Hollywood buys Janet Cooke story rights for 1.6 million
TriStar Pictures paid 1.6 million dollars for movie rights to Janet Cooke story about the Post reporter who faked a child heroin addict tale winning a Pulitzer in 1981. The article notes Cooke's firing and long employment in menial jobs while predicting a screenplay focusing on inner turmoil and a public collapse of trust in journalism.
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Dexter Elementary students thank local science mentors
Students in the Dexter Elementary Enrichment Program toured local businesses to learn about science and technology careers. They thank Dr. Martin Pattison Sun Valley Animal Hospital Joe Kelly Tom King Elk Oil Co Jacquess Engineering Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center Dr Bob Parsons and Hall Poorbaugh Printing for hands on activities, guidance and support.
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Hall-Poorbaugh Printing
Nero Death By Suicide Chronicle In 68 A D
On June 9 1996 Today In History notes Roman Emperor Nero died by his own hand in A D 68 and marks the 161st day of the year with 205 days remaining.
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Finishing Touches On 12 1/2-Foot Runabout In Local Shop
June 9 1971 Ken Gross and Randy Brown completed a 12 1/2 foot runabout at Gross Custom Wooden Furniture. Gross plans a fall woodcrafts school for furniture and boat building as boat building begins this summer. Lance Studio under Mrs Jack Lartee held a pupil recital at Roswell Museum Auditorium. Lee Ann LaChey and Rosina Finley danced Love Story ballet with Peggy Vinsant, named Outstanding Student for piano. Two moms manage Air Tech Little League in Eastside Optimist Minor League, tied for first at 10-6. they wear Boss caps with stars.
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Randy Brown
Gross
Lance Studio
Jack Lartee
Roswell Museum
Lee Ann LaChey
Rosina Finley
Peggy Vinsant
T.W. Vinsant
Air Tech
Pearline Mayes
Francis Roscoe
Capitol anxiety as New Mexico lawmakers doubt Johnson aims
In Santa Fe a sense of foreboding hangs over the Capitol as the Legislative Council meets. Governor Gary Johnson’s push to reorganize government alarms veteran lawmakers who question his grasp of governance and his young appointees. They fear the next session may be hindered by unclear plans and shifting aims.
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Future looks bleak for Mideast peace process
U S intelligence sources warn Netanyahu’s victory in Israel and a possible Communist win in Russia could spark a new Cold War in the Middle East. A hard line Netanyahu is expected to push new settlements in the West Bank, chilling Israeli Arab relations and undermining prospects for peace.
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Dole Pushes Tolerance Additions to GOP Abortion Stance
Bob Dole urges adding a declaration of tolerance to the Republican platform while retaining the anti abortion position. He wants broad party unity and civility, proposing preamble language to acknowledge differing views without backing down on a constitutional ban. Clinton welcomed the civility move but noted the policy gap remains.
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