01 Mar 1979
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1979
Page
1
A major earthquake struck southern Alaska and parts of Canada including Yukon Territory and Skagway at 11 27 a m PST. Readings varied from 6 9 to 8 0 on the Richter scale with no major structural damage or injuries reported and witnesses noting shaking and moved trees.
In Santa Fe on Wednesday Representatives Colin McMillan and Tom Brown sparred on McMillan’s bill to sever lending from insurance. The measure passed the House 53 to 0 after amendment, with Brown also guiding two other bills through, including a state employee education retirement bill amid teacher coalition tensions.
In Santa Fe police issued a nationwide alert for Billy Brown after a jury found him guilty of rape kidnapping and aggravated assault with intent to commit a violent felony. Brown fled after final arguments and was last seen driving south of Santa Fe. Brown faced a $2 500 cash bond during the trial and the case raised questions over related state budget actions and appropriations.
A federal grand jury indicted Estes on income tax evasion mail fraud interstate transportation of stolen property and concealing assets. Estes pleaded innocent before U S District Judge Sarah T Hughes who set a May 14 trial date.
Three earthquakes struck Mexico City within hours but caused no damage or injuries officials said. The first two quakes measured 4.5 and 4.0 on the Richter scale, their epicenter located about 78 miles northeast of the capital. The third quake hit at 2 11 p m after French President Giscard d Estaing arrived at the airport with the diplomatic corps and Mexican Cabinet nearby.
United Press International notes the 1812 New Madrid quake as the largest North American event then known, causing ground subsidence and Reelfoot Lake formation. It explains the Richter scale and cites major U S quakes San Francisco 1906 Long Beach 1933 and Alaska 1964 with death tolls.
Peking calls for cabinet level negotiations with Vietnam to end the border fighting that began February 17. The note asks for a mutually agreed place and welcomes Vietnamese ideas on level and venue for talks between vice ministers of foreign affairs. Vietnam rejected the appeal, insisting there be no talks until Chinese forces withdraw.
Roswell students visit the New Mexico Legislature to observe state government firsthand in a field trip noted on Page 3. The report highlights student engagement and civic education amid other region and state items.
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