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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1978
Page
2
Wei Chen-fang, a peasant girl, unearthed the largest diamond ever found in China in a commune garden. The 158,786 carat stone was donated to the government which awarded her about $1,800 and a red flower. The Cullinan diamond weighs 3,106 carats.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Canada starting in Newfoundland and heading to Saskatchewan and Alberta for a 12 day tour. She arrives in St John’s with Prince Philip and two of their sons Prince Andrew and Prince Edward and plans to open the 11th Commonwealth Games in Edmonton during the trip.
Lillian Carter visiting drought stricken West Africa arrived in Senegal from Gambia during heaviest rainfall in years. Gambia President Gawda Dawama credited her visit and the rain as gifts. She claimed I brought the rain and expressed fatigue with guided tours in Dakar.
Kitty O’Neil herself drove the rocket car during a scene for NBC’s The Story of Kitty O’Neil at El Mirage California. The car crashed after a 200 yard skid, top torn off, but she escaped with minor injuries. Previous feats include a 512.72 mph two way speed record.
New York markets drifted to a mixed finish after a two day rally. The Dow slipped 0.08 to 847.11 by noon as gainers led 5 to 3 on the New York Stock Exchange with Pan American World Airways among the leaders, up 4 at 8 percent.
Dr. Kenneth E. Zawacki lauds Associated Ambulance Service of Roswell for skilled staff and life saving care. Owner Philip Embury defends training, stability, and rates as the County and State investigate subsidies and base charges.
Four survivors, including Larry Coyle and Sam Boger, clung to life in the sea after a 28 foot boat exploded off Edisto Beach. Lightning flashed around them as sharks circled the body of Barbara Ann Woodham while Coast Guard crews rescued them about 12 hours later.
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