Impressive first steps in Korean summit thaw
The two Koreas held a landmark meeting easing decades of hostility. Kim Jong Il and Kim Dae Jung signaled reconciliation while the Clinton administration touted sanctions relief. A cautious path lies ahead as security and reunification modalities remain unsettled. The power balance in Pyongyang and Seoul will shape future moves and reform dynamics.
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Kim Jong II
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Kim Jong III
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Kim I Sung
On This Day June 22 Highlights From History
June 22 marks pivotal events including France signing an armistice after Paris fell in 1940, Napoleon’s second abdication in 1815, Arkansas rejoining the Union in 1868, the DOJ creation in 1870, George V’s coronation in 1911, Joe Louis stopping Max Schmeling in 1938, and the GI Bill signed in 1944.
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France
Paris
Arkansas
Congress
Department of Justice
Britain
George V
Westminster Abbey
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Life Underwriter Cardinals win Sierra Pee Wee title 11-3
25 years ago on June 22 1975 the Life Underwriter Cardinals captured the Sierra Pee Wee Little League championship with an 11 to 3 victory. Players included Larry Castro Doug Copple Tommy Dunnahoo Todd Jennings Ben Jones Phillip Jones Larry Melendez David Nisenfeld Artie Nunez Manuel Sanchez and Randy Wallace coached by Tony Melendez with assistants Manuel Sanchez and Doug Tranchina. Spitzer A&J of Roswell led state bowling at Hobbs with team members Bill Anderson Joe Bergman Bill Brown Norm Meith and Don Rodgers. A wind gust ripped a roof panel in Roswell striking Montoya who witnessed a funnel cloud over Delaware Avenue and Tilden Street near Pioneer Savings and Trust.
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Larry Castro
Doug Copple
Tommy Dunnahoo
Todd Jennings
Ben Jones
Phillip Jones
Larry Melendez
David Nisenfeld
Artie Nunez
Manuel Sanchez
Randy Wallace
Tony Melendez
Doug Tranchina
Spitzer A&j
Roswell
Hobbs
Bill Anderson
Joe Bergman
Bill Brown
Norm Meith
Don Rodgers
Gosne Montoya
S. Delaware Ave
Montoya
Delaware Avenue
Tilden Street
Pioneer Savings and Trust
McKibben Champions GOP Conservatism in New Mexico
In long career remarks, Bill McKibben recalls early door knocking in Lea County and enduring hostility toward Republicans. He, a Hobbs state senator, defends a compassionate conservatism linked to Domenici and Skeen, opposes Johnson, and criticizes party purges while praising collaboration with Democrats like Aragon and Sanchez.
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Billy McKibben
Lea County
McKibben
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State House
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Lamberson
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GOP
Pete Domenici
Rep
Joe Skeen
Dendahl
Johnson
New Mexico
Hobbs
Richardson faces fall as Los Alamos security woes loom
Washington centered piece argues Energy Secretary Bill Richardson, amid Los Alamos data loss, bears political accountability though not at fault for the breach. Republicans push to make him a poster boy for security lapses while questioning overpromising and lab oversight. Senator Shelby and Leader Lott echo concerns while framing broader administration laxity.
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Bill Richardson
al Gore
Richardson
Gore
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Clinton
Richard
Richard Shelby
Rala
Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
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Senate
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Peter McWilliams Dies as Debate Over Medical Marijuana Rages
Peter McWilliams, 50, author and publisher, died after vomiting in his bathtub amid a dispute over medical marijuana use. A federal judge in California was to decide his sentence, with his defense tied to Proposition 215 and its protections for infirm patients. The case sparked public protest and media commentary, while supporters argue the judge’s rulings contributed to his death.
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Stossel
Charles Levendosky
Ventura County
Calif
Libertarian Party
Judge King
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