Roswell murderer's Christmas Day sighting sparks release probe
The district attorney's office investigates how Joe Ross 30 of 1501 S Kentucky Ave was released on furlough during 1975 murder case. Judge Paul Snead notes no confirmed details while hospital officials and prison warden dispute authority and release conditions. Thelma Johnson mother of the victim asserts Ross was seen in Roswell over Christmas.
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Draft Return Urged by Senate Armed Services Leader
Senate Armed Services Committee chair Sen. John C. Stennis says the nation must return to the draft via Selective Service to obtain manpower. Defense Secretary Harold Brown testifies that Carter will decide changes to a 123 billion defense budget, with Brown proposing cuts totaling about 2.8 billion and more than 30 program reductions across Army Navy and Air Force.
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Carter seeks push on gas emergency in Congress
President Carter asked Democratic leaders to back emergency natural gas legislation to permit emergency sales and mix interstate and intrastate gas. He discussed possible removal of federal price controls and more flexible gas movement to ease shortages blamed on this winter’s severe cold.
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New Mexico Cities Face Gas Supply Crunch
Energy official David Bloom told the House Natural Resources Committee that Albuquerque and Santa Fe will encounter gas shortages sooner than expected as northwest New Mexico supplies dwindle. A unified intrastate pipeline linking northwest and southeast sources may be built, with a state surtax on natural gas to fund the lines.
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Bleak Water Outlook for New Mexico Upper Rio Grande
The Soil Conservation Service warns New Mexico has a severely reduced water supply this year. Colorado snowpack on January 1 stands 31 percent below normal, New Mexico 70 to 75 percent below, with runoff through spring and summer forecast well below normal and major river flows projected under half to 60-75 percent of normal.
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White House aides join world by pooling cars
President Carter orders a reduced White House motor pool with no home pickups for top aides. Aides urged to car pool with parking privileges. cabinet members still receive limousines and staff can use chauffeured cars if needed. Powell notes overall savings not calculable, emphasizing symbolism. He will use a cab and later a vintage VW.
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Zoning row prompts bill to scrap extraterritorial panels
State Senator Joseph Mercer plans to abolish extraterritorial zoning commissions in New Mexico. The Roswell Chaves County panel would disappear if the bill passes, as Albuquerque expands zoning into a five mile radius around the city amid county opposition.
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