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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
2
Close family friends in Washington report that Dr. Wernher von Braun is seriously ill and could succumb to cancer within weeks. The statement underscores the gravity of his medical condition and raises concerns about his prognosis.
President Ford and family will spend a 10 day Christmas holiday in Vail Colorado staying at Richard Bass’s home to aid Secret Service protection. They are scheduled to arrive on Sunday despite little snow and poor skiing.
NBC co anchorman David Brinkley argues broadcast news should stop copying newspapers and instead decide how to shape stories for television. He urges television journalists to consider medium specific presentation and pacing to improve coverage.
A discussion on how news value translates to radio and TV coverage cited by critics and Senator Robert Taft Jr. The Cincinnati Enquirer backs Carter’s potential secretary of the navy, while a convention speaker argues against overloading audiences with frivolous news.
A Huntsville letter mailed from Rainsville to Leon Spain arrived late after routing via Leon Spain and his company. Baltimore police recovered a $30,000 white mink coat stolen from a hotel suite used by actress Carol Channing during a Broadway run. Two Baltimore men were charged with burglary for trying to sell the coat.
Sen. Bob Dole says the Republican party can mount a strong White House bid every four years if it builds a robust grass roots network. He urged attracting outstanding candidates for local and state offices and Congress to form a potent political force.
Two men allegedly trying to hawk a stolen coat on a downtown Baltimore street led to police involvement and an inquiry into the theft. The incident was described as a failed street hustle with no injuries reported.
A Roswell resident reported a burglary at 1607 S Mulberry Ave while at work. Thieves took presents, two TV sets, a grandfather clock, jewelry, a stereo and more valued at over $1,000. Police also logged thefts, vandalism, and two court-bound suspects linked to forgery and assault cases.
A gift is reported for a building at Fourth Street and Garden Avenue valued at $25,000. Miss Gonzales and Miss Armendariz are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales and Mr. and Mrs. Quiroz, both residing at 516 E. Sixth St.
The market was mixed in heavy trading with the Dow down 1.74 to 978.89 at noon. NYSE issues showed more declines than advances, the composite index slipped to 56.51 and average share price down five cents, while NYSE turnover reached 12.8 million. The American Exchange rose 0.25 to 103.98 as oil talks loom ahead of a key meeting.
Letters claiming to be from the Popular Liberation Front threatened to blow up strategic sites in Oklahoma City unless paid $1 million in small bills. The three-page note left outside City Hall addressed to Mayor Patience Latting and City Manager Jim Cook prompted a city and federal probe, with security sweeps of public buildings and reservoirs ongoing.
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