No justification for violence by liberation movements
Guest Editorial argues that while self liberation is recognized, attacks harming civilians undermine the Palestinian cause by feeding global terrorism stigma. It cautions that such acts hinder U S efforts by Burns and Zinni to secure a cease fire and urges Israel to break the violence cycle amid international pressure.
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U.S
William Burns
Anthony Zinni
Israel
Jordan
Israeli strike on Arafat headquarters signals Sharon aims
The Ramallah missile attack on Yasser Arafat’s headquarters heightened Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s evident intent. Arafat remains physically and politically constrained, reliant on Israeli permission for movement, amid coalition tensions over cabinet composition and a cautious stance against killing Arafat. The leader’s death would not solve Israel’s security dilemma and could trigger further upheaval.
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Gaza City
Yasser Arafat
Ramallah
Ariel Sharon
Arafat
Jerusalem
Labour Party
Sharon
Mr. Arafat
Israel
Letters Call Out School Board Member Over Rehire Vote
A reader condemns school board member Rusty Ryan for blocking the rehire of Superintendent Amarate Fresquez and accuses him of pushing jingoistic slogans for school buildings. The letter asks whether tar and feathering would be illegal today.
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Rusty Ryan
Amarate Fresquez
Today in History December 10 highlights select events
Highlights mark key moments on this date including Jane Addams sharing the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, Luther burning papal edicts in 1520, statehood for Mississippi in 1817, Wyoming women’s suffrage in 1869, and other notable 20th century milestones. The list spans 1520 to 1964 and notes Oslo and Paris events.
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Jane Addams
Martin Luther
Mississippi
Wyoming
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
U.N. General Assembly
Martin Luther King Jr
Oslo
Norway
Dusty Davis Named NJCAA All American for 1976
New Mexico Military Institute center Dusty Davis, a two year starter and 1975 honorable mention All American, was named to the 1976 NJCAA All American Team. He follows Ricky Smallwood as Broncos honored. Also this week San Jose dedicates the Main Street Mural as a Bicentennial project, painted by Leona Mills Head, daughter of Barney and [unnamed] Mills. mural measures 125 by 16 feet and is among the largest of its kind.
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New Mexico Military Institute Bronco
Lefty Stecklein
Dusty Davis
National Junior College Athletic Association
Bronco
Ricky Smallwood
Main Street
San Jos
Leona Mills
Barney Mills
W. Deming
Santa Fe Adopts Prairie Dog Relocation Ordinance
Santa Fe City Council unanimously approves an ordinance requiring developers with more than one lot to hire city certified trappers to relocate prairie dogs to city approved sites. Fines reach 500 dollars per day, with relocation costs estimated at 1500 to 3000 dollars per colony and a 1500 dollar cap for affordable housing projects.
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Santa FE
Rio Grande
Wealth and politics mix in class warfare critique
A 1961 Broadway ditty prompts reflection on Democ rats versus Republicans as a recession and tax cuts spark blame games. The author argues rich spend and hire, while media and policy shape public perception, noting NYT reports of job losses among service workers post 9 11 and the paradox of spending cuts versus tax breaks.
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New York Times
New York City
The
Times
Every Passenger Becomes an Air Marshal in War on Terror
Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge declares airline passengers are frontline defenders against hijackers. He recalls Flight 93 courage and urges Americans to act with resolve, saying the nation is at war and personal bravery is required.
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Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
Pennsylvania
Ridge
United Flight 93
Newark
San Francisco
bin Laden
Al-Qaida
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Flight 93
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