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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2012
Page
1
In Merida Mexico authorities and residents note December 21 2012 passed without incident despite widespread online hype. The day shifted from apocalyptic predictions to satire with Facebook memes and T shirts mocking the scenario as a harmless public joke.
In the past 24 hours authorities request help in identifying a victim amid multiple wrecks from high winds, causing power outages. Communities rally with prayers for healing as United Way accepts donations for Sandy relief. Robert Arreola speculation surrounds Roswell coaching status.
Roswell athlete Marika Trujillo, once a basketball manager for the New Mexico Lobos, signed to play college basketball at Adams State University on Friday. Her drive and early morning workouts have been a hallmark of her basketball journey.
Washington faces a looming January 1 deadline as President Obama calls for a tax bill to avert the cliff and extend unemployment benefits while Speaker Boehner demands more concessions. They plan to return after Christmas for further talks with Senate leaders and aim to craft a bill that can pass both houses.
The NRA held a news conference rejecting new limits and urging armed guards in all schools to stop future attackers. Wayne LaPierre said only a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun as protests interrupted the event and security removed demonstrators.
President Obama nominated Sen John Kerry to serve as secretary of state elevating a longtime foreign policy expert to the top diplomatic role. If confirmed by the Senate he would replace Hillary Rodham Clinton who plans to leave the cabinet next year. Clinton did not attend the Roosevelt Room briefing due to a concussion. Kerry is 69 and is expected to face easy confirmation.
Congress sent President Obama a 633 billion defense bill for next year. The measure tightens Iran penalties and increases security at diplomatic missions after the Libya raid. Senate vote 81 to 14. House 315 to 107. White House veto threatened.
Crossing guard Gary Roybal has spent over 12 years stopping traffic to help students reach Del Norte Elementary safely. On the last school day before Christmas break, children gave him gifts and a parent offered a warm Merry Christmas hug, highlighting his prominent role in the school community.
A local personality owns a stop and greet tradition made possible by drivers passing by. He notes many regulars, including former students, stop to say hello, creating a visible link between the community and the people inside.
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