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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1978
Page
2
Lauren Brister, 11, of Shreveport Louisiana samples a double dip ice cream cone as a playful solution to the sweltering July heat, testing a refreshing treat in a warm Southern city.
Nixon flew in from California to dedicate Leslie County's 2.1 million recreation center named for him. He later telephoned local officials and was interviewed by a Florida talk show host as part of a continuing national tour.
At Rich Stadium in Orchard Park near Buffalo, Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones refused an encore prompting fans to stage an impromptu show. About 300 fans surged the stage, tore a chain link fence, and hurled objects. Stage hands used metal to deter the crowd. In the melee 20 people were arrested outside, 19 on drug charges and one for larceny. Over 200 attendees received medical care, two were hospitalized.
Actor-diplomat Paul Newman fought through a rain soaked track at Lime Rock Park after an early turn accident. He finished third overall and second in class in the 25-lap 40 mile race won by Don Kearney, with Bob Leitzinger involved in the initial collision.
Roswell police report a 27 year old man, Henry Contreras, killed by multiple gunshots in East Second Street Park. Carlos Analla and Pancho Villa were jailed with no bond. Analla as a material witness and Villa on suspicion of murder.
Roswell superintendent Dr H Fred Pomeroy aims to name a principal for Roswell High School at the July 18 school board meeting. Four applications for the principal post and six for the Sierra Middle School assistant principal role were received. The board meets at 7 30 p m in the Board Room 200 W Chisum St.
New York stocks fell broadly as rate worries persisted. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 7.71 to 805.18 at noon, with NYSE issues leading losses 3 to 1. Resorts International rose 4 to 78 on the AMEX after reporting June net gambling win of 16.04 million and seeking casino expansion approvals.
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