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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1976
Page
4
After winning the Democratic nomination and facing Republican rivals, Sheriff Leroy Carpenter posted a post election political ad pledging 24 hour service to Chaves County residents. The message, placed to thank supporters and signal commitment, emphasizes deputies ready to serve at any hour.
Column argues President Ford exaggerated the Beirut evacuation to boost his campaign after the killing of Ambassador Meloy and Counselor Waring. It questions the motives of the attackers and notes uncertainty about who was responsible, with officials speculating various groups.
Citizens urge City Council to choose a large multi-use site for a future Library Auditorium and Civic Center. They point to thousands of nearby acres, especially land along University Avenue toward the airport, as suitable for long term needs. They advocate planning with an architect and warn against pennywise decisions.
On June 21 1788 New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the U S Constitution and take effect. Cyrus McCormick received a patent for his reaping machine in 1834. In 1898 U S troops landed in Cuba during the Spanish American War. Scapa Flow British fleet scuttled in 1919. In 1942 Tobruk fell to Germans with 30 000 British prisoners.
George Walsh committee chairman announced on June 21 1951 that the film Behind the Counter would be shown at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce for all city retail employees. The viewing times would be varied to suit all who wish to attend as Walker Air base also noted great joy.
The first 89 homes of the Wherry Housing Project are occupied and described as "just fine." Brig. Gen. Hunter Harris Jr. announces street name changes to honor airmen who died in action, with Fifth Street becoming Martin, Sixth Wells, Seventh Eyman, and Eighth Byrne.
Reports suggest Republicans face a heated fight at their upcoming convention with factions diverging over strategy and leadership. Key figures evaluated for influence include party veterans and rising national voices amid factional tensions.
Health and Social Services Director Fernando C deBaca launches a broad reorganization of New Mexico HSSD at 2,500 employees and a 133 million dollar budget consolidating four Albuquerque field offices and cutting salaries to reshape the department.
Jack Anderson and Les Whiten resign from Environmental Improvement Agency posts while several officials quit for private or federal positions. Richard Griscom leaves as HSSD chief attorney with a $29,316 salary. his successor will earn $22,000. Aaron Bond moves to state scientific laboratory chief in Albuquerque. Other officials depart or shift, includ ing Helen Graham and Jerry Finkinson. DeBaca seeks state Personnel Board approval to re classify jobs. top pay brackets and two exemptions apply to Armijo and another official.
Washington uproar centers on House Ethics probes into Reps. Wayne Hays and John Young as the committee seeks evidence to exonerate the accused while pursuing other reporters tied to a confidential intelligence document. Albert Kuwait trip details reveal embassy cautions and host expectations.
Gallup finds 44 percent of 18 to 29 year olds registered to vote, with 47 percent supporting Carter or Ford in a recent poll. The piece notes youth volatility, historical impact from Kennedy and Humphrey elections, and strong views on ERA, death penalty, and balanced budget. It also highlights rising elderly population and longer life expectancy.
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