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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
Coronado Wrecking retrieved its large steel ball used to demolish the old Post Office at Richardson and Fourth after it came loose. Snow delays slow salvage as Dale Whale notes a new machine will accelerate the job, with two weeks projected to clear debris under Mountain Bell contract.
Roswell area districts including Dexter Hagerman Capitan and Roswell gather for the District 6 PTA Conference starting Friday night with a supper at R G Bird Jr. home. State and local leaders discuss PTA roles child health readings safety and education.
Snow across eastern New Mexico left three to five inches in most areas with lighter accumulations near Carlsbad and Roswell. Forecasters warned of another storm Sunday bringing colder temperatures and a renewed chance of snow, while road conditions improved by Friday afternoon.
Indian government spokesman in New Delhi says Pakistani planes strafed the capital of Tripura near East Pakistan, prompting orders for defensive action and indicating possible cross border moves. The government previously used the same phrasing for three East Pakistan advances.
Sen Robert F Kennedy’s remains were moved to a permanent grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony occurred after gates closed Tuesday night, with widow Ethel Kennedy and Sen Edward M Kennedy present. The new site is 100 feet south of the original and 125 feet from John F Kennedy’s grave, marked by a white cross and granite walkways. The government paid just over a quarter of the 747000 cost. the Kennedy family covered the rest.
In Washington the Senate approved the 51 to 44 vote to confirm Dr Earl L Butz as secretary of Agriculture. The confirmation finalizes his move from academic and advisory roles to top cabinet post.
The article describes demolition at the old Post Office Building at Richardson and Fourth. Images show the structure collapsing from two angles within minutes, capturing the wreckage and debris as the building comes down.
Atty. Gen. David Norvell flew to Tucumcari to assist in the investigation of District Attorney Victor Breen's slaying. Breen was shot as he approached his car to go to work. Police and state authorities seek a four-foot, short man with dark hair while reviewing threats Breen received and parolees questioned.
State finance officials told the Legislative Finance Committee the oil industry will worsen revenue declines with 1971 72 and 1972 73 projections trimmed. Oil production fell about 9.2 percent in the first nine months of 1971, lowering severance tax receipts and school tax projections despite a crude price rise.
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