Reconciliation debate sparks letter from Roswell reader
William Dawe of Roswell accuses President Obama of using reconciliation to push health care reform. He warns of bribery and intimidation in Washington, cites Sen. Bingaman and Udall, and urges moral stands against corruption in federal politics.
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Dear Editor Letter Critiques Afghanistan War for Profit Motive
A reader argues NATO forces kill civilians in Afghanistan and claims the war benefits defense contractors. The letter questions the U.S. strategy, suggesting safe havens exist elsewhere, predicts endless aid, and links distraction by health care and immigration debates to poor wartime outcomes. The writer urges questioning official narratives.
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Troop Thanks for Care Packages from Local Groups
The 601st Movement Control Team based in Santa Fe New Mexico expresses heartfelt gratitude to Cub Scouts Pack 2 Rio Hondo District Conquistador Council Christmas for Troops Desert Eagle American Legion Post 7 Carlsbad Mr T J Trevino and Mrs Tonia Turner for care packages during deployment. The message notes significant support from these organizations and individuals.
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Conquistador Council
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American Legion Post
Carlsbad
T.J. Trevino
Tonia Turner
601St
Movement Control
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Feulner urges health care reform to preserve American choice
Ed Feulner of The Heritage Foundation argues against full government run care and supports reform that increases Medicaid coverage for 16 million more Americans while preserving state innovation and market competition. He contends Obamacare expands a welfare model and would push the U.S. toward a European style system, urging a return to family choice and state-led solutions.
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Heritage.org
Norris Norris quotes Franklin on divine providence in founding era
2010 Chuck Norris argues that Founding Fathers shared a belief that God governs in human affairs and that America must return to that faith rooted path to revival. He cites Franklin and a Black Belt Patriotism expansion to claim national renewal comes from reliance on God, not government.
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Chuck Norris
April 2 in History Highlights and Key Events
On April 2 1917 Woodrow Wilson sought a war declaration against Germany. Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida in 1513. The Coinage Act creating the U S Mint passed in 1792. Confederate leader Davis fled Richmond in 1865. Lindbergh case involved a ransom in 1932. As the World Turns and The Edge of Night debuted in 1956. Pompidou died in 1974.
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Richmond
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John F. Condon
Bronx
N.Y
Condon
Lindbergh
CBS Television
Georges Pompidou
Paris
Roswell Ladies Newcomers elect 1985 officers
The Roswell Ladies Newcomers Club elected officers for 1985. Berta Marshall is president with Shirley Barker as first vice president Melva D Almeida as second vice president Phyllis Burlage secretary and Fran Schunk treasurer Victoria Swaggart named Girl of the Month by the Roswell Girls Club. Swaggart is a fifth grader at Monterrey School and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Swaggart. She enjoys cooking painting and sewing and was chosen for her attendance and sunny disposition.
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Berta Marshall
Shirley Barker
Melva D'Almeida
Phyllis Burlage
Fran Schunk
Roswell Girls Club
Swaggart
Patrick Swaggart
Monterrey School
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