17 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1978
Page
1
Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, elected pope as John Paul II, pledges to complete Vatican II reforms with prudent action while stressing fidelity to core church truths. He aims to extend ecumenism, avoid political entanglements, and shepherd the global church alongside bishops.
Washington National Airlines faces possible disappearance if Pan Am or Texas International win CAB approval to acquire National, with bidding tied to a $156 million price tag. Both suitors seek rapid expansion and propose merging National into their systems, promising lower fares and cost savings for travelers.
State ABC director says the Ruidoso Jockey Club plans to transfer licenses from Fortuna Properties to the new ownership. Officials expect 30 to 45 days for approval after application, with background checks and required documents. A pending cancellation action against Fortuna must be resolved first.
A U S Senate Ethics Committee report found no credible evidence that late Senator Joseph Montoya of New Mexico engaged in illegal conduct regarding Tongsun Park. It notes a 2000 gift to a cemetery fund but cites insufficient proof of Park’s knowledge of Montoya’s awareness of Park as a Korea agent.
Roswellites receive a warning to be alert for imposters seeking bank account details. The alert appears in today’s Daily Record, advising readers to protect personal information and report suspicious activity.
Eva Olson, 79, a retired teacher in Twin Falls, read an obituary notice in the Twin Falls Times News with her name misspelled as Elva Olson. The paper apologized for the typographical error claiming a headline typo caused the mixup. Mrs Olson, who once taught journalism, quipped she was alive and not dead.
More than 800000 in Highway Department money will fund two projects in Chaves County over the next year. Union Avenue Roswell gets 435000 for first stage construction while 3.5 miles of New Mexico 409 south of U S 380 receive 382000. Both projects start immediately as Fred O Cheskey announced a 202 million total.
Warsaw and Poland erupt in joy as Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Krakow is elected Pope John Paul II. Government and church leaders hail a turning point in Vatican relations with the East Bloc while citizens praise the Polish origin and vision of peace and progress.
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