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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1966
Page
2
In the Mekong Delta, South Vietnamese and American forces launched a large operation with paratroopers, infantry, and armored units. Officials say 89 Viet Cong were killed in two days, with 29 in initial phases, two captives taken, and 4% weapons seized.
Josephine Goldwater 91, matriarch of a pioneer merchant family, died at her Phoenix home after a hip fracture. She outlived husband Baron by 37 years and was mother to Barry Goldwater the former U S senator and presidential candidate. Funeral services are planned.
Roswell Mayor Gail Harris delivered a positive year end briefing noting stronger business and more permanent residents aiding the economy. He projected job openings in the next six months as Walker Air Force Base personnel depart and discussed training funding gaps for instructors at the forthcoming campus move.
Funeral services for 81 year old B M Mills of Lake Arthur will be held Thursday at the First Baptist Church with Rev W C Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery Artesia. Mills born October 3 1885 in Danville Arkansas died Monday night in Roswell hospital. He moved to Lake Arthur in 1929. Survived by wife Effie three daughters a son a brother 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
A pre dawn blaze at the Marcy Hotel in Lake Placid damaged the southern wing of the 70 year old wooden structure. Two employees were missing while the owner and four workers were injured from smoke inhalation. Three presumed dead workers were found safe. About 475 guests reportedly escaped. Owner Jack Davis, 52, had a minor leg cut. Fire crews said the fire started in the kitchen and was contained to three floors.
Official records list two Oklahoma City residents Jerry Edward Leal age 29 and Juanita A Murphy age 26 as a couple and two Dallas residents Marshall Earl Hamilton age 24 and Judy Gail Mims age 23 as a couple.
Gov elect David Cargo names Jose Ortiz y Pino to the Park and Recreation Commission. He plans talks with Robert O. Anderson about remaining on the NMSU regents board. Cargo expects to announce Capitol Buildings Commission appointments and may appoint Dan Burrows to the State Board of Finance.
At 7:27 a.m. drivers Ira Alvin O Neal Sr. of 907 North Atkinson and Harry Rudolph Finck Jr. of 1010 West Deming were involved in an accident at the intersection of Main and College. No citations were issued.
Hospital visiting hours are posted for General patients from 2 p m to 8 30 p m and Maternity from 3 to 5 p m and 6 30 to 8 30 p m at St Marys. A long list follows of admissions dismissals births and relocations across multiple names and addresses including Bill Anderson James Meara Jr Denise Meara Richard Adams Donald Travis Cynthia Travis Sherri Travis Chris Padilla Mrs Frank Barreras and others.
The Associated Press reports that despite the end of the snow, winter remains in New Mexico with subzero readings, up to a foot of snow in Gallup and Santa Rosa, and six to twelve inches across northern locales. The storm may improve soil moisture per crop reports, ski areas look to benefit, and Eagle Nest Angel Fire announces a new ski resort opening after heavy snow on the slopes.
Oscar Starbuck of Six Mile Hill reported to the Chaves County sheriff that his two story home was broken into while he and his wife were away. A door was kicked in and clothing was scattered in the bedroom but nothing appeared missing. The break in was believed to be the work of youngsters.
Prudencio 87 of 411 E. Jefferson died at a local hospital after a long life as a ranch laborer. Born September 19, 1879 in San Patricio he was married in 1923 to Lorenza Montoya. Survivors include five sons and four daughters with 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services pending at Ballard Funeral Home.
Benito Garcia age 41 of 701 East Deming died here about 2 30 a m today. The body was taken to Roswell Funeral Home where services are pending.
A Coast Guard helicopter rescued Harold Carty, his wife, and four children from a four day marooning on a Baja California island after a storm wrecked their boat. The search for a missing twin engine plane carrying Richard Y. Dakin, seven relatives, and two crew continues nearby.
Gloria P. Alaniz, 20, of Roswell, had a suspended 1 to 3 year prison term revoked by Chaves County District Court after probation violations. The term had been suspended by Judge George Reese on Oct. 5 for a worthless check conviction. A motion by District Attorney Patrick Hanagan cited a check for $11 issued on Nov. 29 as the probation breach.
William Ray Johnston son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ray Johnston of 2010 N Mississipi was presented his license to preach after Christmas Day worship at Aldersgate Methodist Church. The ceremony led by Rev Doyle Riley included Johnston delivering a Christmas themed sermon. Johnston a 1966 Goddard High School graduate with cross country and track honors holds a track scholarship to McMurry College where he is a freshman. He earned the license from the Carlsbad District after completing required studies and plans liberal arts studies at McMurry followed by three years at Perkins School of Theology SMU to prepare for Methodist ministry.
Cardinal Spellman declared that nothing less than victory in Vietnam is acceptable. He spoke during a Christmas visit to U S troops and said he stands by his remarks despite Vatican misgivings and international reaction.
A 1957 Pontiac owned by Jack Lair was reported stolen from his Roswell area residence between 4 and 5 p.m. Tuesday and was found abandoned by State Police Tuesday night at Vaughn, about 97 miles north of Roswell.
The New York stock market trimmed a small early lead and moved irregularly lower in late trading with moderate volume about 6.7 million shares. Blue chip industrials faded while airlines and high priced glamour stocks in office equipment electronics aerospace and photography held gains. Major declines included US Steel Homestake United Aircraft Schering and Johns-Manville. Gains appeared in Fairchild Camera KLM Airlines Eastman Kodak Polaroid Xerox Texaco United Air Lines and Merck.
Cuba reportedly agreed to let about 2700 U.S. citizens leave. First arrivals could fly to New Orleans today. State Department silent but confirms weeks of talks with Cuba via the Swiss Embassy in Havana. About 880 U.S. families in Cuba remain, many led by Cuban-born Americans. Past repatriation reports had not developed.
Roswell, nominated by Western Maid Co., earned a Merit Certificate of Participation from the Sports Foundation Inc for its park recreation efforts. The nationwide contest drew 101 nominations with 81 meeting entry rules, recognizing cities across Class III finalists and nationwide districts.
Gene Hill 30 pleaded guilty to two counts of writing worthless checks. He was bound over to district court after a January preliminary hearing. The charges stem from checks for 25 and 30 dollars drawn on Clovis National Bank at Stardust Lounge in December 1965.
Denver cattle numbers small with few slaughter steers and heifers. cows rise to 16.50 to 18.80, cutters 14.50 to 17.00. Hog barrows and gilts up 50 cents, sow test not conducted. Sheep and calves scarce. 210 to 235 pound hogs bring 21.50 to 21.85.
AP reports Chicago egg market steadied with wholesale buying prices unchanged to up 1 cent. Grade A whites mostly 37 to 37 2, mixed 37, mediums 34, Standards 36, checks 33.
Author editor Harry Golden was listed in grave condition at Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. The Carolina Israelite editor was hospitalized Tuesday night with a gallbladder action.
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