Rioting demonstrators see protests overshadowed by violence
The Genoa protests devolved into a destructive riot with injuries and a death, despite leader Frederico Mariani's pleas. Critics, including economist Steven Landsburg, argue privileged Westerners urge tougher global standards that could harm the poor, while some legitimate concerns about development remain.
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Frederico Mariani
Mariani
Genoa
Italy
Rochester University
Steven E. Landsburg
Wall Street Journal
Landsburg
Bush
World Bank
July 31 in history highlights of notable events
On this day in history many events are noted. Lafayette became a Continental Army major general in 1777. Columbus reached Trinidad in 1498. Ignatius of Loyola died in 1556. Andrew Johnson died in 1875. Weimar Constitution adopted in 1919. Truman dedicated Idlewild Airport in 1948. Robert Taft died in 1953.
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Associated Press
Marquis de Lafayette
Christopher Columbus
Trinidad
Jesus
Rome
United States
Andrew Johnson
Carter Station
Tenn
Germany
Truman
New York International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Idlewild Field
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Mr. Republican
New York
Enlistees Take Air Force Oath as 25 Years Ago Today
Frank Graham and Cheryl Hassan enlisted with Air Force recruiter Master Sgt. Doug Elliott and began basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas. Graham is son and grandson of local families, Hasson is daughter of Roswell residents.
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U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Doug Elliott
Frank Graham
Cheryl Hassan
Graham
Roswell
F.O. Graham
E. Bland St
Hasson
A.E. Hasson
W. Deming St
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Florence “Flo” Valdez
Roswell High School
Texas Tech
New Mexico State University
Les Pauls
Don Clark
Roswell Country Club
Pat Bassett
Ann Marsan
Paull and
Clark
John Bassett
Jimmy Johns
Wayne Brown
Wayne Glass
U S criticizes China while facing own human rights issues
A Santa Fe editorial urges balance as the 2008 Beijing Olympics prompt China criticism. It cites U S disparities such as high unemployment on native pueblos and poverty among children in New Mexico, noting domestic human rights concerns alongside international critique.
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Santa FE
China
Soviet Union
New Mexico
Beijing
Chicago Tribune
Associated Press
Sheryl Williams Stapleton
Albuquerque
U.S. Supreme Court
Sandra Day O’connor
Grant Reexamined in New Biography of Ulysses S. Grant
Jean Edward Smith’s full-dress biography argues Grant was a wartime general and a president facing corruption, yet he stabilized the nation and advanced black rights. Smith credits Grant with resisting Indian removal policies, repairing Britain ties, and defending African Americans during Reconstruction.
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Lawrence L. Knutson
Associated Press
Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Grant
Jean Edward Smith
White House
Smith
South
Shiloh
Bush Stem Cell Ruling Looms Over Embryo Research Debate
A columnist analyzes possible Bush administration paths on embryonic stem cell research. Options include funding research, banning federal money, or prohibiting ESCR. The piece weighs moral implications, abortion parallels, and political risk as the president faces a ruling. The commentary cites Ramesh Ponnuru and Richard Brookhiser on slippery-slope concerns and public sentiment.
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Bush
United States
ESCR
Mr. Bush
Ramesh Ponnuru
National Review
Texas
Richard Brookhiser
New York Observer
Empire
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