Defense deception and the risk of lying to the public
The piece argues that while deception against enemies may be permissible, planting false news stories in the press is dangerous and erodes public trust. It urges government restraint and media independence to preserve reliable information for self governance.
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America
New York Times
U.S
Normandy
Letter to the Editor argues republic over democracy and cites secular humanism
The writer denounces William M. Shaw II and asserts America is a republic elected through democracy. He claims capitalism requires Christian ethics and attacks secular humanism as a religion and threat, warning against secular democracy and fundamentalism, while endorsing biblical primacy.
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William M. Shaw II
ADR
Shaw
America
Enron
United States
Sheen keynote at Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet
In Roswell on February 26 1977 gubernatorial candidate Joe Sheen spoke to Cub Scout Pack 10 offering three life lessons responsibility self-reliance and self-discipline. The Goddard Rockets lost 68 62 to Carlsbad Cavemen ending their regular season. Carlsbad advances to district round to face Roswell while Roswell eyes Clovis. Retired lawyer and former mayor Lake J Frazier was honored for 50 years of practice by the Chaves County Bar Association.
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New Mexico
Joe Sheen
Roswell
Cub Scout Pack 10
Goddard Rockets
Carlsbad Cavemen
Carlsbad
Rockets
Clovis
Lake J. Frazier
Chaves County Bar Association
New Mexico Debates Deregulation and Campaign Prospects
State talks deregulating the cell phone industry draw complaints on staffing and consumer credits. Senate sponsor Roman Maes cites 27000 in regulator recovered funds while officials say only three staff handle telecom complaints. attorney general staff process 78000 calls and 5000 written complaints. Incoming candidate filings show Udall as lone northern district filer. Valdez from Espanola declines run, prompting a look at future races. The southern district remains the battleground as Joe Sheen retires and Heather Wilson pursues re election against Richard Romero.
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Guidlines
Roman Maes
Santa Fe
Sam Thompson
Udall
New Mexico
Joe Sheen
Congress
Heather Wilson
Wilson
Richard Romero
State Senate
China-US Ties Grow from Nixon Era to War on Terror
The piece recalls Nixon’s 1972 China trip and decades of cautious diplomacy guiding U S policy. It notes brief brinkmanship such as last April’s naval incident, then praise for George H W Bush’s restraint, and ongoing cooperation after 9‑11. It reflects on media coverage from Laguna Beach and the era’s quiet opening to red China.
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Washington
Nixon
China
Navy
George H.W. Bush
Beijing
Laguna Beach
Calif
White House
San Clemente
Los Angeles
Vietnam
Henry Kissinger
Japan
Taiwan
United States
Washington Press Corps
Walter Cronkite
Barbara Walters
William F. Buckley
Buckley
Pentagon disinformation debate and strategic deception
The piece questions if the Pentagon should disseminate disinformation and examines how secrecy and media scrutiny shape public perception and policy. It cites Rumsfeld on public information and deception, recalls 1944 misdirection, and discusses the risk of war framing against Iraq.
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Rumsfeld
Ms. Lewis
Washington
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Pentagon
Baghdad
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