Roswell Welcomes National Figures Including Palin
Roswell hosts Sarah Palin for a Tuesday book signing drawing an enthusiastic crowd. The piece notes previous visits by GOP figures like McCain Bush Cheney and Reagan, highlighting Roswell as a Republican friendly town with notable locals and strong hospitality. It also mentions celebrities at the UFO Festival and shows pride in attracting diverse visitors.
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Palin
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George W. Bush
Dick Cheney
Ronald Reagan
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al Gore
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Willie Nelson
Today in History December 2 2009 highlights
On December 2 1859 John Brown was hanged for Harpers Ferry raid. Georges Pierre Seurat born in Paris. Napoleon crowned Emperor in 1804. Monroe doctrine outlined in 1823. Ford unveils Model A in 1927. LaGuardia Field opened in 1939 as a liner airport.
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Georges- Pierre Seurat
Paris
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LaGuardia Field
LaGuardia Airport
Chicago
Roswell 4-H Ambassadors Picked for 1985
Mindy Gist Robin Rhea and Greg Smith named Chaves County 4-H ambassadors for 1985. Johnston named to 1984 Who's Who in American Nursing. she teaches nursing at ENMU Roswell after graduating from Goddard High in 1969.
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Chaves County
Mindy Gist
Roswell High School
James Gist
Robin Rhea
Goddard High School
Hud Rhea
Greg Smith
Eugene Smith
Mary Ellen Johnston
Johnston
Enmu-Roswell
Kings Bruce and Alice King remembered as New Mexico leaders
In a tribute, friends recall Bruce and Alice King as a paired force in New Mexico politics. Alice shaped children programs and foundations while Bruce, seen as a people person, steered campaigns and governance. Their rural, cordial style defined a quarter century of state life.
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Jeanette
New Mexico
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King
Gary Johnson
Jay Miller
la Tosa
Santa Fe
Hotmail
Health care bill threatened by unified GOP opposition
A broad 40 member Republican bloc could derail the health care reform bill in the Senate, with critics arguing the sweeping package violates constitutional rights and increases government control over personal health decisions. Dr. Stephen E. Fraser of Indianapolis objects to provisions he says invade privacy and impose national health oversight.
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Peter’s long job search amid a weak economy and shift to online hiring
A veteran executive returns from abroad to face mass unemployment and a job market dominated by online applications. After 22 years of work, he cannot qualify for unemployment benefits and endures endless resumes, few responses, and rejections including the Peace Corps, leaving him dependent on friends and family support.
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