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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1978
Page
4
Commentary argues against allowing cities with charters or state law to impose sales taxes without referendums. It warns that bypassing citizens erodes self governance and could strip residents of taxation consent and relief options. The piece urges responsible citizen action and legislative caution.
Secretary of State Ernestine Evans ignores Judge Santiago Campos order to design a fair ballot placement system by July 13 1979. Evans says she will not start until after her term ends on December 31, leaving the next secretary to handle the transition. The court sought a system giving independents Democrats and Republicans equal top-line access to reduce party bias.
Editor argues Roswell needs extensive street repair and opposes endless bond issues. He criticizes past funding choices and urges state money from a billion dollar Emergency Fund for local street renewal under Municipal Home Rule and city charter reforms.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co announces dial service for Roswell amid a jump from 3,938 phones in 1940 to nearly 12,000 today. C.F. Halverston cites demand and replaces operator-assisted dialing.
Two years after the Vietnam War and Watergate turmoil, Carter era appointees confront scrutiny as public confidence in national leadership remains low. The piece notes widespread political disillusion and ongoing skepticism toward those guiding U S policy.
From Jimmy Carters circle Bert Lance faces a Senate grand jury in a probe into banking affairs while David Gartner is under fire over gifts worth 72000 from a dealer under his watch. Thea Bourne Midge Costanza Alvin Gandal and others draw criticism as Capitol Hill delays confirmations amid controversy.
Veteran observers note Democrats favor car caravans for rural weekend stops while Republicans favor airplane caravans for speed. The piece recalls past campaigns and questions whether skipping Bernalillo County could change outcomes.
Safire probes three major stories: possible missile supply to African terrorists, the Carter administration’s handling of the GSA scandal and the Griffin firing, and the CIA Big Bird security breach. The piece questions motives, security lapses, and potential Soviet penetration through a missing CIA manual and a junior clerk.
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