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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1976
Page
2
The National Association of Theater Owners named 12 year old Tatum O'Neal Female Star of the Year for drawing crowds and boosting box office receipts.
A 17 year old boy returned a three carat diamond ring valued at about 25000 dollars to rock star Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Deputies said the youth admitted taking the ring Monday during a visit to Wilson's Malibu home. Wilson said he would not press charges.
RHINELANDER Wisconsin AP First Lady Betty Ford is remembered as ahead of her era in the 1930s. She taught dance in leotards at girls camps, a sensation to observers including Gretchen Blackburn. The former Betty Bloomer worked with Sumner and Mrs Blackburn for four summers at two camps near Rhinelander.
Alex Haley, author of Roots, came home to Henning Tennessee sitting on the porch where his grandmother began the family stories. He said the town may be dying and that every small town loss affects America.
Nashville AP report says Waylon Jennings asked to be removed from CMA awards finalist list for personal reasons ahead of Monday televised show. CMA officials say it is too late and Jennings remains a finalist in five categories.
Jack Ford, son of the president, said he urged a younger vice presidential candidate before the national convention. He named Gov. Christopher Bond, Mayor Pete Wilson, Gov. Daniel Evans, and Sen. Pete Domenici as possible running mates.
The Dow drops 5.32 to 959.77 as market breadth turns negative amid weak internal strength. Government data show unemployment at 7.8 percent, roughly as expected, dampening investor optimism despite Thursday's technical upturn.
Goddard High School selects senior Candy Werhan, 17, as 1976 Homecoming Queen. She will be crowned at halftime of the Goddard Lovington game and lead the homecoming dance, with a 3.999 GPA and roles in student government, news staff, Spanish and ski clubs, and Future Homemakers of America.
Citywide arts event Festival 76 runs through Monday with free activities. Highlights include silversmithing at Adult Recreation Center, ballroom dancing, Mame at Little Theater, symphony rehearsals, gallery exhibits on Lea and Broadmoor, Wilshire Mall art show, and poetry readings at Cahoon Park. City and federal offices close Monday for Columbus Day. only limited deliveries.
Real estate lore labels a property that sits unsold as a White Elephant with tall grass and broken windows. Overpricing starts a downward spiral as buyers pass and the seller lowers the price too late, missing good prospects.
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