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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
2
Eugene McCarthy, once a Minnesota senator, declares himself a political outsider capable of saving the nation and runs for the presidency as an independent this year.
Gregg Allman testified in federal court that he used cocaine regularly from fall 1973 to January 1975 and no longer uses the drug. He said he bought cocaine 15 times from John C. Herring, his former bodyguard, in exchange for immunity during Herring’s trial on cocaine distribution.
London AP reports Queen Elizabeth II purchased a 200 year old country estate for her daughter Princess Anne and son in law Captain Mark Phillips. The acquisition underscores royal real estate moves amid domestic duties and family planning.
Bureau chief notes Walters was rude and inhospitable, NBC officials reportedly delighted she departed. In Britain Gloucestershire property linked to Lord Butler valued at 1.3 million pounds faced opposition from left-wing MPs. Separately FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley entered Bethesda Naval Hospital for back disorder tests and treatment expected to last a week.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, 74, used his anniversary to lecture reporters on marriage. He argued that a strong family forms the nation’s base, noting he and Eleanor “Sis” Guilfoyle have always kept one day for the children and family. Daniel Moynihan is cited as saying he would serve as Secretary of State if asked.
In Washington AP the Pope’s Bicentennial message to US Catholic bishops thanks America for helping the poor worldwide. It lauds progress against discrimination, especially racial bias, but warns of dangers from abortion and euthanasia. The National Conference of Bishops released the text.
Labor Department and Justice Department probes reveal hundreds of millions missing from the Central States Pension Fund. Indictments against 16 trustees are anticipated within months as investigators review questionable loans and possible kickbacks. A trusteeship could remove eight union and eight management trustees.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 1,002.13 at noon, up 5.57, as gainers outnumbered losers about 5 to 2 on the NYSE. The NYSE composite gained .22 to 55.25 and the American Stock Exchange index rose .34 to 104.76 on moderate volume. Glamor issues led gains with Digital Equipment up 2% at 175, IBM up 1% at 273, and Xerox up 1% at 60.
Bill St. James of KBCQ Roswell received a gold record for being the first pop station to play a million-seller. He urged airing the revised Love to Love You Baby version after warnings from the record company, then helped push the track through with strong listener response.
U.S. Rep. Manuel Lujan Jr says there is little chance he will run for governor in 1978 as he focuses on reelection to the Fish district. Roswell officials like Larry Hess and Joe Skeen are also weighing state office bids, with party leaders predicting Skeen as a strong governor candidate though uncertainty remains.
Eugene Williams twenty age from Tatum was jailed in Chaves County on charges of armed robbery and aggravated battery. He posted a ten thousand dollar bond. Robbery case details and related thefts at the Roswell Housing Authority and a handgun loss at 3500 W Second St are noted.
Subscriptions priced by carrier delivery in Roswell reach $3.00 for one month and $9.00 for three months, $18.00 for six months, and $36.00 for one year. Production director listed as AP dispatches with several staff names and contact numbers.
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