Santa spreads grim warning as NI troops press Christmas
In Belfast, soldiers post death themed warnings for Christmas as Irish violence rages. Posters warn against accepting gifts from strangers and experts fear mistaken identity at checkpoints. The IRA rejects truces while five years of sectarian conflict have left 1,140 dead and many locals connected to loss. Last Christmas Eve a bombing in Newry killed four.
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Northern Ireland
Belfast
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Royal Avenue
Newry
Byrd Plays Fiddle at West Virginia Press Convention
United States Senate assistant majority leader Robert Byrd performed a brisk mountain fiddle set at Pipestem Resort during the West Virginia Press Association convention. He sang old mountain tunes to publishers and editors while a “Byrd for President” sign appeared. Byrd has increased his public fiddling in recent months, prompted by invitations from fellow Democrats to perform at events in Alaska Asheville and California.
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U.S. Senate
Robert C. Byrd
DW. Va
Ridgerunners
West Virginia Press Association
Herb Little
Associated Press
Charleston
W.va
United States Senate
Joe Clark
Byrd
Pipestem Resort
Senate
D-W.va
Congress
Alaska
Mike Gravel
Asheville
N.C
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
California
November police offenses and activity in Roswell
Roswell officers charged 1 263 persons with offenses in November. Municipal court jurisdiction accounted for most charges, 1 17¢. fines and meters yielded 12 946 dollars. 140 reports, 99 thefts under 100 dollars, 279 moving citations, 51 parking tickets, 142 other traffic citations. 104 accidents, 63 328 miles patrolled, 26 466 radio transmissions. 457 meals served to prisoners at Chaves County Jail at 80 cents each.
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Roswell
L M. Hall
Chaves County
Sirens to be tested in Roswell civil defense drill
Roswell will test civil defense sirens at 11 a m Thursday. George Owen, Chaves County civil preparedness coordinator, says the prior test failures were addressed and urges radio or TV if sirens sound outside the declared test. A separate note recalls the 1969 sale of a Philadelphia Declaration of Independence broadsheet for 404000.
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Roswell
George Owen
Chaves County
Philadelphia
Samuel T. Freeman & Co
Wind Mill offers unique gifts at Roswell shop
The Wind Mill at 1109 W 2nd in the Old Roswell Stage Stop features bolo ties from 1.45 and up and stoneware gifts from 1.50 and up. A clever chili pot combines dried chilis in a stoneware planter, fading to a candle holder or planter, showcasing Wilma's clever, unusual items.
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Wilma
Roswell
Peterslings Offers Last Minute Gifts at 401 W College
Peterlings promotes last minute gifts and stocking fillers with wide price range options. Margaret curates suggestions for hard to please shoppers and many on sale. Christmas paper goods are highlighted to ease holiday prep. Family drug store PETE KLINGS at 401 W College invites shoppers.
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Peterlings
Margaret
Mom
Pete Klings
W. College
World Winds and local shops showcase holiday gift ideas
A regional shopping roundup highlights World Winds Imports at 1109 W 2nd, D E Uniform Center at 209 W 3rd, and The Fashion Center at 100 N Union. Items include cut glass, music boxes, porcelain elephants, handbags, lingerie, sportswear, Mink and Pearl soaps, bath products, and Napier accents. Gift certificates are recommended.
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Catalina
Russ Toys
Accent and
Napier
N. Union
Roswell Floral Showcases Long Lasting Poinsettias
Christmas displays fill ROSWELL FLORAL with large hybrid poinsettias from wall to wall. Prices remain affordable with single blossoms at 6.50 dollars, two big ones at 9.00, and triple blooms at 12.50. Visit 505 N Atkinson for holiday decor.
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Roswell
Roswell Floral
N. Atkinson
Estetica Beauty Salon Welcomes Jim Green Stylist
Jim Green, a renowned hair cutter, joins Estetica Beauty Salon at 1614 S Main. The salon operates six days a week with early and late appointments and welcomes drop ins, backed by four operators ready to serve.
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Estetica
Jim Green
Jim
S. Main
Frans Fashions Gift Ideas for Santa Shoppers
Frans Fashions offers lingerie coordinates blouses pantsuits and dresses in regular junior and petite sizes. Gift certificates available with free gift wrap at 3rd Street East.
