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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1973
Page
2
Rolla Hinkle II, a hot air balloon pilot, describes the smooth quiet ascent and wind tricks during a light parade launch at NMMI. He explains balloon maintenance, including top detachment in emergencies and the importance of a tight seal before takeoff.
The report recounts a balloon ascent with a small basket, rapid altitude gain, and dramatic wind shifts. A five person ground crew stabilizes the craft after landing while pilot Hinkle warns to bend knees on impact. Chief pilot Dick Waggoner hopes to shed a cast by January and hints at February balloon events in Albuquerque.
The Goddard High chapter of FFA hosts its annual Turkey Shoot at the NMMI firing Range near Clovis at noon. Events include The Bolivia with two capitals La Paz and Sucre, Running Deer, Iron Pig, standard 100-yard targets, high power and .22 rifle classes and a women's class, with an archery contest preceding the shoot. Kansas City's 88-74 1973 season stands as the best for an American League expansion team.
Gov. George C. Wallace plans an active 1975 gubernatorial campaign despite paralysis from the 1972 assassination attempt. He will likely announce mid January while facing opposition from State Sen. Eugene McLain and whispers that former Gov. Albert Brewer may run. He hints at a possible 1976 presidential bid but has not decided on a Democratic nomination.
Tom Bolack, 55, a Farmington rancher and oilman, is in stable condition after his pickup plunged 300 feet down an embankment on a dirt road south of Farmington. A passenger, Salvadore Gutierrez, helped free the truck as it rolled away. He was treated in the ICU at San Juan Hospital.
Dealers report continued demand for heavy models with limited trade ins and rising prices. Fiat sports models sell out, while buyers delay downsizing, car makers advise slower speeds to save fuel. Mazda Roswell notes steady sales and 1974 price increases. Durham’s Buick Opel and Southwest Dodge report stable inventory and activity.
Funeral services for Floyd William Ahrens 67 of 606 West Church Street were set for 10 a.m. Monday at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin H. Dillon officiating. Cremation followed at Fairview Crematory in Albuquerque. Ahrens died Friday night in St Marys Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired civil service employee and had lived in Roswell a year after moving from Gentry Arkansas. He was born January 11 1906 in Lost Nation Iowa. He married Deloris Culver August 19 1953 in Decorah Iowa. He held affiliations with Lost Nations First United Methodist Church Lambskin Lodge AF and AM St Louis Horseless Carriage Club and Antique Auto Club. He is survived by his wife.
About 150 Roswell and Goddard high school students will collect donations all day Saturday in a bucket brigade to support two neighbors' medical funds. Dusty Hobbs and Louis Day, both students, face cancer and leukemia treatments in Albuquerque and will benefit from gifts gathered at shopping centers and public locations.
During Friday’s regular meeting the Chaves County commissioners discussed catering needs for the jail during remodeling at the courthouse. The kitchen will be out of operation for several months while jail improvements proceed. Also reviewed were monthly environmental reports.
Carl Summer reported a diamond ring valued at more than $100 stolen from his Roswell residence. Entry was gained through a back door at 11 48 a m Saturday. Police were notified.
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