Democracy calls from Sweden on China at Olympics
Thirteen years after Tiananmen the dream of freedom still unfulfilled in Beijing. While economic progress continues, political change remains elusive amid rising police corruption and a solid police state. The world must press for democracy and human rights. the Olympics should not shield persecution.
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Kashmir Crisis Open to Unforeseeable Nuclear Risks
Pakistan information minister warns that instability could trigger a nuclear strike at any moment. India’s military edge and external mediators from the United States, Russia, and China seek to defuse the crisis while urging moderation and mutual surveillance to prevent disastrous miscalculations.
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Letter to editor argues against church opposition to science
A reader condemns church opposition to medical advances including contraception vaccination and stem cell research. The letter asserts historical clashes between religion and progress, cites Pope Boniface VIII, and urges rational debate ahead of stem cell policy discussions.
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Roswell High selects delegates for New Mexico Girls State
Roswell High School has chosen its delegates Eva Bragg Carla Cutner Poppy Fulton Mona Lalli and Cheryl Long for New Mexico Girls State. Alternates are Rebecca Becker Judy Browning Carla Charles Dana Chesser and Lynn Miller. LaVerne Koske retires from Eastern New Mexico University after 19 years of service with a plaque awarded.
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Madam Millie: Mil dred Clark Case y Book and Movie
In 1987 a columner recalls the decades long wait for a biography of Mildred Clark known as Madam Millie a famed New Mexico bordello operator. Albuquerque author Max Evans wrote the book now in its third printing with film interests already pursuing adaptations.
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Republicans Target Key Senate Seats In 2004 Race
Republicans outline three main targets in the Senate battle while Democrats stay confident about November. GOP nominees in Iowa and New Jersey won primaries as incumbents face challenges in Minnesota Missouri South Dakota and Georgia. Democrats eye open GOP seats in Arkansas Colorado New Hampshire Oregon and expect retirement seats in North and South Carolina and Texas. Torricelli and Harkin attract focus amid campaign finance concerns and polling.
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Bush Pushes War Powers Beyond Defense Duty
Bush argues to transform the DoD back into a War Department and fight for human liberty across continents. Critics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, warn of unilateral action against Iraq and demand congressional authorization before any attack tied to Sept 11 or alleged weapons.
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