Western powers move to curb foreign bribery in contracts
At a Paris OECD meeting, 26 rich nations agree to amend tax codes to deny deductibility of bribes paid to win contracts abroad. The move aims to level the field as the practice remains widespread and enforcement varies. Ratification by legislatures and possible evasion through disguised payments pose challenges, but the decision signals a principled stance against corruption and could influence broader issues such as human rights and environmental practices.
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Letters Lottery Scratchers Warned in Editor’s Call
A strongly worded editor’s letter warns readers about lottery scratchers in New Mexico. The author likens the craze to a plague and urges caution, claiming derelict behavior at convenience stores. The piece uses vivid imagery to scold scratchers and urge restraint.
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May 1 history highlights include Amtrak debut and iconic events
On May 1 1971 Amtrak began service uniting 18 intercity railroads. Figures include Mozart's Marriage of Figaro premiere in 1786, 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition opening, Dewey’s Manila Bay command in 1898, Empire State Building dedication in 1931, Citizen Kane debut in 1941, Doenitz succeeding Hitler in 1945, Powers captured after U-2 shootdown in 1960, Somoza became Nicaragua’s president in 1967, and Elvis and Priscilla’s Las Vegas wedding in 1967.
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May Day ceremonies honor retired general at courthouse lawn
William Bacon a retired Air Force major general spoke at May Day ceremonies on the Chaves County Courthouse lawn. Veterans groups and the Junior Air Force ROTC from Goddard High School participated. Alfred M. Quattlebaum named store service supervisor at International Harvester Co. Dallas to Roswell. He has 24 years with the firm, 22 as district service supervisor. He and his wife Ruth will move to Roswell after selling Dallas property. John Herring of Roswell, now in Clovis, marked his 30th Mountain Bell service anniversary, rising from cable splicer’s helper to supervising service foreman.
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Congress pork rules draw line between House and Senate
Bruce Donisthorpe, aide to Rep Joe Skeen, argues House rules curb unrelated amendments and pork in spending while Senate remains looser. He says recent House measures push for tighter conference committee reporting to deter embedded favors, and cites structural differences as context for debate over congressional power and potential Supreme Court rulings.
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Clinton's arms deals echo past presidential covert choices
The piece argues that Clinton faced probes over quietly approving Iran to arm Bosnian Muslims via Croatia, noting Reagan Bush Nixon Johnson Greece arms links and CIA involvement. It cites Jim Wright praising Clinton as smarter than critics, with a focus on continuity of covert policy across administrations.
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Heritage critique credits Clinton for 1993 tax rise impact
Heritage Foundation analysts dispute White House claims, saying the 1993 Omnibus Budget and Reconcilation Act cost jobs and reduced output while shaping the current economy. They praise some positives but argue the budget deal produced higher taxes and lower real wages, calling it the Clinton Crunch.
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