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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2012
Page
1
Carroll Shelby, famed car designer, remains dedicated to driving as he nears 90. In Dallas he spends hours evaluating his last Mustang Shelby GT500, a symbol of his enduring passion for speed and performance.
A New Mexico DWI case involving a troubled defendant has a June trial date set. The proceedings focus on prior incidents and the defendant's driving while intoxicated charges, with prosecutors seeking a resolution in the upcoming session.
The Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, remains unsettled heading into the weekend as the field narrows to a tight leaderboard. A high profile star continues to attract attention as contenders vie for early advantage.
Obituary notes mention Jeff Lawton Arnold Bennett and Audre Latimer King with high and low weather terms listed as 57. The page includes forecast details for the day and local obituaries.
David Lawrence, a Goddard High School coach and teacher, is acquitted of criminal sexual contact after a one hour jury deliberation. The Feb 4 2011 incident involved a 17 year old student at his home. Lawrence and his defense described their relationship as platonic and denied any wrongdoing.
Absentee and in person early voting are available at the County Clerk's office at 1 St. Mary's Place Area D from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours begin May 19 at the clerk's office and Roswell Mall 4501 N Main St from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays until June 2. The clerk will conduct three election schools for precinct workers in the office on May 29 30 and 31 at 10 a.m. For more information contact the clerk's office at 624 6614.
About 200 graduates participated in ENMU Roswell 57th Commencement at the Wool Bowl as part of 480 total spring graduates, with degrees from ENMU Roswell and New Mexico Highlands University. Speaker Gina Vela, a Roswell High School 2009 graduate, earned an associate degree in nursing and planned to pursue anesthesia studies.
Jim Gill began sweeping at his family seed business in 1958 at age 10 earning $1 biweekly. Now president of Roswell Seed Co. he is the fourth Gill to run the business started by his great grandfather John in 1898 after moving from Hagerman.
In Nevada and North Carolina the candidates shift from gay rights to the economy. Obama promotes homeowner relief amid foreclosure worries while Romney emphasizes job creation as they press the pivotal issue ahead of November. Romney faces fallout from an old mistreatment apology regarding a gay classmate.
Roswell farmer Cliff Pirtle announces a bid for New Mexico Senate District 32 as a Republican. He will face Roswell Fire Chief Chad Hamill in the primary and, if elected, challenge Senate President Pro Tem Tim Jennings in November.
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