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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1979
Page
4
The FBI released preliminary 1979 half year crime figures showing a 9 percent rise from 1978 with violent crimes up 13 percent and property crimes up 9 percent. Robbery and motor vehicle theft led increases while murder declined in some rural areas. The piece urges tougher judge and prosecutor action and higher police pay.
The report describes Mexico City as a vast, fog enshrouded metropolis where shabbily dressed beggars survive beside luxury shops. It notes deep contrasts between rich and poor, and outlines efforts to explain growing U S Mexico tensions after a reporter's return from the region.
James Reston notes Mexico asserts new bargaining power as oil riches alter ties with the United States. He cites long history of U S attitudes and Mexican pride, highlighting unemployment and social issues behind the friction.
The Federal Reserve anti inflation push and election year pressures push Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to consider a quicker 1980 bid. Democratic senators fear losses with Carter on top and regional economic decline fueling calls for a strong New England and Mid Atlantic coalition.
Mr and Mrs RC Alley thank the editor for hosting the Air Force Academy band and singers that filled the auditorium with enthusiastic response. They note the contrast with local groups facing small crowds and express gratitude for a most enjoyable evening.
A reader thanks the organizers for inviting the Air Force Academy Band and for providing free tickets, calling the concert enjoyable and the gesture generous. Sallie L Godbee expresses gratitude for the 1012 Kings Drive note.
Gerald Ford opposes the second Soviet American SALT agreement unless defense spending is guaranteed by law. He echoes Kissinger on this condition and warns the public and government may overlook defense issues amid economic concerns and gas shortages. He stresses the tradeoffs are among America’s most consequential decisions.
Gov Edwin L Mechem conducted an inspection flight over the Pecos Valley after the flood and urged detailed reports to submit to the federal government to prevent future disasters. Judge Phillip B Gilliam of Colorado addressed the Roswell Woman's Club with Mrs Howard Brown as program chair. The Southwest History Club met at Mrs John E Smiths home. Mrs George H Hunker spoke about her trip to Europe. Delta Zeta Alumnae held Founders Day luncheon at the El Rancho. Juanita Adams and Sylvia Vertrees hosted a Nutra Lite Food Supplement training at Kilowatt Kitchen. Highway paving contracts for Highway 70 and West Second Street were announced by Homer Glover, district 2 highway commissioner.
The piece argues Henry J. Taylor Hamlet as origin from Saxo Grammaticus and Amled, notes Kronborg relocation and Old Vic in London, cites Olivier and Burton performances, surveys English language roots, Esperanto as failed universal tongue, and praises Shakespeare’s enduring impact on drama and culture.
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