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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1978
Page
2
Glenn W. Turner, known for Dare To Be Great and a cosmetic empire collapse, says at a Casselberry press conference he will become president of a new marketing organization selling cosmetics, vitamins, and health foods. He plans to follow all laws as in the past after nearly three years of inactivity due to legal and tax issues.
Mickey Rooney told NBC in an interview that after finishing his current movie he will devote time to marketing a self study acting course he has worked on for 15 years. His agent said Rooney has a habit of announcing retirements only to reconsider.
Priscilla Presley has been named formal guardian of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis's 10 year old daughter, giving her control of the estate until the girl reaches majority. The action, described as routine by attorney Roger Toll in Superior Court, follows the singer's death on August 16 from an apparent heart attack. The will is under probate in Tennessee and Riverside County California due to Presley’s Palm Springs home.
Gerald Ford may run for president in 1980 or become a golf pro. Officials said he will play in the 1978 Greater Hartford Open pro am on July 26, continuing his frequent pro am appearances alongside Nicklaus and Palmer. He already played seven pro am events in 1977.
Four incumbent Democrats, including U S Representative Harold Runnels, drew no opposition in their re election bids. Other unopposed figures include Supreme Court Chief Justice John McManus Jr and Justice William Federici, and Appeals Court Judge William Hendley. The field remains crowded in lieutenant governor and governor races with multiple candidates from both parties.
The article lists Democratic and Republican candidates for 1974 76 New Mexico offices including attorney general secretary of state treasurer auditor land commissioner and corporation commissioner with names and cities such as Santa Fe Albuquerque Las Vegas Chama Carlsbad and Silver City noted. Several write in or withdrawn candidates are also mentioned.
Rhodesian army says 38 black guerrillas were killed and one soldier died in a self defense strike 10 miles inside Zambia at Luangwa. Zambia accuses the raid of being unprovoked and indiscriminate while the U N Security Council debates Rhodesia's political deal with black leaders.
The Dow Jones industrial average traded higher at the open but fell 0.43 points to 746.36 by noon. Advancers held a 3-2 edge over decliners on the New York Stock Exchange as uncertainty lingered over miners' response to President Carter's coal mine restart efforts.
The Chaves County Democratic party sets precinct meetings at 7:00 P.M. March 14 at the Roswell YMCA to elect delegates and propose resolutions. A county pre-primary convention follows at 7:00 P.M. March 21 at the YMCA to elect delegates to the April State Democratic pre-primary convention and to propose further resolutions.
Roswell New Mexico newspaper lists subscription rates for local and out of state delivery by month and year. It also provides staff roles including managing editor and business director and notes AP affiliation.
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