National ID card sparks debate over privacy and efficacy
Support grows with backing from Senator Feinstein and Oracle founder Larry Ellison who proposes a biometric national ID linked to a central data bank. Opponents warn it could become a mandatory internal passport eroding civil liberties while improving little security.
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California
Dianne Feinstein
Larry Ellison
Oracle
Ellison
American Civil Liberties Union
Libertarian
Federal Bureau of Investigation and Immigration and Naturalization Service
Tom Ridge
Objections to Fresquez removal as Roswell superintendent
A Roswell reader criticizes the decision not to retain Dr. Fresquez as superintendent. The letter questions inexperienced leadership, mentions local discussions, asserts decisions affect money and living conditions, and urges keeping diverse, capable leaders who inspire progress.
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Dr. Fresquez
Roswell
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Veterans Day Buddy Poppy drive and local student honors
Roswell salutes veterans as 5 year old Sheila Bender presents a Buddy Poppy to City Manager Robert Owen for a Roswell post sale set for November 11 to 13. Local students Joe Perez Mike Peters and John Worley are named to Baylor University’s 1976 77 Student Foundation. Shakespeare Club opens fall with Mrs Don Gillespie Jr hosting and Mrs Glenn Stiff naming Mrs Charles Joplin to direct Romeo and Juliet study.
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Sheila Bender
Roswell
Robert J
Bob” Owen
Buddy
Roswell Post
James Bender
W. Summit St
Baylor University
Joe Perez
Mike Peters
John Worley
Manuel Perez
S. Jackson Drive
Alvis Peters
Serenata Drive
Hall sets plan deadline in New Mexico reapportionment saga
State District Judge James Hall orders Gov Gary Johnson and the Legislature to produce redistricting plans by November's third week or face a December trial where he will draw them. The case stalls as Republicans push for federal court action while Democrats await Hall's decision and the February deadline for congressional candidates.
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Albuquerque
James Hall
Santa Fe
Gary Johnson
State Board of Education and Public Regulations Commission
Judge Hall
Congress
New Mexico
Secre of State
Denise Lamb
Hall
Johnson
U.S
Bobby Baldock
U.S. Supreme Court
GOP
Fear and patriotism in wartime memory
A reflective piece contrasts wartime fear and unity in World War II with post 9 11 anxieties. It recalls Pearl Harbor censorship blackouts rationing air raid drills and civilian defense while highlighting public resolve and confidence in ultimate victory. It notes conscientious objectors and frontline reporting.
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Pearl Harbor
Office of War Information
Islamic leaders urged to sign anti terror pact
The piece argues that terrorism misrepresents Islam and calls for Islamic and world leaders to publicly reject terrorism. It cites UN Security Council and General Assembly actions, notes figures like Aasma Khan and Osama bin Laden as linked to broader misperceptions, and urges leaders to sign a formal declaration rejecting terrorism.
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United Nations
Security Council
General Assembly
Assembly
Azerbaijan
U.N
Adrian Tycky
Dent
Freedom House
Aasma Khan
New York
Robin Finn
New York Times
Osama bin Laden
Karachi
Allah
United States
Community of Islamic Nations
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