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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
4
A humor piece notes 140 federal judges alleging inflation and Senate actions unconstitutional because they affect judges' pay. It reports the U.S. Court of Claims rejecting these arguments as unconstitutional, suggesting some judges recognize limits to constitutional reach.
Taxpayers urge scrutiny of a street bond plan and demand accountable use of funds. The writer cites past failures on Atkinson and Ninth Streets, calls for drainage and proper base design, and asks for a taxpayer committee to oversee spending if the bond passes.
The May 5 1977 editorial Dangers of Greed is praised by the Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico and the insurance buying public. It highlights monetary and social inflation and the cost of baseless lawsuits funded by premium pools. The letter urges stronger editorial pressure to curb abuses and reduce costs.
Roswell Mayor urges citizens to join the Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee cleanup drive. Sheriff Puryear’s prostitution crackdown sparks open conflict with attorney G T Watts after alleged warnings to stop arrests of Negro women in the flats. New Roswell Educational Association officers take charge with Morris Hinman as president. The Woolfs and Rankin Henrickson travel to Odessa for the Methodist Church annual conference.
Taxpayers spend more than 500000 annually for salaries of state officials and employees with public relations duties. The Highway Department unit leads with 57576 in annual pay, while others across departments including the Environmental Improvement Agency and Motor Vehicle Division contribute. The piece notes a broader move to expand agency newsletters and publicity efforts under Gov. Apodaca's administration.
Washington reports detail an assassination threat against radio commentator Dr. Youngche Kang linked to Seoul directed KCIA operatives. The FBI has studied KCIA intimidation of Korean exiles in the United States as Kang cites prior threats and Kim Dae Jung allies.
Former President Ford returned to Yale for the 276th commencement where he was praised as a classy figure and a symbol of hopeful national renewal. The event marked Brewster’s departure as president and featured tributes from officials and notable figures while Ford spoke privately and later played golf with Jack Nicklaus.
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