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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2011
Page
1
NASA legacy at Cape Canaveral recounts a space shuttle program sold as cheap and safe but proved costly. Over 40 years it spent 196 billion dollars, claimed 14 astronauts' lives, and achieved fewer flights than promised, leaving a mixed record on American spaceflight.
Roswell residents and visitors packed Cielo Grande Park for a July Fourth display by the city and Roswell Sertoma Club. About 200 shells lit the sky with American flag and waterfall effects while live music from the Roswell Youth Band Camp accompanied the event. Attendees, including tourists from Jacksonville, Fla, enjoyed a 27 minute show amid festivities and fireworks.
Rod Adair defeats opponents to win the county redistricting bid and lead local governance efforts. Soren earns top prize in the daily Top 5 rundown. UFO Festival schedules showcase events as communities welcome visitors. Pets enjoy dress up as residents join festive activities. Welcome messages greet newcomers and create neighborhood buzz.
New York AP reports Joey Chestnut devoured 62 hot dogs to win the Fourth of July Eating Contest at Coney Island. The 27 year old maintained his dominant streak with another victory, though not a personal best, in about ten minutes.
Obituaries note Estie Marie Stamper Donald L Mayes and Henry Lusk. Forecast lists a high near 94 and a low around 67 with today’s weather outlook.
Organizers hailed a successful few days as the 2011 UFO Festival wrapped up. Planner Greg Neal called the feedback positive, noting a well defined festival area and lively crowds with strong sales reported by vendors.
Crews fighting the Donaldson Fire in Lincoln County reported 60 percent containment as of Monday. State officials said the blaze grew to over 100,830 acres, making it the second largest on record in New Mexico behind the Las Conchas Fire near Los Alamos at 123,560 acres.
State workers and educators will see take home pay decline as a cost cutting plan saves the state 50 million in the new budget year. Employees contribute an extra 1.75 percent to pensions while employers cut their payments by a similar amount.
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