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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1977
Page
2
Miami Springs officer Kenneth Presley recalled a lucky rescue after saving 2 year old Kelly Burke from drowning in a pool. He arrived to a child not breathing, performed mouth to mouth resuscitation, and the girl revived, opening her eyes and crying.
Senator Hubert Humphrey continues a normal recovery from the Aug. 18 operation at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. Dr. John Najarian reports daily gains in appetite and strength as he prepares to leave the hospital next week and recuperate at home before returning to Washington after Labor Day.
Robert Shelton imperial wizard of the United Klans of America sues the FBI for $50 million claiming illegal investigative tactics used against the Klan in Birmingham.
Dr Millie Hughes Wiley of Greenbrae California and a biochemist at University of California San Francisco is named to the first group of women selected to try out for NASA's astronaut program.
Kent State history professor Lawrence S. Kaplan urged graduates that ongoing debate over the 1970 Kent State shootings should not ruin the school’s spirit. He told about 1,300 graduates that continued negative attention has dampened Kent spirits more than any other issue.
James Allen, 68, who had been legally blind since 1959, reports clear vision after a cornea transplant at the University of Iowa Hospital. He says things look perfect but different, calling it “a whole other world.”
Deputy Dewayne Shaw leads a two person squad tracking bad checks in Roswell. He cites two epidemics by professional writers hitting merchants for over 2500 dollars each, but says local residents writing checks without funds cause greater harm, with limited fear of prosecution. The team works long hours to catch offenders.
Transportation Manufacturing Corp at Roswell Industrial Airport Center slashes output to one bus daily and lays off 75 to 100 workers as a temporary measure. About 300 were employed before the cutback, with possible restoration by January 1.
Chaves County Sheriff reports two suspects jailed on $2000 bond each for fraud over 100 with a two day spree Aug. 18 19. Warrants issued for Kay Nuri and Larry Leach. Nuri and child link noted. Police seek two more suspects nationwide as businesses recover items and partial payments.
State Rep. Lenton Malry, the only Black member of the legislature, announced in Albuquerque his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor next year. The 45 year old administrator with Albuquerque Public Schools made the statement at a Four Seasons Motor Inn tea.
A one car crash Friday night five miles east of Roswell on U S 380 killed a Mexican alien. The vehicle rolled three times into an irrigation canal. The driver overcorrected after leaving the highway. The Mexican passenger sustained minor injuries and the names were withheld pending kin notification.
Hetty Silverman thanks friends and medical staff at E N M Medical Center for kindnesses help and encouragement during her illness.
Published weekdays and Sunday morning at 2301 N Main Roswell NM 88201. Staff include Editor Geerences and Managing Editor R M Higginbotham. Rates list carrier and mail options for in state and out of state subscriptions.
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