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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1985
Page
1
In Roswell the Inland Sea Corp shut its doors leaving substantial bills unpaid to the City of Roswell. City Manager James Whitford comments on the town facing financial strain as creditors pursue claims. The item appears among other notices and regional summaries.
Lincoln County Sheriff Tom Sullivan faces District Attorney James Weldon over handling of the McKnight murder probe now in its tenth month. Weldon accused the sheriff and staff of withholding evidence and obstructing cooperation, while Sullivan said Weldon’s office internal issues drive the dispute. Weldon proposed a task force with state and federal help. Sullivan allegedly resisted sharing evidence with the New Mexico Crime Laboratory. Officials page note and photo captions follow.
Security police detained 27 anti apartheid leaders in a 24 hour period ending Saturday amid ongoing racial violence. The arrests targeted United Democratic Front supporters, with Farouk Meer and Syd Lockett detained in Durban and near Cape Town, under long standing security laws.
Jesus Word Church at 3501 W College Blvd cleaned and repaired after burglars stole about $6000 in kitchen and sound equipment and attempted arson. Pastor Randall Jill Grill and Rev Edward Vigil led repairs as the church prepared to resume business as usual. This incident mirrors several recent break ins across Roswell congregations with First Spanish Baptist Church also burglarized nearby.
Gov. Toney Anaya was aboard American Airlines Flight 1 en route to the Western Governors Conference in Honolulu when the aircraft taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport struck a flock of birds. The plane returned to the terminal after a thud.
Cardiff AP reports Crest Hotel workers, despondent over weeks of rain, erected a 30-foot Christmas tree four months early. Assistant Manager Paul Finch said the tree would be decorated with lights once the downpour ends, aiming to cheer guests despite bad weather.
GARRY WESNER reports a public meeting at 10 30 a m Thursday in the Chaves County Courthouse commission room to gather input on drainage areas feeding the Pecos River. The Albuquerque District Army Corps of Engineers uses findings to decide if further action is needed, with a several month study underway.
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