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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1996
Page
3
A letter argues that declaring Ebonics an official language harms Black students by endorsing a distinct tongue over standard English. It warns the policy could keep Oakland’s African American youth in an economic underclass and hinder college access and job prospects.
A handwritten letter from Jose Ortega of Khumath Falls Oregon asks the editor to provide information from the state for a class report. The writer requests mailing the details to Mrs Yazzie’s class at 520 E Main Khumath Falls 97601.
On December 3, 1945 President Truman proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. The date also marks Lincoln signing the act admitting West Virginia to the Union in 1863. This history section highlights two pivotal moments linked to this day.
25 years ago at New Mexico State University Geral W. Chouras named Puakel of Roswell a Distinguished Military Graduate. Steve Chrappell from Roswell to tour with the McMurray College Hope Singers directed by Breviihardtt. William o Longwell of Roswell elected president of the biology honorary Beta Beta. Longwell, senior biology major and NMMI graduate, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mevillo Longwell.
A 1996 retrospective notes New Mexico missed a statewide 150th anniversary of joining the United States. It cites a Las Cruces symposium, with historians debating Mexico's role, and highlights lingering tensions. It mentions an obelisk marker rebuilt along I-25 to commemorate the Mormon Battalion march of October 1846 and the need for clearer signage. It also lauds the Santa Fe Trail centennial observance and hints at future commemorations of Spanish colonization.
The American Originals show at the National Archives displays 4 billion records 2.5 million maps and 7 million photos, highlighting pivotal moments from U S history including Eisenhowers 1944 responsibility note Zimmermann telegram and the Dred Scott decision. The exhibit emphasizes how documents convey messages beyond words and features Washingtons wartime expense accounts.
Republican senator Lugar presses Clinton over a proposed $2 billion reduction in the State Department and related agencies budget for the new fiscal year. He warns against deep cuts while signaling continued exertion with Lieberman to preserve foreign affairs funding, amid fights over Helms Burton and cabinet reorganization.
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