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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2009
Page
1
New nonprofit bookstore at 404 W. Second St accepts books, CDs, DVDs, records and tapes to donate or purchase. Items sold to the public at a 75 percent discount off retail prices.
In the last 24 hours Johnny continued a 32 year tradition playing Santa for dairy farmers aid and meals at La Posta. Police arrested four suspects in an armed robbery. Perry announced plans to seek a council seat in the March election.
Urban Meyer stunned college football by resigning as Florida head coach after five seasons and two national titles. He cited health issues including chest pains that surfaced after the SEC championship game in Gainesville, Florida.
Today's page lists obituaries for William Campbell Roberts and several others including Gerald Ray Speaks, John R. Hatridge, Paz Carrillo, Frances Nowak, Jose Manuel Hermosillo, Chema Manuel, Fred Bartlett, Louie Dees, Shelby Adams, Sybil Jones, and Shirley Mobley.
Drifting snow and cold rain stranded drivers and air travelers as storms from Texas to the Upper Midwest eased slightly. Grand Forks saw 23.9 inches, near Norfolk 18 inches, with many motorists abandoning vehicles in northeast Nebraska. Flights at major hubs faced delays and cancellations as advisories remained in effect.
Shoppers flocked to malls on Saturday hoping for post holiday markdowns with discounts up to 75 percent. Limited selection and heavy crowds marked the start of the post Christmas shopping week as retailers count on stronger sales after weak weeks.
A study shows the wealthiest New Mexicans benefit most from recent tax changes fueling calls for higher income taxes to close a 600 million shortfall. Gov. Richardson and lawmakers consider restoring part of a 2003 tax cut and reinstating the groceries gross receipts tax to fund education and government services. The session begins January 19 and targets balancing the budget.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a 23 year old Nigerian man, faced federal charges for attempting to destroy a Detroit bound airliner on Christmas Day. The indictment notes a device containing PETN attached to his body and that he claimed al Qaida ties. Passengers faced new safety rules delaying takeoffs as investigation continued.
The article outlines a bleak forecast for United States employment, warning that the Terrible Teens may stretch into the next decade. It details 15.4 million unemployed, a 10 percent jobless rate, and 7 million lost jobs, with wage stagnation likely through 2015 and beyond.
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