What Kind of Riot Didja Say
A satirical piece portrays Alabama government officials scattered amid George Wallace campaign chaos with an amused janitor as only genuine authority. It lampoons state leadership and the chaotic scramble for order in a nationwide political moment.
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Art Buchwald
Washington
State of
Alabama
George Wallace
Bull Whip County
Sheriff Axhandle
San Diego
George
Sacramento
National Guard
California
Commissioner For Public Safety
New Mexico
Wallace
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Checking Up: Light trivia and wry observations
L. M. Boyd shares quick Q and A bits on science ides, dating quirks, and odd facts. The column riffs on topics from bald lovers to dogwood deer food, bowling fashion, and era trivia, inviting reader comments to Seattle newspaper.
Remember Those Were The Days
Hal Boyle reflects on past decades and asks what mattered yesterday today or tomorrow. He recalls simple pleasures and social conditions from earlier times, noting memory shapes identity and a nostalgia for lives with longer Sundays, kids with tops, and fewer Rubber dollar bills.
Dec 12 Highlights Through History
Today marks December 12 1967 with world events noted. Notable past moments include Marcon's first wireless signal in 1901 and Tasman’s New Zealand discovery in 1642. The Panay incident in 1937 and Tokyo evacuation in 1944 are among key items.
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Guglielmo Marcon
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Britain
New Zealand
Abel Tasman
John Jay
Dieppe
Korea
Panay
Yangtze River
Nanking
China
Tokyo
Soviet Union
U.N
Believing in Santa for Vietnam Era Christmas Hope
A young reader writes to Santa from Roswell asking for happiness for soldiers in Vietnam. She notes family separations, fears for brothers deployed, and urges Santa to reassure troops that Americans support them and wish for a hopeful, peaceful new year.
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Santa
Viet
Roswell Newsmast: Advertising, editors, and subscriptions listed
The Roswell newspaper notes staff roles including advertising manager and managing editor, with business manager, subscription rates, and delivery options. It lists home delivery pricing, carrier routes, and publication details, along with mailing and AP affiliation information.
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Chaves
Mali
Roswell
Trade
United Fund Nears Goal Amid Strong Effort in 1967
Roswell reports United Fund has raised 147 613 dollars of a 156 000 goal, five percent short of completion. Chairman Bill Bacon commends volunteers while urging lingering contributors to close the gap for agencies like the Working Mother's Day Nursery and Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Bill Bacon
Working Mother’s Day Nursery
Salvation Army
Roswell
Consumer assembly sparks warnings on free market
The piece argues that a Washington consumer assembly seeking tighter government controls on prices threatens the competitive free market. It cautions that a police state approach would stifle dissent and erode consumer influence and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Assembly
Washington, D. C
United States
Washington
State agencies seek big budget boosts for 1968 69
State agencies request substantial increases for next fiscal year including universities seeking 6.88 million in general funds and welfare operations 3.37 million. The State Police want 738000 for salaries and 10 more officers while the State Boys School at Springer asks 503000 to add staff 25 percent for a 5 day week.
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Santa FE
State Finance Department
Dave Cargo
Springer
Carrie Tingley Hospital
Crippled Children
Truth Or Consequences
Cargo
Harsh Metaphor from Mechanic to Car Owner
A blunt mechanic tells the car owner that if the vehicle were a horse it would need to be shot. The exchange highlights the blunt tone used in automotive repair disputes.
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William Shakespeare
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Norman Douglas
Fairbanks
Ala
L.M. Boyd
P. O. Box
Seattle
Hal Boyle
New York
Jesse James
Greta Garbo
John Gilbert
Gary Cooper
Arizona
Gary
Linimen
America
AIS Grs
THE
Associated Press
Santa Claus
Santa's Mailbag
Mediterranean
Vietnam
Nam
Jimmy C. Cox
Advertising Manager
Albert A. Stubbs
M. Higginbotham
North Main Street
N.M
Roswell, N. M
Associated Prete
Harkari
By Fred Buckles
State Investment Council
First National Bank of New York
SIC
Boston Witt
State Corporation Commission
State Board of Finance
SCC
Las Cruces
James Patton
Arthur Ortiz
Harold Axness
Albuqeurque Certified Public Accountant
OEO
Walter Richter
Richter
Bernalillo County Economic Opportunity Board
Terrance Dolan
Court of Appeals
Albuquerque
Dolan
Roberto Armijo
Las Vegas
New Mexico League of Women Voters
Luther L. Lyon
Los Alamos
Neil Goldberg
Constitutional Revision Commission
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