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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1978
Page
2
Libyan Radio reports Uganda's Idi Amin landed in Tripoli Tuesday on an unannounced goodwill visit. Amin is slated to tour several Arab countries during the trip.
NBC says Jack Albertson, star of Grandpa Goes To Washington, is hospitalized with stomach congestion and will miss two weeks of taping. Despite his absence, on air appearances remain unlikely to be affected as segments are already taped.
Police say thieves broke into Catherine Deneuve's studio suite and stole a ring and makeup case worth 5800 dollars. Also taken were six radio sets from actor Claude Brasseur's room. King Khalid of Saudi Arabia to undergo cardiac tests at the Cleveland Clinic after multiple treatments there. Guthrie walked out during intermission over pay disputes and gave two free Burlington concerts the next day. Fuller's lawsuit and payments were disputed by lawyers.
Barbara Jordan announces retirement after three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Texas Democrat will join the board of directors of Evening Star Newspaper Co., publisher of The Washington Star, after Congress adjourns.
Arlo Guthrie says he feels pretty good after a federal court verdict absolving him of slander in a suit by Clayton Fuller. Fuller claimed Guthrie damaged his reputation as a concert promoter by alleging at a 1976 Burlington show that attendees were being ripped off.
Dexter Democrat Rich Sims endorsed Republican Joe Skeen for governor, saying most of his primary backers will support Skeen. He criticized party chairman Larry Ingram for Roswell remarks about Democrats who back GOP candidates and argued voters favor the best individual over party labels.
The estate of Aubrey Eugene McGuffin Jr. sues driver Johnny Kent Blakely and former resident Ted Killian in District Court. They allege Blakely struck McGuffin while crossing Union Avenue at Riverside Drive on July 7, 1976, causing his death and claim Killian negligently entrusted the vehicle.
Roswell resident John Jack Mundzek announces his intention to run for New Mexico lieutenant governor as a write in candidate. Mundzek, a veteran and educator, seeks the second highest state office citing family and national concerns.
The Dow edged up briefly then held steady near 868.16 by noon with gains modest overall. Gainers outweighed losers on the NYSE as traders absorbed a government report showing a small trade deficit, while Ramada Inns fell on news of a planned Atlantic City casino purchase.
Circulation and business offices are listed for Roswell New Mexico with a staff roster including editor Jack M. Swickard and managing editor R. M. Higginbotham. Subscription prices are provided for carrier and mail delivery inside and outside the state. Second class postage details and AP affiliation are noted.
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