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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
2
In a Christmas message Pope Paul VI calls for universal peace and brotherhood, condemning nationalism racism and social inequality. He urges disarmament reallocating funds to fight poverty and stresses democracy as a path to human unity.
Captain Frederick W. Mohie and three crewmen abandoned ship after 24 hours as the 459-foot freighter Smith Voyager listed in the Atlantic 780 miles southeast of Bermuda. The Coast Guard cutter Rockaway stayed on scene while a towing tug was expected to reach by Thursday. Four crewmen died and 34 were rescued by a German freighter after the captain ordered abandon ship.
Local hospitals publish visiting hours for general patients 2 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. maternity 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Admitted and dismissed lists name patients at St Marys Memorial Osteopathic ENM Medical Center and Memorial Osteopathic centers December 21 births include a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Summers at 618 S Atkinson.
ALBUQUERQUE AP Doug R. Godfrey 18 of Roswell left UNM for Christmas with a large sign on his car warning Beware I am a traffic violator. Municipal Judge James A Maloney ordered the sign stay on his car for 30 days and asked State Police to monitor it. Godfrey, son of Capt Edward V Godfrey, has three moving violations two for speeding in November and December.
Funeral services for von Raymond Butterfield age 59 will be held Wednesday at 10 am in Ballard Chapel. He died Monday at Crane Motel Roswell where he lived. Born January 5 1905 in Mulvane Kansas he worked for Sinclair Oil Co. Survived by wife Ann of Alamogordo sister Rai Davis Mulvane and nephew Ronald Davis Mulvane. Burial at South Park Cemetery. Ballard Funeral Home directs. Mrs 8 G Lunsford dies in Snyder Texas.
Burglars took more than $1,300 in personal effects clothing and jewelry from the home of Michael J He Ran at 307 N Washington while the family was away last week. Entry was via broken window. Police continue investigations.
The Roswell Daily Record offers five dollar tips for best news tips either telephoned or delivered to 44 North Main. Winners announced weekly. Call MA 27710 from 6 30 a m to 5 p m or 623 6093 or 622 4809 after 5 p m. Boys staff the office for missed editions and Sunday calls.
Portales Rams upset Las Cruces 59 57 then beat Clovis 68 48 behind Grady Partin 27 points. Austin Panthers defeat Burgos 55 44 led by Jim Potahl 20 points. Partin dominates boards and defense as Portales advances to semifinals.
Governor Campbell warns New Mexico faces an extremely serious drought in 19 of 32 counties and seeks a presidential disaster declaration to allow ranchers to buy feed grain at half price. The 19 counties have emergency designations, with 538,000 cattle and 810,000 sheep on the land and 1,857 ranchers requesting feed through the program.
Police report burglars targeted the municipal golf course Sunday night entering the pro shop by removing door hasps and locks. The thieves stole cigarettes several wind jackets and removed a cash register containing 375 in cash with total loss about 731.
The Roswell Jaycees organized their annual Christmas Shopping Tour for needy children on Sunday December 20. Twenty one children visited the press store at 4 30 p m to buy gifts for their families with wrapping paper and facilities supplied by the store. Afterward the youngsters were treated at the Kress lunch counter.
The State Board of Finance is to be asked on Jan 15 to authorize moving 50000 dollars from Carlsbad capital funds to the general fund to cover current expenses. The board previously sought an attorney general opinion, which allowed the transfer under specific conditions.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor will spend Christmas at Methodist Hospital in Houston after the duke underwent abdominal surgery last Wednesday. Advisories say his recovery is unremarkable and his condition is excellent. he is on a liquid diet, ambulatory around the hall, and has visited the duchess, who will not grant interviews until after Christmas. The duke underwent surgery to remove an arterial blister the size of a grapefruit.
Three former Defense Department officials pleaded innocent to embezzling more than 37000 in government funds. James Loftis Jr. (52) John A. Wylie (57) and William H. Godel (43) posted 5000 bonds each. Trial set for March 29 before US District Judge Oren Lewis. Godel faced a false voucher charge for 10000 tied to confidential Vietnam projects.
The market kept averages up despite uneven late trading. DuPont gained about 4 points, Eastman Kodak rose 2, and Union Carbide added over 1, with chemicals and drugs showing strength while motors and steel lagged. Major movers included Arlan's and Johnson & Johnson, with Chemetron and Fansteel minor trades and International Paper slipping.
About 1000 children are to greet Santa at the Walker Air Force Base Theater on Wednesday at 2 p.m. for dependents 12 and under. Miss Lori Aho coordinates with motion pictures, stockings and popcorn. Col. Ivor P. Evans sponsors the event with Base Recreation Service staff.
AP reports egg market in Chicago remains steady with wholesale buying prices unchanged. Grade A whites at 70 percent or better quality quoted at 23 9, mixed 33 2, medium 28, standards 24 34. crities unquoted, checks 23.
Market report from E F Hutton shows April, June, August, and October bids and closes for live cattle. Prices range from 23.20 to 23.97 with varying daily highs and lows and volumes noted for each month.
USDA hogs mix steady with barrows and gilts at 16.50 to 17.00 and sows 12.50 to 19.00. Sheep strong for slaughter lambs 20.75 to 23.40, feeder lambs 19. Cattle and calves: slaughter steers 72.00 to 24.15, good heifers 22.75 to 23.00, cutter cows 11.25 to 13.50.
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