Afghanistan needs focused aid and real reform now
The editorial argues Afghanistan faces two tasks rebuilding after Taliban rule and eradicating al Qaida. It cites aid coordination failures and an influx of international staff driving costs, urging shift of funding directly to the Afghan government and U.S. support for regional reconstruction teams amid a crowded aid landscape.
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Thanksgiving service unites Roswell faiths at First United Methodist
Letter praises Roswell Ministerial Association for a November Sunday Thanksgiving service at First United Methodist Church led by Rev. Archie Echols and John Fuss. It cites Mary Baker Eddy on unity and gratitude, noting choirs from around town united in song and spirit. The writer urges more such interfaith gatherings to foster gratitude beyond family and food.
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Archie Echols
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Roswell
Roswell Optimist Club Receives Charter And Local Honors
The Evening Optimist Club of Roswell has received its charter. Marine Corps Sgt. Carl Carr of Roswell graduated from Non-Commissioned Officers' School at Quantico Virginia. Roswell High School sophomore Jackie Boley was chosen to compete at the Hugh O Brian Youth Foundation International Leadership Seminar.
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Jackie Boley
Hugh O'Brian
Legislative junkets spark debate in New Mexico council
The Legislative Council discussed criticism over lawmakers travel to conferences at taxpayer expense. Senators Romero and Smith faced attack ads highlighting trips to Dallas Milwaukee St Louis San Francisco and New Orleans. Members urged public information but saw little change in voters attitudes.
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Heather Wilson
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New Mexico
Lee Rawson
Las Cruces
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Mary Jane Garcia
Moderate Muslims must act in the war on terrorism
The piece portrays a rift between conservative Christian leaders and the Bush administration over whether Islam is peaceful or militant. It cites Paul Weyrich arguing Islam is a religion of war and urges moderates to reform. It links religious rhetoric to policy, noting needs for reform in Muslim nations.
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Polling Faces Growing Hurdles From Phones and Reluctance
AP reports that cell phones caller ID and answering machines complicate surveys though top firms maintain they endure with proper methods. Researchers note rising reluctance especially in state polls, while national polls stay relatively robust amid terrorism economy and Iraq war anxieties.
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