29 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1972
Page
1
South Vietnam’s President Nguyen Van Thieu waves to ministers in Saigon as he maintains a firm stance on a cease-fire. White House officials voice cautious optimism that an accord may be reached.
Wheaton based Campus Life clubs sponsor a Halloween program turning nearly 100 old structures into haunted houses. The live performances feature 40 volunteers in monster makeup with mazes, black lights, and props to provide teens with a positive off the street activity during the holiday.
President Nixon campaigned through Ohio and Michigan on pocketbook issues and rejected amnesty for Vietnam draft evaders calling there to pay a penalty. He cited progress in peace talks and urged support for Griffin in Michigan while stressing tax restraint and law and order amid large crowds along a 100 mile motorcade.
Spooks and goblins occupy students as they prep a Halloween carnival set for 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Pals and Chums members assist with booths under City Parks and Recreation Commission auspices with Kay Willis as carnival chairman.
President Nguyen Van Thieu has spoken openly in the last two weeks but few outside his circle know his true thinking on a peace settlement. He insists Saigon will reject any coalition or interim deal and demands North Vietnam withdraw all troops from South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia.
Roswell residents are urged to celebrate Halloween with safety in mind. Police Chief L M Hall warns children and adults to supervise trick or treating, avoid eating uninspected treats, and cross streets with care. Tips include visible costumes, porch light checks, and reflective additions. A Halloween Carnival at the ENM State Fairgrounds runs 6 to 9 p.m. with costume prizes.
Roswell Public Schools Superintendent Roger Luginbill asks for a state board hearing on a boundary dispute touching more than 50 students living near the Roswell-Dexter border who currently attend Dexter schools. He argues districts must retain responsibility for local compulsory education.
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee R Sargent Shriver arrives in Albuquerque at 3 p m to meet well wishers at the airport introduced by Eugene Gallegos. A campaign rally begins at 2 30 p m on the northwest airport ramp with expectations of strong turnout.
In New Mexico eight days before the November 7 election the Senate contest between Democrat Jack Daniels and Republican Pete Domenici dominates the political landscape. Montoya leads McGovern efforts while Nixon polls predict a coattail effect. turnout and party registration figures are outlined with an estimated 367000 voters expected to cast ballots.
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