U S Defense Reforms and NATO Sector Balance
U S defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld aims to reform armed forces to cut bureaucracy and boost equipment and technology amid budget constraints. European defense spending lags in potency, risking NATO balance if Europe fails to complement U S firepower and diverges from U S modernization pace.
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No peace within reach in Northern Ireland talks
In a guest editorial from Bern Switzerland, Der Bund reports that John Reid sees peace within reach yet the IRA withdrawal from decommissioning raises conflict. London suspends Belfast assembly for six weeks, deepening splits between Trimble and Adams and elevating Real IRA pressure. The six week pause may not suffice.
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Today in History August 20 Highlights
On August 20, 1968, Soviet tanks rolled into Prague ending the Prague Spring liberalization drive led by Alexander Dubcek. The invasion marked a decisive moment in Cold War history and reshaped Czechoslovakia’s future.
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NMMI Enrollment Hits High With Women Admissions Pending
25 years ago on August 20 1976 New Mexico Military Institute Superintendent Brig Gen C Robert Kemble announced record enrollment including re enrollments He said the inclusion of women would be finalized by the September regents meeting A reception marks Grady Fletcher and wife 40th wedding anniversary at South Manor Baptist Church with their daughter and son in law hosting from Arvada Colorado Alan Peter of Roswell was among 400 students who worked with the Glenmary Home Missioners in eastern Kentucky this summer, son of Donald and wife living at Baylor Avenue
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Redistricting tensions mount as New Mexico eyes September session
Citizens across New Mexico push for fair maps as redistricting hearings unfold in Las Cruces Las Vegas Roswell Clovis Santa Fe and Albuquerque. GOP and Democratic mapmakers clash over packing minority rights and partisan advantage while debates pivot on who can win the 1st district and other seats.
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Mason Rejects Constitution Reignites Founders Rift
George Mason, Virginia planter and influential revolutionary, refused to sign the new U S Constitution in 1787. He had argued for direct election of the House, for a Bill of Rights, and to halt the slave trade, but his proposals were rejected. Washington never spoke to him again after his stance.
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Bush uses August media tour to shape image
The piece notes President Bush’s four week vacation backdrop for a strenuous August media push. It contrasts his outdoorsy TV imagery with Gore’s appearances and highlights polls showing mixed leads. It questions media snobbery and defends Bush’s humility on stem cell policy and faith considerations.
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