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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1996
Page
5
National forecast notes Fort Myers Florida reaching 86 degrees on Monday while Great Falls Montana and Cut Bank Montana expect a low of 16 degrees. Forecast highlights variable regional swings and cooler conditions across the northern plains.
High reached 66 degrees with a 27 degree overnight low. Record high 73 set in 1942 and record low 2 set in 1969. Precipitation was 0 inches. month to date is a trace, year to date 14.18 inches. Normal month to date 0.45 inch, normal year to date 12.58 inches. Sunrise 7:02 a.m., sunset 5 p.m., day length 9 hours 58 minutes. Source Weather Data Service and AP.
Northwest Plateau and surrounding regions show partly cloudy conditions Tuesday with a slight shower chance and southwest to west winds 5 to 15 mph. New Year’s Day brings fair skies and unseasonably warm highs, with temperatures from the mid 40s to mid 60s across Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Roswell, Las Cruces, and adjacent counties. night temps dip into the teens to 30s, with regional variations.
Tuesday forecasts a slight chance of showers in the northern mountains with an afternoon snow level near 8000 feet and partly cloudy conditions to the south. Tuesday night remains partly cloudy across the region.
A column offering guidance on choosing hosiery types for outfits and body shaping, plus a reader tip about carrying a blank check for convenience. It suggests NAHM pamphlets for hosiery guidance and explains how to track checks and tax-deductible payments in a ledger.
Aries through Pisces horoscopes advise daily focus on work and joy, with cautions on plans and relationships. The piece offers guidance on celebrations, communications, and personal decisions for each zodiac sign, reflecting a nostalgic mid 1990s style.
A reader praises U S Navy sailors stationed in Gibraltar for respectful conduct toward four college girls in a bar. The letter commends the James K Polk crew for chivalry and safe escort, contrasts with negative headlines about servicemen, and closes with a poem about optimism and a 1997 holiday wish.
A mother voices concern about her 33 year old son adopting colonic enemas and imported herbal remedies. She cites lack of scientific basis for colon cleansing, potential dangers from unlisted additives and contaminants, and questions whether the behavior is a passing phase. The doctor advises patience and highlights safety considerations.
A reader asks about horse chestnut extract as a remedy for leg edema. The writer notes a European study cited earlier but finds limited availability in the United States and seeks guidance on accessible resources or alternatives.
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