Rights and security clash over terrorism measures
The author warns against sacrificing civil liberties in the name of security as the Justice Department orders arrests and secret military tribunals for terrorism suspects. History shows rights abuses in the name of security, and oversight is needed to prevent secret arrests and trials.
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al-Qaida
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Burglars Loot 21 Handguns From Gibson's Discount Center
Mary Mendoza, 30, an employee at Gibson's Discount Center on North Main Street, reported a two foot hole knocked out by burglars who stole 21 handguns from a display case. Police say a pick was used and a second hole attempt struck a building beam. Also noted, District Attorney-elect Michael McCormick said his staff selections are nearly set. At Eastern New Mexico University Roswell bids opened for renovating former Air Force barracks No. 748 into a trade technical center, Mesa Construction submitting the low bid of 442495.
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Gibson's Discount Center
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Michael McCormick
Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell Republican Phelps Anderson eyes Congress
Roswell businessman Phelps Anderson, long active in scouting and New Mexico politics, declares for Congress while district lines remain unsettled. He emphasizes groundwork and loyalty to the Republican party as incumbents weigh retirement and court redistricting shapes races.
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Phelps Anderson
Roswell
Anderson
Conquistador Council
National Council
Bruce King
Heather Wilson
Joe Sheen
GOP
Joe Skeen
Skeen
Congress
New Mexico
New Mexico House
Robert O. Anderson
Arco Oil
Phelps
Las Cruces
New Mexico State University
Mesil
Lawmakers pass dumb laws and moral panic in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Maryland council approved a measure fining smokers up to 750 for letting fumes enter a neighbor home, a move criticized as unnecessary and liable to abuse. Critics note lack of local complaints and warn of broad interpretations affecting grilling perfume or even perfume use while citing historical absurdities and a Dumb Laws web catalog.
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Montgomery County
Washington, D.C
Michael
New York Ethnic Politics in Decline and Change
The piece traces how New York City politics centered on Italians Irish and Jews shifted as Hispanics rose since the 1960s. It notes Dinkins and Giuliani’s white-focused power bases and highlights recent outreach by Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg to Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico allies, signaling potential shifts in Hispanic influence.
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David Dinkins
New York
Dinkins
Rudolph Giuliani
City Hall
Giuliani
Miami
Manny Diaz
Ray Caballero
Garza
el Paso
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Houston
Orlando Sanchez
Lee Brown
California
San Jose
Ron Gonzalez
Antonio Vil
James K. Hahn
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Michael R. Bloomberg
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Puerto Rico
American Airlines
Hipólito Mejia
Lila M. Calderón
Dinkins and
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