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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2012
Page
1
The Fourth of July display over San Diego Bay exploded in a rapid series of bulb shaped blasts lasting about 20 seconds due to a computer error. The malfunction sent debris and loud booms across downtown as spectators watched from shore and boats.
A jubilant Fourth of July item notes Pioneer Bank employees celebrating a victory as invaders face defeat and a community show of pride. The brief blends festive mood with a terse line about being busted in a local incident.
Serena Williams dominates the Wimbledon final with blistering serve and aggressive groundstrokes. The star fires a tournament-record 24 aces at speeds up to 120 mph, aided by elite court coverage and sharp returns, signaling one of the greatest performances in women’s tennis.
Page A7 obituary notices honor Deborah through White Hector Omero Castillo and Kenebha Diehl with lingering memories of Jimmy L. Estrada.
The government reported fewer unemployment claims last week and private surveys show June hiring rising, while overall growth remains weak. American factories and service firms kept hiring, boosting optimism despite slow service activity and weak retail sales. Wall Street turned mixed as European and Chinese rate cuts hint at softer growth ahead.
The Romney campaign plans four new offices across New Mexico as part of a national push to identify voters and recruit volunteers, with an emphasis on bilingual helpers. Rick Wiley of the RNC announced the coordinated weekend rollout to boost the candidate’s operation against the Obama effort.
Madison resident Casper Brandon sought relief from brutal temperatures by riding buses for air circulation and sleeping in a 24 hour Madison cooling center. Cities from St Louis to Chicago posted record highs while overnight lows still stayed near or above 75.
In Sandusky Ohio President Obama campaigns by bus through swing state Ohio framing the race around jobs. He braces for Friday unemployment figures that could alter voter views on his recovery argument and contrast with Mitt Romney’s policies. Both Ohio and Pennsylvania posted 7.3 percent unemployment in May.
In Roswell, interviews with a police agent a student and a criminologist reveal gangs here are less hierarchical than elsewhere yet still violent. They note turf tensions in Eastside Westside and past shootouts near Barria Fruta, with some youths joining gangs for safety.
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