Lost art of letter writing endures in personal touch
A reflective piece argues handwritten letters hold lasting value beyond email. It cites mental discipline, lyrical expression, and personal history in notes kept for generations, noting the tangible touch of ink and paper cannot be replaced by electronic messages.
Resident praises New Mexico and criticizes Arizona DMV
In a letter to the editor Mrs. Jeffrey R. Davis describes experiences with the Arizona DMV pressing neighbors to register vehicles and notes a collection call over back taxes claimed by California authorities. She contrasts this with living in New Mexico and asserts California harasses innocent people.
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New Mexico
Bruce Brown
Roswell
Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles
Arizona
Arizona Dmv
California
California Tax Board
Jeffrey R. Davis
Roswell seniors win at national OEA contest in Kansas City
March 23 1969 Roswell High seniors Pat Cassell and Betty Deen represented New Mexico at the national Office Education Association contest in Kansas City Missouri. Pat won first in Shorthand II and Betty in 10 key adding machine at the state OEA convention.
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Roswell
New Mexico
I.J. Marshall
American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
Clinical Congress of
Abdominal Surgeons
Caesar's Palace
Las Vegas
Nev
Marshall
Medical Center
St. Mary's Hospital
State GOPs out organize Denis Santa Fe
Republicans and Democrats in New Mexico held rival pre primary nominating conventions. Democrats faced crowding and voting procedure issues at the Albuquerque center, while Republicans kept orderly lines and clear procedures. GOP events included a Cheney campaign reception. Democrats hosted hotel suites with raucous hospitality rooms.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Albuquerque Convention Center
Square Kiva
Dick Cheney
Hyatt Regency Hotel
KGB Lives On Under New Name Says Ex-KGB General
A retired KGB general in Moscow tells Dale Van Atta espionage remains active despite Ames affair. He notes minimal change under Yeltsin, with internal security expanding while foreign services stay intact. Police methods and militia influence rise within the agency as the United States remains top external intelligence priority.
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Washington
CIA
Aldrich H. Ames
KGB
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service
Ames
Dale van Atta
Moscow
Boris Yeltsin
Yeltsin
Kremlin
Foreign
Leningrad
United States
Gore Uses Self Parody At Gridiron Dinner
AP reports Vice President Al Gore mocked his public image with straight faced jokes during a Gridiron Club dinner. The satire touched on health care ads and Whitewater inquiries while Clinton defended openness as tapes circulated to networks.
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al Gore
Secret Service
Clinton
Coalition
Clintons
Washington
Gridiron Club
Whitewater
William F. Weld
Massachusetts
White House
Gore
Jimmy Carter
Harry Truman
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