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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1971
Page
8
Lubbock Texas police detective Capt Wayne Love found a Christmas gift tied to a light pole outside the department offices. The gift a 300 pound heifer, caused surprise and happiness, and he had to pull rank to arrange a cattle trailer to move the animal home.
The article surveys postwar Asia as Peking voices anger over India Pakistan, warning of a three power contest in the orient. It notes Soviet support for India, U S disengagement, and Chinese opposition to Western influence while highlighting economic strains on India and Cuba as examples of growing global tension.
The HEW reported 14.4 million people received cash welfare in August, up 138,000 from July, while total public assistance including Medicaid fell $15 million to $1.5 billion. AFDC added 95,000 in 42 states and territories. New Jersey gained 25,300 after July cuts.
The United States protests Cuba for seizing the freighter Johnny Express. Captain Jose Villa, wounded, appeared on Havana TV while his ship was taken in Bahama waters. Nixon expressed grave concern as Villa and five crew members are treated in Cuban hospitals. British envoy probes the attack.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey told the National Farmers Organization that Republicans are on shaky ground in rural America over farm policy and cheap food. Senator Dole faced boos at the NFC convention while pledging to raise farmers' incomes. NFO president Staley said Earl Butz visit was rejected amid ongoing farm policy debate.
District Court Judge Filo M. Sedillo dismissed fraud charges against former University of New Mexico basketball star Ron Sanford and Roosevelt Williams. A third ex‑UNM athlete, Don Walton, received a six month deferred sentence after pleading guilty to fraudulent credit card signing. All three were arrested in Albuquerque on November 28 and faced marijuana possession charges.
Leslie W. Stringer of Albuquerque is joyfully reunited with his 18 month old daughter Susan Lee who vanished from their Saigon home a week earlier. A maid reportedly took the child after an argument. a $500 reward prompted a tip leading to the maid's arrest and the child's discovery about 40 miles south of Saigon. Stringer works for an international firm building a power plant north of Saigon.
Roswell Shriners will man Salvation Army kettles Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as reinforcements for the regular staff. Capt. Rex McCaulley asks the public to respond generously and wishes a merry Christmas.
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