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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1978
Page
2
Former Dominican Republic President Joaquin Balaguer has had one operation to restore vision and is anticipated to require a second procedure. Balaguer, a long standing political figure, underwent the initial surgery as part of his ongoing health efforts.
The London Times reports Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev faces speech and other function difficulties hindering U S Soviet negotiators in pursuing a new strategic arms limitation agreement. Western observers say his health is so uncertain he may not be capable of serious negotiations.
In Paris an AP report notes a suit for 2500 dollars involving Philippe Junot son-in-law to Princess Caroline of Monaco. The dispute centers on aristocratic title rights and social standing related to the marriage in June.
Business talks on damages in a Paris civil court Wednesday focus on usurping the first Duke of Abrantes as an ancestor. The contested figure, Andoche Junot, was named Duke of Abrantes by Napoleon after capturing Abrantes in 1807, with Maurice le Ray as the present sixth Duke.
Grace Slick, 38, lead singer of Jefferson Starship, placed on two years probation by Marin County judge. She must attend semi weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for six months and not leave California without court permission.
Miss Slick was arrested at Corte Madera near her Mill Valley home on July 25 for drunkenness in public while on probation. She pleaded no contest last month to violating probation imposed by Thomas in March after a January drunken driving conviction.
AP reports in Hadley Massachusetts that tennis player Bobby Riggs was hit with a Boston cream pie during a ribbon cutting at the Hampshire Mall opening. He remained composed and joked he enjoys the pie. the incident caused only a light smear on his shirt.
Republican Joe Skeen released his campaign finance report indicating $221 667 raised since Aug 10 for the governor bid. The filing shows large contributions from the Republican Governors Campaign Committee and fund raisers including a Reagan dinner in Albuquerque and various county events. Bruce King reported $117 645 in contributions last week.
A Roswell RIAC drill with St. Mary's Hospital and partners tested mass casualty response. About 25 victims were treated on site and transported to facilities for care, highlighting areas to improve and confirming the need for coordinated emergency plans.
Navajo Refining Co manager says workers misplaced several obsolete toxic barrels at a city landfill to be buried. Landfill operator Fred Lara was hospitalized after a bulldozer hit the barrels and sprayed chemical onto the cab. The liquid, a heavy alkaline base used in asphalt, is not normally toxic but fumes can be dangerous if heated.
Blue chip shares show limited advances as the Dow rises 1.74 to 831.95 in early trading. Gainers trail losers by about three to one on the NYSE while the dollar slides against major currencies.
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