Kissinger Flies to Paris for Vietnam Cease Fire Efforts
Kissinger returns to Paris after meeting Nixon at the White House as captured documents signal a midweek cease-fire accord. Officials say the plan calls for a cease-fire, prisoner exchanges, and steps to reshape the South Vietnamese government, with signing anticipated over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Paris
Andrews Air Force Base
Nixon
White House
Kissinger
High Command
Nixon aims for quick Vietnam peace as inauguration week begins
A White House push unfolds around a tentative peace accord with Viet Cong and Thieu. Kissinger and Tho paused talks to brief Nixon with Haig's Saigon mission delivering Thieu's acceptance of major points. Bunker met Thieu late at the palace as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Tran van Lam
Paris
Spiro T. Agnew
Saigon
Agnew
Capitol Hill
Nguyen Thi Binh
White House
Vietnam
Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
U.S
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Nguyen van Thieu
Haig
Thieu
Tho
Ellsworth Bunker
Presidential Palace
Roswell man arraigned in conspiracy case over Tessier plot
The Roswell man Earl I Litherland 19 was arraigned in magistrate court before Judge Kent Shannon his bond reduced from 10000 to 2000 and he posted it. Gordon Gay appointed to defend Litherland. Also charged with conspiracy is Mrs Sandy Tessier wife of Rowland Tessier. Authorities say the plot aimed to shoot Rowland Tessier as he left his home Friday night. Police halted the plan after an anonymous call around 450 PM Friday Tessier was taken into protective custody and Litherland was arrested Friday evening. Mrs Tessier was arrested Saturday and released on 2000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Rowland Tessier
Avenida del Sombre
Kent Shannon
Earl I. Litherland
Ninth St
Gordon Gay
Litherland
Sandy Tessier
Tessier
Potential threats cited in Watergate trial testimony
Alfred Baldwin III testified he was ordered to look for threats to the Nixon campaign, headquarters, and the President. Time magazine reported that E Howard Hunt Jr offered money to four co-defendants to plead guilty, with plans tied to Colson and Mitchell. Hunt denies the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alfred ©. Baldwin III
Nixon
Baldwin
James W. McCord Jr
Nixon Campaign
McCord
Nixon Campaign Committee
G. Gordon Liddy
Time Magazine
E. Howard Hunt Jr
Hunt
William O. Bittman
Colson
Mitchell
Atty
John Mitchell
Charles Colson
Drainage plan for Second Street hinges on funding source
Roswell Mayor William F. Brainerd said the city may fund drainage for Second Street via federal sources or a local bond depending on construction schedule. State Highway Department has approved widening and repairs with bids due within 12 months. The system aims to fit a $15 million regional flood control master plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
William F. Brainerd
State Highway Department
Second Street
Spring River
Brainerd
Patch-up work underway to fix Roswell streets
Street department crews resume patch-up work today to address poor road conditions from recent bad weather. City street superintendent Ira Meredith says moisture in Roswell is worse than he has seen in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Street
Ira Meredith
Roswell
Roswell Street Repairs Lag After Severe Winter Damage
Street repairs begin as Roswell suffers extensive pothole damage from heavy snow and rain. Union and West Second Streets are labeled among the worst spots. two city crews patch emergency sites while the State Highway Department handles Second Street under temporary maintenance until permanent repairs arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Ira Meredith
Union
West Second Streets
Meredith
State Highway Department
Second Street
Supreme Court Strikes Texas Abortion Ban in First Trimester
The high court with a 7-2 ruling bars states from restricting abortions in the first three months, affirming a woman’s right to decide with her doctor. Georgia law's hospital and committee requirements are struck down. Justice Blackmun cites a broad right to privacy. Dissents by White and Rehnquist. The decision outlines that after three months states may regulate for health, and in late pregnancy may restrict to protect the mother's life or health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
Harry A. Blackmun
New York
Northern Ireland
Blackmun
Byron R. White
William H. Rehnquist
White
Rehnquist
Georgia
Roswell Stations Hit in Nighttime Coin-Box Thefts
Thirteen Roswell service stations reported break ins between 4 and 5 am Sunday into today with coin boxes and machines damaged or emptied. Fifteen locations listed include Huff's Standard, Standard Service, Roberts Chevron, Conoco Hobbs Michigan, and others. Police describe suspects as inexperienced and acting quickly during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Huff
Standard
Poe
South Main
Standard Service Sation
McGaffey
Union
Standard Oil
Roberts Chevron
Pine
N. Main
Corypean
Bud
Mobil
County votes to keep in house microfilming system
Chaves County Commissioners approved an in house microfilming plan using Kodak equipment over El Paso based services. Purchasing agent Tommy Thompson said it would be cheaper and faster for the public with existing backlogs. A county committee report was unanimously supported after reviewing proposals from both firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves
Kodak
Southwest Microfilming
el Paso
Tex
Tommy Thompson
Thompson
Ralph Hassall
Earlene Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerald
Susan) Snyder
Sterling
Richard M. Nixon
Snyder
Roswell Daily Record
Roswell and Vicinity
Enco
Wiley Briggs
Gulf Service Station
Deeprock
Conoco
Hobbs
Michigan
Charles Towndrow
Towndrow
James Long
Onda Oil Co
Alameda
David McGee
Chaves County
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!