28 Oct 1985
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1985
Page
1
U S officials boarded the Soviet freighter in the Mississippi River to determine if a sailor who jumped ship twice wishes to stay in the United States. After each escape attempt, he was returned to the marshal, despite witnesses saying he pleaded to remain.
The Kansas City Royals rallied from a 3-1 series deficit and completed an 11-0 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 to secure their first world championship. Bret Saberhagen pitched the clincher, earning MVP honors as Kansas City became the first team to win after losing the first two games at home.
Bert C. Rhodes, who turns 84 on November 19, stays active as a carpenter and painter. He spends days at lumber stores or job sites, avoids long TV sessions, and fills time by tinkering at home while staying sociable with neighbors. He says he enjoys life and helps others.
Hurricane Juan moved north through the Gulf of Mexico threatening Louisiana and Texas coastlines. It swamped boats and oil rigs, stranded about 1400 people, capsized a supply boat, and hampered Coast Guard rescue efforts with high seas and strong winds.
Joyce White 47 reported to Roswell police that a rental home at 715 N Railroad Ave in Ruidoso suffered extensive damage including broken windows torn ceiling and exposed roof. A sink and bathtub were stolen valued at 600.
In Lynchburg Tennessee a two day Mule Festival marked 200 years since mules arrive to America. Events included mule pulls auctions barrel racing and mule stories. On Friday the Lynchburg Mule Traders Association donated a new mascot Black Jack to West Point.
Announcer Paco Valenzuela opens Hacendado Productions first Roswell Mexican Rodeo at Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Artemio Becerril, nicknamed Charro Completo, performs bold tricks including Paso de la Muerte and Cala el Caballo while bareback riders show skill. Injuries are possible but bull riding causes most harm.
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