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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1978
Page
4
New Mexico public and farmers may gain from a Carter signature on a bill authorizing 30 million dollars for guayule research and production in the Southwest. Sen. Pete Domenici backed the measure, which aims to turn guayule into a cash crop, create jobs, reduce imports, and attract related industries.
Three New Mexico justices reviewed a taped first televised criminal trial. They noted film quality good but stayed silent on showing trials on screen. Proponents say videotape aids defendants by reducing errors and improving courtroom record integrity.
A reader criticizes Roswell Daily Record coverage by Tasia Young and Pat Hamm, arguing volunteer work is motivated by love and care, not job advancement. The letter questions Governor appointed representation and warns of ERA impacts, urging action from New Mexico women.
A writer questions Hinkle and Skeen about wages to illustrate hardship under the proposed right to work law. The letter argues that any voter should vote against the issue, noting personal struggle to make ends meet on current wages.
Hazel Vineyard of Roswell was commended by a three man selection committee at the Clovis Cattle Festival Art Show with a note from Dr. Reginald Fisher of the state museum. Minnie Pearl and the Grand Ole Opry were to perform two shows at Roswell junior high School sponsored by the Roswell Fire Department with Blackie Crawford and his Western Cherokees. The Viernes Book Club pledged to Roswell’s new hospital in memory of H P Sanders with a talk by Mrs. Blanche Campbell on law enforcement experiences. Charles Canfield honored by Roswell High football team as family hosts a fried chicken dinner and football cake celebration.
Jack Anderson reports a secret study for Congressman Murphy showing the National Defense Reserve Fleet has dwindled to 144 vessels, many converted WWII tankers, requiring costly overhauls. The panel warns the US would risk convoys in a European war as reserve ships are deemed a disaster and modernization plans are curtailed.
New Rocky Mountain poll places Bruce King at 49.5 percent to Joe Skeen’s 44 with 6.5 undecided. Key undecided issue is size of state government at 54 percent, followed by taxes and experience. Senate incumbent Domenici leads 60.5 to 34.5 over Anaya. Lujan leads Hawk 68.5 to 29.5. Rough voter gains noted in Bernalillo and other counties as registrations rise.
The selection of Karol Wojtyla as pope marks a shift in free nations toward defending ideals and engaging globally. Washington's view sees a blend of anti communist resolve and social liberalism, with the West seeking new directions amid Cold War tensions and global challenges.
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