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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2013
Page
3
The Senate failed to reach 60 votes for background checks 54 to 46 with 41 Republicans and 5 Democrats opposing. Proposals to ban assault weapons and curb high capacity clips failed 40 and 46 votes, while concealed carry permits drew 57. President Obama noted broad public backing for expanded checks despite GOP resistance and NRA opposition.
In Dexter New Mexico a sobering Every 15 Minutes program reenacts a fatal DWI crash. Daniella Solis and other students witness a mock trial presided by Judge Freddie Romero as 17 year old Marco Mejia is found guilty of homicide by vehicle. The event includes a detainment, a funeral, a mock burial, and survivor testimonies to deter drinking and driving among youths.
Investigators reviewed surveillance images from a Lord & Taylor store near the finish line and matched a suspect to witness descriptions. Officials cautioned no arrests had been made as of nightfall. 14 victims remained critically injured but most are expected to survive. President Obama and Gov Romney planned to visit Boston for a victims service.
McCollaum head of English at New Mexico Military Institute highlights her childhood among libraries. Nancy Schumener calls her a local talent as audiences enjoy stories and melodies about reading. Library Snapshot Day marked with Patrol Appreciation Day offering gifts for checking out books.
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