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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1978

Page

2

Heyerdahl Arrives in Karachi on Reed Boat Voyage

Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and 11 crew members reached Karachi Harbor aboard the Tigris a 60 foot reed raft on a 10 week voyage billed as a journey to nowhere. The 63 year old plans to study Sumerian reed boat travel before heading toward South America on his fifth expedition.

Karachi Pakistan Thor Heyerdahl Nowhere Heyerdahl Indian Subcontinent Pacific South America Tigris

Arrau Celebrated With Birthday Cake at New York Recital

Internationally famed pianist Claudio Arrau performed at Avery Fisher Hall on the eve of his 75th birthday. An enthusiastic reception followed as a large birthday cake was rolled on stage while the audience sang. The Chilean virtuoso plans 92 concerts in 14 countries this year and has toured the United States annually since 1941, first performing here in 1923.

New York Claudio Arrau Avery Fisher Hall Arrau Chile United States

Soul singer Bobby Womack arrested at border crossing

Soul singer Bobby Womack was arrested at a border crossing in Rooseveltown New York after state police said he was driving a stolen Rolls Royce.

Rooseveltown N.Y Bobby Womack New York Village

Recording artist pleads innocent in stolen property case

The 30-year-old recording artist pleaded innocent Saturday to a charge of criminal possession of stolen property and was freed on $1,000 bond pending a Feb. 23 hearing. A Rolls Royce valued at $30,000 was impounded after police said it was stolen in Los Angeles. Womack of Los Angeles said he bought it in Phoenix last September and was arrested while crossing from Canada into the United States near the Montreal border.

Los Angeles Womack Phoenix Montreal Canada United States

Wendy Yoshimura Faces Uncertain Future After Conviction

Wendy Yoshimura says an uncertain future hampers long term plans for work and relationships. The 35 year old artist remains free on $50 000 bail pending appeal of her January 1977 conviction on explosive and weapon possession charges.

San Francisco Wendy Yoshimura Patricia Hearst San Francisco Examiner

Legislature pushes interim committees

In Santa Fe the 1977 and 1978 sessions juggle interim committees with 15 bills to re create study panels. Proposals span Indian state relations and other issues. House favors odd member counts, Senate seeks parity, tied to the feed bill dispute.

Santa FE Legislative Council Capitol Legislative Finance Committee Criminal Justice Study Committee House Senate

Burglary Report Highlights Local Thefts and Break-Ins

Burglars broke into multiple Roswell area homes and a school Saturday and Sunday, stealing items including a 22 inch color TV jewelry and purses from various residences. Additional incidents involved stolen car keys tires and wheels and a stolen CB radio from a pickup.

Roswell Nina Whitaker S. Cottonwood St Carl Bass Richard Mendoza E. Mathews Sr Rolland Watters Glenda Sherrard Watters Flora Vista E. Bland St

Market report as stocks slip amid snowstorm

NEW YORK AP The stock market posted a moderate loss as trading slowed during an East Coast snowstorm. The noon Dow fell 3.20 to 767.76 with more NYSE losers. Inflation and rates concerns weighed on sentiment as CSN media and Columbia Pictures moved on news of a leadership change. Howard Johnson rose 11 percent on 100000 share block trades.

New York Howard Johnson Columbia Pictures

Roswell Woman 26 Dies in Two Car Crash

Gail Rosemary Williams aged 26 of Dunlap Star Route died from multiple injuries after her car collided with a second vehicle at Sunset Avenue and McGaffey Street in Roswell at 5 56 a m. Francisco Lara 51 of Honda suffered minor injuries and allegedly ran a stop sign.

Roswell Autocity Gail Rosemary Williams Dunlap Star Box Sunset Avenue McGaffey Street Williams Fransisco Lara Honda Lara

Roswell Newspaper Circulation and Rates Notice

Publication details list contact numbers and address at 230 N Main St Roswell New Mexico with subscription rates for carrier delivery of 3.25 per month 9.75 for three months 19.50 for six months and 39.00 for one year with a reference to Jack M Swickard and editorial notices.

N. Main St Roswell N. Mex Jack M. Swickard Meil N.M Associated Press

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