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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
2
Loretta Lynn has sold the rights to her autobiography Coal Miner’s Daughter to Universal Studios for a sum well into the six figure category. The sale was announced by Lynn's manager on Wednesday.
Bob Dylan and his wife Sarah have divorced after 11 years of marriage in Santa Monica Superior Court. A spokesman said the divorce was granted and the court retained jurisdiction over community property including real estate, royalties, and investments with division to follow.
The Federal Election Commission ruled that a gift to actress Jane Fonda was permissible under campaign finance rules. The decision addresses a dispute over whether the gift constitutes improper contributions or violates disclosure requirements.
The FEC found Fonda's $400,000 gift to a U.S. Senate candidate lawful under California community property law. Reported charges against Charles Aznavour and details of Tunney vs Hayden are noted, with Tunney's defeat by Hayakawa and supporters' challenge to Fonda's contribution cap.
Jazz musician Stan Kenton, 65, remains in fair condition after brain surgery to remove a blood clot. Reading Hospital officials report partial recovery and no set discharge date, with close relatives allowed to visit. Police await doctors’ clearance to question him about the May 22 fall in a hotel parking garage.
The White House says Amy Carter among entrants in an enrichment program at GWU Reading Center. The nine year old will attend two hours daily four days a week through July 22, with museum staff guiding a dozen children in reading, handbook compiling, and transportation themed independent research.
The Carter administration is drafting options to cut gasoline use if conservation goals fail, including Sunday station closings, import quotas, rationing as a last resort, and a standby plan for emergencies. Officials say measures could apply in normal periods, with other fuel-saving steps prepared for emergencies.
Washington debates replacing or augmenting the aging B52 fleet as attempts to find a successor trace from the B58 to the B70 amid budget strains and the 1960 U2 incident. The pace of developments reflects growing defense tensions and shifting priorities.
Police report no suspects yet in the Wednesday theft of a 350 cc red motorcycle from a South Pennsylvania Avenue garage. Several other thefts are under investigation including jewelry from Cindy Lucas and a shoplifting arrest at Kmart. A separate airman reported cash stolen at Lava Motel, with several bicycles stolen, and a separate yard bike theft noted.
New York markets edged higher as investors absorbed a 5 percent drop in prices received by farmers for the month ended June 15. The Dow Jones average rose .59 to 913.92 while the NYSE composite advanced to 54.95 and the AMEX index gained 0.96 to 120.14. Volume reached 8.75 million shares at noon.
Published weekday evenings and Sunday mornings at 2301 N Main Roswell New Mexico 88201 led by Editor Jack Swickard with Jerry McCormack and RM Higginbotham. Advertising Christine Floyd and Al Geary. Subscriptions in Roswell 3.25 monthly 9.75 quarterly 19.50 semiannual 39.00 annual. Out of state mail 4.50 monthly 10.50 quarterly 21.00 semiannual 42.00. Second class Roswell postpaid. Associated Press member.
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