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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
4
Hal Boyle argues Christmas is essential for the middle aged not the young or old. He recalls a neighbor crafting a grand tree with cranberry strings and popcorn, inviting neighbors to admire a personal Christmas triumph.
NORAD will monitor Santa's flight with 800 radar and radio components led by the 29th Air Division at Richards-Gebaur AFB Missouri. Tracking begins about 3 30 and continues until around 4 p m with regular bulletins to stations as Santa delivers gifts.
Drew Pearson reports a drive to ship thousands of turkeys to white, Black, and Native American residents in Mississippi. The effort seeks racial harmony amid Klan intimidation and Mississippi resistance to outside aid, with support from AFL-CIO unions and donations from prominent figures and businesses.
Retiring Rep. Jerry Brasher of Albuquerque is Gov. Campbell's favored appointee for 1965 with two jobs in two weeks. He will study the motor vehicle department before the legislature reopens, earning pay yet to be announced, while pending his term end on December 31.
Editorial salutes Roswell and area groups and individuals who brighten Christmas for needy families. It highlights the Spirit of Christmas, Shriners, Junior Chamber, Rotary, Optimists, Lions, church and civic drives, and anonymous donors giving cash and time.
An executive cites a restless spirit of innovation as key to success in oil, noting continuous drive among thousands of employees in research exploration marketing and operations. He links ongoing questioning and bold imagination to industry wide progress and material wealth.
Roswell Daily Record lists Albert A. Stubbs as managing editor and R M Higginbotham as business manager with Jimmy C Cox as advertising manager. Subscription rates apply in Chaves County by mail and in other areas by carrier. home delivery prices are 1.75 per month or 21.00 per year. Published weekdays except Saturday and Sunday morning at 424 North Main Street Roswell New Mexico using AP dispatches.
Letters from Fred Toler and Putnam Oklahoma defend an ex employee and urge overhaul of Pecos Valley Lodge Alcoholism institute while Chaves County ministers deny seeking censorship and affirm duty to speak on morals. The exchange reflects concerns over treatment and ethics in community institutions.
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