Inaugural weekend fires up with concerts and protests
President Nixon's second inauguration weekend includes a large cocktail party at the Corcoran Gallery with ethnic foods while antiwar groups plan counter demonstrations. Security precautions rise as up to 2000 troops gear up. Three concerts at the Kennedy Center follow a mass, with invitational tickets up to 500 dollars. Nixon returns to the Capitol after Florida trips, missing initial events.
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Agnew to Saigon in January Report Denied
The White House refused to confirm or deny a broadcast claim that Vice President Spiro T. Agnew would visit Saigon on January 28 to discuss post peace talks with President Nguyen Van Thieu, withholding comment on the report.
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White House
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Roswell Area Weather Outlook With Winds and Rain
Partly cloudy to cloudy and mild today with strong gusty afternoon winds. Showers begin tonight and continue through Saturday. Low tonight 34 and high Saturday 49.
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Handicapped Employment Bill Proposed by Rep Engwall in New Mexico
Rep. Carl Engwall of Roswell proposes a nine member state committee to foster training and employment for the handicapped with three year terms, six governor appointed members, and an advisory panel. He also targets accessible building requirements and no fault insurance while opposing public employee bargaining.
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Bruce King
Legislative Finance Committee
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RCDC chief resigns post
Ernie Witucki executive vice president of the Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce resigns effective today. Board president James B. Lusk confirms the move and Witucki says he will continue duties for a while. He cites personal reasons and plans for his family and thanks staff, media, and the community.
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Acdc Board of Directors
Lusk
RCDC
Roswell
New Mexico
Roswell Warns Pet Owners Over Roaming Dogs Issue
Roswell officials urged owners to control dogs after numerous complaints about roaming animals in alleys streets and yards. City manager and sanitation head cited nuisance and impaired cleanup, with fines and impoundment under city code.
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Roswell
Robert Owen
Frank Sedillo
Owen
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Roswell Humane Society
Roswell Plans 70-Unit Luxury Apartments on New 10 Acre Site
Roswell planning board unanimously backs rezoning for a 70 unit luxury apartment at the northeast corner of Poe and Sunset Streets on 10 acres. Applicants include Mayor Brainerd and attorney William L. Shaner. Council action slated for February and March meetings with public hearings to follow.
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William L. Shaner
Harold Foreman
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Garland Kelly
Girls athletics ruling to be discussed by state board
Executive Secretary A G Montgomery of the New Mexico Activities Association will speak at the February State Board of Education meeting about the board's rule requiring public schools to allow girls to compete with boys in noncontact sports where comparable opportunities are unavailable. The January action voids portions of NMAA girls division bylaws and Montgomery says the move aims to void the association rule. State Supt. Leonard DeLayo expects no change to the ruling.
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Motive sought in seven slayings at Hanafi home
Police hunt for motive after deadly shootings at a Washington D C residence tied to Hanafi Muslims. Victims include five children and adults aged up to 30. Kareem Abdul Jabbar, a sect member who owned the house, says only crazy people could commit such acts.
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Almina Khaalis
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Reginald Hawkins
Joseph O’brien
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