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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
2
The piece notes that northern states face severe winter weather limiting travel and increasing heating oil use, while Florida and southern California see milder conditions. It mentions convertibles remain in use in warm areas and suggests reusing a Christmas tree as firewood.
Carlsbad editor jokes about 122 years in jail for gluttony while noting next week's parades for Sun Bowl Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl. He muses on the energy needed for giant floats and contemplates a return to horse drawn vehicles if power dwindles this year. Americans will find a way to proceed.
The text notes a slow holiday period with many outlets on vacation and people taking time off. It reflects on how work efficiency dips during Christmas to New Year and mentions public figures like former Vice President Agnew in a reflective mood.
Roswell police arrested Jeff Crosby a 31 year old resident at 2600 Cornell Drive early today on a warrant from Moore County Texas for passing worthless checks valued at more than 25 dollars. Crosby posted a 1000 dollar bond and was released from Chaves County Jail. Also reports of a milk theft from Pollard's Dairy, vandalism at Courtesy Auto Sales, a burglary at Bill Abernathy's apartment, bicycle thefts from Tammy Nunez's residence, and a UNM ISRAD survey plan for Los Alamos residents are noted.
Roswell police burned about 5000 dollars worth of marijuana and assorted drugs seized as evidence in drug cases and burglaries. Witnesses observed as Chief J M Hall Lt Chris Wyatt and Det Danny Kiper supervised the gasoline fire destroying amphetamines marijuana and other drug evidence.
Chaves County Commissioners appoint William L. Shaner of Roswell as probate judge to assume duties January 1 or 2 after Gordon Gay resigns effective December 31. Shaner, 66, formerly probate judge here, studied law at Indiana University and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1931.
The nation's six largest gypsum board manufacturers and ten executives were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of price fixing spanning at least 13 years. Firms named include United States Gypsum, National Gypsum, Georgia Pacific, Kaiser Gypsum, Celotex, and Flintkote. A separate contempt petition accuses five firms and four executives of violating a 1951 court judgment. In New Mexico, Sen. Pete Domenici will speak at the Belen Chamber banquet on Jan 12 about the energy crisis.
The market paused after a morning rally as investor optimism from oil embargo news cooled. The Dow rose 11.69 points to 24095, NYSE composite up .82 to 51.62, and AMEX up .97 to 87.26 at noon with gains led by IBM Xerox Kodak and Disney.
Chaves County Assessor Roy Peyton announced that about 22 000 property declaration forms will be mailed to county taxpayers to render taxes for 1974. Due date is March 1 with a five percent penalty for late returns. Veterans and head of household exemptions require proper forms. Protests must be filed within 30 days or appear before the Chaves County Evaluation Protest Board.
Valley Cable TV projectionist Glenn Kucera, 26, announced over the air he was drunk and would show pornographic films until police stopped him just after 3 AM in North Versailles Township. He was arrested on obscenity charges as Valley Cable fired him and apologized to callers after receiving irate complaints. Assistant D Atty Ted Fagen warned potential FCC action as customers complained about the late night stunt.
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