Technicians Confer With Flight Service Specialist
A dialogue shows chief Earla D. Martin conferring with a flight service specialist amid technical briefings.
01 Dec 1972
Page 1
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1972
Page
1
A dialogue shows chief Earla D. Martin conferring with a flight service specialist amid technical briefings.
Apollo 17 astronauts Cernan Schmitt and Evans underwent final physicals as NASA weighed a potential strike by 60 Boeing documentation workers. Officials judged a strike unlikely to delay the Wednesday night launch, though attorney Bernard Mamet warned the action could halt the mission if pickets deter other staff.
A silver furred raccoon named Buggy, found two weeks ago by Danny Zamora of the Roswell Humane Society while chewing blue carpet at 1815 N Union, remains shy in its new home at Peppermint Park Zoo. NASA negotiations continue over Apollo 17 launch planning with potential delays costing up to 800000 dollars and restricted astronaut medical isolation.
Capt Lindon G Hall retired from the Roswell City Police Department after 29 years two months and four days of service. He joined as patrolman in 1943 later rising to detective lieutenant and headed a growing detective division. He leaves a department that expanded from 15 to 71 personnel and will be remembered for tenacity devotion and prominent cases. He was born January 19 1904 in Lampasas Texas and resides with his wife Velma at 1706 North Washington.
Gov. Bruce King will ask the 1973 New Mexico legislature to approve about 325 million in expenditures, an eight percent rise, plus 30 million more for capital outlays totaling 355 million. He spoke after meeting with legislative leaders and agency heads to prep for the January 16 session, and signaled planned changes to the children's code and land use planning.
The FAA flight service station and National Weather Service Office move to the Roswell Industrial Air Center sharing one building. The new 5 726 square foot facility includes six rooms with new consoles and teletype cabinets and rooms for pilot examinations.
The Roswell Salvation Army seeks volunteers and any canned or dried foods for Christmas baskets. The Roswell City Fire Department asks for old toys to repair and distribute to the needy with deliveries planned for December 23.
Roswell area weather today and Saturday remains sunny and mild with light winds turning moderate in the afternoon. Tonight will be fair and cold with a low around 25 while Saturday highs reach about 70.
Rock House director Featherstone cautions Roswell residents about a rising drug problem with marijuana usage in high schools and heroin users in the area. He cites 50 percent marijuana use, 21 hospital treatments, and over 300 seeking help since the center opened, with urgent needs at Roswell High School.
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