World Opinion on Tobacco Policy and Ad Tactics
A Guardian London guest editorial argues that public policy treats addictive drugs differently. It notes harsher penalties for heroin and amphetamine fuel underground markets and unsafe adulteration, while tobacco profits are encouraged despite mass death. It critiques branding and advertising, supports bans, and endorses age restrictions and token sales for adult access.
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World Health Organization
Guardian
London
Riots in Greece Reflect Deep Social Struggles
Aftenposten notes simmering Greek unrest driven by social and economic woes amid international finance pressures. It argues protests lack clear direction, condemns violence, and calls for unity across political forces to address root causes.
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Greece
Aftenposten
Oslo
Norway
Prohibition Agent Beats Plane Loot Under Roswell Skies
Howard Beachem, a federal prohibition agent, tracked down the first New Mexico airplane seized for illegal liquor north of Roswell in 1927 after a tip from a El Paso based woman agent. He later captured a 1928 liquor truck worth about 7000 dollars hidden in a fake lumber compartment near his home.
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New Mexico
Roswell
Prohibition
Howard Beachem
el Paso
Beachem
Elvis Fleming
Roswell Public Library
Roswell Journalists Honored for Agriculture Reporting
Twenty four New Mexico journalists, including Susan Hill and John Weadock of KBIM-TV and Robert R. Lee of the Roswell Daily Record, were praised by the Farm and Livestock Bureau for outstanding agriculture reporting during the past year.
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Roswell
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
Susan Hill
John Weadock
Kbim-Tv
Robert R. Lee
Roswell Daily Record
Alice King Built a Lifetime of Child Aid in New Mexico
This feature honors Alice King, detailing her pivotal work founding the New Mexico Children’s Foundation with Gov Bruce King’s circle, pushing for the Children Youth and Families Department in 1992, and launching Girls Ranch in 1980 through fundraising, land donation, and statewide community support. Her leadership inspired many volunteers and legislators to prioritize child welfare.
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Santa FE
Alice King
Jeanette
Melissa
New Mexico Children’s Foundation
Bruce King
Alice
New Mexico Children's Foundation
State Youth Authority
Phoenix
Children, Youth and Families Department
Bob Light
Carlsbad
Girls Ranch
Lamy
Bruce
King
Kings
New Mexico
NMCF
Jay Miller
la Tosa
Scandal looms as Blagojevich saga drags Obama into orbit
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich faces federal charges over trying to sell the Senate seat Obama would fill. Obama distanced himself, saying he was unaware of the dealings. U S Attorney Fitzgerald said no allegations Obama knew of schemes. GOP leaders criticized the tone and hinted at broader questions about officials connected to the future president.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Obama
Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Senate
Blagojevich
Chicago
U.S
Patrick Fitzgerald
Sug
Rep
Eric Cantor
Virginia
House
Fairness and creativity key to new jobs bill plan
Lee Roberts argues for a stimulus approach beyond traditional public works by combining fair access and innovative private public means. He cites the 1983 food and shelter program as a model, noting its bipartisan base, youth and women voting influence, and successful use of funds to prevent homelessness and reduce reliance on healthcare costs, urging a similar lifeline for health insurance expansion amid rising unemployment.
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Obama
Elect Obama
Congress
Congressional
Appropriations Committee
Reagan
House
The
Red Cross
United Way
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Food and Shelter
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ASON
Jay
Robert M
Mike” Duncan
Republican National Committee
Robert Gibbs
House Appropriations Committee
Lee Roberts, Page
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Steven
Roberts
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