National ID dream raises alarms over privacy and safety
The piece argues against a national ID system amid post 9/11 security concerns. It notes AAMVA seeks up to 100 million to link motor license databases and issue high tech credentials. It warns about surveillance risks and potential abuse, urging Congress to avoid a nationwide, trackable ID network.
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Congress
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Jason King
Association
Letter poem to Steve Landez praises his kindness and faith
The writer bids farewell to Steve Landez of Bealls, recalling his humor, generosity, and steady care for others. They celebrate his retirement and health, noting his hugs and acts of charity for children and adults alike. The poem ends with a Cowboys cheer from the angels above.
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Mr. Landez
Bealls
Mothers March of Dimes sets Roswell goal of 7500
Audrey Fleming and Kay Jones join Terry Hambrick and Mrs O R Johnson in leading efforts for the Mothers March of Dimes in Chaves County with a $7,500 fundraising goal. Work continues on a $442,995 vocational facility at ENMU Roswell, to be ready for fall quarter. Troy and Tony Sadler, sons of Abe and Mrs Sadler, finished Roswell High School graduation early and will enroll at New Mexico State University.
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Audrey Fleming
Forest Place
Kay Jones
la Fonda Drive
March of Dimes
Chaves County
Terry Hambrick
N. Greenwood Ave
O.R. Johnson
Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University
Senators eye higher office as New Mexico Legislature opens
Gov Johnson delivers final state of the state as senators consider campaigns for Congress lieutenant governor and land commissioner. Romero Smith Adair and others pivot from Santa Fe to wider races while House members Burpo and Sanchez face governor bids with risk to re election plans. Senate terms allow more political latitude than House in 2002.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Gary Johnson
Roundhouse
Senate
Richard Romero
Congress
John Arthur Smith
Deming
Joe Sheen
Roswell
Rod Adair
Frank Allen
Sue Wilson-Belfort
Johnson
GOP
Harold Runnels
Skeen
Santa Fe
Rob Burpo
John Sanchez
House of Representatives
Burpo
Sanchez
Richard Romeros
John Arthur Smiths
Rod Adairs
Romero
Naming and the wars we call by noble titles
Washington explores how military operation names like Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm influence perception at home and abroad. The practice shapes policy objectives and morale, with officials selecting labels to rally support while signaling aims to enemies.
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Washington
Afghanistan
Bush
Pentagon
Naval War College
Newport, R.I
Kennedy Hatch Friendship Recalled In 1970s Dinner Reunion
A veteran writer recounts a 1972 ski month in Switzerland when Sen Kennedy and Sen Hatch visited, sharing a social evening with John Kenneth Galbraith and others in Gstaad. The reminiscence notes cordial moments, later frictions, and enduring political contrasts.
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Switzerland
John Kenneth Galbraith
Gstaad
Sen. Kennedy
Sen
John Tunney
California
Sen. Tunney
Teddy
J.K. Galbraith
Barry Goldwater
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