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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
4
Washington reports confirm rising prime time crime on TV with murders up sharply and robberies up over threefold. A TV crime spokesman notes private eyes solve cases quickly as police appear late, and hints at fewer family murders but more crazed killers in 1972.
Rufus Youngblood, famed for shielding LBJ during the Dallas assassination, was hounded from the White House by Nixon aides and later resigned at 48 after 20 years of service. He received the Treasury exceptional service award for bravery and declined commenting on future job talks.
Senate subcommittee findings allege banks and real estate firms backed by the FHA orchestrated block busting to displace poor black residents, creating ghettos and foreclosures in Boston New York Philadelphia Dayton and Kansas City. Officials cite backdoor alliances and biased lending practices. Hart plans hearings in Los Angeles and Detroit.
In Ottawa, Soviet Premier Kosygin faced a protest as a young CanadianHungarian Freedom Fighter challenged him. The piece warns that Moscow would likely use force again to maintain satellite control and recalls Hungarys brutal 1956 crackdown as a cautionary example for Canada.
On this date in 1781 British troops surrendered at Yorktown. John Adams born 1735 in Braintree. Napoleon retreat times and other events noted with several dates. Also birthdays include Gen Yakubu Gowon. Thought for today by Samuel Johnson.
Sen. Carl A. Hatch will speak at a Democratic valley gathering backing Judge T. J. Mabry for governor. Arden Boellner was elected chairwoman of the Chaves County Women’s Republican Club at a Chamber meeting.
A 292 day review of Gov Bruce King's administration shows growing voter disaffection in major New Mexico cities with his appointments and decision making. Supporters note strong leadership and party role while critics cite controversial hires and influence from Sen. Montoya.
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