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Obama urges ‘bold’ nuclear cuts
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GANDOLFINI DEAD AT 51
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos” helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51. In a statement, the cable channel, and Gandolfini’s managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, said he died Wednesday while on holiday in Rome. No cause of death was given. “Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his family were part of our family for many years and we are all grieving,” said Armstrong and Sanders ... - PAGE A8
BERLIN (AP) — Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against “complacency” brought on by peace, pledging to cut America’s deployed nuclear weapons by one-third if Cold War foe Russia does the same. The president also declared that his far-reaching surveillance programs had saved lives on both sides of the Atlantic, as he sought to defend the controversial data-mining to skeptical Europeans. Speaking against the soaring backdrop of the Brandenburg Gate, Obama said that “bold reductions” to the
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RIGHT: U.S. President Barack Obama and German chancellor Angela Merkel raise their glasses for a toast during a dinner at the Charlottenburg palace in Berlin, Wednesday.
Silver Fire may grow
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Around 6 a.m., Wednesday, deputies from the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area off East Pine Lodge Road along the 4800 block of Calumet Road, approximately two miles from North Main Street, following a report of an abandoned vehicle. When officials arrived at the scene, they found the vehicle empty. Deputies conducted a further check of the area and discovered the body of a male between 30 to 50 feet away from the vehicle. Between 6:30 and 7 a.m., the Criminal Investigation Division came to process the scene. Sheriff Rob Coon confirmed it was a homicide. The body will be sent to the Office of Medical Investigation in Albuquerque for autopsy. While officials believe they know the victim, they cannot release the name until the SO receives confirmation from OMI.
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ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A large blaze charring through southern New Mexico’s Gila National Forest grew to 47 square miles Wednesday, and could expand another nine if wind gusts reach 35 miles per hour as expected. Coupled with lower humidity and strong wind, the Silver Fire may rage through more acreage throughout the week spilling smoke into nearby towns and creating more headaches for firefighters, officials said. More than 500 crew members are scheduled to continue indirect line construction on the west flank of the fire along existing trails and mop up and patrol in the Kingston and Royal John Mine area. An evacuation order remains in effect for the historic mining town of Kingston, where crews worked to protect structures. “We have selected areas for fire-line construction along roads, topography breaks, and vegetative changes between pine forests and pinon-juniper woodlands that will provide us the greatest probability of success in fire containment,” Incident Commander Matt Reidy said. Smoke from the raging blaze was seen
CoA honors Suzy Wood
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U.S. and Russian nuclear forces were needed to move the two powers away from the war posture that continues to seed mistrust between their governments. “We may not live in fear of nuclear annihilation, but as long as nuclear weapons exist, we are not truly safe,” Obama said as he closed a
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BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks kept taking the lead until there were no more chances for Boston to come back and tie it. Brent Seabrook’s slap shot beat Tuukka Rask with 9:51 gone in overtime and the ... - PAGE B1
June 20, 2013
ILISSA GILMORE RECORD STAFF WRITER
During its monthly meeting Wednesday at Emeritus at Roswell, also known as Villa Del Ray, the city’s Commission on Aging honored Suzy Wood with a certificate of thanks “for her compassionate care and friendship to Roswell area seniors.” “Suzy generously gives her time to read
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to residents of retirement centers,” the certificate said. “Her presence is the highlight of their days and weeks … her dedication and devotion to others sets a fine example.” Commissioner Bonnie Montgomery said though Wood is petite and small in size, “in terms of humanitarianism, she is a giant.”
Wood, who works as an administrative See WOOD, Page A3
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Humble heroes receive awards Vietnam veteran John Taylor receives the Military Hero Award Wednesday morning at the American Red Cross in Southeastern New Mexico Real Heroes Awards Breakfast.
AMY VOGELSANG RECORD STAFF WRITER
“Ordinary people, extraordinary courage.” The slogan of Red Cross Real Heroes summarizes perfectly the honorees recognized and given awards for their more than average service at the first American Red Cross in Southeastern New Mexico Real Heroes Awards Breakfast at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center Wednesday morning. The word and concept of a “hero” was originally coined in Greek mythology as a half immortal, or demi-god, who had extraordinary powers. Even in modern society, superhero movies are always portraying heroes as those with supernatural or inhuman powers. As keynote speaker Detective Dennis Kintigh pointed out, however, this fantasy idea may have jaded society’s view of a hero. “Some would say we’re in the age of anti-heroes because we’re disappointed way too often,” he said. “We expect heroes to be people that earn our respect. We have rather exacting standards.” But in reality, what is a hero? Kintigh said it is the decision to act. “It becomes clear that what constitutes an essential characteristic of the modern hero is the ability to see the needs of others and act. The combination is crucial… don’t just talk, do.” See HUMBLE, Page A3
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Suzy Wood, center, receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Bonnie Montgomery, commissioner for the Roswell Commission on Aging, and a proclamation from Mayor Del Jurney declaring June 19th as Suzy Wood Day, showing appreciation for Suzy's volunteerism and its positive impact on the community Wednesday.