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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2010
Page
1
President Barack Obama told troops at Andrews Air Force Base that Memorial Day centers on ordinary Americans who become extraordinary through love of country. He said the nation’s fallen heroes gave their lives to protect the country, reflecting deep patriotism.
City officials weighed potential withdrawal from an upcoming UFO Festival as Tea Partiers pressed views in public demonstrations. Separately, veterans were honored at a breakfast hosted by the Elks Lodge 969. Valley Christian Academy celebrated 13 graduates, while sheriff’s scholarships awarded three winners totaling 450 dollars.
On a hot Sunday 16 teams competed for 15000 dollars in Show Me the Money division. Dallas Blackout defeated Dallas Rage 25 to 0 in the final to claim 10000 dollars while Rage earned 3000 for second place.
More than 100 people attended the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Day Services at South Park Cemetery at 11 a.m. The Veterans Honor Guard posted colors while Esther Gibbs sang the national anthem. Chaplin Joe Canon offered the invocation and prayers for leaders, peace, and prosperity. Auxiliary members laid wreaths to honor the war dead.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2575 observed Memorial Day at Memorial Lawn Cemetery starting at 9 a.m. Marco Grajeda read a letter from U.S. Senator Tom Udall, noting the day is a time of mourning and urging New Mexicans to pause summer celebrations.
Voters head to polls in New Mexico primary races for statewide, legislative, and local offices. A costly five way GOP gubernatorial contest looms as front runners Susana Martinez and Allen Weir trade barbs, while Democrat Diane Denish, lieutenant governor since 2003, is unopposed on her party ticket.
Israeli commandos rappelled to intercept an aid flotilla heading to Gaza in a botched raid that left at least nine dead and dozens injured. Activists and soldiers fought on deck as troops jumped into the sea. Hundreds were detained as international condemnation mounted and Netanyahu canceled a Washington meeting with Obama.
BP may attempt a cut and cap fix as early as Wednesday but sealing the Gulf spill could take until August with relief wells, drilled diagonally into the gushing well, needing precise intersection and possible backtracking. Experts warn first tries are unlikely to succeed, highlighting the challenging offshore geology and drilling pace.
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