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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2012
Page
1
Vidal Sassoon rose to international prominence in the 1950s by popularizing wash and wear cuts that freed women from beehives and hot rollers. The stylist used his shears to redefine hair styling and care in Los Angeles and beyond.
The Lawrence jury trial is in progress as the day’s local briefs cover a ghost town tragedy near NM Dexter council approves a shaky audit and Sacred Power partners with Xcel Energy for a regional project. Rocket girls claim third place in a regional event.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team filed a real good brief and followed the rules before a Thursday hearing before arbitrator Stephen Burbank. The case addresses a $10 million Cowboys cap cut and the Redskins $36 million penalty for overloading contracts in the 2010 uncapped season.
Edward Paul Garcia dies at age unknown with service plans pending. He was connected to local community groups and leaves relatives in the area. Further details appear in this page’s obituary section.
President Obama announced his unequivocal support for gay marriage, the first by a sitting president, shaping the 2012 campaign as rival Mitt Romney disputed the stance. Obama cited personal considerations and remarks about service members, while noting evolving views and policy changes like don’t ask don’t tell.
The city seeks federal support after the 2010 Census tallied 48,366 residents, three percent short of 50,000. Congressional delegates join the effort to dispute data and aim to unlock extra federal funding tied to MSA designation.
The USPS abandoned with a May 15 deadline plan to shutter about 3 700 rural offices and proposed keeping them open with reduced hours. Officials cited public opposition and rural-state dissent as driving forces behind the reversal as Postmaster General Donahoe visited affected areas to ease fears of slower deliveries. The move comes amid pending postal overhaul legislation in Congress and election year pressure from lawmakers.
Chad Hamill, Fire Chief and Hagerman School Board president, announces a bid for Senate District 32. Republican challenger to Cliff Pirtle, with potential setback to Tim Jennings in November if he advances. He cites education and local empowerment as key themes and opposes social promotion.
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