Navy clears Captain McVay of Indianapolis negligence at last
Fifty years after the USS Indianapolis sinking, the Navy exonerates Capt. Charles Butler McVay III who faced charges of negligence. The editorial recalls the ship’s torpedo hit near the Philippines, the missing rescue, and the crew’s ordeal, noting the captain’s death and family tragedy. Survivors celebrate restored honor and remember the 1,196 crew. Indianapolis Star.
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Philippines
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Florida
Indianapolis Star
Thanks for Grid Iron Gas Supports United Way in Chaves
United Way of Chaves County and 16 member agencies thank sponsors and volunteers of the Grid Iron Gas 4-on-4 Flag football event. Over $5,000 was raised to aid county programs, boosting local businesses over Memorial Day weekend.
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United Way
Chaves County
Bank of the Southwest
Domino's Pizza
S.P.S
Dr. Pepper
Sylvie Nelson
Mario Picon
Jay Gluck
Jerry Thames
Jim Hightower
Brian Bailey
Bill Milstead
April McKay
Dan
ENMU Roswell Hosts Painting Class For Local Students
On July 26 1976 Dr. Ann Taylor led a painting class at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell with 20 students including LaNelle Witt and Van Witt. LaNelle is assistant professor and Van a Goddard High School principal. Also noted were Marines Jimmy Fulkerson and Robert Sedillo reporting for duty at Camp Butler Okinawa and Yuma Air Station respectively, both graduates of local high schools.
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Ann Taylor
Eastern New Mexico University
Jaquitta Russell
S. Sequoia Ave
Lance Cpl
Robert Sedillo
Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma
Ariz
Roswell High School
Vincent Sedillo
Santa Fe watershed debate ponders access and logging plan
Syndicated columnist Tom Sharpe weighs Santa Fe water supply protection against decades of restricted access. He cites historic closures since 1930, current overgrowth from fire-prone timber and grazing bans, Forest Service thinning proposals, and environmental split over logging versus conservation. He urges noninvasive use while balancing safety and flood risk.
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Elks Club
U.S. Forest Service
Museum of New Mexico
Forest Service
Santa Fe New Mexican
Atalaya Mountain
Black Canyon
Lake Peak
Santa Fe Ski Area
Upper Canyon Road
Cerro Grande
Tom Sharpe
Tomsharpe
Cyberrnesa.com
The Chandra Levy case and moral law in question
A columnist argues the lessons of Chandra Levy reflect traditional morality and personal conduct rules. He cites Dr Laura Schlessinger and Condit as examples, blaming modern attitudes for women's problems. He urges women to save themselves for marriage to avoid abandonment and poverty.
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Laura Schlessinger
Congressman Condit
Condit-Levy
Condit
Monica Lewinsky
Washington
Chandra
Gary Condit
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