12 Jul 1970
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1970
Page
1
Reservations exceed 400 for a Roswell Inn banquet next Saturday drawing former Roswell High School graduates from years 1938 39 49 91 and 142 as well as many relatives. The event highlights changes over time with many attendees still local.
University regents deliberated Saturday the appeals of Allen Cooper and William Orzen who were expelled and suspended for the 1970-71 year after convictions by the Student Standards Committee for violations during a speech by Senator Strom Thurmond.
Marisol Contreras of Puerto Rico was named Miss Universe 1970 after a televised finale. Runnerups included Liebba Shelton of the United States and Jean Zealand of Australia, with semifinals featuring 13 contestants from around the world. Contreras, a University of Puerto Rico attendee, is 5 feet 6 inches, weighs 125 pounds, and enjoys swimming and dancing.
Giulia Andreotti a Christian Democrat leader often dubbed the most powerful man in Rome after the Pope, was officially made premier designate of Italy at a Saturday night ceremony. He heads the Christian Democrats in the Chamber of Deputies and was tasked by President Giuseppe Saragat to form Italy's 32nd post Fascist government after Premier Mariano Rumor resigned amid a four party coalition split over relations with the Italian Communist party. A nationwide general strike threatened to further affect the economy. Andreotti, a stooped man with a shrill voice and slight myopia, has spent more time in Italian governments than any other politician.
Northern Ireland cracked down on liquor sales and tightened road blocks as Protestant Orange Order plans a 1690 Boyne parade. Security forces numbered about 20 000 with searches for weapons after recent shootings and arson. Catholic Civil Rights Association called off planned protests in Londonderry and Belfast.
Fourteen year old Arthur Bull Torrez driving a homemade race car sponsored by Star Radiator and Muffler Service won a close finish on a yard long course on Saturday.
In Tucson area crime report, two men were killed and a third wounded during a drug deal in Phoenix linked to marijuana traffic from border towns to Tucson. Authorities say drug buyers face robberies as deals go wrong, with cases averaging several per week.
An Athena missile launched early Saturday from an Air Force site in Utah went off course and is believed to have crashed in a remote Mexican mountain area, prompting a search by authorities.
An Air Force Athena missile launched from Green River Utah veered off course and crashed in remote mountains near Chihuahua City Mexico. Search and diplomatic talks are underway to locate any debris if it survived re entry. This marks the third White Sands missile to land in Mexico in 23 years of exploration.
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