Shakespeare still called king of English language and drama
Cultural defenders debate dropping Shakespeare from college requirements at Georgetown and other universities. Supporters argue for preserving core works while others push electives on modern topics. Indiana University and Notre Dame say Shakespeare remains required in survey courses. critics warn this trend dulls American education. Actors visit campuses to perform Shakespeare plays, underscoring enduring prominence.
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Michael Medved
Anthony Hecht
Georgetown University
Georgetown
America
Jerry L. Martin
National
Indiana University
University of Notre Dame
Kenneth Johnston
Johnston
Notre Dame
Christopher Ox
London
Pecos salutes local merchants for student awards
Pecos Elementary School staff thank Chaves County merchants for donating coupons for Student of the Day awards. Target, McDonald’s south, Long John Silvers, Burger King south, Tastee Freeze south, Sonic south all greeted staff warmly. Special thanks to First Baptist Church clothing closet, Chewning Footwear, Farmers Country Market south, lurr’s south, and Albertson’s for goods and Easter eggs.
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Pecos
Chaves County
Target
McDonald's South
Long John Silvers
Burger King South
Tastee Freeze South
Sonic South
Candy Sheen
First Baptist Church Clothing Closet
Farmers Country Market South
Lurr's
Albertson's
Chaves
Roswell area grads and Sertoma honors noted
Linda Roach of White Rock NM earned a bachelor of science degree from Eastern New Mexico University. Army Pvt Robert Fogleman 20, son of Mrs Ollis Glass of Roswell, completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Polk. Randall Ryde named Sertoman of the Year at the Roswell Sertoma banquet with Gene Bishop congratulating him. New club presidents Kal Heider and Jimmy Lee were installed.
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Roswell
Linda Roach
White Rock
N.M
Eastern New Mexico University
N. Washington Ave
Army Pvt
Robert Fogleman
Ollis Glass
E. First St
U.S. Army Training Center
Infantry
Fort Polk
Randall Ryde
Roswell Inn
Gene Bishop
Las Cruces
Sertoma
Kal Heider
Sertomas
Jimmy Lee
Breakfast Sertomas
Big government too B I G
Santa Fe columnist argues that heavy government apparatus constrains citizens and criticizes modern primaries as largely ineffective. He recalls the shift from party conventions to primaries and pre primaries, noting insiders still prefer controlled outcomes. He urges simplification of government and politics.
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Santa FE
Republic
Protecting Old Glory The Legion Fights Desecration
Indianapolis Legionnaires rally to defend the American flag, urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit flag desecration. They frame the flag as a unifying symbol of liberty, citing veterans and public support, and vow to persevere in the fight for a 28th Amendment.
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Legionnaires
Indianapolis
Ind
America
Baltimore Harbor
United States
el Salvador
Panama
Lebanon
Grenada
Somalia
Bosnia
American Legion
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Capitol ‘Hill
Congress
United Kingdom Faces Big Question on Integration
Dover coastal history frames the UK EU integration debate with Martello towers and radar heritage. March beef disease bans strain EU Britain’s veto power under Maastricht Treaty. Santer warns truth is near as EU faces possible UK exit.
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United Kingdom
Channel
France
European Commission
European Union
U.S. States
Virginia
North Carolina
John C. Calhoun
Britain
Europe
Inter
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Santer
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