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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
2
In Ruidoso on New Year's Day snow continued to fall all day, delaying travel out of the mountain region. Chains were in high demand with depleted shelves for small sizes, and plows worked the main drag to clear the new snow.
House Democrats meet to organize for the 93rd Congress and resolve how to end the Vietnam war. Leadership races hurdle public calls for an antiwar resolution as party rules changes and seniority reforms loom.
Roswell city police and Chaves County deputies report four arrests during the holiday period. James W. Richardson over 25 and Dorothy Tibault, both 42 and 56, were jailed on passing worthless checks after allegedly targeting Alco Discount Store and other outlets. Two Silva brothers, 19 and 16, were charged with burglary and larceny over 100 dollars after a pawn shop burglary. A 16 year old juvenile helped clear up ten residential burglaries.
Funeral Mass for 75 year old Ambrosia Archuleta of 934 FE Jefferson was held at St John s Catholic Church with Rev Fr Howard Meyer officiating. Rosary preceded burial at South Park Cemetery. Survivors include son George Archuleta three daughters and many relatives.
Stock prices rose in early trading and extended gains with the Dow up 12.19 to 1032.21 at noon as investors welcomed news that high level peace talks would resume in Paris next week. General Motors climbed to 82%, Chrysler to 41.54, AT&T to 53.5, GE to 74.34, and Champion Home Builders gained 14% on the AMEX.
A Roswell resident recounts a cold Christmas in Ruidoso with a cabin kept warm by constant fireplace use due to delayed gas deliveries. A trailer load of fireplace wood was seen heading toward Texas while local salesmen praise the experience. A Texas optometrist notes color blindness challenges but easily administers tests, while violence rises during holidays.
A severe winter storm blanketed West Texas with snow and ice, intensifying travel hazards. A 24 year old Austin man, David R. Garrett, died when his car slid off Interstate 10 twelve miles west of Van Horn. Forecasters warned of heavy snow west of Snyder to Pecos River, with 1 to 4 inches elsewhere and freezing drizzle in several areas.
Roswell Daily Record lists staff roles including Albert A. Stubbs editor Jerry McCormack news Lois Purvis regional editor R.M. Higginbotham business manager Cecil Goins advertising manager John Pettit classified ad manager Al Geary production manager. Subscription rates shown: Chaves County 28.80. other counties 24.80. Roswell and trade territory 2.40 per month, 28.60 per year.
Police report a garage break in at Roswell Country Club on New Year’s Day. Unknown suspects pried open the garage door, damaged a wall, and entered the Pro Shop bar taking six cases of beer and a large plastic trash can. Police say motive unclear but suggest a New Year party.
President Nixon, returning from Camp David, found his Oval Office door barred by security and used a passkey from an Executive Protection Service officer to access his private space. He then moved to the adjacent Executive Office Building as reporters noted his quiet holiday routine.
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