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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1972
Page
2
A fragmentary note discusses unusually thick moss on trees and a warm December with January-like weather. It references Old Man Winter, forecasts a possible white Christmas, and notes a Santa letter from Minnesota children sent to Roswell.
The Roswell Elks Lodge will host its C. P. Children's Christmas party on December 17 at 2 p.m. Santa will greet attendees, clowns entertain, and Wright Dance Studio provides entertainment. Earl E. Phillips Jr. chairs the event and notes every child will receive a present from Santa.
Casey Owens asks to stay at Santa's house on Christmas in a note reflecting a lean season. The piece notes Roswell funding gaps for West Second drainage and a library, with families considering Christmas tree plans as December nears.
District Attorney J Lee Cathey said he will abide by court orders allowing the Flamingo Club El Gomez Club and Tower Bar to sell liquor on Sunday. He cited the court orders and an opinion from Atty. Gen. David Norvell and noted he has seen certified copies on behalf of Willie Albarez of the Flamingo Club and Ferman M Sonnie Gomez of El Gomez.
Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce members led by Walter Haut will visit Santa Fe in January to meet legislators and state agency staff about Roswell issues. The meeting covered major topics including education funding, environmental bills, tax policy, and equal rights amendments. Featured groups included ENMU Roswell Campus, NMI, and the Roswell Board of Realtors.
The State Health and Social Services Department expects about 7 500 more people on financial assistance next fiscal year with total costs rising to 41 9 million. Medical assistance will grow to 28 8 million, totaling a 6 5 million increase funded mainly by federal sources. AFDC caseload may reach 66 000 and aged blind disabled aid about 19 400 as federal mandates expand care for under 21.
Winter storm left New Mexico highways treacherous and powered outages for about 20 000 Albuquerque homes and businesses. Two people died in a crash blamed on icy roads as advisories remained through Monday night.
HSS requests for 1973-74 general fund of 31.51 million dollars and base operating budget of 110.28 million reflect increases across federal funds to 74.43 million and other revenues to 4.32 million. State Rep. Mershon notes rising welfare caseload and higher employment. Stock market drift on Monday with Dow at 1036.42, Xerox down, various indices showing slight declines amid consolidation.
New York AP Sarah Caldwell a leading opera director will stage Hans Werner Henze The Young Lord for the New York City Opera in the spring. Caldwell founder and artistic director of the Opera Company of Boston has previously rejected offers to direct elsewhere. The Young Lord, world premiered April 1965 at Berlin's Deutsche Oper, will be performed in English. NYC Opera will also add Alberto Ginastera Beatrix Cenci and Claudio Monteverdi Poppea to its repertoire.
Rites held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Ballard Chapel for Mrs Mary Stilwell Pruit 83 who died Monday in St Mary's Hospital after a long illness She lived in Roswell 53 years Born Oct 19 1889 in Carolton Missouri She married Robert Burney Pruit in 1925 and was active in First Baptist Church Also survived by two siblings and several friends Private graveside services follow in South Park Cemetery Special music by Charles Goza and Mrs Geraldine Barbee Also noted are memorial notices for Valfrieda C Santheson Billie Christian and Doris Chambers Ball with service details and charities requested in lieu of flowers.
Billy Carnes a 17 year old Goddard High School student was treated and released at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center after a four car collision in the 1000 block of South Main in front of Broadmoor Shopping Center around 8 p m Carnes was transported by ambulance to the hospital and later released No further details were available
The state receives its first 5.68 million dollar federal revenue sharing payment and earns about 800 dollars in interest daily. Governor Bruce King endorses the draft, hands it to State Treasurer Jesse Kornegay, who invests it in federal securities. The money is to be used after legislative guidance. it adds to a 41 million dollar general fund surplus and could boost the schools capital improvements fund and anti crime efforts.
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