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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A clash between Oakland police and Occupy Wall Street protesters left an Iraq War veteran in critical condition Wednesday after a projectile struck him in a conflict that came as tensions intensified over demonstrators’ encampments across the San Francisco Bay Area. Scott Olsen, 24, suffered a fractured skull Tuesday in a march with other protesters toward City Hall, said Dottie Guy, of the Iraq Veterans Against the War. The demonstrators had been making an attempt to re-establish a presence in the area of a disbanded protesters’ camp when they were met by
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officers in riot gear. Several small skirmishes broke out and officers cleared the area by firing tear gas after police say protesters threw rocks and bottles at them. It’s not known exactly what type of object struck Olsen in the chaos, though Guy’s group alleges it was a police projectile. Multiple attempts to reach Oakland police by The Associated Press were unsuccessful ahead of a late afternoon news conference. Guy said also it wasn’t immediately clear whether Olsen, a network administrator in Daly City, would need surgery.
“It’s still too early to tell,” Guy said. “We’re hoping for the best.” Curt Olsen, a spokesman for Highland Hospital in Oakland, confirmed that the veteran was in critical condition but could not release any more information. The clash Tuesday evening came as officials complained about what they described as deteriorating safety, sanitation and health issues at the dismantled camp. The same concerns were being raised by San Francisco officials who warned protesters Wednesday that they could face arrest if they continue camping in a city plaza. In a letter, Police Chief Greg Suhr said
DETROIT (AP) — Jim Arrighi last saw Petey, his 4year-old Jack Russell terrier, in the backyard of his home in Erin, Tenn. That was in July, and the 73-year-old retired electrician had nearly given up on seeing his pet again when he learned the dog turned up safe about 500 miles away in suburban Detroit. - PAGE A6
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Wienermobile lands in Roswell
Rebecca Featherstine-Murrell and her daughter, Natalyn, 3, check out the Weinermobile menu during a visit by the Oscar Meyer rolling hot dog, Wednesday morning.
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BRONCOS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS The New Mexico Military Institute Bronco volleyball team went into Wednesday’s conference match with Western Texas needing a win to secure at least the No. 2 seed in the Region V tournament and keep hopes alive of a conference title. - PAGE B1
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RFD union looks to add lieutenants
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the protesters could be arrested for violating a variety of city laws against camping, cooking, urinating and littering in public parks. “Existing and ongoing violations make you subject to arrest,” Suhr wrote in the notice, but didn’t say if or when arrests would occur. Police have taken down a previous Occupy San Francisco camp in the Justin Herman Plaza and also cleared another camp outside the Federal Reserve Bank downtown. Olsen, who completed his service last year, participated in the protest
An icon of American good mood food has landed in Roswell. Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile made one of several scheduled pit stops at the Roswell Public Library, Wednesday. A hot dog-shaped vehicle with California plates that welcome onlookers to RELSHME, the Wienermobile was parked just across the street from the library off of Fourth Street. The Wienermobile is just one of six such vehicles that travels around the continental U.S. spreading what Oscar Mayer proclaims as “good mood” to all. “The Wienermobile is always on the road,” said Yoli Bologna, a “Hotdogger” who drives the Wienermobile along with fellow Hotdogger, Tailgatin’ Traci. Otherwise known as Yoli Borrego and Traci Johnson, respectively, the Hotdoggers are in charge of touring the American Southwest in the Wienermobile. This year marks a special occasion for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. The contraption debuted in 1936 — making this its 75th year as one of the food supplier’s witty marketing strategies. The Wiener-
mobile may be as recognizable as catchy jingles that proclaim — and spell — bologna’s first and last name; and another in which a desire to be a hot dog is expressed. To commemorate 75 years, pictures of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile’s many incarnations over the years were displayed next to the vehicle. Surprised pedestrians ran up to the Wienermobile as the Hotdoggers awaited children to wrap up story time at the library and come have their picture taken next to the vehicle. Some adult visitors stood next to the Wienermobile and, with a childlike smile, had their photograph taken by a Hotdogger. Others took pictures of the iconic vehicle with their cell phones. “Generations ... have grown up with the Wienermobile,” Borrego said. “No matter where (we) go, everyone’s excited to see it.” Some onlookers — especially children — were eager to see what’s inside the huge steel hot dog on wheels. Ironically, it isn’t hot dogs. The Wienermobile is equipped with six mustard and ketchup colored seats, blue sky ceiling art, condiment splattered carpet and a hot dog-shaped dashboard.
