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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1978
Page
4
The piece argues that Cleveland must unite private citizens, public agencies, and businesses to avert bankruptcy. It warns that pulling credit, layoffs, or bailouts without reforms will worsen unemployment, raise costs, and erode the city’s appeal. Citizens should accept pay cuts, cut profits, and adjust rents to keep the town viable.
Public forum note from Roswell Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Ken Gross thanks local news media for cooperation with yearlong programs. He wishes reporters Happy Holidays and a great coming year to support public safety.
A reader from Deming questions The Record's use of flippant captions for a fatal incident in which a woman killed and beheaded her mother and then wounded herself. The letter urges more respectful reporting.
The Roswell Daily Record states its policy for public forum letters. It invites signed original letters not exceeding 200 words and requires the writer’s home address. Letters deemed libelous or in poor taste or that endorse candidates or make false claims will not be published.
Roswell hosts holiday events as college students join nationwide celebrations. A Christmas Eve fire at Church of God on Michigan Ave relocates services to the Woman's Club at Kentucky Ave and Fifth St. Rotary Club's feast for underprivileged children was held at Salvation Army HQ on Main St with penny boxes financing.
The piece profiles Tommy Kersey of Unadilla Georgia as a leading figure in the American Agricultural Movement amid plans for a large Georgia delegation to Washington. It notes his roots, views on Carter and Nixon era figures, jail stint, and access to power while denying personal wealth claims.
The piece notes rising housing prices in Santa Fe affecting state workers and officials like State Treasurer Jan Hartke, jokes about a $20 000 home, and calls for emergency housing plans. It also cites a toxic chemical incident near Clines Corners and the need for prepared state response. It mentions Santa Fe Urban Policy Board hearings on growth and nuclear waste transport.
London endures a tense holiday season with 2000 police on emergency duty in West End and security checks at stores. Prime Minister James Callaghan faces low production, high inflation, and union friction while eyeing a late 1970s election as Britain balances empire memory with renewed uncertainty.
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