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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1972
Page
1
A 6 to 7 magnitude earthquake struck Managua at 12:40 am injuring thousands and destroying 36 central blocks. Fire, collapsed embassies, and water and power outages halted normal services as relief arrived from multiple countries.
Richard Lara age 13 thrilled anglers by pulling a 17 inch Rainbow trout from Spring River Park pond Saturday afternoon. He landed three sizeable fish on his string despite a rough bite, as the Lara family from 901 Greenwood watched.
In a 154 year old farm community along the Ohio River in southern Illinois two couples and about 200 residents share Christmas wishes. They seek peace end to inflation good crops and happiness while acknowledging a distant war. One resident backs the President in prayer others worry about sons and brothers dying. Their shared wish is peace love and safety for all.
Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount in Ruidoso Choir members pose with rector's son Andrew Miner for a Christmas Eve full color photo. Left to right: Robin Nunley, Kenneth Sullivan, Craig Sullivan, Mary Foster, Andrew. Old Baldy in the White Mountains backs the scene in Joy to the World.
AP reports former president Harry S. Truman, comatose and 88, in critical condition at Independence hospital. Officials say his condition modestly stabilizes with improved respiration and reduced lung congestion though kidney function remains inadequate and he remains unresponsive.
The Roswell Daily Record will not publish on Christmas Day so staff can spend the holiday with family. Publication resumes Tuesday, Dec. 26. The Record staff extend Christmas wishes to readers.
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