Patience urged as long war on terrorism continues
The piece argues the Afghanistan campaign will be lengthy and difficult, despite Bush's reminders. It notes rugged terrain, elusive al Qaeda targets, and the need for ground troops and sustained air strikes, while warning against Ramadan as a deadline and stressing resolve to crush Osama bin Laden and his network.
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Today in History Highlights From Election and Milestone Events
The entry notes key moments on election days and historic figures. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's death in 1893, Bryan’s 1896/1900 era campaigns, Hughes and Hearst in 1906, Gandhi’s 1913 arrest, Lincoln’s 1860 status, Hoover’s 1928 victory, and Jefferson Davis 1861 election as Confederate president.
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Charles Harrison
Evans Hughes
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Two teen applicants eye NMMI enrollment in Albuquerque visit
Sharlana Ferris age 17 and Alexis Brown age 15 of Albuquerque tour the all male New Mexico Military Institute meeting Public Relations Director Travis Reames and cadet John Earp. They say they want to compete with boys and receive a good education. Youth Appreciation Week kicks off in Roswell with Optimist Club leaders and city officials honoring local youths. Sheila Brainerd performed a Renaissance dance at Eastern New Mexico University Portales, daughter of William F. and Mrs. Brainerd.
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Alexis Brown
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Travis Reames
NMMI
John Earp
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Jerry Smith
Joseph Behnke
Sheila Brainerd
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
William F. Brainerd
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Leaks and the public right to know in government
Washington leaks trigger anger at top officials as debates over whether and how much information should reach the public intensify. The piece argues leakers serve public interest, while officials must balance secrecy with accountability and timely disclosure.
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Carl Bernstein
Bob Woodward
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Donald Rumsfeld
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Afghanistan
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No road maps for this war against terrorism
The essay argues the United States faces a two front war against anthrax at home and Osama bin Laden abroad with improvisation as the approach. It notes information gaps on dangerous microbes, academic opposition to a 1999 bill, and domestic fear fueling surveillance while recognizing IRA disarmament as a possible positive step toward ending British terrorist bombings.
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United States
Osama bin Laden
Post–9 11 politics and Gore’s NH comeback
The piece critiques Democratic energy after September 11 and Gore’s appeal in New Hampshire while noting Bush’s Congress speech and Hillary Clinton’s tepid reaction. It cites Jeffrey Toobin’s Too Close to Call arguing that Gore’s loss cooled bipartisanship and shaped Florida’s contested result.
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