Memorial Day reflection from Santa Fe columnist
A Santa Fe opinion piece honors Memorial Day as a time to remember sacrifices across wars and stresses vigilance against government overreach. It recounts the holiday’s origins as Decoration Day, its adoption nationwide, and New Mexico’s wartime service, urging remembrance by all readers.
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Santa FE
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Hotmail
Zamperini Sees Memorial Day Echo In Survivor Tale
The piece recalls Louis Zamperini, 94, Olympic runner and World War II survivor, whose life after years of fame includes the Laura Hillenbrand biography Unbroken. It reflects on his memories of comrades, the Battle of the Pacific, and the lasting impact of service on Memorial Day.
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Zamperini
Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Goebbels
Army Air Corps
Louis
Pacific
Laura Hillenbrand
Tom Brokaw
Washington
Don’t Expand War Powers With Weakened Congress
Guest Editorial from The Orange County Register argues that HR1540 the National Defense Authorization Act risks broad presidential authority by using “associated forces” to justify force without explicit congressional declarations. It urges case by case congressional approval and warns of dangerous, open ended conflicts.
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Osama bin Laden
America
House of Representatives
Howard McKeon
R-Calif
House Armed Services Committee
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Taliban
Associated Forces
American Civil Liberties Union
Cato Institute
Congress
Benjamin Friedman
Defense and Homeland Security
Cato
Friedman
Balkans
Libya
Obama
Pakistan
U.S
Afghanistan
House
Orange County Register
Doonesbury on Pyoderma Gangrenosum and slow healing
A reader asks Dr Gott about pyoderma gangrenosum a rare immune related skin condition causing slow healing leg ulcers. The columnist notes it often associates with underlying immune disorders and summarizes current understanding and related health issues.
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DR. Gott
Pyoderma gangrenosum overview and treatment notes
The article outlines associations with lupus vasculitis leukemia and other conditions. It describes lesions starting as red bumps that become painful ulcers with a reddish border, plus symptoms like poor health and joint pain. Treatment centers on oral steroids with possible immunosuppressants and TNF inhibitors, while surgery is usually avoided unless severe grafting is needed. Healing occurs in months with proper care and avoidance of skin injury.
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Crohn
Roswell Generals Noted in Air Force Honors
Air Force Maj Luther E Cox Jr son of Marie B Cox of Roswell received his third Meritorious Service Medal at Reese Air Force Base Lubbock where he serves as chief of the comptroller division 64th Flying Training Wing Airman Karen L Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Sanders of Roswell graduated from Air Force basic at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas and is a 1983 Roswell High School graduate.
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Air Force
Luther E. Cox Jr
Marie B. Cox
Roswell
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Cox
64Th Flying Training Wing
Karen L. Jackson
Samuel Sanders
Air Force Basic
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Jackson
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