02 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1979
Page
1
Roswell daily record notes an engineer's plan to make windpower economical for the first time. The feature hints at grid impact and future energy costs as the state and nation watch developments.
Pope John Paul II addressed the United Nations calling for a general peace in the Middle East and a halt to nuclear arms expansion. He urged dismantling the mechanics of destruction and recalled UN’s founding after World War II, citing Auschwitz to stress human rights needs.
President Carter says 2600 Soviet troops in Cuba are not there to fight but won’t be ordered home. He orders Marines to Guantanamo Bay and boosts readiness of a 100000 man rapid deployment force to offset the Soviet presence. He cautions against fear of war and keeps options open.
The state DFA will audit Chaves County bidding for a proposed computer system after concerns over procedures and a disputed choice of Western Programmers Inc. over Western Computer Service. The review could overturn the county’s selection or affect funding, with DFA set to send a staffer to Roswell for evaluation.
UPI reports a New Mexico museum policy allowing only Indians to sell crafts at the Palace of Governors plaza was upheld by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court, denying the Livingston couple’s claim of racial discrimination. The policy dates to 1976 and ties sales to Indian employment and tourist draw.
President Carter tried pre dinner toasts at the state dinner for Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo. He said he liked the idea and may do it again. Social Secretary Gretchen Poston learned of the change only at 6 p.m. prompting Carter to raise water instead of champagne.
Moscow reports say Carter intends to intensify arms race and gunboat diplomacy in the Caribbean. Tass dispatch from Washington claims expansion of military maneuvers around Cuba despite Soviet assurances that 3,000 troops pose no threat to the United States.
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