Roswell Criticizes U S Civil Defense In Nuclear Attack Plan
former national civil defense chief George B Owen living in Roswell contends the United States has no effective plan for a surprise nuclear strike. He cites MAD as the real policy and notes Roswell as a designated prime target with limited shelter capacity and flawed evacuation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
Roswell
George B Owen
National Civil Defense Program
Owen
Eisenhower
Chaves County
China
Switzerland
Sweden
United States
New Mexico
Pentagon
Pentagons
SAC
Albuquerque
Clovis
Gallup
Dona Ana County
Alamogordo
Los Alamos
Eddy County
Rainfall brings relief to Roswell area farmers
June rainfall totaling 4.29 inches far exceeds norms, boosting water supplies for fields and livestock. Officials note higher surface water in weirs, improved browse for deer and antelope, and potential gains in upland game birds as heavy runoff impacts local aquifers and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Dixon
Roswell
Woody’ Woodward
Cahoon Park
Sy Cory Dollahan
New Mexico
Fish Department
LeGay
Dollahan
Ray Wyche
Pecos Valley Artesian
Wyche
George Gregg
National Weather Service
Albuquerque
Conchas Lake
Canadian
Fort Sumner Lake
Pecos
Roswell Considers Half Cent Increase in Gross Receipts Tax
Roswell City Council plans to raise the gross receipts tax from 4 percent to 4.5 percent effective July 1 1979 to bolster the general fund and fund street improvements. Residents may petition for a public vote within 90 days. City officials cite inflation utilities and street repairs as key needs while noting the city relies on the tax for over half its revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciel Lonon
Roswell
Robert J. Owens
Ernest L Harp
Harp
LC. Stiles
Stiles
Hobbs
Lovington
New Mexico
Owens
Carl A. Engwall
Engwall
Gail Harris
Chaves County
Roswell Gubernatorial Hopeful Urges Saline Projects Priority
Roswell candidate Joe Sheen told supporters that saline water projects must receive top priority as part of his gubernatorial bid. The report notes his focus on regional water infrastructure and policy emphasis for growth and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Joe Sheen
RCDC Announces Image and Goals Survey
Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce will survey members and community members to determine future direction and end stagnation. Jerry M. Pritchard, vice president, says the board feels stagnation in recent years and the survey marks the first step in a major redevelopment campaign headed by Pritchard. The survey asks about the chamber image leadership and goals and the directions it should take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce
Jerry M. Pritchard
Rcdc Community Development Council
Pritchara
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soviet Union
Navy’s
Fun City
U.S.S. Saipan
Hudson River
New York City
World Trade Center
Saipan
Inside Today’s Daily Record
U.S. Forest
National/International
Walter F. Mondale
U.S
Israel
Tom Okker
Guillermo Vilas
Joy Nix
Ellsworth. Kan
Roger Peterson
Ellsworth County
Fluffy
Snick
Peterson
RCDC
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!