitals
Sen. Humphrey
Najarian
Humphrey
Senate
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AGs office probes Chaves County Open Meetings Act
The attorney general’s office opened an inquiry into whether the Chaves County Commission violated the Open Meetings Act by approving three projects for 892000 with potential EDA funding. An investigator sought May 10 minutes and spoke with Commissioner Aiello about the civic center health center amphitheater and maintenance building plans announced in July. Aiello said the investigator found no violation and noted the amphitheater and health center were tied to the civic center application as possible spin offs.
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Chaves County
Carson Lowman
Roswell
Economic Development Administration
Arthur F
Aiello
Commission
EDA
Attorney General
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