Independence Forever and the Declaration’s Lasting Power
Heritage expert Matthew Spalding reflects on the Declaration of Independence, its universal appeal to natural rights, and how Lincoln and Adams framed its enduring claim to liberty. The piece emphasizes an abstract truth within a revolutionary document and the ongoing hope of independence.
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Jefferson
Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
Matthew Spalding
B. Kenneth Simon
Letters Policy for The Daily Record
The Daily Record will publish signed letters with address and phone number though not printed. Libelous or tasteless pieces or those about court cases or addressed to others are rejected. Space limits allow 300 words and at most two signers. one letter per month. some letters may be unpublished and not acknowledged.
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Calico Cat Escorts Baby Skunks and Honors Roll Names
25 years ago today on July 4 1976 Calico the cat eyed two baby skunks that joined her litter of kittens She belongs to Sara Callaway near Roswell The skunks have not been descented but it does not affect meal time Pam Hendricks was named to the dean's honor roll for Abilene Christian College spring 1976 She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J V Hendricks 707 Grove St Marine Pfc Dale Renensberg reported for duty with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa Japan He is the son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Renensberg.
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Calico the Cat
Dale Renensberg
3Rd Marine Division
Okinawa
Japan
LeRoy Renensberg
Independence Day highlights and historical milestones
July 4, 2001 marks Independence Day. Notable events include the 1776 Declaration of Independence adoption and the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826, James Monroe in 1831, Thoreau at Walden Pond in 1845, Lewis Carroll’s writing process begun in 1862, and Calvin Coolidge's birth in 1872.
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U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
John Adams
Thomas
Jefferson
United States
James Monroe
New York City
Henry David Thoreau
Walden Pond
Concord
Mass
Charles L. Dodgson
Lewis Carroll
Alice In Wonderland
Alice Pleasance Liddell
Calvin Coolidge
Plymouth
Roswell and Pecos Bridges Honor Week Winners
The Roswell Unit No. 382 and Pecos Valley Bridge clubs announced weekly winners for June 25 to 30. Nila Cook with Geneva Gardner led north-south at Pecos Valley on June 25, Vi Perkowski and Melba Caraway topped east-west, while June 26 299ers saw Sdamae Sanders and LaNelle Sweet finish first. June 30 north-south went to Rose Caldwell and Bob Snyder with Nita Head and Marilyn Elliot first in east-west. Roswell open June 26 saw Geneva Gardner and Kay Rogers win, with Melba Caraway and Jack Stratford second, and June 28 winners Vida Mitchell and Bob Snyder in the afternoon open.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
Nila Cook
Geneva Gardner
Vi Perkowski
Melba Caraway
Soil and Water meeting set in Hagerman
Hagerman-Dexter Soil and Water Conservation District schedules the July meeting for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at 111 N. Oxford Hagerman. For details call Liz Wilson at 505 752 2196.
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Soil and Water Meeting
Hagerman-Dexter Soil and Water Conservation Division
Oxford
Hagerman
Liz Wilson
Local scholarships offered by ENMMC and Marilou Scholarships
Applications are accepted for the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Auxiliary and Marilou Scholarships in Health Care. The deadline for fall 2001 is August 15. For details, call ENMMC Volunteer Services at 622-8170 or LaNelle Witt on weekends at 622-5234.
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Eastern New Mexico
Roswell Club Calendar Full Day of Local Meetings
A dense schedule lists morning to evening events across Roswell including Optimist Club at Nuthin Fancy Cafe, Retirees Golf at Cahoon Park, Pecos Valley Quilters at Roswell Adult Center and multiple noon gatherings. Also features Roswell Toastmasters, Rotary at Roswell Country Club, Alcoholics Anonymous lunches, Canasta and Progressive Bridge at the Roswell Adult Center, Chaparral Skeet Club, Sobriety groups, Spanish speaking support group at Iglesia Hispana Presbiteriana, Roswell Women's Project, prayer meeting at Aldersgate and Veterans bingo. Confirm details with Vistas Editor at 622-7710.
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Sunrise Optimist Club
Nuthin’ Fancy Cafe
Main St
John Jaquess
Retirees Golf Association
Cahoon Park
Pecos Valley Quilters
Roswell
Dry Harbor Club
E. van Buren St
Alcoholics Anonymous
Serenity Club
E. Bland St
Missouri Ave
Clovis Highway
Gene Villain
Grupo de Apoyo
Mujeres
Iglesia Hispana Presbiteriana
Reyna Mairena
Roswell Women’s Project
Yucca Recreation Center
Richardson Ave
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Sara Hall
Yucca
S. Richardson Ave
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N. Lea Ave
Elvis Fleming
Mike Jasper
Roger K. Burnett
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
W. 19Th St
Curtis Hayes
Veterans’ Memorial Hall
Montana Ave
Richard Crewe
No Life
Roswell Gun Club
Cuaves County Commission
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Chaves County
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