Roswell School Board Rejects Fresquez Contract Bid
Roswell Independent School District faces upheaval as the Roswell School Board votes not to renew Superintendent Amarante Fresquez’s contract, signaling a possible departure when it expires in June 2002. Supporters cite his efforts to improve education while critics call for accountability and timely reasons for the vote.
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Roswell
Amarante Fresquez
Fresquez
Otto Bachus
Jim Bignell
Rusty Ryan
Roswell Independent School District
Ryan
Fresquet
Bignell
Eachus
National Education Association
Roswell Education Association
Bachus
REA
Roswell seniors noted in October 1976 Kiwanian honors
Wayne Mims, Roswell High School senior, named September Student Kiwanian. Bob Walker wins open and $500 novice class at Cutting Horse Competition during the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Suzanne Garnsey scores in youth event. Mrs. Sidney Magill reflects on smuggling Wandering Jew plants into Bahrain and explains living here part time to escape extreme heat and humidity.
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Wayne Mims
Roswell
Joyce Mims
S. Fruitland St
Bob Walker
Bahrain
Time for trips to Santa Fe and New Orleans renews travel spirit
A travel diary extols favorable travel conditions to Santa Fe and New Orleans with affordable hotel rates and scarce crowds. The writer praises Southwest Airlines for reliable, on time service and no layoffs, while noting airline bailouts and industry hardship elsewhere. Reservations in fine dining remain advisable due to limited staff and crowds, with long waits at Brennan's and Preservation Hall.
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New Orleans
Wyndham
Albuquerque
Sandias
Southwest Airlines
Southwest
Brennans
Preservation Hall
Government Officials Question Truth Telling in War Coverage
A Washington debate explores whether officials may lie to the press in wartime. Ari Fleischer and Donald Rumsfeld insist they would not lie and discuss limits on operational secrecy and the role of bodyguard truths during national security crises. Historical examples from World War II and Vietnam are cited to illustrate the tension.
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Washington
Pentagon
White House
Ari Fleischer
United States
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld
Normandy
France
Latin America urged to join fight against terrorism
Regional powers support US in counterterrorism as Brazil backs OAS resolutions and Mexico weighs full cooperation. Debates flare over Mexico’s role with critics warning against becoming a lackey while nations push for practical help in intelligence and diplomatic solidarity.
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Mexico
Americas
United States
Latin America
OAS
United States of America
Brazil
Argentina
Adalberto Rodriguez Giavarini
Vicente Fox
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Jay
Winston Churchill
Helen
Thomas
Organization of American States
Cuba
Fox
Jorge Castaneda
Congress
Carlos Fuentes
Castaneda
Carlos
Tony Blair
Bush
Great Britain
Rocer E
Hernandez
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