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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2013
Page
1
The Lincoln Memorial was closed briefly after green paint was splattered on the statue of the 16th president. The incident prompted a Park Service response and investigation.
A cougar was found killed near a school within the past 24 hours. The family seeks help solving the murder as authorities review evidence and community safety concerns rise. Randy Roscoe is noted for biking across in a related item. Virtual docs available for public access.
The Denver Broncos drafted Quanterus Smith to fill the void left by Elvis Dumervil. Analysts expect Smith to contribute early as he adjusts to the pro level and aims to honor Dumervil's production.
Obituary notices honor Mary Pauline Polly Whiting Cox Williard and Donnie David Parsons. Mary Polly Cox Williard obituary lists surviving relatives and service details. Donnie Parsons obituary notes family connections and funeral arrangements.
Roswell Police Chief Al Solis announced his retirement effective August 31 due to cancer. He reflected on a long career in law enforcement including roles with El Paso County, the Army military police, the U S Marshals Service and as presidential marshal for the District of New Mexico.
At Tabernacle Baptist Church sixth Vacation Bible School carnival crowds of hyped children filled the grounds Friday night. The High Noon on the Pecos theme had cowboys outfits strong with boots hats and kerchiefs. Activities included pony rides balloon darts a cupcake walk and a challenging bull ring toss game.
Anti abortion activists push for a 20 week ban modeled on Texas law and have submitted more than enough signatures to place a local Albuquerque ordinance on the ballot. Tara Shaver notes Albuquerque houses one of the few late term clinics and cites a Democratic legislature’s inaction. The city attorney doubts a city ordinance could override federal rights. ACLU NM vows to challenge if approved.
The Obama administration plans to transfer two Guantanamo Bay detainees to Algeria as part of a broader push to close the prison. Officials said the detainees will remain unidentified until after a 30 day waiting period and would not disclose security assurances from Algeria.
U S Attorney General Eric Holder told the Russian government there are no plans to seek the death penalty for Edward Snowden. He said Snowden faces charges in the United States that do not include execution and he could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
The attorney general sent a letter to Russian Minister of Justice Alexander Konovalov as part of a broader campaign to compel Edward Snowden’s return. Snowden reached Moscow on an earlier flight after passport cancellation stranded him, while seeking asylum in Russia and hoping to visit Venezuela Bolivia and Nicaragua.
WAC Phillips recalls serving in World War II amid discrimination as memories flood back to 1944 North Africa. Her white curls glow under frames as she stares past the room’s walls, choosing to share only hints of the harsh realities she endured.
Doris Phillips, 93, recalls joining WAAC in 1942 after leaving college in Iowa. She traveled to Omaha with a friend, trained at Fort Des Moines, and describes midnight post walks and stoking furnaces at a cavalry fort now repurposed.
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