Children and Guns Highlight School Violence Risks
An opinion piece reflects on a Roswell middle school shooting and a broader pattern of youth gun violence. It cites recent cases in Albuquerque, Massachusetts, Nevada, and the Sandy Hook tragedy, discusses active shooter training, and argues for gun safety at home while noting political opposition to stronger measures.
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Roswell
Gawker
Albuquerque
Massachusetts
Nevada
Sandy Hook
Connecticut
del Jurney
Newtown
Conn
Departments of Justice and Homeland Security
Chavez County
Homeland Security Department
Vio
Department of Children, Youth and Families
I Was a Teenage Werewolf and the 1960s Shift
Reminiscence on teenage rebellion from the 1950s to today. A veteran observer reflects on Michael Landon films, high school antics, and modern teen life driven by the Internet and permissive parenting, ending with a note on the chill of a 39 degree day.
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Little Joe Cartwright
Michael Landon
Landon
M&m's
James Dean
India polio victory signals global eradication push
Editorial argues India is nearing polio free status after three years with no new cases. It cites 2013 polio figures, rising regional spread, and calls for continued efforts by India, Pakistan, and others including vaccination drives, community engagement, and ceasefires for health workers.
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India
World Health Organization
Nigeria
Horn of Africa
Pakistan
Middle East
United States Central Intelligence Agency
Osama bin Laden
W.H.O
Syria
Unicef
Residents Question Chaves County Special Mill Levy Election
Terry Koenig urges readers to review front page Roswell Daily Record coverage and questions short notice 3.27 percent overall tax rise and 50 percent college hike. He notes limited time to vote by February 4 and requests informed absentee ballots.
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Chaves County
Roswell Daily Record
Terry Koenig
Do Late-Evening Eating Really Sparks Weight Gain
Doonesbury explores whether consuming calories at night causes weight gain. Studies show mixed results, but many find that large dinners with small breakfasts aid weight loss and improve metabolic markers. Late eating may promote overeating and circadian-driven hunger, contributing to weight gain.
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Doctor K
Reader
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Harvard Medical School
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