Roswell crime up 15.2 percent in 1973 FBI report
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports show Roswell had 1,716 crimes in 1973, a 15.2 percent increase from 1972, placing the city among higher crime rates in similar sized cities while New Mexico overall posted fewer per capita crimes than the national rate. Albuquerque dropped to 10th in crime index as Phoenix rose to no. 1.
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Jack Swickard
Roswell
FBI
Buffalo
N.Y
Cleveland
Ohio
Indianapolis
Ind
Knoxville
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Hobbs
Arizona
Nevada
Albuquerque
United States
Phoenix
Ariz
Annual El Paso PR trip planned by Roswell Red Coats
Walter Haut leads the Red Coats on a public relations tour this weekend to El Paso Artesia Carlsbad and El Paso with McDonald’s public relations man Bob Spence and Stuart Pritchard owner of the local restaurant. The BIG MAC COACH features upholstered chairs carpeting running water kitchen facilities and a stereo and television.
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Roswell
Artesia
Carlsbad
Ef] Paso
McDonald's
Saxbe threats court action over state lotteries
Atty. Gen. William Saxbe warned Congress has 90 days to exempt state lotteries from federal anti lottery laws or the Justice Department will seek a court injunction. He said federal prosecutors would pause actions meanwhile and urged speedy legislative relief, noting 13 states rely on lottery revenues to fund education and social programs.
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Washington
William B. Saxbe
Congress
Saxbe
Senate Judiciary Committee
James Eastland
House Judiciary Committee
Peter Rodine
Asst
Henry E. Petersen
Department
New Hampshire
Midwest
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Maryland
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
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Roswell Goose Draw Lets Sertoma Spur Growth
Corky Garrett of Roswell was named Thursday the new owner of a goose in a Sertoma Club fundraiser. Members’ names go into a bowl at each meeting for two draws, one new owner and one back up, with the goose moving to the backup when a new member signs up.
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Corky Garrett
Roswell
Roswell Tax Bump Ties School Bond to 1974 Bills
Roswell residents face a 7.30 per 1000 tax rise tied to a 4.3 million school bond approved by voters for Roswell and Goddard high schools. Chaves County Treasurer Gail Harris and Assessor Roy Peyton explained the impact during a news briefing, noting bonds not yet sold and immediate effects on utility and property taxes.
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Roswell
Gail Harris
Chaves County
Roswell Independent School District
Roswell and Goddard
State Department of Finance Administration
Harris
Peyton
Chaves
SDFA
Delegates reaffirm right of privacy at bicentennial meeting
Delegates to the 200th anniversary First Continental Congress reaffirm the right to privacy with a compromise resolution. Gov Milton Shapp, elected secretary, urges extending privacy protections to public and private data gathering and dissemination. Some delegates from New York New Hampshire Connecticut and Delaware object that extension could curb a free press. President Ford planned to attend a dinner but may unveil amnesty proposals.
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Philadelphia
Continental Congress
America
Ford
White House
U.S
Milton J. Shapp
Pennsylvania
Congress
New York
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Delaware
Toll on New Mexico roads climbs this year
Road toll in New Mexico shows 352 fatalities so far this year, compared with 430 on this date last year. Authorities urge caution and remind drivers to follow speed limits and safe driving practices.
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N. M
Sandia Budget Cut Reduces 4.5 Million for 1975
Sandia Laboratories facility budget is trimmed by about 4.5 million dollars for fiscal year 1975 starting July 1, as Congress nicks 9.8 million from the Atomic Energy Commission weapons budget. The spokesman says the cut prompts belt tightening but no layoffs are planned.
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Albuquerque
Sandia Laboratories
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Sandia Labs
Levi opens Roswell plant with balloons and bands
Levi Strauss & Co. marks grand opening open house in Roswell with air balloons mariachi bands and a dedicatory ceremony led by Roswell Mayor Jerry N. Smith. plant tours hospitality free gifts and displays accompany speeches by state and company officials.
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Levi Strauss & Co
Roswell
Jerry N. Smith
Roswell Red Coats
Levi Plant
Carmen
David King
State Planning Office
Santa Fe
Bruce King
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RK. E. Thompson
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San Francisco
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Max Cowen
Abbie Mohad
Bill Simpson
Lowell Dreyfus
Jim Coltra
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