Falling for autumn again
A personal reflection on why autumn is preferred over spring and summer. The author cherishes back-to-school excitement, crisp mornings, fall foliage from Kansas City to upstate New York, and seasonal foods and holidays. They contrast hot weather with cool, invigorating fall days and look forward to traditions like Thanksgiving and the balloon fiesta.
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K.C
New York
Dad
Mom
Mrs. Martinez
Editorial on the OJ Simpson verdict and national healing
The piece urges moving past the trial’s divisive debates and recognizing the jurors’ service. It praises the jury’s decision while acknowledging grief for Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s families. It calls for scrutiny of the justice system to prevent a circuslike atmosphere and to improve future proceedings.
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O.J. Simpson
Los Angeles
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
O.J
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Clinton named honorary chairman of national drug prevention group
The National Family Partnership in St. Louis announces President Clinton as honorary chairman amid a rising teen pot use reported by the latest National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Adults show little change, but 12 to 17 year olds smoking pot rose 4 percent to 1.3 million. critics blame Congress budget cuts for Safe and Drug Free Schools and prevention programs while calling for stronger treatment and prevention.
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The
National Family Partnership
St. Louis
National Household Survey
Congress
House
Senate
Bob Dole
Dear Editor Letter on Drug Death and Birthday Remembrance
A mother writes to the drug trade and readers about her son Michael who died by hanging after a crack episode at 25. She recalls his art, music, and his impact on family, urges help for addicts, asks who supplied the drugs, and asks readers to change lives to prevent further losses. The Observer prints the unsigned letter as an exception.
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Michael
Cliff
Monkey
Achgs
Sam
Tne
Readers complain over absence of Jewish holidays in Observer
A Rio Rancho reader laments the Sept. 27 Observer masthead greeting for Rosh Hashana and notes no accompanying article about the holiday. The letter says the area has a large Jewish population and asks why stations ignore Jewish holidays. The writer urges inclusion in future issues.
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the Observer
Rio Rancho
Observer Action Line remarks edited for space
The Observer prints reader comments and criticisms collected on the Action Line. Call NEWS Net at 867 4700 ext 2003 to leave anonymous remarks. editors may edit for space.
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Observer
Space
News-Net
Observer News-Net
Reader letters express road safety and school concerns
Citizens critique potholes on Golf Course Road in Albuquerque and Western Hills Drive traffic, call for DPS scrutiny, demand better paramedic staffing, and question Rio Rancho and APS school boards. They praise a DPS officer’s service, protest construction outages, and discuss attendance at Biofest 95. A city poll asks if Rio Rancho area can support a four year university.
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