Smith & Wesson leads on gun safety with new controls
Smith & Wesson, the nation's oldest handgun maker, agrees to strict limits on manufacture and sale, installs child safety locks within 60 days, and develops owner verification tech within 36 months. A code of conduct for dealers bans gun shows sales without background checks, limits multi‑gun purchases, and seeks to curb trafficking while Glock weighs similar steps.
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National Rifle Association
Clinton
Congress
Smith & Wesson
United States
Glock Gmbh
South Roswell calls for south side emergency care unit
A Roswell resident writes to the editor urging a south side emergency care center at St. Marys Hospital. He recalls a past petition that gathered over 6000 signatures and argues funds from the hospital sale could finance the facility without raising property taxes. He asks county commissioners to listen to voters in the upcoming election.
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Roswell
St. Mary's Hospital
Francois Cotano Tops New Mexico Charolais Sale
On March 30 1975 at Roswell New Mexico Walter Solt owned bull Francois Cotano sold for 1150 to become the top price at the first New Mexico Charolais Bull Show and Sale. Charlie Pruitt bought the high selling bull as 38 bulls were sold at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair grounds. Leota Pfingsten a second grade teacher serves as nationwide consultant for the My Weekly Reader series offering input on plans and ideas.
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Francois Cotano
Walter Solt
New Mexico
Polls Show Democrats Face Mixed Signals in New Mexico
New Mexico voters favor Democratic approaches to state funding over Gov Gary Johnsons tax cut plan and back higher education funding. Johnsons approval has fallen sharply while GOP loyalty weakens. Yet top Democratic leaders Sanchez Aragon receive poor marks signaling risk for incumbents as campaigns loom.
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Albuquerque Journal
Research and Polling Inc
Brian Sanderoff
Sanderoff
Gary Johnson
Johnson
Sandcroff
Dems
New Mexico
GOP
Senate
Manny Aragon
Oscar Night Surprises Prompt Orwellian Controversy
The Oscar ceremony highlighted Michael Caine winning for The Cider House Rules with a controversial survivor claim. The crowd applauded as he represented those who survive controversial themes. The piece questions the film’s portrayal of abortion as heroic and notes the event’s focus on Planned Parenthood and NARAL support. A broader critique touches on patronage and planned parenthood politics influencing Hollywood’s hero narratives.
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Michael Caine
George Orwell
Shrine Auditorium
John Irving
Planned Parenthood
National Abortion Rights Action League
James Carville
Clinton wades into South Carolina flag controversy
President Clinton enters the heated flag debate during a $500 fundraiser for Rep. Jim Clyburn in South Carolina. He backs efforts to remove the Confederate banner from the Statehouse dome and supports a compromise plan while noting the broader racial tensions shaping this pivotal GOP primary year.
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Clinton
South Carolina
Jim Clyburn
D-S.c
Congressional Black Caucus
White House
Joe Lockhart
Clyburn
George W. Bush
Statehouse
Bush
Arizona
John McCain
al Gore
Bill Bradley
Jake Siewert
Bob Jones University
Christian School
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Capitol
Bruce Ransom
Clemson University
Ransom
Oklahoma
J.C. Watts
House Republican Conference
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