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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1978
Page
2
U.S. Senator S I Hayakawa of California asserted Tuesday that the Japanese are unduly alarmed by the effects of rising agricultural imports on their farmers.
Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose says she was surprised by the interest in her pardon. After meeting Gov. George Ariyoshi in Honolulu she thanked him for supporting her bid for a presidential pardon. Ford had granted her clemency before leaving office.
Former secretary of state Henry A. Kissinger said in Philipsburg St. Maarten earlier this week that he believes peace will eventually come to the Middle East.
Prince Andrew 17 hosted Kirstie Richmond 17 from Gordonstoun School for a weekend in Norfolk countryside and Buckingham Palace visit before returning to school. A royal spokesman said the teens are just schoolfriends.
Los Angeles AP reports singer songwriter Paul Williams filed a breach of contract suit in Superior Court claiming he was misled over profits from the film A Star Is Born. He seeks damages and compensation related to promised earnings and royalties.
Williams alleges he was deprived of his fair share of the movie profits after working as music supervisor and songwriter under a contract negotiated by Houbutron Enterprises Inc. The agreement provided for 60,000 dollars plus two percent of soundtrack sales.
MacKenzie Phillips of One Day at a Time asked to be sent to a drug diversion program after being found semiconscious on a Hollywood street on November 23. Authorities found alcohol and Quaalude in her bloodstream and she faces a misdemeanor charge for being under the influence.
New York stock prices steadied as the market tried to stabilize after a sharp six day decline. The Dow Jones average held at 781.53 with a 5-4 gain to loss edge on NYSE issues. Brunswick Corp led active list at 15.55 with a 100000 share block at 16 percent.
Former Roswell Independent School District teacher Alton Isbell files in Portales District Court seeking 210000 from the district and named officials. He says he was employed 1970 to 1974 and alleges unequal treatment in rehiring decisions for 1976 77, with a 75000 judgment plus 135000 in additional damages.
The New Mexico Military Institute board of regents cancels its Friday meeting and announces the next session will be on Feb. 24 in the NMMI Headquarters Building Conference Room. The reported suit involves Isbell and school district employment, with venue and immunity issues referenced in filings.
Roswell Daily Record offers ten dollar payment weekly for the best news tip. Call 622-7710 or mail tips to Roswell Daily Record P.O. Box 1897 Roswell New Mexico 88201.
Eckankar representatives will present an introductory lecture Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Highland Shopping Center 1121 A S Main St admission is free. Call 622-3241 for more information.
Wool Bowl reports show the 12th annual game between New Mexico Military Institute Broncos and Independence Junior College drew about 5,000 fans with strong attendance and fan participation. Revenue totaled 16,448 with expenses at 17,934 creating a 1,486 deficit. Committee plans to stage a 1978 game were approved.
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