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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1985
Page
3
The piece argues consumer spending powers a market economy as dollars cycle through merchants and payrolls. It notes Christmas season sales can constitute a quarter to a third of annual revenue, stressing bootstrapping local dollars to sustain jobs and confidence across Roswell’s economy.
A Roswell area reader warns that Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico will end one and two person group contracts effective December 1 1985. Individual coverage would rise from 98.86 to 178.00 monthly. The writer criticizes late notice and short four day window to secure alternatives, urging caution for others with group coverage through the Roswell Chamber of Commerce.
On December 3 1985 Cape Town surgeons led by Dr Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant with Louis Washkansky receiving a donor heart and living 18 days. Other notable events include Illinois statehood in 1818 Andrew Jackson’s 1828 election Oberlin College opening in 1833 Stevenson's 1894 death and Mary Baker Eddy’s death in 1910.
State Rep. Larry Goodell of Roswell joined legislators in Santa Fe for a Legislative Committee on Judicial Affairs meeting chaired by State Sen. Fabian Chavez Jr. The discussion centered on the possible expansion of judicial districts and district attorneys in New Mexico. Bob Garvey of the YMCA announced that three new...
The small society classes in gymnastics advanced swimming and advanced racquet ball were added to the January 1961 class roster. Chaves County Sheriff Howard Babcock Jr. asked the Chaves County Commission to hire an additional deputy sheriff, citing rising burglary and vandalism incidents in outlying areas.
Paul Becht, an Albuquerque attorney and former state senator, joins the governor's race as a strongly religious candidate. His entry intensifies debates over candidates' faith or lack thereof, seen by some as unfortunate but long overdue in shaping voter judgments about moral values guiding public leadership.
The piece warns electoral voters to judge candidates on broad abilities, not theology, and cautions against pressuring religious voters. It cites Gov Toney Anaya’s public confrontation with an official, noting loyalty versus truth and the danger of treating disagreement as disloyalty in state government.
A Northwest Washington motorist recounts a clash with Long John Silver’s Auto over a used Tonga. The buyer quotes 4900 dollars after a breakdown, noting the showroom price mirrors a 16 year old purchase while a risky river detour followed the car’s demise.
Art Buchwald recounts a sales pitch where a buyer is stunned by hidden charges as the dealer lists dozens of extras from wind shield wipers to rustproof undercoating. The salesman claims safety regs require mats and promises a five year warranty and 50,000 mile guarantee before defense from further questions.
The Pentagon studies alternative U.S. bases if Marcos tightens his Philippine hold, eyeing Guam, Tinian, Palau and Singapore for potential deployments. Guam tops the list but faces land-use disputes and staffing limits, while Singapore offers facilities but political risk. The analysis warns against inaction as Subic Bay and Clark Air base potential eviction looms.
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