Welfare fraud and restitution reform urged by critics
The letter argues welfare fraudsters exploit public funds and receive lenient sentences with restitution while remaining on welfare. It calls for tougher jail terms, stricter probation and reimbursement rules, and removal from welfare rolls, asserting offenders should not be rewarded for cheating.
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Public Defender
Roswell Extraterritorial Zoning Commission Eyes Airport Noise Safeguards
The Chaves County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission plans an Aug 15 meeting to propose an ordinance creating a two mile band around Roswell to limit residential construction near the Roswell Industrial Air Center. The panel cites risk of home noise complaints halting flights and seeks safeguards to prevent costly airport closure.
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Chaves County
United States
Roswell
Extraterritorial Zoning Commission
Air Center
Edwards Air Force Base
California
U.S. Exports Hazardous Goods to Third World
The piece argues that U S firms ship banned and unsafe products abroad, creating a double standard that protects domestic buyers while risking overseas health. It cites Tris-treated pajamas banned in the United States and notes firms holding large inventories of such cancer causing garments.
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Washington
United States
U.S
America
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Barry Castleman
Brazil
Mexico
South Korea
Amatex
Pennsylvania
India
Poland
Romania
Exporting Hazardous Goods Poses Global Risks and Policy Gaps
A White House review finds no coherent export policy as banned US products including Tris-treated pajamas and unsafe toys spill overseas. Advocates warn distant markets face cancer risks from pesticides, asbestos, and adulterated drugs. critics cite economic pressures to continue exports despite dangers.
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White House
Esther Peterson
Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S
United States
Nestle
Blakely to leave administration and Apodaca roles
The column reports PSC member Gary Blakely may resign to return to private business, while Gov. Jerry Apodaca accepts the post of chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. It notes Blakely unlikely to stay through January, and predicts Apodaca's broad leadership focus and upcoming speech at the New Mexico Municipal League.
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Santa FE
Birdhes
Gary Blakely
Apodaca
PSC
Blakeley
Blakely
Jerry Apodaca
Gary Blakeley
Merry Round House
White House
Jimmy Carter
President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports
New Mexico Municipal League
Las Cruces
Municipal League
New Mexico
Carter
President’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports
Roswell Letter Defends Family Budget Tax Concept
Alex Fein defends his phrase family food money and clarifies it includes food and necessities taxed under gross receipts. He presents a family budget table showing how a 1 percent sales tax affects the family budget and urges voters to decide on the sales tax referendum.
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John W. Mastin
Round Table
Mastin
Public Forum
Concerned Citizens Group of Roswell, Inc
Roswell
CCGR
Alex Fein
S. Birch Ave
Roswell campaign seeks funds for new Southeastern New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell residents and groups back the hospital project with gifts of therapy equipment and furniture as the new medical center nears construction. The 2.956 mile paving program starts with Union Avenue, while North and South Main finish the project.
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Roswell
Southeastern New Mexico Medical Center
Union Avenue
Plains Theatre’s End Brings Modern Theaters to Town
A district judge recalls a bygone Plains Theatre where running children and moving seats created a cozy, intimate movie experience. The landmark gave way to Park Twin Cinemas with larger screens, better sound, and modern comforts but lost the charm of the old neighborhood cinema and its lively aisles.
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Little
Hollywood
Plains Theatre
the Plains
The
Park Twin
Errol Flynn
Clark Gable
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