US child poverty cited as highest in rich world
Kenneth Weinstein of the Heritage Foundation joins conservatives in critiquing a Washington rally for children while noting international data showing the United States has the highest child poverty rate among developed nations. After aid, U.S. child poverty remains far higher than peers, with 22 percent under half the national median income.
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Roswell Residents Praised by Roving Sands Commander
Commander S A Kunkle thanks Roswell residents for warm hospitality during Exercise Roving Sands 96. He notes the value of joint drills for military training and laments not hosting an open house. He hopes future participants will receive the same reception and gain valuable training.
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Fireworks light Roswell Fourth of July crowd
A large Roswell area crowd attended the Bottomless Lakes State Park Fourth of July display sponsored by the Breakfast Sertoma Club and Roswell YMCA. Fireworks were illegal yet fired with no serious injuries reported amid noisy shows and scorched pads observed. The Soap Box Derby begins tomorrow on Virginia Avenue with Trese Gross racing Bruce Ortega in heat 15.
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Fourth of July traditions and UFO lore in New Mexico
The article notes Santa Fe public Fourth festivities with a 7 a.m. pancake breakfast expected to draw about 8,000 and raise over $20,000 for United Way though some towns including Santa Fe will skip fireworks due to the ban. Roswell hosts UFO publicity tied events July 4 6, plus plans for speakers, exhibitions, and a Crash Burn Expo at the Roswell Convention Center with celebrity banquet and other activities.
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New York Times 100th anniversary prompts self corrections
The Times marks a century with self corrections about past coverage of Stalinist famine and Mao era, noting earlier praise of Mao and pro China sentiment. The piece cites Walter Duranty’s misreporting, Joan Mellen’s biography review, and retrospective on James Reston and other editors shaping coverage.
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Independence Day Reflections From The American Legion
In Indianapolis the Independence Day holiday is more than fireworks and picnics. The American Legion urges adults to teach children the holiday’s meaning and the sacrifices behind freedom, linking values to citizenship while stressing responsibility, patriotism, and respect for the flag.
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