Children of war reshape a forgotten Vietnam remnant
The United States and Vietnam plan to bring about 15 000 American children and their families, born to Vietnamese civilians during the war, to the U S next year. The youths are now teenagers or young adults facing assimilation challenges, illiteracy, and health issues. Authorities urge prompt action and support despite costs and emotional burdens.
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Parade Thanks Highlight Roswell Community Spirit
Downtown Roswell merchants thank participants and sponsors of the 1990 Electric Light Parade. The letter credits KBIM TV and J G Electric for promotion and praises city officials and the Police Department for cooperation as the parade grows into a regional attraction drawing families from southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.
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Lloyd Hatch
Mike Puckett
Geronimo Aragon
Bill Wolf
Winter arrives and history notes on December 21 1990
On Friday December 21 1990 the day marks winter at 10 07 p m est and lists notable anniversaries including F Scott Fitzgeralds death in 1940 at age 44 the Mayflower landing in 1620 the discovery of radium in 1898 and the first crossword puzzle published in 1913.
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Marie Curie
Power Loss Hits Walk er Air Force Base After Vehicle Collision
On December 21 1965 an unidentified vehicle struck an electric line pole at Walker Air Force Base causing a two hour power outage across several base facilities Col Salvatore Pelle base information officer said today. Roswell Army Reserve tank unit Company C 5th Battalion 35th Armor will be moved to another city likely San Antonio Texas per official word received by Mayor Gail Harris. Ronald E McKinley of Roswell a Roswell High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs H R McKinley is serving in the Philippines with the U S Navy as a third class petty officer and Roswell native.
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U.S. Navy
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Roswell High School
Campbell nears end of career in New Mexico politics
Former Gov. Jack Campbell plans retirement after the 1991 Legislature and beachfront property purchase in Honduras. He led New Mexico from 1963 to 1966 and has remained a lobbyist and public figure, with ongoing ties to both parties and extensive work in economic development and the extractive industry.
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U.S. Senate
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Senate
Joe Montoya
Garvey Carruthers
Economic Development Commission
NRA Insurance Stir Sparks Member Critique Amid Dropping Dues
The NRA faces member dissent as its drive to recruit wanes after a mail pitch promising up to $1,000 gun coverage. Critics say the policy is secondary to other insurances and the fine print lacks upfront disclosure. Membership slides 18 percent this year to 2.6 million.
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National Rifle Association
NRA
Jim Lynch
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National Insurance Consumers Organization
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General's doubts on readiness loom over Iraq policy
A top general warned U.S. forces might not be ready to attack Iraq by January 15, complicating President Bush and Secretary Baker's push for a full Iraqi pullout from Kuwait. If Saddam doubts U.S. resolve, timing and logistics could shift strategy as Bush and Baker threaten decisive military action and deny any partial withdrawal.
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William Crowe
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