Jefferson Thomas dies at 67 one of Little Rock Nine
Jefferson Thomas, a member of the Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 67. The landmark case drew national attention to school desegregation and the civil rights movement.
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Web for The Last 24 Hours RPDF Confers Honors
A local police weekly review highlights promotions and honors for officers while the department reports several burglary arrests and charges. A man was found stabbed in an aftermath incident at a cemetery as Leprino announces expansion plans for its local operation. A public hearing is scheduled for the expansion proposal.
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Clovis Christian Emerges as 6 Man Favorite
After week four of high school football the race for the 6 Man state title narrows. Clovis Christian appears to have supplanted Lake Arthur as the top title contender heading into the season's later rounds.
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Obituaries set for today name Riley Delgado Ortega Collins
Obituary notices list James H. Riley Jr Luz Maria Delgado Kathleen Marie Ortega David Wayne Collins and Robert D Monroe. Details unspecified.
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Roswell Labor Day Pops concert draws 200 plus
The Roswell Symphony Orchestra hosted its 18th annual free Labor Day Pops Concert at Spring River Park and Zoo drawing over 200 attendees. Maestra John Farrer conducted the 46 piece ensemble as state Senator Rod Adair served as master of ceremonies.
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Obama rolls out long term jobs program in Milwaukee
President Obama unveiled a plan exceeding 50 billion dollars to rebuild roads railways and runways. He attacked Republicans over economic woes while facing GOP and some Democrat opposition amid election season.
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Trio Arrested for Fraud and Conspiracy in Roswell Case
Three people, Bobby Chappell Sean Anderson and Tammy Woody, face charges of fraud over twenty thousand dollars and making false statements after contracting to work for an 84 year old Roswell woman and delivering shoddy substandard work. Hearings were held August 30.
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NKorea Holds Historic Party Convention in Pyongyang
North Korea prepares for a major party gathering as delegates from across the country converge in Pyongyang for a historic convention. State media report crowds rehearsed with pink and red flowers at Kim Il Sung Square while posters urge nationwide celebration and pride in the event.
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Suspicions rise of landowners diverting floodwaters in Pakistan
In flood hit Pakistan accusations spread that powerful landowners influenced water flow to inundate poorer villagers. Verified claims are elusive but rumors persist amid anger over government relief failures and risks of Islamist recruitment.
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