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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2002
Page
2
A fire at a four floor Palembang karaoke bar killed 46 people and injured many as patrons jumped or escaped via a breached wall. Investigators attribute the blaze to faulty electrical wiring and note lack of adequate fire exits.
Local Judge Hector Pineda says first time shoplifters face a minimum 10 days in jail and a $220 fine, with up to 90 days and a $520 fine for a first offense. He stresses consistency and tougher jail conditions to deter crime. Store security reports losses from both shoplifters and employees, with about half of losses from staff and vendors. Walmart and Kmart cite strong security measures and price impact from theft.
The photograph on Page D6 labeled fireworks was incorrect. The Barr & Co. LLP organized the display. the Record expresses regret for the mislabeling.
The Daily Record questioned Municipal Court Judge Hector Pineda after calls alleging a DWI incident. Pineda called the rumors unfounded, noting he had been traveling and had driven over 5,000 miles without any stop, and he plans to resume duties.
The interim Welfare Reform Oversight Committee enters day two of hearings on poverty in New Mexico. Officials discuss TANF finances Head Start child care and welfare-to-work impacts as 52 000 families used TANF and 27 percent of children live in poverty amid high food stamp participation.
The Chaves County Commission meets at 5 30 p m Wednesday in the county admin complex to consider vacation of a plat in Shiloh Acres Subdivision and hold a public hearing on Community Development Block Grants. The panel will also reconsider a proposal for a quality control service provider for the courthouse renovation and addition. Public attendance is invited.
The family of Rudy Cordero corrects Friday death details noting he woke that morning feeling well and played golf before going home. He later sought medical help and was taken to the hospital where he died. The Record extends regrets for the earlier error.
Publisher credits include R Cory Beck Andrew Poertner Aaron Walther Joey Kulkin Ann Burns Aric Griffin Alex Clark. Publication details Roswell New Mexico daily except Saturday 2301 North Main. Copyright notice prohibits reproduction without permission. Subscription and mail rates listed for various regions.
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