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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
2
Glauco Di Salle, a 57 year old Milan man, says he is Benito Mussolini’s secret son. He cites his mother’s book and a 1920 birth as basis, while noting Mussolini married Rachele Guidi in 1916 and was executed in 1945.
Frank Snow, a Los Angeles golf professional, sues former football star and actor Jim Brown for 250000 in damages claiming he was assaulted at a match. Snow seeks 100000 in compensatory damages and 150000 in punitive damages for two black eyes and a cerebral concussion.
Rock musician Michael Quatro, 34, was ordered to appear for sentencing January 18 in Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A further charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed.
Tom Keating a 60 year old picture restorer described by London dealers as the master faker of the century faces trial on fraud charges. He allegedly faked about 2000 works in the styles of famous artists over 25 years and is ordered to stand trial Wednesday on conspiracy to defraud obtaining money by deception and making false representations.
In Tatum New Mexico Dessie Sawyer a former Democratic national committeewoman won three automobiles valued about 30000 in six months. Her wins include a Ford Thunderbird from Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce a Cadillac from Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce and a Lincoln Continental from the Hobbs Lion Club all drawn from last tickets remaining in pots with hundreds of entrants. Sawyer plans to sell the Continental possibly to gift it and still has a Model A pickup drawing forthcoming with 25 tickets she bought.
President Carter offered U.S. help as a trusted intermediary to Israel and Egypt and urged that any peace terms satisfy moderate Arab leaders and address Palestinian refugees. He noted the PLO has been the only major negative force and signaled readiness to work with Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Lebanon toward a broader settlement. He spoke ahead of Begin talks in New York and Cairo.
The New York market mixed as investors awaited the Fed weekly money supply data. The noon Dow fell 0.78 to 821.90 while gainers led losers 6 to 5 on the NYSE. Traders saw no surprises from President Carter's press conference and markets held a neutral tone ahead of the Fed report.
The paper invites weekly news tips with a ten dollar reward. Coastal States Gas led NYSE activity after a 74 point drop, while the Big Board and American Stock Exchange posted mixed indices. The Texas Railroad Commission orders a billion dollar refund to customers. President discusses Social Security reform and tax cuts as he plans overseas talks. House Senate energy talks show hope for an early next year bill. Attorney General Bell follows the Wilmington 10 trial. Newsroom contact details and Roswell subscription rates are listed.
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