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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1983
Page
1
In letters smuggled from a labor camp dissidents describe themselves as prisoners of the system. They name Sarettt Marchenko serving a 10 year term begun in 1981 and Andrei Shilkov and Stepan Khmara. A separate unsigned document says Senderov ripped his prisoner number in protest and officials seized his Bible crucifix and prayerbook.
The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is slated for Roswell in the current events section, highlighting a cultural addition to the area and inviting local audiences to attend performances.
Sri Lanka moves to outlaw the Tamil opposition and three small left parties after days of ethnic clashes that left over 100 dead. The government extends curfew and proposes a constitutional amendment to strip seats and civil rights from separatist advocates, arguing it preserves national unity.
Kevin Cooper, wanted in the Chino horse ranch slayings, was arrested at 8:52 am on a boat near Santa Cruz Island after a Coast Guard report of a rape during a party aboard two boats in the Santa Barbara Channel. Cooper faces multiple charges including the June killings of the Ryens and neighbor.
Fort Myers police say 56 year old Wilma Laham from Cape Coral froze a robber in a shopping center lot by scolding him on work ethic. The man decided not to take her eight dollars after realizing that was all she had, detective Larry Hart said.
The county Commission rejects all bids for a new computer system and sets a minimum bid of 115000 on the existing machine. Bids opened Aug 23, with a special meeting likely Aug 24 to act on them. The county paid about 230000 for the computer, owes 119000, and may buy through federal or state contract if the old system is not sold.
President Reagan signed a $7 billion catchall spending bill on Saturday at Camp David. The measure includes food stamp program provisions and a $9,138 pay raise for members of Congress.
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