North Korea railroad disaster opens door to outside world
A wreck in Ryongchon killed over 160 and displaced thousands, drawing UN aid and rare international attention. The piece argues humanitarian relief could spur diplomacy with North Korea, citing past exchanges and Ping Pong diplomacy as models, and urging exploration of enduring two way ties.
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North Korea
Ryongchon
United Nations
United States
U.S
America
Red Cross
Iran
China
Letters Salute Teachers During Appreciation Week
The author thanks teachers across local schools for May 3 to May 7 Teacher Appreciation Week. They praise educators for dedication, resourcefulness and creativity amid rising teaching demands and urge readers to thank teachers who impacted their lives.
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Southeastern New Mexico
Goddard High School Students of the Month Named
Two Goddard High School seniors Karen Wagner and Nancy Chavers are named students of the month. Wagner plans West Texas State University in business. Chavers to Eastern New Mexico University in business or music. The Elks also name Diane Ferns and Doug Helmstettler as students of the month with plans for college and engineering majors.
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Goddard High School
Karen Wagner
Charles Wagner
Nancy Chavers
Floyd Lewis
Karen
West Texas State University
Nancy
Eastern New Mexico University
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Diane Ferns
Doug Helmstettler
Diane
Lawrence J. Ferns
Doug
Kenneth E. Helmstettler
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
New Mexico Gains First Medicare Prescription Drug Discounts
Medicare announces a new prescription drug discount card program for seniors and disabled, activating June 1 and offering 10 to 25 percent savings on medications. It targets 250,000 New Mexico beneficiaries, with maximum subsidies of $600 for low income seniors and a policy path toward a full 2006 drug benefit. Enrollees can use medicare.gov or call 1 800 MEDICARE to compare options and determine the best card for savings.
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Medicare
America
New Mexico
Medicare.gov
Kerry Faces Gore Echo as Bush Attacks Recur
Democratic strategists warn Kerry faces a Gorelike downfall as Republican attacks sharpen. Memoed lines recount Kerry flips on Iraq funding and Gulf War votes, while Bush allies press the same attack script used against Gore. Kerry plants defend his record and tax stance amid renewed questions about material support and vehicle use.
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Washington
Tony Coelho
Coelho
al Gore
John Kerry
California
Bush
Donna Brazile
Kerry
Brazile
Gore
Steve Schmid
Stephanie Cutter
George Bush
America
Iraq
Afghanistan
Massachusetts
Teresa Heinz Kerry
Ketchum
Idaho
English Official Language Amendment Sparks Debate
The piece argues constitutional amendment to declare English official is unnecessary. It cites immigrants' language trends, Census data, and historic assimilation, noting most Americans and immigrant descendants use English well. It counters fears of an English language under siege and stresses gradual language adaptation.
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United States
America
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