23 Sep 1979
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1979
Page
1
The Roswell Police Department announces parking restrictions for the upcoming fair parade, with enforcement details and affected streets provided for spectators and residents. The notice appears in the Daily Record Roswell.
Chaves County Commissioner Russell Smith, who owns land in the proposed one mile ETZ buffer around the Roswell RIAC, says he will likely vote on the ordinance, despite earlier statements he would abstain. City Councilman Paul Taylor Jr. noted he would recuse himself if he owned property in the area. Residents launch a petition drive questioning the ETZ authority's motives as it seeks major revisions to grandfathers.
The Fuhrman family of Houston exemplifies a Texas mindset blending frontier independence with modern wealth. Gerald Fuhrman notes widespread worry about the country’s future, a sentiment discussed among peers as the Carter era’s leadership is blamed for broader concerns.
Chicago based General Motors reportedly developed a smaller lighter zinc nickel oxide battery enabling mass production of high speed long range electric cars by 1985. The Tribune said test vehicles include an Electrovette Corvette and several vans and subcompacts with electric engines as GM plans initial output of 5 000 to 10 000 cars at premium prices.
The Eastern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo at Roswell Fairgrounds lists daily deadlines and activities. Farm product entries, 4-H home economics exhibits, poultry and junior livestock placements, and baking judging run from morning weighings to afternoon judging with specific times across Monday.
Roswell Fire Department reports a Saturday fire in the housewares area at Gibson's Discount Store 1300 S Main St. The sprinkler system activated and the blaze caused minor water and fire damage with no details of injuries.
Knoxville officials on first reading approve a $50 fine for giving or offering tobacco alcohol or other noxious substances to a bird or animal. The measure is part of 50 park rules addressing restroom upkeep lounging trespass and other park conduct. Another animal rule bans tying a horse to rocks trees or shrubs.
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