Afghanistan's turmoil tests U S push in Iraq drive
The Kakrak wedding bombing and the assassination of Afghan Vice President Haji Abdul Qadir sharpen concerns about civilian casualties and security. President Bush expressed regret and promised investigation while Kabul risks instability and shifting U S troop priorities amid ongoing Afghan training and aid efforts.
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Iraq
Afghanistan
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Kakrak
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Hamid Karzai
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Dear Editor Vote NO on further tax increase in Roswell
A reader argues against new taxes to fund economic development in Roswell. They contend past tax increases failed to attract lasting growth, criticize political campaigns and consultants, and urge voters to lower taxes and spend public money more wisely.
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Roswell business owner opens Steam Cleaning shop
Rudy Cummins, longtime Roswell resident, operates Steam Cleaning at 1112 W. Second St. Ethel Bowden joins the American Business Women's Association through Miller-Waldrip Furniture. Goddard and Roswell high cheerleaders attend the 1977 National Cheerleaders Association event hosted by RHS with a kidnap breakfast honoring the squad.
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Miller-Waldrip Furniture
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Goddard
National Cheerleaders Association
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RHS
Thin-Skinned Executives and Clouded Futures in New Mexico
A critique of corporate pride focuses on Qwest exec John Badal and Eclipse Aviation chief Vern Raburn. The piece notes Qwest board upheaval, debt and a federal probe, while Eclipse faces money trouble, a disputed 1000-aircraft order, and questioned candor with investors and New Mexico taxpayers.
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Albuquerque
John Badal
Qwest
New Mexico
Badal
Wall Street
Standard and Poors
Moody’s
Joseph Naccio
Richard Notebaert
Naccio
Vern Raburn
Eclipse Aviation
Eclipse
Inc. Magazine
Raburn
Santa Fe
Crosswinds Weekly
Disabled advocate sees again after cornea transplant
Mary Jane Owen who leads the National Catholic Office for Persons With Disabilities regained sight after a cornea transplant in her right eye. The 73 year old, blinded 29 years, describes the moment she saw color and faces again and awaits a second operation on her left eye while adjusting to her new vision. She recalls anger at God as part of her recovery and now notes she stares at people, sometimes embarrassing them.
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Stunni
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Dr. Clinch
Mary Jane
Church State Correlations Prompts Calls for Reform
The piece analyzes moral failures in church leadership and corporate governance. It notes priestly abuse scandals, executive malfeasance, and the erosion of trust across investors and advisers. It discusses responses from the pope, bishops, and President Bush, plus potential reforms in auditing and public accountability.
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