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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2011
Page
1
Washington AP reports the new debt-reduction supercommittee names three members amid a fragile economy and volatile markets. The panel faces uncertainty over its ultimate reevaluation and effectiveness as Congress sets the course for deficit reduction.
Brief roundup reports officials urging water conservation as heat returns. A police operation in a possible ambush situation is underway with officers under fire. A court will hear Duran’s trial as pilots misdial trigger a search. Roswell promotes public viewing of a local event.
Steve Stricker held 7 under after a wild first day in Johns Creek as Tiger Woods also made waves. Stricker missed a 10 foot birdie at the final hole, narrowly missing a 62 in a major, yet led the round.
Wall Street posted one of its largest gains as the Dow Jones rose 423 points after a volatile week. Investors cited Cisco Systems earnings, jobs data, and France's banking efforts as signals the economy might avoid a new recession.
Roswell hosts its 11th annual Business Showcase at the Convention and Civic Center on Thursday. Krumland Auto Group promoting brands including Roswell Toyota Honda Hyundai and Scion handed out items from T shirts to pink panties, according to marketing director Staci Vandewart.
Roswell residents may resume using sprinklers and gardening hoses as water levels recover after two major mains ruptured in the past week. City officials said the supply is climbing back to normal and thanked residents for cooperation during the 48 hour conservation period. One break flooded streets near East Berrendo Road and Bandolina Drive, costing about 5 million gallons in 24 hours.
City councilors tabled a proposed ordinance to reduce tinting light transmission from 35 percent to 20 percent mirroring state law. They plan a future workshop or committee meeting to review the change. The draft would align local rules with state regulations on vehicle window tint.
More than a quarter of letters sent to verify whether immigrants with New Mexico licenses remain residents were returned by the post office. The random sample covers 10,000 foreign nationals. Governor Martinez says the checks measure problem scope amid security concerns and fraud rings.
The Roswell Museum and Art Center unveils its 2011 Invitational Exhibition Natural Beauty opening August 13. The show challenges the idea that art and nature are opposing forces by presenting works in varied media including ash from a wildfire and X-ray film.
Police report 44 vehicles damaged with a single red stripe in Roswell. The vandalism stretched across the city from Encanto Drive to North Main Street, affecting street parked cars and Roswell Independent School District vehicles. Investigators note the spree began around 2 a.m. and spread northward.
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