Early Head Start study finds cognitive gains for 3 year olds
A federal study shows three year olds in Early Head Start outperform nonparticipants in cognitive and language skills and display better school readiness behaviours. Parents in the program show warmer, more engaged parenting, aiding home learning and language development. President Bush questions call for more science while urging continued support for early education.
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Religion and stem cell research stance from a Roswell couple
A Baptist couple, John and Mary Beckham, write to oppose stem cell research citing religious conviction and abortion concerns. They state their MS-affected husband will not use cures derived from aborted fetal tissue and pray for alternative cures.
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Stations Out of Touch With Local Listeners
A century-old plea notes the Pecos Valley faces a flood of intrusive high pitched funk music from out of town stations. The author cites a past mail-in survey showing local spending power ignored by broadcasters and calls for relief as Roswell’s radio scene falters.
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Freedom Foundation scholarship awarded at N M Institute
Maj Harold E O Neil received a Freedom Foundation scholarship during a ceremony at New Mexico Military Institute allowing him to attend a seminar on the Preservation of the Principles of Freedom. Rich Sims announced southeastern state committee members from Roswell including Wayne Adams Reece Blake Anne Heider Henry Hood Ken Miller Garland Phillips John Price Alice Quinci Robert Rhoads Mary Teller and Maurice Trouth.
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Robert Rhoads
Mary Teller
Maurice Trouth
New Mexico Proud Heritage Versus Texas Myths
A Santa Fe reader argues New Mexico offers a richer history than Texas, criticizing overblown Texas pride and urging pride in New Mexico’s long Civil War, Wild West, indigenous cultures, and scientific legacies. He highlights diverse landmarks from prehistory to the Atomic and Space Ages and notes two Mexican-American War victories. He calls politicians to stop self-criticism and promote state heritage.
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Missionaries Die and Wounded in Philippine Kidnapping Shootout
Missionaries were taken by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines over a year ago seeking political concessions for a Muslim state. Martin Burnham, 42, died in a clash with government troops. Gracia Burnham, 43, was wounded but survived after surgery. Four captors and 18 other hostages have been noted in the group’s campaign.
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NATO weighs Romania holdover security for alliance invite
NATO faces concern that Romania’s post communist Securitate remnants could risk leaks of sensitive information. Officials note Romania’s readiness, reforms, and near-term invitation prospects as Bush and allies decide which new members join. Romania has contributed peace troops and plans to deploy 400 combat forces to Afghanistan alongside US and UK allies.
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