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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1977
Page
2
Entertainer Jerry Lewis receives a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for his crusade against muscular dystrophy. The announcement highlights his fundraising and advocacy efforts guiding research and patient support.
Elvis Aron Presley of Townsville Queensland changed his name from Donald Leslie McNulty to Elvis Presley in 1969. He says he plans to marry before Christmas and if he has a son will name him Elvis. He recalls being a major fan after seeing GI Blues and says he feels lost at the star's death.
Singer Mel Torme and actress Janette Scott have agreed to share custody of their two children, ending about a year of court dispute. The settlement puts the children in both parents' care, signaling an amicable resolution to a high profile case.
Phoenix promoter Jules H Klar says the world backgammon tournament to be held in Las Vegas December 18 to 23 will proceed despite clashes with a Phoenix bank and a New York partner. He expects over 1000 players and has set up a separate entry fund after escrow delay.
Prince Yamashina Yoshimaro, cousin of Japan’s emperor and founder of Tokyo’s Yamashina Institute, receives the International Council for Bird Preservation’s Delacour Medal. He led the 1973 US Japan migratory bird treaty and the award honors his conservation efforts.
San Francisco dispatch details sworn testimony on Howard Hughes heirs aides who rebelled against planned restructuring of Summa Corporation. Court filings show plans to create an Eastern Division with Jack Real, while locks on Hughes's hotel suite were changed and the tycoon moved to Mexico before his death. Texas seeks residency and 17 percent inheritance tax as trial set for September.
Millions mourn as comedian Groucho Marx dies after a two month pneumonia bout. He will be cremated in a private service at a family gathering led by son Arthur Marx with remarks from Erin Fleming and Nat Perrin. The entertainer famed for You Bet Your Life and Marx Brothers jokes leaves Zeppo Gummo Chico and Harpo.
Ricky G. Griego 22 of 1009 S. Virginia Ave. was placed on one year probation after pleading nolle contendre to a single count of distribution of marijuana. Dist. Court Judge Paul Snead deferred sentencing and remanded him to parole officers. The charge is a fourth degree felony with possible 1-5 year prison term or a $5,000 fine or both.
The Early Birds hold a 4 p.m. barbeque today at Roswell Industrial Air Center Great Southwest Aviation Building 1536. Donations are seven dollars per person with entertainment. The public may meet candidate Joe Sheen and Skeen at the event.
Words cannot express our thanks for the kindness shown in our grief after the daughter Pamela McCrary passed away.
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