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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1977
Page
4
A 1977 observation recomputes the chemical value of a person at 5.60 dollars, up from 0.98 in 1936. The piece playfully notes inflated figures lessen the relative worth of opinions and jokes about paying for thoughts while acknowledging true worth goes beyond elemental value.
The Wall Street Journal argues Britain should not treat North Sea oil as play money. It credits Denis Healey for proposing tax relief while noting Anthony Benn pushes social spending and public works. It warns oil revenue should back taxes rather than new boondoggles.
A public forum editorial thanks the editor for the December 5 1977 piece on strike resolution. The letter commends the stance that independent reasoning, not group influence, leads to the same conclusion and praises the local media for its clear coverage.
The Hagerman Woman's Club met December 11 in the club house with President Mrs. George Didlake presiding. Christmas decorations were made by Mrs. W. R. Barnett and Mrs. Richard Harshey. Circle No. 2 of the W S C S met at Mrs. Earl Patterson’s home with Mrs. Grover Welter as co-hostess. Ruth Circle met at Mrs. O. H. Venable’s home led by Mrs. Dale Karnes. A Parent's Club was organized at South Hill School with officers Beatrice Munoz president Elva Chavez vice president Elvira Alvia secretary and L. Ala Reyes treasurer. Mrs. Ray Bell hosted Minnie Wilson Circle with co-hostess Mrs. George Perrine.
Washington column argues that NATO SEATO and Panama Canal pacts do not force automatic American military action. Legal scholars note treaties urge good faith aid but require Congress approval and constitutional processes, preserving presidential discretion.
A Santa Fe column notes Health and Social Services Director Fernando DeBaca resisted a 13th cabinet post, shifting to labor and employment talks. It warns of job security fears as a new Department of Labor forms and as Education funding faces mixed shifts, with higher college subsidies offset by slower elementary needs.
Billy Carter’s $5,000 appearances highlight a growing guest economy. TElevision fuels a national guest shortage, driving demand for paid small talk and photo opportunities. A future guest college and associations may regulate and professionalize the field.
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