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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1997
Page
5
The report notes a high of 93 degrees expected Saturday in Harlingen Texas, with a low of 5 degrees at Stanley Idaho. The forecast summarizes regional temperature extremes for the day.
The report notes a high of 53 and an overnight low of 38 with a record high of 88 set in 1968 and a record low of 24 set in 1989. It lists precipitation as a trace for the last 24 hours, month to date 1.06 inches, year to date 13.18 inches, and normal values. Sunrise was 6:11 a.m. and sunset 5:13 p.m. Length of day 11 hours 2 minutes.
Today through Monday mostly fair and warmer with lower elevations in the 50s to 60s and nights in the teens to 30s. Winds 5 to 15 mph in some areas, with higher gusts near the border and plateaus. Temptures vary by region from the upper 20s to upper 60s, with some locales near 70s.
Today the region sees flurries in the northeast, followed by sunny and warmer conditions. Highs reach the upper 30s to mid-40s in northern mountains and northeast areas. Tonight will be fair but cold with lows from single digits to the lower 20s in the mountains and 20s to lower 30s elsewhere.
From the syndicated Heloise column a reader shares a simple bird feeder craft using a 3 to 9 inch log, peanut butter, and birdseed. The tip includes attaching an eye hook, hanging the log, and a second hint describes sewing tape over jeans to fit over a leg cast for kids.
A reader shares two practical tips using a leaf blower. First, remove the refrigerator's bottom panel and blow out dust under the appliance. Second, detach the dryer vent tube and insert the blower to clear built up lint around bends.
A quirky read of the daily horoscope notes Mars and Mercury chatter, with many typographical errors. It highlights various sun signs Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces, offering light guidance on rest, social plans, finances, and personal connections. The text repeats several mis-spellings and garbled phrases but conveys a playful, reflective mood for a day of leisure and small acts of care.
Dear Abby receives a Utah case where two children died after playing in an abandoned refrigerator. The letter urges warnings to prevent such tragedies. The columnist cautions readers about male supremacist groups cloaked in religion and stresses vigilance by clergy and families against organizations seeking gender or group dominance. The Center for Democracy Studies offers resources on such groups.
A reader recounts a teen death caused by a sleep deprived truck driver and urges awareness campaigns. Cites New England Journal of Medicine study showing 4.75 hours sleep linked to sleepiness and that fatigue is a leading cause of truck crashes. References Parents Against Tired Truckers and Victims of Irresponsible Drowsy Drivers and likens drowsy driving to drunken driving.
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