Record color photo shows Santa figure with balloon team
A modern-day Santa Claus figure, Charlie Joplin, part owner of the New Mexico Military Institute hot-air balloon, stands with Caven Alley, Matt Hinkle and Pam Lynch. In the background, launch crew led by Chief Pilot Dick Waggoner and Head Pilot Rolla Hinkle I prepares the balloon for a crucial flight.
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Charlie Joplin
New Mexico Military Institute
Matt Hinkle
Pam Lynch
Dick Waggoner
Rolla Hinkle I
Christians prepare for Christmas Day across shortages and fears
The Associated Press notes a grim Christmas as fuel and electricity shortages linger. Bethlehem anticipates pilgrims for midnight mass while global shoppers face inflation and higher toy prices.
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Power struggle between Congress and Nixon in first 93rd session
The 93rd Congress ended with a strong assertion of congressional power amid Watergate fallout. Congress forced Nixon to end Indochina actions, passed limits on presidential troop deployment, reworked the farm program, and expanded social and transit aid. An impeachment inquiry by the House Judiciary Committee began, with a verdict expected by April.
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Roswell Leaders Wish Joyful Christmas and Prosperous New Year
City officials and local executives extend holiday greetings as 1973 closes, highlighting growth, a planned Second Street storm sewer bond, a new airport building in 1974, flood control, and continued community improvements in Roswell and Chaves County.
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Ken Bonnell
Associated Press
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L. M. Hall
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Stock woes grow as oil fears loom for next year
U S stock prices fell on Monday as brokers warned higher oil prices could worsen the economy next year. In Roswell, Police Chief L M Hall said bars must close Tuesday Christmas Day under state law following word from State Liquor Office inspector Ralph Telles.
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Roswell
L. M. Hall
Ralph Telles
Wintry storm batters mid U S with heavy snow and ice
A severe wintry storm hits the central U S. Snow blankets northern and central plains with eastern Colorado hit hardest and roads blocked. Freezing rain coats areas south of the snow belt. Power cuts affect Republic County Kansas and travel is hazardous across multiple states. Temperatures range from subzero in Michigan to near 70 in Texas.
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Roswell Area Weather Outlook for Christmas Week
Partly cloudy and moderately windy today with fair skies tonight. Christmas Day and Tuesday look fair with a slight warming trend. Low tonight around 17 degrees, high Tuesday near 90.
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Roswell
Snow Aftermath Leaves New Mexico in Snow Shortage
Weather service reports the last winter storm mostly cleared central and western New Mexico by daybreak with light snow in the northeast and northcentral mountains. Gusty winds created slick roads though all highways remained open, while areas like Cloudcroft and Roy saw several inches. No significant snowfall expected through Friday.
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Ruidoso
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Las Vegas
Tucumcari
Eaton
Albuquerque
Weaterman
Colombians witness 80 percent sun eclipse amid comet wait
In Bogota the moon blocked 80 percent of the sun for 10 minutes while Colombians hoped for Kohoutek to appear. Despite forecasts of a splendid comet display, observers worldwide saw only partial darkening, with many venturing to countryside flights or nearby towns.
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