Governor Johnson under fire over Indian gambling clash
In Santa Fe the governor faces rising legislative opposition over a ban on gambling and a dispute with the courts. Senate Republicans warn of a veto override if Johnson refuses talks, while hearings spotlight concerns about executive power under the 1910 constitution.
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Controversy over UC affirmative action heats up politics
A heated clash over race based admissions at the University of California drew threats and insults as White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta warned of possible federal funding cuts. The piece notes the regents abolished race based preferences, cites legal limits, and urges reasoned debate to avoid deeper racial polarization in California.
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Roswell Community Thanks City, Bank For Teen Dance Help
A Roswell letter praises the Recreation Department and Norwest Bank for supporting a youth leadership program dance that raised scholarship funds. The writer commends volunteers and urges focus on collective problem solving to keep improving the community.
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Uprising in Warsaw Ignites 1944 Heroism Remembered
Today marks Aug 1 1995 with history highlights noting the Warsaw uprising against Nazi occupation in 1944, a two month revolt that ended in collapse, alongside other key anniversaries from 1714, 1914, 1936, and Harlem rioting in 1943.
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Dole faces tough home issues amid Bosnia push
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole presses to lift the Bosnia arms embargo and push welfare and deregulation reforms, but struggles to deliver on domestic GOP priorities amid Democratic resistance and Senate delays. Conservatives voice frustration as budget and policy battles unfold, with key figures like Rep. Jim Nussle and Sen. Mark Hatfield stressing different paths.
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Roswell VFW hosts child appreciation picnic and ranch events
Aug 1 1970 Roswell Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors an appreciation picnic for children of stationed fathers. W F Whatley famed New Mexico fiddler appears again at the Western Dance hosted by Chaves County Junior Rodeo Association in Wilshire Mall. Secretary Clifford Hardin addressed 3000 attendees in the Wool Bowl, urging agriculture to lead in rural growth planning.
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Republicans rumbling toward budget train wreck
Lawrence report notes the clash between President Clinton and Republican Congress over budget proposals and funding strategy heading into the fall. It describes possible derailing outcomes, the risk of government shutdowns, and the political blame if deficits persist, with Republicans pushing to shrink federal programs and balance the budget by 2002.
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