Redistricting row sparks clash over Adair plan in Roswell
In Roswell, a feud between Sen Tim Jennings and Sen Rod Adair spills into redistricting for Chaves County. Adair won the bid to redraw lines, underbidding rival firm Research & Polling Inc. The county commission, four Republicans and one Democrat, faces questions on bias and fairness as it considers the five proposals and plans to label precincts and publish maps.
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Today in History highlights from November 29
Notable events on November 29 include Enos the chimp launched from Cape Canaveral in 1961, the Lane Creek Massacre in 1864, Puccini's death in 1924, Byrd's South Pole flight in 1929, the UN Palestine partition plan in 1947, and Eisenhower’s Korea visit in 1952.
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Roswell High Students Named November Kiwanian and Rotarian
Roswell High School students Tony Johnson and Frank Sandoval were chosen as November Student Kiwanian and Rotarian of the Month. Rosemary Wilson, Roswell Independent School District English chairman, attended the NCTE convention in Chicago. The New Mexico Cattle Growers held a two day Roswell Inn meeting with local attendees Diane Dowlin and Katie Medlin, drawing participants from across the state and Texas.
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Charities face tough December amid economic strains
New Mexico nonprofit leaders warn households face belt tightening as December generosity dips after Sept. 11. Salt Institute closes as Salt Journal ends publication. Santa Fe Cares cuts staff and seeks consolidation. Philanthropy stressed as grants shrink and need rises, with calls to plan giving and distinguish charity from sustained philanthropy.
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Fleischer Faces Dual Roles as War Spokesman
Washington discusses Ari Fleischer as a wartime spokesman balancing Bush and public need. The briefing schedule, tempered approach, and limits on improvisation shape his front-line role while he stays within scripted lines and the James Brady room.
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Public Defender Urges Clear Security Debate Post Sept. 11
The piece argues for a public defender role in national security discussions and cautions Congress and the public about civil liberties during wartime. It references Bush era measures, calls for due process, and contemplates changes in interrogation and trial procedures amid terrorism concerns. It cites Airliners 3 and 4, Nixon style postulates, and the need to balance rules with security.
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