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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1978
Page
4
The United Mine Workers press for higher wages and restored benefits with a tentative three year pact raising miners pay from $60 to $80 daily and reactivating health and pension plans. Yet the 39 member bargaining council shows doubts over wildcat strike concessions amid inflation concerns.
In the New Mexico House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Ray Sanchez proposed an amendment to strike selling or distributing child pornography from Rep. Brad Cates' bill. The 5-3 vote approved the amendment, while Cates and Rep. Paul Kelly Jr. argued that eliminating the sale prohibition sustains abuse by not curbing profit.
Writer challenges the Sunday feature A U S Challenge. He argues UN veto power blocks reform and notes Korea and Vietnam wars. He opposes Rhodesia and South Africa for denying democratic rights and calls for friendship with nations upholding unalienable rights.
Mrs Bertita Harding to address Roswell Knife and Fork Club on Latin America in Transition at the Woman's Club. Roswell school district votes: Gene Reischman 200, Hinton Wilmot 196. board members listed. SOS sorority meet at Shirley Mattingly home with planned candy sale. WBA supper and meeting at Kilowatt Kitchen with attendees named.
President Carter plans to campaign personally for Democrats who back his key issues, with Cabinet members and Vice President Mondale aiding. The drive, run by Frank Moore’s congressional liaison office, targets lawmakers who support his agenda while punishing those who do not.
Bernalillo County representative Henry Saavedra proposes a 10 day pre session school for incoming House freshmen to explain services from the Legislative Council Service and draft help. He recalls his own freshman year in the dark and calls new members little chickens. Fabians Chavez, long-time NM public leader, expected back for session. Protests against tuition hikes draw support from Santa Fe city manager Phil Baca, who has children in state colleges. Gov Apodaca’s anti trust bill rumor noted but not advanced. Gloria Bennett named first woman head of New Mexico Retail Association.
William Safire profiles Anwar Sadat in a candid 1978 reflection on his dramatic diplomacy. Sadat touts past moves, claims influence over Arab and American audiences, and forecasts a fresh round of gestures to push peace talks, arms deals, and regional realignments.
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