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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1985
Page
3
The piece notes over six decades of trust in the IRS built on efficiency but cites lost returns, conflicting notices, and delays due to staff cuts of 5,000 in five years. It warns of rising cheating, fewer audits, increasing complexity, and calls for reforms to simplify the tax code and boost staffing.
Eugene McElvaney Jr argues after Zimbabwe’s 1980 election and Mugabe’s rise that the shift to a one party Marxist state would disenfranchise minorities like the Ndebele and threaten white representation, urging caution for South Africa’s future. He compares Mugabe’s conduct to potential South African outcomes.
A lively note touts more free goodies, sport cars for the in crowd, and reduced hospital bills for honest workers. Signed by J B Sharer at 1105 West Eighth Street, the piece invites readers to witness the spectacle.
Highlights of events on August 25 across history include the 1944 liberation of Paris ending German occupation and celebrations after Maj. Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz surrendered. Other dates mark Louisiana colonists in 1718, Uruguay's 1825 independence, Lincoln associate Ann Rutledge's death in 1835, Nietzsche's 1900 death, the 1916 National Park Service creation, 1921 US-Germany peace treaty, 1943 New Georgia advance, Truman railroads seizure in 1950, and Ford urging tax relief in 1975.
Edward C. Berman spoke at the International Forum on August 25 1960 about atomic weapons spreading beyond the United States and the Soviet Union noting France recently joined the nations with atomic capability. Roswell Rotary Club named Jack Deason public accountant as new president at a meeting with 35 members and guests. Glen Arles and his wife joined the Mariners Club at the First Presbyterian Church on West Seventh Street.
A Santa Fe editorial urges replacing old political figures with new leaders and singles out Bruce King as an example of the veteran candidate. It argues voters deserve new ideas and energy in the state's next government and questions King’s ongoing bid.
Fred McCaffrey notes Bruce’s case and Bruce’s boots from the closet while Alice, longtime companion and First Lady, sets the tone as New Mexicans vote. The piece predicts the same team led by Linda Kehoe and Brian Sanderoff may return, with Bill Giron and Lea Griego likely joining soon.
The text questions the King campaign’s strategy to win voters by appealing to nostalgia and a return to calmer times. It suggests the appeal could succeed if the electorate desires a four year siesta and a familiar figure like Bruce to lead.
Ace Reid urges voters to demand concrete plans from all gubernatorial candidates. He critiques past leadership, calls for new ideas, and warns against vague platitudes. The piece argues for a candidate with a clear program to solve state problems and rejects old hacks seeking the job.
A satirical 1990 column claims the postmaster general declares Mail Day a national holiday after a massive deficit and stamp price fight. It describes widespread public reaction, festivities, and social rituals around a single annual postal delivery day. It ends noting the piece continues on Page 5.
CIA reports portray Nicolae Ceausescu as an aging leader of Romania who defied the Soviet bloc, opposed key invasions, and sought allies with the United States and China. The White House tracks his mortality and rising popularity at home as he pursues national independence.
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