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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1979
Page
2
Actress Britt Ekland moves from Peter Sellers to Rod Stewart in a forthcoming autobiography titled True Britt. She plans a candid tell all about high society film scenes and rock star life.
Students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School created a 6 foot Dolly Parton sculpture for an American Cancer Society fundraiser. The leaning statue toppled during judging, officials say weight and balance caused the fall. Principal James Gentis noted uncertainty over the exact cause.
Atlanta state Rep Hosea Williams a civil rights activist and former MLK aide was arrested on charges of trying to slug a Georgia state trooper during a traffic stop on I-75 85 in downtown Atlanta. Williams had a revoked license from prior offenses and was treated at Grady Hospital for minor scratches. He denied the swing and claimed he was beaten.
Ray Charles will perform a special appearance at the Georgia Capitol next week with a rendition of Georgia on My Mind. The blues legend is slated for a brief set in Atlanta, highlighting his iconic song.
Cleveland mayor Dennis Kucinich, who survived a recall election, has been interviewed for Playboy by Robert Scheer. The interview, conducted in Cleveland and Los Angeles, is billed as the most thorough exploration of his views to date.
Senate leaders Aubrey Dunn and C B Trujillo vow to block a proposed 20 percent rise in the usury rate from 10 to 12 percent. They argue banks are financially strong despite gains and warn of higher payments for a $55.10 30 year mortgage. Dunn notes public turnout may be low for hearings.
New York stock trading was slow near midday as investors eyed oil and world affairs ahead of the weekend. The Dow dipped slightly to 815.57 after a narrow dip and gains in the prior sessions, with 680 advances and 432 declines among 1 556 NYSE issues.
The Roswell Daily Record announces a weekly tip prize of ten dollars for the best news tip. Call 622-7710 or mail tips to Roswell Daily Record P.O. Box 1897 Roswell NM 88201.
The Fellowship Bible Church of the Evangelical Free Church of America will dedicate its new building at 901 N Richardson Ave at 3 p m Sunday. Pastor James Lincoln, a Trinity Evangelical Divinity School graduate, leads the congregation with guest speaker Pastor Ron Grenemeyer from Albuquerque. A fellowship supper follows the service with nursery care, and the public is invited to attend both events.
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