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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1969
Page
2
City faces mounting workmen's compensation claims across departments including dog bites and back injuries. Officials consider self insurance with safety staff and a reserve fund, noting past city experiences in Carlsbad and potential insurer opposition. Crime, sex education, and housing notes follow in Roswell briefs.
Wilmot's Inc marks its 57th year in business under the slogan Where Most People Trade, celebrating longevity and steady trade. The phrase underscores the firm’s identity as a trusted marketplace presence.
Two Roswell residents were treated for injuries after separate Friday crashes near Roswell. Samuel Lee Martin, 28, was hospitalized in good condition with back and leg injuries after his truck left U S 70 and struck an earthen mound when passed by an automobile. Pam Townsend, 18, sustained foot and ankle injuries in a two car collision at Fourth and Kentucky streets while a passenger in a car driven by Jefferson Ewing, 19. Townsend was treated and released. both drivers and two NMMI cadet passengers escaped serious harm. Police noted no citations and listed damages at about 300 to 400 dollars.
Admitted May 16 include Leonard Turnage Laura Denton Minnie Lowell William White Jesse Isler Samuel Martin and Harry White with addresses in Ruidoso Deming Richardson Lea and Futura Drive. Dismissals on May 16 list May Chambers Ethel Whitley Beall Swinney Crownover Gaskill Woolsey. Memorial Osteopathic entries include Drew Pruitt Mrs Webb Reyes Sanchez Ada Taylor and Toni Herrera.
Willa Edgar of Capitan received the Danforth Scholarship from Ralston Purina at New Mexico State University. Announced at the 16th Annual Women of Achievement banquet, she earned the senior award for home economics and will join a four week summer program in St Louis Missouri and Stony Lake Michigan.
Roswell has repaired or moved about 550 unsafe buildings in four years under the city code enforcement started in 1965. Councilman Bill Derby led the effort with condemnations, listing hazards and forcing repairs or removals. Building Inspector Victor Bock said a new condemnation list will be presented in June as daily violations are found.
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