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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
2
Howard Hunt, the Watergate burglar, serves time at Eglin Air Force Base Florida federal prison where his attorneys say he passes idle hours by painting.
First Lady Betty Ford was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Michigan. President Robben Fleming praised her for an assertive stance on women’s rights and dedication to family values as President Ford and two of their children watched during the ceremony.
England's Princess Anne is charged with driving her Rover over 90 mph in a 70 mph zone in Derbyshire. She was with husband Army Captain Mark Phillips and a police bodyguard. Police faced earlier criticism in 1972 for not prosecuting her prior driving offenses.
Weatherman Tex Antoine resumes duties at WABC-TV in New York today but will not appear on air. He will assist with reports for his replacement Storm Field while paid at $56,000 annually. The decision follows his suspension over an on camera remark about rape.
Treasury Secretary designate Michael Blumenthal expresses optimism about lowering unemployment to not exceed five percent and says OPEC nations need the United States as much as we need them. Outgoing secretary William Simon argues deeper price changes are required to reduce dependence on OPEC.
The 1961 Roswell City Master Plan projects a 1985 population of 90,000 with Walker AFB as a major employer and 12 Atlas missile sites in the area. It criticizes the downtown business district as neglected, notes oil and gas activity, and envisions regional medical and cultural hubs while stressing diversification if Walker AFB declines.
Prices slide further as the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 2.33 to 976.73 by noon. Declines outnumber advancers 7 to 4 on the New York Exchange amid firmer sentiment from a two month high and bank rate cuts. First two hours on the NYSE saw 9.03 million shares traded, with Southwestern Public Service rising 4 to 15 3/4 and Dow Chemical down 1 1/2 to 41 1/4 being notably active.
Chaves County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the county courthouse to discuss and vote four budget increases and fire equipment bids. The increases include 184 for workers in the first offender program from a seminar in Bernallo County 3000 for the Roswell Public Library and additional funds for the antirecession trust a solar powered radio station for the sheriff s department. The public is invited.
Roswell New Mexico, publication details list staff roles and contact numbers. Subscription and mail rates show prices for carrier delivery and mail, with regional and out of state options. Local notice: second class postage paid at Roswell. Associated Press member.
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