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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1966
Page
4
New York AP by HAL BOYLE notes marriage expectancy climbs with life expectancy. Average newlyweds may live together about 43 years unless they divorce. The piece also adds quirky facts on skull strength, crime within families, liver as meat, and car ownership trends.
In Santa Fe the Audit Commission sparring includes Sen Earl Parker and Sen W C Wheatley leaving the Legislature next session while Rep Alex Martinez backs criticism of the Highway Department and the State Purchasing Agent. Chairman Harold Runnels probes Armijo’s audits as budget issues, with accusations of overreach and wasted money.
In a city golf tournament Mike Goodart won again with a 167 qualifying for pro circuits. Oldham Moore, 84-82 in the city event, is noted for his long career and straight drives. A Sheriff’s Scholarship Ball in Roswell supported college-bound students. Miss universe and Indian beauty contests draw near with Miss (Indian) America led by Uranium Operators Assn. LOUIS H. Diercks joins Eastern New Mexico University as visiting music professor. famed Ohio State Symphonic Choir founder to teach in September.
Philip A. Fleger urges continued civic duty echoing federalist ideals amid rising apathy. The piece cites Travelers figures of 275000 injuries and 9000 deaths in 1965, notes Taft on obeying law, and reports government workforce and farm population shifts under Freeman and Collier. It also covers consumer views on prescription costs, tax concerns, investor‑owned gas expansion, and federal petroleum bonuses totaling billions over years.
Henry J. Taylor argues that NATO's survival depends on France, noting de Gaulle's push to remove American forces from France while preserving American defense for Europe. He recalls postwar events from Yalta to Berlin and Brussels and warns that France's stance risks undermining Western security.
On this date in 1804 the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton occurred in Weehawken New Jersey. Hamilton was mortally wounded after two shots. Also noted are births, annexations, battles, and notable events across history.
Roswell Daily Record lists Jimmy C. Cox Advertising Manager Albert A. Stubbs Managing Editor M Higginbotham Business Manager and staff details. It notes subscription rates by area and delivery options for Roswell and trade territory and mentions publishing schedule and postal information.
A novel by Joel Oliansky about professional folk singers. Impresario McAllister drags Half-Dead Hawkins to a Texas jail and to New York for a promotional push. A new trio forms amid rival promoters, a nymphomaniac, and Ben’s growing megalomania in a tale lampooning industry pretensions and promo tricks.
A satirical feed of quips on history, government crime, poverty, and human folly. Witty lines question people’s fear and repeat mistakes while lampooning IBM cards and social issues.
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