Calhoun as New Mexico's First Territorial Governor
The piece profiles James Silas Calhoun the first territorial governor of New Mexico, highlighting his background as a Georgia Whig lawyer and entrepreneur, his tenure from 1849 to 1851, his push for statehood and inclusive governance, and his efforts to involve Hispanics in government while balancing factions amid territorial tensions.
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New Mexico
James Silas Calhoun
U. S. Territory
Calhoun
Congress
Zachary
Taylor
California
James S. Calhoun
Georgia
Illinois
Abe Lincoln
U.S
Havana
Cuba
Palace of Governors
United States
Taos
John Greiner
Remembering Schwarzkopf and Bush admiration
The obituary notes General H Norman Schwarzkopf died after leading the U S coalition to victory in Kuwait in 1991. It recalls his popularity at the Kentucky Derby and quotes his refusal to be called a hero. It honors President George H W Bush and James A Baker for forging a 32 nation coalition to eject Iraqi forces.
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George H.W. Bush
Houston
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
U.S
Iraq
Norman
Jack Murtha
D-Pa
Schwarzkopf
Vietnam
Churchill Downs
Washington
Iran
James A Baker
France
Sweden
Pakistan
Morocco
Kuwait
Bush
Congress
House
Senate
U.N. Security Council
Gulf States
Germany
Japan
Common-sense gun rules urged after Newtown tragedy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial argues Americans favor basic gun controls and that the NRA should listen. It cites Frank Luntz and Mayors Against Illegal Guns, urging background checks at gun shows, DV offender bans, and age limits while resisting arming teachers. It calls for bipartisan steps over partisan fights.
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Sandy Hook
Newtown
Conn
GOP
Frank Luntz
Luntz
National Rifle Association
NRA
Wayne LaPierre
Connecticut
Chris Murphy
Mr. Luntz
CBS
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
What happens in an ankle sprain and why it hurts
A sprain is a tear or stretch of ligaments that connect ankle bones. Inversion injuries twist the foot outward, tearing or weakening ligaments and causing pain and swelling. Severity ranges from microscopic tears to complete ligament rupture with joint instability. Recovery time varies by factors including severity.
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Doctor K
Roswell Students Nominated to National Service Academies
U.S. Rep. Joe Skeen announced six Roswell students nominated or appointed to national service academies. Michael Bergman 18 and Robert Bowles 17 earned Air Force Academy nominations, Gregory Courter 18 to Naval Academy, Chad Tipton 17 to Naval Academy, Ted Waldrip 18 appointed to West Point, and Dennis Hamilton 17 at NMMI nominated to the Air Force Academy.
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U.S
Joe Skeen
Michael Bergman
Vinge Bergman
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Robert Bowles
Air Force Academy
Gregory Courter
Courter
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Chad Tipton
Linda Tipton
Carl Tipton
Ted Waldrip
James Waldrip
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
NMMI
Dennis Hamilton
Fred Hamilton
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