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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1973
Page
2
John Vasco, a reclusive resident of Memphis, made a tunnel under a viaduct his home for 17 years. Demolition crews moved in as a wrecking bulldozer toppled the wall of the Tennessee Casket Co. building, displacing Vasco who refused to leave.
Farmington rumor claimed Julie Nixon Eisenhower's Jetstar landed with eight cases of Coors aboard. EPA Administrator Russell Means was aboard as the plane halted at Farmington. Editor Val Cooper dismissed the tale as rumor and noted the pilots bought beer for the trip.
The New Mexico Corp and Livestock Reporting Service notes cotton lagging 10 to 14 days behind normal while picking begins in southern counties. Alfalfa in good shape with renewed Eddy County cutting after two weeks of rain and apple harvests continue across regions.
Gov Bruce King planned a Las Vegas visit to address campus unrest at New Mexico Highlands University after a luncheon in Alamogordo. He said the Highlands controversy is one of the most important issues facing New Mexico.
Eight recreation projects in Lea Lincoln Otero Eddy and Chaves counties win Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funding with SENMEDD and State Planning Office support. Funds split 50 federal 25 state 25 local. Hobbs leads with 58000 for cement water reservoir converted to tennis courts. Other projects include Lake Arthur park 8000 Cloudcroft tennis courts 10000 Mayhill center park 4000 Honda district park improvements 9000 High Rolls park 5700 Higby Hole area 20000 Loving park 5000.
An early morning earthquake measuring about 6.3 to 6.5 on the Richter scale rattled central Chile, knocking out power in Santiago and felt in Valparaiso and San Antonio. No severe damage or injuries were reported as residents faced curfew during the tremor.
A burglary at Roswell High School parking lot was reported at 11 40 a m. Oscar Garcia said his 1968 sedan convertible was broken into and ten tapes and a tape deck were stolen. Value estimated under 100 dollars. An attempted burglary at Mayes Lumber Co 115 S Virginia Ave was reported at 8 30 a m with three broken windows but no entry.
Albuquerque records show Wylie Crowder 57 had indictment for the shooting death of Ernest Stretch Scherer dismissed with prejudice after trial deadline passed. Judge Rozier Sanchez noted sanity issues and defense evidence hindered prosecution as Crowder remains in a state mental hospital. Crowder indicted December 21 for a October 27 KGGM TV offices shooting. Scherer died December 6 from the wound. Honor due Odie Lee Gossett to be celebrated in Hobbs with barbecue and dance. Council of Administration meets Sunday with session and luncheon planned. Roswell auxiliary invited.
The Labor Department reports the jobless rate unchanged at 4.8 percent for September as more teenagers stay in work. Total employment and labor force rise slightly on seasonal adjustment, with earnings up six cents to 3.97 dollars and the average work week around 37.2 hours.
California Arizona and Nevada gas stations planned a weekend shutdown to protest Phase 4 price ceilings. About 1,000 Los Angeles area retailers began a three day vacation while some stations stayed open. Nevada closings were scattered and Phoenix and Yuma planned Saturday action. John T. Dunlop of the Cost of Living Council agreed to meet to hear grievances.
Stock prices rose on renewed signs of eased bank credit and a cooling economy. The Dow edged up to 962.52 at noon, the composite up to 58.92, while the American stock exchange index slipped to 105.73. Reynolds Industries led gains on the Big Board, with First National City Bank, Federated Department Stores, and McGraw Hill among notable movers. Also noted were livestock prices for sheep and lambs with mixed results in the day’s market activity.
Mass of the resurrection for Rudy Joe Jimenez 18 will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church. The Roswell High School senior, a football track and basketball athlete, died after a gunshot wound. Burial follows at South Park Cemetery with Ballard Funeral Home directing. He is survived by his mother Geneva and siblings, with bearers named from Roswell High teams.
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