UFO sighting debate spans 1947 to modern polls
A Gallup poll finds 51 percent of Americans believe in UFOs amid decades of Air Force investigations into thousands of reports. Kenneth Arnold, who sparked interest with the Mt Rainier sighting in 1947, returns to address an international conference today, defending his original account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Mt. Rainier
Washington
Kenneth Arnold
Arnold
Air Force
Earth
Peaceful nukes and a total test ban clash voiced
The article reviews renewed Soviet American talks on banning nuclear explosions. The USSR favors halting tests but allows peaceful explosions while the US and Britain press for a total ban. It notes risks of civilian tests, verification advances, and potential on site inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
Geneva
India
Brazil
Pakistan
Pentagon
Moscow
China
France
All South basketball selects Roswell star head a 12 man list
Ben Hodges Roswell high school star leads 12 players named to the annual All South team. Roswell Merchants defeated Hagerman 7-4 under lights on a five hitter by Gene Balderree. The piece also notes Navy reservists, local club roles, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hodges
Roswell
New Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Burl Wilkerson
Optimist Club of
Optimist International
Thomas F. Cole
WW. Huntly
S. Kansas
Soviet Attack on Religion and Youth Target Red Power
Henry J. Taylor argues the Soviet assault on religion is a broader attack on open society. He notes Sharansky’s treason charge, church closures, and the state’s use of youth programs to mold future generations under Communist rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Anatoly Sharansky
Red Square
Kremlin
Moscow Historical Museum
Red
Russia
Communist Party
Communist Bureau of Vital Statistics
Prague
St. Louis
Marx
Lenin
Hitler
Soviet Union
Tourism officials optimistic for 1977 travel in New Mexico
State and city tourism leaders forecast a strong year with spring activity rising and promotional coupons boosting travel. Lodging tax receipts climb in Albuquerque Santa Fe Carlsbad Farmington and other areas as convention outlook improves and a new Santa Fe convention center nears opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
David Santillanes Jr
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Washington
Baker
Carlsbad
Farmington
Santillanes
State Development Department
Anthony
Glenrio
Interstate 40
Tucumcari
Lordsburg
DOD
Hobbs
Raton
Chama
Gallup
la Bajada
Glamour
McCall’s
Houston Chronicle
Dallas News
Daily
Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
Albuquerque Chamber
Sandia Peak
Chaco Canyon National Monument
San Juan County
Eastland Backs Dupuy Probe Target for Top Energy Post
Senate Judiciary chair Jim Eastland backs examining Kenneth Dupuy for a high energy post despite Dupuy facing bribery and sexual impropriety investigations. The FBI and Justice Department have referred the case to the Federal Energy Administration, which has prioritized the probe as White House signals waver. Dupuy previously ran the Atlanta FEA office and faced past accusations of misusing federal funds and questionable travel, with Eastland pressuring for Dupuy’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Jim Eastland
Law and Order
Mississippi
White House
Kenneth Dupuy
Dupuy
Federal Energy Administration
Atlanta
Justice Department
FEA
Eastland
Senate
Marc Smolensky
William Corey
Corey
U.S. Transport, Inc
Florida
Mexia
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Siberia
Walter Turner
W.C. Urton
Urton
Elizabeth Ann Childers
Wellesly College
The
Small Society
Henry J. Taylor
Fred Buckles
Alaska
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!