28 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1977
Page
1
Record staff writer discusses how metric conversion laws signed by President Ford on December 23, 1975 could alter familiar lyrics and poetry. Teachers and chorus directors note students may need explanations while preserving original wording in class.
President Carter’s aide Hamilton Jordan told 48 of 50 governors that they have a friend in the White House and can boost administration moves to reorganize the executive branch. Florida Governor Askew urged that governors’ views be considered on energy policy welfare and Medicaid reform to gain validity in home states. California Governor Brown noted the potential for greater public policy influence with a former governor in the presidency.
Ugandan President Idi Amin met Americans and other foreigners working for Uganda Airlines at Entebbe Airport and thanked them as allies of Uganda. He announced medals for some Americans and sent a conciliatory message to Mobutu, while Washington monitored the situation.
Roswell's banks and savings and loan associations have surged over the last two years with deposits rising 40.6 percent to $82.3 million since January 1975. Security National Bank led growth at 25.6 percent after inflation, with deposits to $61.7 million.
Chief Justice La Fel Oman resigns from the New Mexico Supreme Court effective March 31 1977. Governor Apodaca will appoint a successor to fill the vacancy with John McManus set to become chief justice once Oman departs. Other justices include H Vern Payne Dan Sosa and Mack Easley.
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