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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1976
Page
2
Patricia Roberts Harris said Carter's selection as Democratic nominee will write the final chapter of the Civil War but noted that the rem of race in the country will remain.
Sam Coleman of Lakeland Florida accepted a $1000 reward from John Paul Rogers grand dragon of the United Klan of Florida for helping identify a terrorizing gang. He said he would share most with his girlfriend and deposit the rest in his bank, despite threats to his life.
Dr. Bobby C. Merkle of Uniontown near Selma faces a new trial on charges he removed fresh stitches from a black youth’s arm after learning the patient had died. The case involves alleged medical misconduct following the youth’s death in a local hospital.
The Perry County civil case drew scrutiny over juror selection and was voided by Circuit Court Judge Edgar Russell Jr. on appeal. Merkle awaits a new trial, likely not before October when the county civil court reconvenes.
Cardinal Cooke presided at St Patrick's Cathedral Mass of the Resurrection for James A. Farley Sr. a longtime Democratic strategist who helped mold F D R’s victories. Farley 88 died of a heart attack at his Waldorf Towers home. His funeral procession proceeded to Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla Westchester.
Carrie Lee Jackson known as Big Tussie, a 0pound housewife turned professional wrestler, was ordered by Judge Hamilton Gayden to a chair breaking and bed breaking relegated to the wrestling ring after allegedly refusing to leave a motel and damaging beds and a chair. The judge admonished her to behave herself and follow court directions.
Gov. Jerry Apodaca urged 448 high school seniors at the 29th annual Boys State inauguration to take themselves seriously and to work to improve others lives. He told them the week ends soon and they will face hard life decisions, praising their leadership talents and urging ongoing commitment. Three delegates were named for Boys Nation in July with alternates listed. Judge Paul Snead urged service over rule as state officials took oath.
Roswell officials were summoned at midnight to investigate a provocative incident described in editor note tenderfoot tale. The town sought details on law enforcement actions and public response to the event.
Residents of part of the Roswell Industrial Air Center face a brief water outage Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. due to valve repairs. The affected area extends east of D Street for about one block between E Wells and Fourth streets as RIAC crews perform replacements. A separate story mentions a local double killing report near the Dendinger ranch and a pig shipment from Roswell sending eight carloads to Kansas City, highlighting regional events.
Roswell resident Jimmy L cy, also known as Billy Lacey, appeared before Magistrate Judge L O Thompson on two counts of aggravated assault. He was arrested June 3 and had bond set at 5000 dollars.
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