Baseball league fee would target youth teams piece of pay
The major league strike prompts talk of a $6 licensing fee for any youth team using a major league name. Critics call it a blow to sportsmanship and youth baseball, arguing it shifts funds from fans to owners and players and risks dulling America's pastime.
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Textbook shifts risk students when moving schools
A reader criticizes the district for letting teachers choose different textbooks across elementary schools, causing moving students to fail not due to ability but due to incompatible instructional materials. The letter questions administrators and the school board and accuses them of chasing fame in education magazines.
History highlights for March 13 in American dates
On March 13 in history notable events include Uncle Sam debuting as a cartoon character in 1852, Harvard University named for John Harvard in 1639, Uranus discovered in 1781, Andrew Johnson impeachment began in 1868, Standard Time adopted in 1884, Benjamin Harrison died in 1901, Susan B Anthony died in 1806, and Tennessee banned teaching evolution in 1925.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Harvard University
John Harvard
William Herschel
Andrew Johnson
U.S. Senate
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N.Y
Tennessee
Eighth Annual City Science Fair Winners Named
March 13, 1970 report honors top students from Sierra Middle School and Yucca Middle School with first place awards. Eileen Lack of El Capitan Elementary and Jamie Godfrey of Parkview Elementary also receive top grades. FFA members from Roswell to compete March 21 at ENMU Roswell with over 500 participants. Retirement Service sponsors a 7 p.m. dinner meeting at the Roswell Inn.
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Frank Kapuranis
Sierra Middle
Robert Mitchell
Yucca
Eileen Lack
el Capitan
Jamie Godfrey
Parkview
Roswell
Future Farmers of America
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FAA
Artesia
Clovis
Fort Sumner
Hagerman
Hondo
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Roswell Retirement Service
Roswell Inn
La La Land echoes in New Mexico Capitol dynamics
Rep Sheryl Williams describes the New Mexico legislature as a two way street with Gov Johnson as the new leader. The article portrays the shift toward bipartisanship, noting Lt Gov Walter Bradley's stable influence, and highlights Williams as the first Afro American female state lawmaker and an energetic community advocate.
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Sheryl Williams
Johnson
Williams
House Appropriations and Finance Committee
Max Coll
Walter Bradley
Clovis
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St. Croix
American Virgin Islands
Ini
Albuquerque
Southeast Heights
Democratic Party
Rep. Williams
Capitol
Quayle Endorses Lugar in 1996 GOP Nomination Race
Dan Quayle voiced cautious support for Richard Lugar as he pursues the 1996 Republican presidential nomination. Quayle, who privately leaned toward Robert Dole before, says Lugar could exceed Washington expectations. The timing and sincerity of the endorsement remain in question amid discussions of formal backing.
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Richard Lugar
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Dick Lugar
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Lugar
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Robert Dole
R-yan
Dole
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Phil Gramm
Texas
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Charles Cook
Christian Coalition
Ralph Reed
San Diego
Clinton White House and Democrats regroup after defeat
Democratic leaders and President Clinton signal renewed energy after the Senate rejected the Republican balanced budget amendment. They push unity against the House GOP Contract With America, while highlighting internal GOP fights over Hatfield’s chair and other controversial provisions. Clinton pitches the New Covenant as a more populist alternative to the GOP plan.
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America
Oregon
Mark Hatfield
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Newt Gingrich
White House
Mike McCurry
Bill Clinton
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