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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1976
Page
2
Barbara Streisand performed before about 45 000 fans at Arizona State University in Tempe over the weekend. The show was filmed for the motion picture A Star Is Born featuring Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
Dr. Howard Otto, a Houghton pathologist, seeks the Democratic nomination for the 110th District state representative seat. His wife Jeanette Otto plans to file for the Republican nod, joking that voters should pick the “Mr. Nice Guy.”
Comedienne Martha Raye was honored in Randolph Massachusetts with the American Legion Humanitarian Award for her ongoing contributions to the morale and well being of servicemen and servicewomen.
Former Oklahoma senator Fred Harris, showing optimism, indicated on a national TV program that he remains a candidate for the Democratic nomination while events span World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The remark frames his perseverance amid wartime eras and party competition.
Bobby Baldock of South Springs Acres urged Reagan to pick Gerald Ford for vice president. He dismissed withdrawal rumors as fantasy and argued a Ford Reagan ticket could be unified and strong. Baldock noted Ford's momentum and media pressure, while predicting a Midwest to Westward swing for Reagan.
Seven men and five women were chosen for a jury hearing the case of Michael R. Tommasson 25 former minister linked to a non affiliated Artesia church arrested December 21 1975 in Roswell for alleged abduction of a 14 year old girl from her home to Bottomless Lakes State Park Attorney William Fleming says insanity may be raised as a defense with Assistant District Attorney Morris Stagner prosecuting in Roswell.
A Roswell man, 26 year old Jimmy Sanchez, seeks help as three local banks collect donations for an experimental three month bone marrow transplant at UCLA Medical Center. His sister will be the donor and funds are needed for room and board for the wife and donor. Sanchez previously received treatment in Albuquerque.
Roswell Fire Department reports a 15 year old boy Rick Ferrin suffered first to third degree burns in an early Sunday garage fire at 1201 West Deming Street. He was pulled from the blaze by a neighbor and taken to St Marys Hospital in satisfactory condition. The garage owned by Delores Andrade of El Paso was damaged along with drapes and shingles. Investigators work to determine how the boy became trapped and how the fire started.
A 22 year old Roswell man Vincent Sedillo Jr was arrested today on an attempted rape charge and released after posting a 2000 bond after arraignment in Magistrate Court. He was arrested by sheriff's deputies following a report by a 30 year old Roswell woman of an attempted rape Sunday night west of Roswell.
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola land at Tweed airport for a four day visit hosted by Yale economist Robert Triffin. No public appearances or arranged events are planned, highlighting a low key royal arrival and stay.
In excerpts from a Ladies Home Journal piece, Weatherby quotes Marilyn Monroe from 1960 to 1962 remarks about being hooked on sex and the burden of her image. She recalls sleeping around to boost her career, and discussing a secret affair with a married, famous Washington politician.
Eydie Runnels, 19, daughter of Congressman Harold Runnels, will be New Mexico’s princess at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington. A Furman University freshman from Greenville, South Carolina, she majors in history.
Roswell hosts DeMolay in Government Day with thirty members from Bob Kisker and Rio Hondo chapters filling city roles. They meet Mayor Jerry N. Smith at 8 a.m. in the Council chambers, then work with city staff and officials and later join a DeMolay City Council session at 1:45 p.m.
Portales Republican U S congressional hopeful Don Trubey named Dennis Stevens of Las Cruces as his District II campaign chairman. Stevens will nominate Trubey at the state GOP Convention in Albuquerque with a seconding speech by State Rep. Colin McMillan.
Municipal Judge Earl Tankersley reported to police that a citizens band radio valued at more than $100 was stolen from a car in front of the First Baptist Church. Other thefts include radios, a tape deck, guitars, and tools from homes and a damaged gas meter, with values over and under $100.
The stock market advanced as the Labor Department showed consumer prices rose 0.1 percent in February and durable goods orders jumped 2.4 percent. The Dow rose 5.19 to 985.04 as gainers led 3 to 2 on the NYSE with Ampex active at 8 1/2 and a large block traded. The NYSE composite rose to 53.97 and the American Stock Exchange index edged up to 103.44.
WINDOW ROCK Ariz AP The Navajo Tribe earned 550000 last year from the motion picture and documentary industry. The Film and Media Commission said income has grown from 90000 in 1969 and noted continued expansion.
Publication details show contact numbers and staff roles for Roswell New Mexico. It lists editor names and department heads along with subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery and notes Associated Press affiliation and postage claims.
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