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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1977
Page
2
Prince Charles toured the U S from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 1977. He mingled with Cary Grant Loretta Young Sidney Poitier Jane Wyman and about 300 show business guests at a Los Angeles dinner where Dean Martin lampooned him with a joke about palace or mine.
Chip and Caron Carter, amid rumors of a marital rift, moved to Plains Georgia with their infant son James Earl Carter IV. They announced plans to return to Washington D C saying it had always been their intention, though timing and living arrangements remain unclear.
The Florida Department of Citrus executive director said Anita Bryant’s effectiveness as a TV orange juice promoter has waned due to her anti gay rights crusade. He urged phasing out Bryant as chief promoter of Florida’s citrus. Bryant called herself a victim of religious persecution. Edward A. Taylor noted Bryant’s $100,000 annual contract runs to Sept. 1, 1978 and she has become deeply involved in the campaign.
A public remark contrasts personal distraction with a focus on gay rights, suggesting opponents use social issues to sway voters. The comment highlights tensions in contemporary political debates and the strategic framing of civil rights topics.
President Carter names Stella B. Hackel, 50, Rutland city attorney, to head the mint succeeding Mary T. Brooks who resigns. Hackel was Democratic governor candidate in Vermont last year.
Madelyn Murray O Hair files simple assault charges against a Texas PTA president after she says he shoved her during a dispute over a prayer at a public school band concert in Austin.
The article outlines Bird denying that a quorum of three commissioners met in his office during sessions tied to a state highway case. It details a confidential Apodaca report criticizing per diem claims, air travel, and alleged improper payments by several commissioners, with specific flight logs and costs.
New York markets fell slightly as the Dow Jones average eased 0.70 to 817.91 in the first hour. Gainers edged losers 5 to 4 on the NYSE, while indicators showed a slim 0.3 percent September gain despite some positive data on money supply and productivity. Getty Oil dropped 1 percent to 156 amid earnings concerns. Schlitz Brewers led active list with a 1/2 percent fall to 11. American Stock Exchange index rose 0.10 to 112.68.
ALAMOGORDO AP A legislative seminar on New Mexico water problems set for November 4 in Alamogordo. The session, second in a series to brief lawmakers on state issues, will begin at 9 30 a.m. in the New Mexico State University Alamogordo branch college auditorium under Sen Harry McAdams.
A 61 year old Dutch hotelier Maurits Caransa was seized outside the Continental Club as he left a bridge game. A German speaking caller claimed the Red Army Faction was behind the kidnapping and demanded Queen Juliana abdicate and the release of Knut Folkers. No injuries were reported.
Published weekdays and Sunday mornings at 2301 N Main Roswell New Mexico 88201. Editor Jack M Swickard and Jerry McCormack. managing editor R M Higginbotham. business director John Pettit. advertising director Christine Floyd. class adv manager Al Geary. production director Tom J Borovina. circulation manager. Subscription prices shown for carrier delivery and mail, in state and out of state. newspaper is a member of the Associated Press.
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