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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1976
Page
2
Betty Ford presented a green princess style dress to the Smithsonian Institution for inclusion in the First Ladies collection. A Betty Ford mannequin will display the gown as visitors view the exhibit in Washington.
Washington AP reports Ralph Nader dismisses a critical book as a hoax. He denies Sanford’s claim of closeness, saying he spoke to Sanford less than three hours in nine years and rejects credited contributors to his fundraising.
President Ford announced plans to nominate Anthony Marshall of New York City as ambassador to the Republic of Percheliee Independent from Britain. Marshall, 52, is currently ambassador to Kenya and previously served in the Seychelles.
The State Department reports officials met with ministers in Washington to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts and policy directions. No further details were provided on outcomes or participants.
The United States plans consultations with Indonesian officials led by Agabi and ministers from Indonesia. Representatives from the State Treasury Commerce and Defense departments will meet in line with the December communique by President Ford and President Suharto calling for periodic discussions.
Sen. Richard Schweiker says ABC News commentator Howard K. Smith reported that President Johnson privately claimed Kennedy was targeted by Castro. Johnson allegedly told Smith the plot would rock Smith and that Kennedy sought to reach Castro but was intercepted.
Mary Anaya crafts instructor cites drastic drop in registration at the Poe Corn Recreation Center as the city plans to charge fees for summer programs. Officials say attendance declined after fee enforcement and aim to double participation with a new center director after July 1.
Five Roswell bands and a square dance caller have agreed to perform at the Bicentennial street party on North Main Street. Sage Brush, the St. John's Catholic Church Marching Band, and the Roswell Summer Band join Pecos Band and Ferguson and the Blue Grass Boys. The Enchanted Squares caller Charles Hartley will call steps for dancers beginning at 8 p.m. The Roswell Jaycees sponsor the 7 to 11 p.m. event on Main Street between Second and Sixth streets with city groups offering concessions.
In New York stocks shuffled to a mixed close with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovering around 1,003.77, unchanged from Thursday. Investors weighed gains and losses across major sectors as the market tested the psychological 1,000 level.
The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit in U.S. District Court challenging the American Bar Association rules barring public advertising by lawyers. It argues the bans curb price competition and curb information on costs and availability of legal services. The ABA, based in Chicago with about 200000 members, recently allowed limited fee and specialty advertising in ABA directories but not in consumer publications.
Roswell doctor L. D. Barbour and his wife Kay attended the annual teaching seminar of the American Academy of Osteopathic Surgeons hosted by the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. Barbour serves on the academy board, is a past president, and a fellow. He took part in abdominal surgery work as part of the program this week.
Gem enthusiasts from across the nation converge on Roswell for the Rocky Mountain Federation Gem Show titled Our Mineral Legacy at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Chaparral Rockhounds sponsor events with demonstrations including faceting and silver smithing through Sunday.
Equity is the portion of your home you own free of debt. It starts with your down payment and grows each month as you repay mortgage principal. For instance, on a $25,000 loan at 9 percent over 25 years, monthly payments total about $210 of which roughly $24 goes to principal.
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