26 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1974
Page
1
Attendance lagged early due to rain but livestock entries surged with calves up by 50 and swine rising to 218 entries. Sheep fell to 313 lambs from 378, poultry barn at 700 entries, while overall judging slowed by mud. Gate totals: 1,214 Tuesday, 2,208 Wednesday. rodeo schedule listed through Saturday.
Istanbul authorities report a Soviet Kashin class destroyer exploded and sank during a Black Sea trial cruise with no confirmed casualty count. Anatolia cites no survivors, while Jane's Fighting Ships lists crew about 350 for a comparable American destroyer.
Secret Service guarded Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's children for more than a week amid a kidnap threat. White House counsel Philip Buchen approved protection and was kept advised. The threat, received September 13, targeted Kennedy family members and possibly in-laws, with FBI and Secret Service investigating.
President Ford names David K. E. Bruce as U S NATO ambassador and Gen Fred C Weyand as Army chief of staff. Senate leaders discuss suspending military aid to Turkey while Kennedy children receive Secret Service protection amid threats.
Citizens can win ten dollars for tips on hot stories by calling 622 7710 or mailing to Roswell Daily Record P O Box 1897 Roswell New Mexico 88201 The report notes Kashin class destroyers use gas turbine propulsion and lists counts of missiles guns rocket tubes and torpedo tubes It also mentions lacking information on an explosion involving a Soviet destroyer and notes NATO and US Navy offices with no details The Turkish navy monitors Soviet moves from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean via the Dardanelles
Production director Al Geary smiles while drawing a Valentine heart on a roll of newsprint. The Roswell Record secures 132 rolls amid a nationwide shortage, enough to print for two days until a fresh supply arrives from Southwest Forest Industries in Snowflake Arizona.
The Eastern New Mexico Fair releases a day schedule with events including horse show at 8 a.m. fat calves judging at 8 a.m. flower show entries at 8 30 a.m. packer bids at 9 a.m. parade at 10 a.m. and flower show judging at 11 a.m. midway hours 11 a.m. to midnight public opening 1 p.m. exhibitor sell-notice at 2 p.m. rodeo at 7 30 p.m. and Mexican Cookery demonstration 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. by Chaves County Extension Aides.
New Mexico Attorney General David Norvell signed a July 24 agreement granting immunity from prosecution to gold seekers represented by F Lee Bailey and associates for actions on state land at Victoria Peak and White Sands Missile Range. The pact broadens immunity to all state owned land and ensures return of a one pound gold bar used to prove claims.
Roswell Daily Record faces a newsprint shortage with only ten days supply. Publisher Robert H. Beck charters a boxcar of paper from Southwest Forest Industries, survives mud and rain delays, and delivers 132 rolls to the Roswell yard amid a heavy downpour.
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