Arts funding ends but art remains food for the soul
The House votes to cut NEA funding 40 percent next year to 99.5 million and VA humanities similar cuts, pledging elimination in 1997. The piece argues that federal support broadens access, preserves culture, and parallels the national park system in value and need. The reviewer laments the loss to communities and calls for continued arts subsidies.
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House of Representatives
National Endowment For the Arts
House
NEA
National Endowment For the Humanities
Congress
Stop sign installed at Garden Ave and 19th St
July 28 four way stop sign began operating at Garden Avenue and 19th Street following years of letters and injuries at the hazardous intersection. Mayor Tom Jennings pressed the issue, backed by a petition of over 1,000 Roswell residents, and pursued a solution during his term. Jean Ortiz thanks the mayor for his efforts.
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Garden Avenue
19Th Street
Tom Jennings
Roswell
August 3 historical highlights from 1995 edition
This day in history notes Columbus’ 1492 voyage from Palis Spain and key 19th and 20th century events. It recalls the 1894 Pullman strike ending, Germany’s 1914 war declaration on France, and Calvin Coolidge becoming 30th president in 1923 after Harding’s death.
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Christopher Columbus
Palis
Spain
Americas
Pullman Palace Car Co
Germany
France
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Warren G. Harding
Roswell Symphony board installs new officers
New Roswell Symphony board officers named President James Bruin Vice President Mrs E W Lander Secretary Mrs Sheldon Hardin and Treasurer Paul Kelly. Also noted is a local golf win as Sam Stolaroff’s sister visits from Tel Aviv during the eighth Rack A Fratz at Roswell Country Club.
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Roswell Symphony Board of Directors
Roswell Savings and Loan Association
James Bruin
E.W. Lander
Sheldon Hardin
Paul Kelly
Sam Stolaroff
Judith Feldman
Pennsylvania Ave
Rachel Gurman
Tel Aviv
Israel
Mike Goodart
Fort Stanton Fort Lease Sparks State Campaign
A New Mexico state lease effort for Fort Stanton promotes renting the 1,300 acre pre Civil War site for 1 million a year. The push uses national ads and Forbes featuring Billy the Kid Kit Carson and Geronimo to attract private buyers while critics question taxpayer costs and policy. Located between Lincoln and Capitan near U S 380 the fort offers many facilities and historic tenants since 1855.
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Santa FE
Kit Carson
Albert J. Fountain
Billy T. Kid
Lew Wallace
Jack Pershing
Geronimo
Victoria
Dragoons
Buffalo Soldiers
Rio Bonito
Lincoln County
State of New Mexico
Dave Barry
Rush Limbaugh
State General Services Department
Fort Stanton
GSD
Steven
Beffort
Strascina and Partners
Albuquerque
Strascina
Edelman Business Marketing of
Chicago
David Letterman
The
Wall Street Journal
Carolyn Fittipaldi
CNN
Dallas
Phoenix
Denver
Forbes Magazine
Billy the Kid
Forbes
New Mexico
Gary Johnson
U S debate on Brazilianization and estate taxes
Michael Lind argues the United States risks a Brazilianization of society with an overclass locking in privilege through elite colleges private clubs and intermarriage while meritocracy persists in principle. Gergen cites executives who attend lesser colleges and discusses inheritance taxes and their unclear revenue impact.
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Michael Lind
MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour
United States
Lind
David Gergen
America
Gergen
Andrew Carnegie
Reno Defies Critics at Waco Hearings Amid Accountability
Janet Reno faced eight hours of questioning in the House Waco hearings, taking responsibility for the 1993 raid while expressing doubt about the right course. She delivered a restrained, steady performance as Republicans pressed fault lines, while Democrats praised her integrity and crisis handling amid the Branch Davidian tragedy in Texas.
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Janet Reno
Branch Davidian
Waco
Texas
Reno
Branch Davidians
Howard Cobl
R-N.c
Clinton
Washington
Bob Dornan
Calif
David Koresh
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Associated Press
Dub Williams
Lincoln and
Capitan
U.S. 380
Jay Miller
Roywaite Daily Record
U.S
Mr. Lind
William F. Buckley Jr
Calvin Woodward
John Mica
R-Fla
Koresh
Clint Eastwood
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