Latin America in flux as Bush tours the region
The piece recalls 1960s Latin American independence talks led by Eduardo Frei and contrasts them with President Bush's Latin America trip visiting Brazil Uruguay Colombia Guatemala and Mexico. It argues Latin America shifts toward anti US politics led by Hugo Chavez while U S focus on Iraq limits a new allied approach.
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Washington
Bush
Latin America
Eduardo Frei
Chile
Christian Democrat Party
Frei
JFK
Alianza Para el Progreso
Halcyon
Hemisphere
Kennedy
Johnson
George W. Bush
Brazil
Uruguay
Colombia
Guatemala
Mexico
Venezuela
Bolivia
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Iraq
Cuba
United States
Hugo Chavez
Argentina
Chavez
Fidel Castro
U.S
Antiguerrilla
Lawton Constitution Independent Newspaper Opening Note
The Lawton Constitution notes its status as an independent newspaper founded in 1901, serving Lawton with local news, community updates, and public notices since its inception.
Government surplus yard sales threaten national security
The Defense Department sells surplus items through the Defense Re-utilization and Marketing Service. Audits show repeated access by arms brokers and resellers to sensitive gear. Instances include a Cobra helicopter and F-14 parts. Congress urged a full review to prevent mis-coding and improper demilitarization.
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U.S. Defense Department
Department of Defense
Defense
Government Accountability Office
Montana
Associated Press
Pentagon
Iran
Congress
China
Iraq
Honest teachers and a plea for city repair in Lawton
A letter thanks a Good Samaritan who returned a billfold to Fort Sill Casino and defends teachers pay and dedication. It urges better city leadership, education, police training, and humane prairie dog management to fix Lawton’s problems and restore pride.
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Fort Sill
City Hall
Youth center ideas respond to editorial
A youth survey proposes LPS run center with teachers as aides who join activities, staying relaxed and engaged with students. Emphasizes attractive, up-to-date supplies and meaningful activities to reduce street involvement and violence by offering challenging fun and broad access.
Cotton gin patent and related 18th century actions
On this date in 1794 Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin. Congress ratified the Gold Standard Act in 1900. An executive order sought to bar Japanese laborers via a gentlemen's agreement. In 1964 a Dallas jury found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald. In 1967 Kennedy’s body was moved to Arlington National Cemetery.
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Eli Whitney
America
United States
Japan
Dallas
Jack
Theodore Roosevelt Ruby
Lee Harvey
Oswald
Kennedy
Arlington National Cemetery
Associated Press
Northeast Corridor seeks unified future for region
In Philadelphia a Northeast Climate and Competitiveness Summit urged regional states to coalesce around high speed rail expansion, reduced emissions, and rail freight growth. Leaders including Dukakis and Glendening pressed for cross state collaboration, smarter growth, and a regional fund for major transportation and conservation initiatives.
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Philadelphia
America
Northeast
Maine
Virginia
Petra Todorovich
New York Regional Plan Association
United States
Atlantic
Washington
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Newark
N.J
Bridgeport
Conn
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Maryland
Parris Glendening
China
Pearl River
Europe
London-to
Milan
Appalachian Highlands
Chesapeake Bay
New Jersey Turnpike
Dukakis
Atotrak
New Jersey
Frank Lautenberg
Amtrak
France
U.S
James Oberstar
D-Minn
House Transporta
Tion and Infrastructure Committee
TVG
Denmark
Oberstar
Douglas Foy
Commonwealth Development
Mitt Romney
Foy
Glendening
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Spain
Central America
Lawton
Donald 5
Stephen F. Beamiey
Editorial
Pam Klein
Eisenhower High School
R. Peirce
Neal Peirce
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