This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2012
Page
1
A local feature highlights RHS Key Clubbers playing Santa for the community while cold cases from decades past are revisited by city and county officials. Two families receive shopping checks as warmth meets giving during a chilly evening.
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points as the Lakers rallied in the second half to beat the New York Knicks 100-94, extending Los Angeles’ winning streak to five games. Dwight Howard praised the team’s progress after the Christmas win. Metta World Peace added 20 points and seven boards.
Opal L. Wiley and Glendel Thurman memorials appear in today’s obituaries. The forecast lists a high near 50 and a low around 24 with a clear start to the day.
In his Christmas Urbi et Orbi address from St Peter's Basilica the pope urged an end to Syria's slaughter and urged meaningful Israeli Palestinian talks. He asked for greater religious freedom in China and praised Arab spring nations, especially Egypt, while praying for refugees and interfaith respect.
A Christmas Day tornado outbreak caused damage from Louisiana to Alabama while travelers faced dangerous driving in the cold midsection. Tornado warnings were issued in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle as storms produced two deaths and multiple injuries with power lines and trees down in Mobile and surrounding areas.
U S holiday retail sales grew at the weakest pace since 2008 with a 0.7 percent gain in the two months before Christmas. Analysts had expected 3 to 4 percent growth. Factors included Superstorm Sandy bad weather the presidential election and the Newtown tragedy. Washington budget impasse also unsettled consumers.
In Washington AP report Republicans blocked John Boehner's plan as anti tax conservatives thwarted reliance on GOP votes. About 10 percent opposed the measure leaving Democrats sidelined while the clock nears the December deadline and the majority rule complicates coalition talks.
Egypt's Islamist backed constitution is approved amid deep polarization and worsening economy. Analysts warn austerity and turmoil may deepen while citizens hoard dollars and the government faces resignations and a key cabinet member's late resignation cannot be independently verified.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.