22 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1979
Page
1
The Community Action Program in Roswell invites low income residents to apply for energy crisis assistance to help cover utility and fuel costs. The program targets households facing utility shutoffs or high heating bills and provides financial support to keep essential heat and power on.
Jesse W. Bishop, 46, once a decorated Korean War paratrooper, was executed in the Nevada gas chamber for a 1977 robbery murder that netted less than $3. He refused to plead for mercy as cyanide pellets were dropped at 12:11 a.m. PDT, becoming the second UPI report of the year and the third since capital punishment widened in 1972.
Investigators probe cause after three gondola cars on the Swiss Sky Ride crashed into the crowd of about 100000 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. One man died and 15 people were injured as a car stalled 100 feet above the midway in gusty winds.
Investigators in San Miguel suspect revenge or religious beliefs after Eddie Montano 27 died by self harm on church steps October 13. His charred body was found in a casket inside the church, later buried, with arson charges possible as probes continue.
Senator Pete Domenici announced two bills to curb grazing cutbacks by BLM. One creates an appeals process before any grazing restrictions and the other moves BLM range improvement funding to the Agriculture Department for setting standards. Texaco finds natural gas in Baltimore Canyon second well and plans further exploration. EEOC charges Sears with nationwide job discrimination against women and minorities.
Police seek Framinghams infamous streaker known for nude outings along I 90 in snowy weather. State police and Massachusetts tolltakers report sightings this week as the unseasonable winter continues. The flasher has appeared over four years, often near a highway stretch about 25 miles from Boston.
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