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Frans Fashions
Santa
Gift Ideas for the Man at LeRoys Smoke and Craft Shops
A Santa shopping guide highlights pipes cigars tobaccos and accessories from around the world at LeRoys Smoke and Craft Shops. Suggest gift options for stocking stuffers and under the tree with hobby kits and craft items for 1975 at 314 N Richardson and 1902 S Main.
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Leroys
LE Roys
N. Richardson
S. Main
Barde's Christmas Sale On All Store Items
BARDE'S offers a one third discount across the store including Cobbler shoes lingerie party wear dresses pant suits and jewelry. The ad notes name brands and urges shoppers to visit BARDE'S at 1007 West 2nd with ample parking.
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Barde’s
2Nd
Leslies Cake Shoppe holiday orders reminder
Les and Mary Hix invite readers to order pies cakes and holiday desserts from Leslies Cake Shoppe located at 109 S Union for Christmas gifts. They emphasize limited time to place orders and feature decorated cakes as a gift option.
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Les
Mary Hix
Leslies Cake Shoppe
House of Christmas Delectables
S. Union
Heavens to Betsy promotes Pet Palace items in mall ad
The PET PALACE at Monterey Shopping Center touts a wide range of pet supplies including toys aquariums tropical fish birds hamsters and gerbils. The ad urges shoppers to consider gifts for pets or pets as gifts.
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PET Palace
Monterey
Rhoads Custom Bath Shoppe Debuts Kitchen Section
RHOADS CUSTOM BATHE SHOPPE announces a kitchen section with Kitchen Chemistry imported glassware copper pans and decorative accessories. The December sale runs through the whole month at 107 W. 6th offering gifts and kitchen gadgetry from around the world.
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Rhoads
Roswell Health Foods Gift Sale and Items on Sale
Roswell Health Foods Center promotes last minute gift ideas with many sale items. In addition to health foods teas and candies the shop offers books and hypo allergenic cosmetics. Visit 1006 W 2nd for shopping.
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Roswell Health Foods
W. 2Nd
Candy and gift shops listed at Old Roswell Stage Stop
The YUM YUM SHOP offers fine candies for all ages and Grannie Annie’s provides ideas for youngsters and teens. Teens may like hand painted watch bands or belt buckles. The shops sit at 1109 W. 2nd in the Old Roswell Stage Stop.
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Grannie Annies
Grannie Annie
Roswell
Mack's Camera Center Christmas prep advice
Advice from Mack's Camera Center urges taking cameras in for a check and stocking batteries film and flash bulbs. Time is short before Christmas day. The note mentions Mack's Camera Center at 220 N Main and signs off with Pete.
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Mack's
N. Main
Gifts of turquoise popular Christmas choice at Trails Trading
Trails Trading promotes turquoise jewelry as ideal gifts for Christmas. The shop offers rings, earrings, watch bands, bolos, buckles, money clips, plus rings and bracelets for children. Credit cards accepted and items advertised at 13 off. Located at 212 W. 3rd.
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Trails Trading
Reid's Antiques Offers 10 Percent Christmas Sale
Mamie Reid announces her annual ten percent off sale on everything in both Reid's Antiques shops at 807 West Second Street for cash sales only through December 24. The sale invites shoppers to buy gifts or treat themselves while exploring a charming past era.
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Mamie Reid
Reids Antiques
Land of Liliput Dolls Brighten Christmas Selections
Mary Lou promotes the LAND OF LILIPUT at 1109 W. 2nd in the Old Roswell Stage Stop. New merchandise arrives daily featuring Effen Bee dolls and a range of toys for girls and boys alike.
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Land OF Liliput
Mary Lou
1109
Roswell Stage Stop
Pandoras Box offers robes gowns and pajamas for kids
The store in Broadmoor Shopping Center promotes frilly robes and gowns for girls and cozy nite wear for boys, suitable for waiting for Santa and Christmas night. It also features sweaters in sizes and colors kids love as gift ideas.
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Pandoras Box
Pandoras
Broadmoor
CobEans Art and Gift Shop Highlights For Shoppers
The CobEans store features an art book section with books on watercolor oils portraiture landscapes and still life for all skill levels. It also offers cook books such as Painting the Outdoors and Maritime Painting along with Trader Vic’s Food and Drink and microwave guides. A Cinderella Shop at 320 N Richards on offers coats from mink collar fantasies to nylon jackets and stylish holiday gifts.
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Cobeans
Vic
Cobean’s
Richard
Cinderella
N. Main
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