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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1946
Page
1
Santa Claus described as receiving one of the most exciting receptions during a Roswell visit as he descended to greet about 7200 children awaiting his arrival. A long line formed along the RAAF road to Ala and a crowd gathered in the early morning hours.
The report notes more than seven thousand children received gills from Old Saint during his Roswell appearance on Saturday. In related energy news Richfield plans drilling east of the city as 20 Deeper Bay Petroleum expands near Lea County, with figures showing a 24 hour flow potential of several hundred barrels from the Drinkara field.
Wainwright's chief of staff lauds the heroes of Bataan at a ceremony. He and other officials attend events across the morning visiting Santa’s aides and various party gatherings.
A high quality public screening event titled The World of Tomorrow presents The Greatest Book in history. The message aims to inform and inspire, inviting the people of Roswell to attend the dynamic, dynamic presentation on the screens and enjoy the opportunity.
Fragmented OCR text shows political clash over a provision, mentions of Connally and United, with unclear context and timings. Readable elements include references to an adjournment deadline and intensified efforts.
Roy H. Daniel died after a sustained illness, noted by local officials. The obituary outlines his years of service and mentions his surviving family. Community members mourn the longtime resident and honor his contributions.
The fragment recounts the death of Mason with family details and funeral notes plus a related wartime strike report. It mentions Captain Jas A Mason, survivors including Robert Mason, Donald Mason, Maude Mason, and Mary Mason, with locations in Glenwood and Cody Wyoming. It also references a miners strike and President Truman’s directive contrasting with Lewis’s actions at a news conference.
Weather record shows temperatures from morning to evening with a high near 42 and lows around 20.4. Precipitation totals for the period are modest, with clouds predominating and a late chance of temperature rise on Sunday.
Roswell merchants will reveal a surprising report on the Eastern New Mexico State Pair at a meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Nickson Coffee shop. W A Hertenstein will present the complete financial statement and brief the finances for the year’s show.
Fragmentary 19th century style notes reference civic items and names such as George W. Beach and local entities. The garbled OCR shows scattered place names like Rio Arrive Ban Migwes Tass and Verrem with mentions of petitions and precincts.
Reserve Officers Units advocate universal military training and unification of the armed forces. Col W H Blanchard commanding officer at RAAF attends as group discusses civilian component retirement benefits and inactive duty pay while urging cooperation of all reserve officers to enhance community security.
The Roswell infant, child of Betty and Bee, is survived by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Borges and Mr. Jasper Smith. Funeral services were held yesterday at Ballard chapel with Rev. Alpert Horrie of the Primitive Baptist church conducting and the choir singing.
Craigs plan six new homes with two units priced at 5200 dollars each for properties at 1101 and 1193. The rest of the details describe locations and contractors for the project.
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