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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1978
Page
4
Oil and gas industry and US automakers unite to assure adequate fuel for vacations. Refineries run below capacity as prices ease, and consumers shift toward compact fuel efficient cars. The trend reflects lower or modest price increases and a pivot away from gas guzzlers.
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that New Mexico may charge nonresidents $300 for desert bighorn sheep licenses while residents pay $25. The unsigned decision cited states' police powers and noted wildlife belong to the state and that residents bear costs for roads and services used by hunters. It referenced Baldwin v Montana in supporting the ruling.
Readers vent about a two cent rise in first class postage to 15 cents and a hidden penny increase to 18 cents for letters. The forum condemns envelope price changes and retroactive accounting of on hand stock, arguing the public faces higher costs with no notice.
Twenty five years ago on June 21 two hundred fifty Air Force ROTC cadets began the first of two encampments at Walker Air Force Base. The group includes students from approximately ten colleges and universities with the New Mexico Military Institute among 39 schools honored for excellence in ROTC.
The article argues that California’s tax backlash signals a national fight against wasteful government spending. It cites Jerry Brown and Carter, attacks Pentagon waste, recalls the Fitzgerald case, and notes Clark Mollenhorst’s investigative reporting on Arthur Chariton’s detention.
In Santa Fe the Governor's Mansion speaks of linking to the city sewer to end odors from its septic system. Legislation for $35,000 funding is readied for the 1979 Legislature and may be reviewed by the state Board of Finance as an emergency measure.
The piece argues Anwar El Sadat uses dictatorial powers to end dissent after a 98 percent vote, suppressing critics, closing papers, and silencing editors. It critiques U S policy amid Arab oil influence and warns of renewed pressure on Israel as Sadat threatens further military action.
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