Gender mixed basic training deemed a failed approach
A 111 member advisory panel led by Nancy Kassebaum Baker found that single sex units in basic training produce greater discipline and unit cohesion. The committee unanimously recommended segregating core basic training units by gender across Army Navy and Air Force, noting Marine Corps success with traditional single sex training.
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Daily Record Letters Policy Update
The Daily Record outlines rules for letter submissions including requirement for signatures with address and phone, non publication of unsigned letters, and limits of 300 words and two signers per letter. It also states unpublished letters may not be acknowledged and limit of one letter per writer per month.
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Today in History highlights notable events on December 30
On this date in history many events shaped nations and culture. The Gadsden Purchase expanded U S territory in 1853 while Rudyard Kipling was born in 1865 in Bombay. The Troquois Theater fire killed about 600 in 1903, Lenin proclaimed the USSR in 1922, and the U A W staged its first sit down strike in 1936. California opened the Arroyo Seco Parkway in 1940. Greece proclaimed a regency in 1944 and Romania’s King Michael abdicated in 1947. Ten years ago ATV makers withdrew the three wheel model from dealers but did not recall.
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Sheriff Department to promote deputy to captain
In a 25 years AGG note, Deputy A M Smoky Bunch will become captain of the Chaves County Sheriffs Department January 1. Mrs. Cecil Kirkpatrick Goins is named advertising manager of the Daily Record. Psi Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its Christmas party at Pat Davis's home with carol singing and Secret Santa gift exchanges.
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Overlooked ideas and New Mexico politics banter
Santa Fe writer recalls overlooked ideas and political jests as the year ends. The column notes visits from Domenici Lujan and others to Gov Bruce King during heart surgery, reflects on New Mexico politics and state pride, and humor about state misperceptions and local quirks.
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World Bank shifts aim from big projects to fighting poverty
Warehouse of reforms under James Wolfensohn sees staff sent to developing nations for poverty weeks. Executives like Frannie Humplick endure deprivation to learn firsthand, praising grassroots input and urgent action on maternal and child health. The bank shrinks large infrastructure in favor of local impact.
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Ferraro weighs comeback bid for New York senate in 1998
In a Christmas period retreat in the Virgin Islands Geraldine Ferraro weighs a return to politics as a possible 1998 challenge to Senator Al D Amato. The former vice presidential nominee faces scrutiny over campaign funding and past mob links while polls show solid name recognition. Close ally Barbara Kennelly believes she will run, though timing and fundraising remain uncertain.
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