19 Feb 1980
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1980
Page
1
The Daily Record notes St Marys Hospital in Roswell recognizing 17 employees at its sixth annual awards program as part of a hospitalwide celebration of service and achievement.
Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini transfers military authority to President Abolhassan Bani Sadr citing a need for centralized leadership. The move, part of new constitutional changes, widens the president's executive powers amid the hostage crisis at the Tehran embassy.
Former Roswell mayor William F. Brainerd weighs a bid for the open New Mexico State Senate seat held by Democrat Bob Wood of Portales who will not seek re election. Brainerd cites experience in local government and higher education and backs home rule powers and right to work legislation while noting college funding and rising costs amid declining enrollments.
Heavy monsoon like rains and 50 mph winds lashed northern California with flooding and blackouts forcing evacuations. Unconfirmed tornado reports surfaced around Pacifica while southern California faced mudslides and flash floods tied to week long downpours that have blamed for at least 22 deaths. Rain extended into Utah Arizona and Idaho as lightning lit up skies and Bay area freeways flooded. Authorities reported possible tornado damage to homes in the Pacifica region.
Ward 4 hopeful Farrell A. Watson promises growth that protects water and attracts low water-use, high-yield industry. He urges responsive city leadership, improved police pay, and prudent resource use to keep residents and workers in Roswell.
Commerce says personal income rose to an annual rate of 2.036 trillion dollars in January with savings rates falling as inflation dampens consumer reserves. Officials defend broad women draft registration as 12 million would be eligible but only 650000 called in a national emergency. UN Iran inquiry team arrives in Geneva ahead of Tehran visit. Carter declares defense spending decline reversed and hostages in Iran at a sensitive stage.
The deepest gorge in the United States is Hells Canyon of the Snake River on the Idaho Oregon border, reaching 7,900 feet that exceeds the Grand Canyon by about half a mile.
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