Fourth of July in Alaska 1959 a banner day
Editor notes how for Marie Steed and family Alaska joining the union made July 4 one of the red letter days of her life. They arrived in Anchorage for a summer vacation just as a 49 star flag was raised and parades began. The scene mirrored familiar hometown celebrations, making it the most memorable parade they witnessed.
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Marie Steed
Alaska
Anchorage
Roswell
Fourth Avenue
Kim DeRaedt
Stan
Lori DeRaedt
Elgin
Ill
If the founding fathers could only see us now
July 4 1776 marked the Second Continental Congress declaring independence and forming the United States. The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson ranks as a pivotal document explaining colonial grievances and rights. It has inspired nations seeking freedom and the holiday is celebrated with picnics, barbecues, parties, and fireworks.
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Second Continental Congress
United States of America
Thomas Jefferson
World Book Encyclopedia
Europe
Roswell fireworks display to cap Independence Day
A firm sponsored Fourth of July show at Roswell Industrial Air Center begins just after 9 p.m. Thursday. Ritter Barr and Company sponsor the largest aerial display Roswell has seen, lasting about one hour, free and open to the public.
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Roswell Industrial Air Center
Roswell
Ritter, Barr and Company
Councilors attend budget meeting in force for 1996-97 plan
City finance committee meeting drew seven of ten councilors and Mayor Tom Jennings. Consultant Al Davies presented a study comparing city salaries with peer cities, showing lower minimums and pay gaps but a 5 percent above average for management benefits. Davies proposed 5 percent steps to raise grades, but support was limited.
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City Finance Committee
Tom Jennings
Steve Glover
Ron Coutts
George Romero
Judy Stubbs
Tom Nickoloff
Mary Anaya
Vernon Stahl
al Davies
Davies
Roswell
Southeast New Mexico Weather Outlook for Independence Day Weekend
Southeastern New Mexico’s largest paper reports today through Friday a fair pattern with warmer afternoons. Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 mph today. The rest of the Fourth of July weekend stays fair with hot afternoons. Highs around 94. Low temperatures not fully shown.
City golf tournament contender hopes for better game
A city golf tournament contender seeks improved play aiming to climb standings. The report notes the golfer’s past performance and focus on technique at Page 11.
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Steed
Juvie Marie Brown
Ial Ted A Ae
New Mexico
Nation/world
Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin
Soviet Union
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