Meeting looks at ways to improve tourism
The Wienermobile horn plays the official Wiener Jingle. Although the Wienermobile is not equipped to make and serve food, it can typically be found at events where hot dogs are grilled and sold, such as at fairs, festivals and parades. Despite the fact that there are six Wienermobiles that are in constant motion, few people get to see one, Borrego said. Such was almost the case with Eunice Thaeler. Born the same year as the Wienermobile, Thaeler had never seen the hot dog icon. “I didn’t realize it was real,” Thaeler said. “I’m not sure I even knew (the Wienermobile) traveled around.” Thaeler said she typically spends Wednesday mornings at the library with her granddaughter, 3-year-old Ruby McLean, where both enjoy story time. “This is clever,” Thaeler said, gazing at the Wienermobile with awe. “I hope a lot of people get to see it. .. I hope (Ruby) remembers it.” Borrego and Johnson, both 22 years old, have been traveling since June and will wrap up their Hotdogging days June 2012. Just See WIENERMOBILE, Page A3
The three-member Labor Management Relations Board for the city of Roswell will make a decision concerning the inclusion of Roswell Fire Department lieutenants into a collective bargaining unit by Nov. 19. The board held an all-day hearing Wednesday on the merits of the petition for representation filed by the Roswell Professional Firefighters Local 1249. Dina Holcomb, who is on contract with Management Associates LLC, represented the city during the hearing. Tom Martin, with the law firm Martin, Dugan and Martin in Carlsbad, represented the firefighters. After the hearing, Richard Olson, chairman of the board, said Holcomb and Martin have until Nov. 4 to submit a written conclusion to the board. The board will reconvene and come to a decision within 15
Search finds toxic mix of meth and filth
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JULIA BERGMAN RECORD STAFF WRITER
Detectives served a search warrant at 111 E. Summit St. around 9 a.m. Wednesday looking for stolen property and found much more than they were originally looking for. The detectives found stolen property, a large amount of methamphetamine, along with numerous items used in the distribution of the drug, and five small children living in deplorable conditions, according to a press release from the Roswell Police Department. Four arrests were made on the spot. Those arrested were all adults. Robert Paz was charged with trafficking methamphetamine
Character Counts!
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DALE ANN DEFFER RECORD STAFF WRITER
Expanding Roswell’s tourism image was on the agenda at a marketing meeting led by a representative of the Tourism Association of New Mexico and attended by many of the city’s leaders. David Hayduk, who is based in Santa Fe and contracts for the southeast region of New Mexico, spoke about how he has planned to draw tourists to Roswell to see the sites. “Bringing more financial wealth to Roswell” is the impetus, said Hayduk, and “the customer is king.” With this in mind, he said he will be using more and more hi-tech means to show that Roswell and its surroundings are rich in history, have great weather and are unique in many area attractions. Even though the reported UFO crash in 1947 has been the main focus for a number of years, according to Hayduk, there are many more reasons for visitors to New Mexico to include Roswell on their itineraries. Several web pages are being developed, as well as updates to existing sites, including a new Trip Advisory page which will include year-round attractions. All local businesses are invited to advertise on this page and get See TOURISM, Page A3
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Roswell High School art students apply the finishing touches to a Character Counts! mural to a wall directly across the street from the front entrance of the school, Wednesday.