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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1978
Page
2
Freddie Laker was slated to fly to New York aboard the British Airways Concorde with his own low fare London to New York service delayed by a lunch engagement in NYC. A spokesman said the luncheon prevented his arrival on time aboard his jet.
James Earl Ray, convict in the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination, is allowed to rejoin other inmates at Brushy Mountain State Prison Tennessee after good behavior since last June. He may walk in the yard and access the gym, laundry, library, and recreation room between dawn and noon. An official said he had been in administrative segregation but is now deemed a safe risk despite a 99 year sentence.
Gladys Madeline Ludwig, once married to Daniel Keith Ludwig the reputed last billionaire, sues in New York State Supreme Court seeking to set aside a 1939 support agreement. She alleges illness and deception about Ludwig’s finances and net worth while noting severe health issues. Ludwig’s lawyer moves to dismiss, saying he cared for her amid illness.
George D. Costakis, a Greek art collector who ran a large avant garde collection in Moscow, left Russia after giving the Soviet state about 80 percent of his paintings. The bulk goes to the Tretyakov Gallery as rooms await completion. a small personal collection, including Chagalls, remains with Costakis and is headed to the United States.
Canadian and U S experts conduct a ground search for debris from a downed Soviet Cosmos satellite. Defense Minister Danson cites a nuclear power package causing dangerous radiation about 200 miles west of Baker Lake with aerial surveys detecting lower levels 50 miles farther west.
More than 250 Boy Scout leaders from southeastern New Mexico will attend the Conquistador Council Recognition Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Sally Port Inn. Merle J. Kurlish, regional Boy Scouts of America director, will give the keynote. The event will install council officers for 1978 and name the outstanding Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver Award recipients. Tickets available from the Roswell Service Center.
Prices edged lower in early New York trading as the market continued its decline for a second straight session. Investors watched for further signals on prices and market direction.
Roswell police report three citizens band radio thefts in recent days. A radio vanished from Elizabeth Coggin’s husband’s vehicle on Wednesday. Jo Bratecher’s car in St. Mary’s Hospital lot Tuesday or Wednesday also lost gear. Linda Smith’s car at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center had a radio stolen after the right wing window was pried open. Also reported, vandals damaged two house windows and a screen, possibly with a BB gun, Tuesday or Wednesday.
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