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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
3
A tour through fireworks from colonial laws to modern safety lists. It covers Independence Day celebrations beginning in 1777, Rhode Island regulation in 1731, Hearst's 1902 stunt, and global origins of firework use. It also notes pyrotechnician basics and color challenges.
Shelbi Stockton of Roswell New Mexico works this summer as a caseworker and researcher in Senator Domenici s Washington intern program. She studies political science at the University of Arizona and is a Roswell Goddard High School graduate.
Dist Court Judge D D Archer of Carlsbad halted the armed robbery trial of Robert Renteria after a motion by the defense. Renteria, 21, of Roswell, faced one count of attempted armed robbery for an Jan 7 Southland 7-Eleven robbery. The mistrial came amid rebuttal testimony and prejudicial remarks cited by the judge. In another action Judge Paul Snead sentenced Jamie Sue Seals to 3 to 15 years after a guilty plea for robbery. Seals stole 92 dollars from a Southland 7-Eleven on Oct 30 1976. Also, Atty Worley filed nolle prosequi in the case of James Reid on receiving stolen property valued over 100 dollars.
Roswell New Mexico prints weekday evenings and Sunday mornings at 230 North Main Street. Editorial staff includes Jack Swickard and Jerry McCormack with R M Higginbotham handling business. Subscription rates vary by carrier and mail, with local and out of state options.
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