27 Jan 1980
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1980
Page
1
Roswell report notes Maj. John E. Smith and another scientist witnessed the initial rocket firing by Robert H. Goddard. The item appears in a Daily Record page 6 regional brief.
Prime Minister Joe Clark urged Canada to boycott the Moscow Games if Soviet troops are not withdrawn from Afghanistan by February 20. He stressed the cabinet backs President Carter’s protest while the COA would decide and report to the IOC in Lake Placid. Clark noted potential loss of federal funds to back the boycott.
Sen. Alex G. Martinez leads a critique of Gov. Bruce King's property tax relief plan saying it is a political expedient aimed at good optics. He notes tensions with Taxation Secretary Fred Muniz and questions timing in the 30 day session while Sen. Timothy Jennings carries the package.
A 5.6 magnitude quake struck northern California near Livermore at 6 33 p m Saturday, the strongest aftershock since Thursday s 5 5 tremor in the same fault system, with no damage or injuries reported by the state emergency office.
United Press International notes that tobacco, first cultivated by North and South American Indians, was initially believed to have medicinal properties by these peoples and was a primary reason for its early European adoption.
LeRoy C. Lang of East Grand Plains announces Democratic primary candidacy for county commissioner District 3. A 49 year old farmer and former Air Force nuclear energy specialist he has held multiple local boards, including the Lions Club and farm and livestock groups. He and wife Billie Sterrett Lang have two children.
Water seepage from a metal roof at the Chaves County Extension Center and Health Department disrupts operations. Officials recount ongoing attempts to fix leaks, with warranty issues and debate over responsibility while equipment is moved and tiles replaced.
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