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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1983
Page
2
The Roswell School Board unanimously approved Fred McDonald as superintendent of the Roswell Independent School District in a special session. Support from board members was strong and the community, staff, and administration welcome his long term commitment and leadership for the district.
The Treasury urges Congress to restrict tax exempt bonds by local governments amid abuse concerns. They note bonds rose from 24 billion in 1973 to 78 billion in 1983, with misuse including private ventures like hamburger outlets. Even when for public works, savings are skimmed by underwriters and lawyers, costing foregone federal taxes. Congress should limit use to truly public interest projects.
Roswell Library user shares Bharagan Das quote from The Essential Unity of All Religions (1966) discussing the dangers of egoism, excessive wealth, and militarism. The excerpt contrasts a good heart guided by ethics with a clever head ruled by bad motives, noting civilization’s excesses and the potential path to Armageddon.
On December 5 1933 Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st amendment ending prohibition. The day marks the repeal of the 18th amendment and the end of nationwide alcohol prohibition in the United States.
On December 5 1958 the first of three Roeal Roswell performances of Henrik Ibsens The Dolls House by the Syracuse Players drew rave reviews. Peggy Bledsoe Glynn Hardin Hagerman named top high school achievers first half year. Mrs Harold Paulson elected president of the Women's Bowling League with seven Roswell players headed to Albuquerque for state tournament including David Lederer and Cora Mae Geyser. Bud Cosden announced an honors banquet for Little League at the Holiday Inn in January.
A critical piece argues Richard Nixon betrayed U.S. oil policy, letting OPEC drive prices, widening global economic distress. It contends oil reserves were ample, demand not overtaking supply, and Nixon’s actions dismantled the postwar oil order amid Arab-Israeli and industry pressures.
Republican strategists fear mass registration drives by unions women Latinos and blacks could swell Democratic rolls in 1984. They warn turnout gaps may favor Democrats while noting Reagan's solid support among whites and Hispanics. Polls in 10 key states aim to add up to 3 million GOP supporters but rival groups may outpace them.
Santa Fe column argues that state executives operate as temporary hires, slowing state advertising as every quadrennium resets campaigns. It criticizes the eight-agency plan pushed by Alex Mercure, notes Gov. Anaya and Sen. Rutherford warning about unrealistic goals, and urges hiring professionals to craft ads.
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