No Quick Victory Shapes War Debate
The piece weighs the stalled campaign against Afghanistan and rising public doubt. It contrasts fears of a Vietnam-like quagmire with calls to maintain resolve, arguing that patient, principled action is needed without letting fear or impatience dictate victory. It urges liberal democracies to allow criticism while staying steadfast against Osama bin Laden.
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Afghanistan
Vietnam
Kosovo
Osama bin Laden
Persecutions and faith in Muslim and Indian regions
After Sept 11 awareness grew to curb harassment of Muslims in the West. Yet the Bahawalpur massacre warns that Muslim countries may host greater religious persecution. Christians in Hindu India and China face discrimination, and the era of tolerant cooperation in the Middle East and Indian subcontinent risks fading.
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Bahawalpur
Pakistan
India
China
Middle East
Indian Subcontinent
New Mexico Executes First in 41 Years
Letter to the editor notes an November 6 2001 execution in Santa Fe as the state’s first in 41 years. It argues the death penalty does not deter crime and cites bishops and church groups saying violence is not justice and killing is wrong.
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Santa Fe
N.M
U.S
N.M. Conference of Churches
New York
District Woman of the Year candidates named
The Southeastern New Mexico Profession Women's clubs announce District Woman of the Year candidates including Betty Jo Riley and Rhea Taylor of Roswell Joan Carroll of Carlsbad Jo Ann Joiner of Clovis Betty Dixon of Hobbs Sarah Rebecca Smith of Jal Elizabeth Clardy of Lovington and Frances Dewey of Portales. The Meet the Councilman session will be held Saturday at City Hall with City Councilmen Harold Ashcraft and L C Stiles in attendance.
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Southeastern New Mexico
Betty Jo Riley
Rhea Taylor
Roswell
Joan Carroll
Carlsbad
Jo Ann Joiner
Clovis
Betty Dixon
Hobbs
Sarah Rebecca Smith
Jal
Elizabeth Clardy
Lovington
Frances Dewey
Portales
City Hall
Harold Ashcraft
L.C. Stiles
New Mexico Military Institute Broncos
Gila Monsters
Eastern Arizona Junior College
Leroy Johnson
Steve Hesser
Joe Skarra
Robert Stovall
Brett Fyffe
Gary Russell
Dino Recotor
Dusty Davis
Mitch Plummer
Ben Barnett
Greg Hall
Billy Walker
Court redistricting stirs NM dispute between governor and legislature
In New Mexico the redistricting fight pits a Democrat-led Legislature and Republican governor against a court route. Judge Baldock warns no side will be happy as incumbency and party power collide. Senate turmoil grows with Sen. Aragon’s rump caucus replacing Tim Jennings.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
U.S
Bobby Baldock
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Gary Johnson
Baldock
Johnson
House
Ben Lujan
Senate
Manny Aragon
Tim Jennings
Roswell
Jennings
Richard Romero
Aragon
Long Afghan War Seen To Drag On Through Winter
U S officials warn the Afghanistan conflict will be prolonged as efforts focus on a broad counterterrorism dragnet. Taliban dislodgment and locating Osama bin Laden hinge on scarce intelligence amid limits of allied forces and equipment. World leaders urge humanitarian aid delivery as Ramadan approaches.
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Washington
Afghanistan
U.S
Northern Alliance
Osama bin Laden
America
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
World Trade Center
United Nations
Kofi Annan
Bush
bin Laden
Daniel Smith
John Pike
GlobalSecurity.org
Bush as Leader on the Mound and in History
The piece argues George W. Bush embodies leadership under pressure, likening him to a great shortstop who reacts to the moment. It links his posture to democracy, freedom, and fighting terrorism, urging a united American mission beyond party lines. It cites Stevenson and Eisenhower to ground the argument in historical leadership.
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Yankee Stadium
George W. Bush
Ruth
America
New York City
Hemingway
Adlai Stevenson
Dom
Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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