Saudis Seek Missile Purchases Increase Defense Capabilities
Saudi Arabia plans to buy about 1 900 Sidewinder air to air missiles from the United States along with 16 Hawk air defense batteries. Officials say the purchases support its growing F5 fighter fleet while critics deem the sale excessive for regional balance amid Iran concerns across the Persian Gulf.
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N.Y
Saudi Arabia
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Pentagon
Iran
Persian Gulf
Agency head opposes AAA consolidation into state control
The Area Agency of Aging coordinator in Roswell fights a plan to merge all regional AAA offices into a Santa Fe state system. He says local decision making would end, jeopardizing cooperation with mayors and county councils. Nick Pappas of the Southeastern New Mexico EDD also opposes the move.
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Area Agency of Aging
AAA
Ates
Roswell
Npcenine Mendez
Santa Fe
State Commission
Mendez
Nick Pappas
Southeastern
New Mexico
Saudi Sidewinders and Hawks Sale Raises U S Saudi Arms Debate
The Sandiee 7 deal involving Raytheon Hawks and Sidewinders faces questions over congressional review and 20 day notice requirements for large government to government sales. Saudi Arabia would hold 110 F5s with 2,400 Sidewinders, raising concerns about stockpiles and regional risk amid potential conflict with Iraq and constraints on Israel.
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Tne
Raytheon Co
Pentagon
Bent Ford
Israel
Middle East
Daring bank raid shocks Fort Sumner in deadly robbery
Citizens Bank was robbed by Bad Bart and his gang as a teller was killed. Sheriff Teeter fatally shot Bart during the escape. One gang member was arrested but released on constitutional grounds. The incident ties to Fort Sumner’s Old Fort Days events and a related parade and stone theft investigation.
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Bad Bart
Citizens Bank
Fort Sumner
Bill Powell
Jim Koontz
Ben Hall
Bart
Tex Elliott
Teeter
Koontz
Padres
Andrea Austin
Michael Teeter
Bill Kundrat
Texas
Joe Bowlin
Lawyers brace for lengthy Norvell trial in New Mexico
In Albuquerque seven jurors were chosen for the federal case against former New Mexico Attorney General David Norvell. Judge H Vearle Payne estimated a trial lasting two to three months with jurors not sequestered. Seventeen were excused as hardship or time concerns.
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Albuquerque
N.M
New Mexico
David Norvell
Monda
U.S. District Court
H. Vearle Payne
Norvell
Payne
Bulletin Toes Mach Any On As Ne As Ota Be District 1974
The fragment notes a district event in 1974 with references to Mach and Toes. Readable details are minimal. the item appears to be a terse local bulletin listing a district matter and dates, with names obscured.
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Ota
Cottonwood Walnut Creek Project Wins Senate OK
The Senate Public Works Committee approved the Cottonwood Walnut Creek watershed project in southern Chaves and northern Eddy counties. A $12 million federal grant funds construction by the Soil Conservation Service to reduce sediment and create 120 acres of recreation plus 11 small lakes along the Pecos River. New facilities will be built by New Mexico Parks and Recreation and the Game and Fish Department with input from Rep. Harold Runnels.
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Washington D.C
Senate Public Works Committee
Chaves
Eddy Counties
U.S
Pete Domenici
Domenici
Construction Soil Conservation Service
Compasses
Pecos River
New Mexico Parks and Recreation Commission
Game and Fish Department
Aca
Harold Runnels
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Commission On Aging
Council of Government
Commission
Bidec
Reading-guide
National International
Bulletin
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