Salvo demands resignations at New Mexico CID over failures
New Mexico Secretary of Commerce John Salvo asked for the resignations of CID Director Johnny Block and Deputy Director Bob Bernsten after criticism of the division. He cited failed inspections, an investigation mishap, and allegedly falsified statistics submitted to the Legislative Finance Committee to justify more staffing.
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Bob Bernsten
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Duncan to Lead Energy Department in Carter Cabinet Reshuffle
The key Carter energy policy figure Charles W. Duncan Jr. is nominated to head the Energy Department after unanimous Senate committee approval. Duncan asserts direct access to the president, prioritizes conservation, supports a significant role for nuclear power, and vows to reevaluate agency programs and staff.
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Energy Department
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Carter
White House
U.S
Coca-Cola Co
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Energy
James R. Schlesinger
Roswell AAA Opens New Office Tomorrow
The Roswell office of the American Automobile Association will open tomorrow at 1412 South Main Street with manager John Pietryzk announcing the move. Roswell sees a growing mix of new teachers, including many feminine, single and good looking, to balance the local student population. The Daily Record editor criticizes New Mexico politicians for barbs and frayed truce, while Frontier Theaters, Inc. plans Cinemascope pictures following a deal with Dallas. Evelio Hernandez pitched a six nothing no hitter for Roswell before about 2,700 at a Chamber of Commerce event against Odessa.
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S. Main St
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The
Daily Record
New Mexico
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Frontier Theaters, Inc
Dallas
Frontier Theaters
Evelio Hernandez
Chamber of Commerce
Odessa
Abducted Peace Corps Botanist Held by Colombian Guerrillas
In La Macarena on February 14 1977 Richard Starr a 29 year old Peace Corps botanist was abducted by FARC guerrillas who overran the town. His mother Charlotte Jensen of Edmonds Washington has sold possessions to raise funds and hopes for proof Starr is alive. Intermediaries describe Starr as losing reality and appeal for a safe return though he remains captive awaiting ransom negotiations.
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Colombia
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Toledo
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Connecticut
Texas
Reagan
National Committee
Connally
GOP leaders split with rankandfile on 1980 presidential picks
Polls show Gallup sampling 34 Republicans favor Reagan as top nominee with Ford second and Connally Baker Ford trailing among general Republicans. GOP leaders prefer Bush first, Reagan second, Connally third, Baker fourth, Ford unranked, reflecting different bases and recognitions.
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Texas
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Tennessee
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Baker
Ford
Moderation marks Nicaragua Sandinista rule in first month
In Managua the leftist junta shows restraint by releasing imprisoned guardsmen and protecting private property while avoiding summary executions. Questions linger over non communism, neighborly influence, and potential leadership shifts, with Tomas Borge and Eden Pastora viewed as possible future figures.
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