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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2002
Page
4
The ACLU vows suit if a New Mexico bill requires a daily one minute moment of silence in public schools. The measure allows meditation or prayer among silent activities, prompting arguments about religion in schools and constitutional liberties.
Highlights mark JFK's first live presidential news conference in 1961 and Shays Rebellion setback in 1787. Nellie Bly's around the world record in 1890. UMWA founded in 1890 and Bell inaugurates transcontinental telephone in 1915. Capone dies in 1947. Jet age begins for American Airlines in 1959. Manson murder trial verdict in 1971.
Norma Corby and Julia Jacko of Roswell were selected for the cast of Show Boat at Eastern New Mexico University Portales this month. Academic distinction went to ENMU freshmen Amy Vanders and Sally Harney. Maria Stokes, former Roswell resident, posted a perfect 4.0 at Mankato State University.
In Santa Fe the 2002 Legislature sees Senator Romero consolidate power by expanding the pro tem role, shifting calendar setting to Romero and allies, rearranging committees, and imposing a four year limit on the top Senate post. Aragon losses broaden the administrative realignment. Jennings, Feldman, and Robinson figures recur.
Republicans push Spanish language outreach and naturalized citizen registration while Democrats seek to repair rural ties. The AP notes voters in the rural Midwest and South, plus Hispanic voters, shape 2002 election dynamics as both parties adjust messaging on guns abortion economy and education.
The former attorney general Ramsey Clark urges courts to grant battlefield detainees POW status under the Geneva Convention. Judge A Howard Matz set Jan 31 for prosecutors to respond and Feb 14 for another hearing while defending the prisoners’ humane treatment and legal classification amid security concerns.
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