17 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1979
Page
1
Dorothy Bachus of Goddard High is honored as the states Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year. The Daily Record notes the prize is announced on Page 5 and highlights Bachus as a model for science education.
Mother Teresa, 69, wins the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize for her 33 years of work among India's poor and sick. The award carries 193000 dollars and honors her Missionary Sisters of Charity founded in 1950.
More than 2,000 Marines landed at Guantanamo Bay on Carter orders to show U S resolve in the Caribbean. Helicopters and landing craft moved troops and five M 60 tanks ashore under steady rain as a month long exercise to reinforce defense of the base proceeded with no incidents reported.
District Judge C. Fincher Neal of Hobbs declines to respond to questions about a letter to the Daily Record and its critique of his actions regarding the Seaton case. Neal says he will not discuss the matter with the newspaper, citing confidentiality and potential bar involvement.
President Carter signed major education legislation to form a new Department of Education with about 17 000 workers overseeing 150 plus federal programs. He stressed local authority remains with states localities and private institutions while promising to reduce red tape. Potential heads include Apodaca Berry Campbell Linowitz Moyers and others.
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