Congress Votes to Reshape U N Budget Contributions
The United States moves to curb U N funding by tying payments to per capita income. Senator Nancy Kassebaum sponsors a bill to cut U N contributions by 20 percent if 1987 targets aren t met. The plan calls for salary and benefit reviews and greater input from major funders.
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Water Costs Spark Roswell City Debate
A reader criticizes Roswell Water Department for charging sewer fees based on prior residents. The letter notes high bills despite low water use, cites a 210 cubic feet consumption with 8.25 for water and 15.91 for sewer, and calls for a percentage-based assessment for new owners. The writer laments veterans of high bills and seeks policy change.
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This Day in History Highlights Aug 29 Events
On this date in history several notable events are recorded including the 1944 Paris liberation parade by 15000 American troops, the execution of Atahualpa in 1533, Holmes birth in 1809, Brigham Young's death in 1877, Chop Suey invention in 1896, Thurmond ending a filibuster in 1957, Gemini 5 splashdown in 1965, Beatles Candlestick Park concert in 1966, Eamon de Valera's death in 1976, and a B 1 bomber crash prototype in Mojave Desert a year earlier.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Brigham Young
New York City
Eamon de Valera
Dublin
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Chamber of Commerce Talk Highlights 1900 Consumer Demand Rise
Frank Kaufmann spoke at the Business Round Table at the Holiday Inn on West Second Street. He cited a report by U S Secretary of Commerce Frederick Muller showing consumer demand for cars, homes and major appliances up over 15 percent since year end 959. Actress Tuesday Weld scheduled for Albuquerque stage two Harold Pinter plays with Roswell resident John Mayberg in a small role. Lydia Holt hosted a stamp-collecting program for the Golden Age Club at Cahoon Park recreation house.
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Tuesday Weld
Albuquerque
Harold Pinter
Roswell
John Mayberg
Lydia Holt
Golden Age Club
Cahoon Park
Column notes Les Houston switches party to Republican
A Santa Fe column declares Les Houston former State Senate hancho has registered as a Republican after earlier predicting the move. The piece argues the change won't alter Senate power dynamics since Houston held influence while a Democrat, and notes Republicans have been the nominal majority despite the actual balance.
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Les Houston
Hancho
Senate
Houston
Drug czar idea fumbles as New Mexico tale unravels
Columnist reviews the failed drug czar concept tied to Governor Anaya. A five-DA board and layman replace the post, with the police chief coordinating agencies. He notes political double standards, grand jury scrutiny, and inconsistent official statements fueling public doubt.
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Jim Wilson
Toney
Anaya
Governor's Organization Crime Prevention Commission
Liberated male struggles with fashion and distraction at dinner
A writer laments new pajama style trends exposing skin and questions how liberated men should treat women as equals. He recalls an awkward Washington dinner where skimpy outfits hindered conversation and notes a wish for guidance from Gloria Steinem. See BUCHWALD, Page 5.
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Heaven
Terror threat looms as Shiite militants target U.S.
Washington faces a warned terror risk from Shiite Moslems with intelligence reports naming the Islamic Jihad as capable of striking American targets. Officials say little concrete action has been taken beyond planning, while hostage releases and prisoner negotiations fuel further fear of another attack.
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