20 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
1
Inflation quickened in October with the cost of living up seven tenths of a percent led by higher grocery prices. The Labor Department noted broad price gains in food cars clothing fuel mortgage rates and services, while overall food costs rose 1.3 percent and yearly inflation stood at 7.6 percent. Real earnings for workers rose 1.9 percent over the year due to tax cuts.
The nation enters 30 days of mourning for Gen. Francisco Franco as France sees about 100 Spanish refugees celebrating in Hendaye. President Ford and Kremlin officials issue condolences while Juan Carlos is named heir and scheduled to be crowned king. Funeral rites begin with state ceremonies and a mass at the Valley of the Fallen.
Ronald Reagan declared his White House candidacy challenging President Ford amid a split Republican party. He vowed to run on his record in a courteous style and avoid attacking Ford while planning primary campaigns in New Hampshire on February 24 and Florida on March 9.
Joan L. Hernandez, 19, reads 800 gas meters a day for Southern Union Gas Co in Roswell, becoming the city’s first female meter reader. She says the job suits her, plans to stay, and supports equal pay for equal work while noting mixed reactions from residents.
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