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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
1
On August seven about 200 male volunteers are needed to operate 39 trash trucks across 39 districts in Roswell. The mayor and civic leaders will participate in the event, while residents are urged to have trash ready in alleys including large items. The drive may extend beyond one day.
Three war veterans in wheelchairs drowned when a pontoon boat carrying six additional home residents and two attendants capsized near Upper Pine Lake in Central Iowa. Six others were rescued as rescue teams aided by local officials recovered victims and searched the scene.
Governor Bruce King of New Mexico opposes federal revenue sharing that bypasses states, urging state direction and earmarked block grants. He favors welfare reform and notes potential loss of programs like education and urban renewal if funds bypass state control. Reagan's welfare ideas receive cautious support.
The AFL CIO Communications Workers of America strike against Bell System enters its second day with minimal service impact. Management replacements delayed repairs and calls. scattered violence reported. Union seeks wage boosts health benefits and pension changes, while talks continue with mediation.
Lester R. Benson begins duties as the new principal of Roswell High School this week. Secretary to the principal Mrs. Stanley Kubiak joins him as RHS staff start planning for the upcoming school year with the new breed of high school principals. King voices concern about land use in New Mexico and plans a five member committee to study it. The Democratic governor, at the Western Governors Conference, urges a land planning approach to develop suitable areas while noting the current lack of a land use plan.
Hershel Wells, former Navy man and superintendent at the First Baptist Church in Roswell, has landed a mining offer worth 542 million dollars plus five percent of copper output for Arizona land. He flew to Phoenix to finalize, after a 52 million bid previously. Wells resigned his church post and plans to provide for his six children through the royalty and sale.
The Nixon administration expects GNP from April to June to rise by 20 to 25 billion dollars, slower than hoped. Officials cite unemployment and inflation concerns while acknowledging the economy’s recovery remains tentative. The Commerce Department will release official second-quarter figures later this week.
Health officials warn 1,900 horses across Hidalgo and Cameron counties may die from Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis after the mosquito borne outbreak spreads from Latin America. Vaccination and aerial insecticide spraying are underway amid human cases and hospitalizations.
Lester R. Beason begins duties as Roswell High School principal in New Mexico. The 30 year old educator will lead 1,914 students, emphasizing improved instruction, stronger student relations, and public engagement while delegating operations to two assistant principals. He arrives from Grants NM where he led a junior high.
Three members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War said they received information about a massacre in Vietnam larger than My Lai. They declined details, citing their trip to Moscow and the World Peace Council tribunal in Oslo. They linked the alleged event to the Americal Division and Lt. Calley’s unit.
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