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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2011
Page
1
J K Rowling announced that her seven Harry Potter novels will be released as e books online in a groundbreaking deal. The move excites fans but alarms parts of the book industry that helped make Rowling a billionaire.
The Leas WEB County team won the top Roodeo trophy as crowds gathered for the UFO Festival though organizers scrubbed the parade. Police reported RPD arrests and charged a flasher amid a string of incidents while investigators probed suspected arson in Pecos.
Kyrie Irving was selected No. 1 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA draft held in Newark. The pick signals a rebuilt Cavaliers franchise after LeBron James left, with Irving driving the plans for the team’s future as cheers followed him from nearby family and friends.
The United States and other oil importing nations will release 60 million barrels from emergency reserves via the IEA to ease high prices. The move aims to rebuke OPEC, lower crude costs, and supports U S and European economies. Half the oil comes from U S salt cavern storage with bids open to refiners.
Accused murderer Ramon Bravo appeared in District Court after defense counsel filed an in limine motion to bar posthumous testimony from a 2006 Amos family civil suit. Bravo faces first degree murder charges for the 2003 slaying of Susan Amos Bravo.
A 26 year old cyclist describes a shift from routine rides to endurance cycling after three years as a surgical assistant at the University of Colorado Hospital burn trauma center. He says long distance cycling was not on his list of extreme activities. He previously rode to school and work but now pursues intense rides.
The Roswell City Council unanimously approved a 1.5 percent pay raise for police officers at a special meeting. Eight votes in favor, with councilors Bob Maples and Barry Foster absent. Mayor Del Jurney praised the quick agreement with the police union amid a cautious economy. The last pay increase was in July 2010 when retirement fund contributions rose 4 percent.
A silent art auction at Pioneer Bank raised 2115 to push the Roswell Field of Honor toward its 10th anniversary observance. Local artists contributed artworks across jewelry ironwork ceramics and watercolors as part of the fundraiser organized by the Field of Honor Committee.
Republicans withdrew from debt reduction talks led by Vice President Biden blaming Democrats for demanding tax increases. House Speaker Boehner and Leader Cantor asserted tax hikes are off the table. White House said talks are in abeyance while Obama backs a balanced approach.
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