Latin Without Cicero Musings or a Southward Bent
Fred Reed reviews views on Latin America, contrasting Mexico and other nations with Europe, arguing GDP and literacy cannot be tied to IQ alone. He cites Argentina, Chile, Colombia as modern, Bolivia as backward, and notes varied literacy rates. He profiles himself as a longtime journalist and former Marine living near Guadalajara.
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Constitutional Minute: Reading the Constitution builds literacy
An editorial urges readers to study the United States Constitution as the plain foundation of freedom. It notes the document's simplicity, calls for widespread literacy, and argues that personal understanding sustains civic destiny. The piece includes praise for the framers and ends with a blessing.
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United States Constitution Executive Electors Process
The Constitution vests executive power in the President for four years with the Vice President. States appoint Electors equal to Senators and Representatives, who vote by ballot for two persons, one not from their state. Votes are counted in Congress, the candidate with a majority becomes President, with House or Senate roles to resolve ties or multiple majorities as specified.
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Electoral College and the 1800 Jefferson Burr tie
Editor explains Section 1 of Article II outlines the Electoral College. After 1800 the 12th Amendment changed the process to prevent future ties like Jefferson and Burr, who received equal electoral votes and forced 36 House ballots before electing a president and vice president.
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Aaron Burr
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Letters to Editor at The Pecos Enterprise
The Pecos Enterprise invites signed letters on any subject. Send to PO Box 2057 Pecos TX 79772 or drop off 8 am to 5 pm weekdays at 324 S Cedar St. Email news pecos.net. Include a verifiable phone number. letters may be edited for content and length.
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Pecos Texas
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Your Officials Address Lines Summary
The text lists contact addresses for congressional officials and a district office. It provides the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington DC and a San Antonio district address with suite numbers and a Texas phone number. It appears as a reference contact block for inquiries.
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San Antonio TX
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