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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
2
A Roswell kindergarten worker warned on Wednesday that drivers linger at walk zones and speed by children at crossings while both private and public classes are in session. She urged drivers to act as if the children were their own as youngsters march to cafeterias or walk home, stressing awareness at street corners.
Canadian newsprint production runs about 19 000 tons daily down from 25 000 due to strikes at five mills in Gatineau Trois Rivieres Alma Jonquiere and Dalhousie plus a rotating railway shutdown. About 4700 workers are idle as negotiations stall and exports to U S fall further.
Funeral services for Pauline F. Nichols 89 of 707 N Penn Roswell proceed with graveside rites at South Park Cemetery Friday at 10 a.m. Officiants are Revs John J Fourie and Ward H N Gregg. Nichols died Wednesday at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a 24 year Roswell resident and member of the First Christian Church. She is survived by sisters and a brother, with pallbearers named. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity. Her body lies at Ballard Funeral Home until 9 p.m. today and procession to South Park Cemetery will follow a 10 a.m. Friday assembly.
Boulder County District Attorney Alex Hunter said he will pursue possible criminal violations in the disqualifying of 14 year old Jim Gronen after an illegal starting unit was found in the winning car. Akron Summit County officials will also review the case. Gronen forfeited a 7500 dollar scholarship.
Roswell man was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with disorderly conduct by Roswell City Police. The incident centers on a sidewalk bike ride found by officers to be disruptive and costly to the public order.
An overnight lightning storm in Idaho and Montana may have started up to 300 new fires, threatening progress against weeks of fighting. Six new blazes were reported in Idaho and three in western Montana, with uncertain extent. At the Boise fire center 13 major fires covering 100000 plus acres were being fought by 12000 men, later reduced to 6000. Police reported local incidents including a bicycle on the sidewalk arrest, plus burglaries on East Mathews and Second Street with property losses.
Senator Pete Domenici sent a telegram to President Nixon praising his fortitude and openness at a White House news conference in San Clemente California. He acknowledged Nixon’s willingness to answer questions and offered continued support. An earlier New Mexico patrol report notes a Midway house damaged by a car with names withheld pending Saturday report.
The New York market firmed as a technical recovery from a five day decline. Dow Jones rose 9.38 to 861.23 at noon, with advances leading declines two to one on the NYSE. The broad index climbed 0.49 to 54.04 and Amex gainers outpaced losers. General Motors rebounded to 627 1/8 after early week lows on higher August sales. Polaroid advanced 4 to 114 1/2 after earlier losses. Syntex rose 3 to 88 7/8 on the Amex.
Grand jury in Houston seeks up to nine more indictments against Elmer Wayne Henley 17 and David Owen Brooks 18 in the Dean Corll sex tortures murder conspiracy. They already face murder charges as 27 victims’ identities are confirmed. two teen witnesses testified as proceedings continue.
U S District Judge John J Sirica says a ruling within a week on whether to compel President Nixon to release nine presidential conversation tapes subpoenad by Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox. The debate covered confidentiality and constitutional powers.
Legal notices list publication dates August 16 23 30 and September 5 1973 with rates in advance for Chaves County Roswell area and other counties and states Roswell NM subscription costs per month three months six months and one year inclusion of AP news rights noted.
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