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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2012
Page
1
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that failure by Congress to avert a budget crisis could push the economy back into recession and cost many jobs. The remark underscores potential harm to the recovery amid stalled negotiations.
A quick snapshot of the day highlights including a tragic child death in an ATV crash and a cultural note on Old West revival at Fort Stanton. Reports also mention ash and silt affecting Bonito Lake, plus public reminders to recognize fake car sellers and a feature on Words of Encouragement.
Rory McElroy dined quietly in Lytham St Annes with only a few fans seeking photos. The golfer, once in peak Borymania during last year’s British Open, favors low key meals over crowded scenes as he heads toward the Open title opportunities.
Obituaries list Gilbert Silva Elizabeth Burnett John Earl George Tonita Flores Charles Martin Mary Pearson Smith Charline Walton Frances Carpenter with brief notices. Local page A6 coverage notes life tributes and funeral details for the community.
Firefights and explosions rattled Syria’s capital for a third day near the parliament as government forces pressed to dislodge rebels. Smoke rose over Damascus while helicopter gunships attacked, prompting families to flee and residents to pack emergency bags as clashes focused in Kfar Souseh Nahr Aisha Midan and Qadam. Iraq urged citizens to return home as diplomacy continued with Kofi Annan in Moscow attempting to salvage a faltering peace plan.
The Supreme Court ruling gives governors flexibility to reject Medicaid expansion but risks leaving many low income uninsured in a coverage gap. For Gov. Rick Perry this could mean up to 1.3 million Texans lose potential coverage and for Gov. Chris Christie up to 245,000 New Jersey residents could remain uninsured.
After a confidential two year review the Boy Scouts of America again reaffirms its policy excluding gays citing parental support and hoping the debate will subside. Critics and gay rights activists warn the result will not calm protests as the spokeswoman notes a special committee concluded the exclusion is the best policy for the 102 year old organization.
NASA satellites confirmed Petermann Glacier in Greenland broke completely releasing a 46 square mile iceberg. Scientists warn rapid changes on the warming island may indicate climate trends, with previous breaks and ongoing calving drawing scrutiny from researchers at universities and NASA.
Roswell Police Department arrested 32 year old Matthew Espe Monday on a fugitive from justice warrant from Arapahoe County Colorado. Espe allegedly faced charges including sexual assault of a minor two counts failure to appear two counts failure to pay fines and one count failure to comply with community service. He was working at Domino's Pizza 2417 North Main Street Roswell when apprehended entering the kitchen as officers closed in.
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