World War III fears tied to the Sept. 11 attacks
The piece argues the war on terrorism may become a global conflict if Osama bin Laden's jihad succeeds, warning that a Muslim versus non Muslim world war could ensue. It notes mixed international responses and emphasizes that, while governments often differ, the U.S. aims to fight terrorists, not Muslims.
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United States
Bush
Osama bin Laden
Middle East
al-Qaida
Indonesia
bin Laden
U.S
Wal-Mart's impact on towns cited by reader
A letter argues Wal-Mart ruins main streets by drawing jobs and shoppers away. Stores close, property values fall, and local malls empty as residents move out. The writer contends profits return to Arkansas, with manufacturing jobs going abroad, leaving communities poorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal-Mart
Wal- Mart
Arkansas
China
Mexico
Kraft column praised for positive inspirational notes
Reader writes Dear Editor praising Mr. Rick Kraft column Just A Thought for uplifting messages. The letter credits Kraft with encouragement to serve the Artesia Literacy Council and Grace Bible Fellowship through community effort.
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Rick Kraft
Kraft
Artesia Literacy Council
Grace Bible Fellowship
Howard Cook Honored by Mayor for Cultural Contributions
In Roswell 1976, Mayor Jerry Smith saluted Howard Cook at a City Council meeting for his cultural impact. Cook’s paintings are on display at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Golfer Jo Roswell won the Annual Ladies Institute Golf Association Championship with 168 over 36 holes, besting Marian Senteno by one stroke. Roswell to host AAA headed crossing guard pilot program guided by Ginny Silva.
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Howard Cook
Jerry Smith
Cook
Roswell Museum and Art Center
Jo Roswell
Ladies Institute Golf Association
Marian Senteno
Roswell
American Automobile Association
AAA
Ginny Silva
Exhibit highlights POW labor on New Mexico farms
An exhibit at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces chronicles World War II POWs from Germany and Italy used as farm labor in the state. It covers camp history, labor contracts, wages, transport, and postwar impressions, with oral histories and archival research.
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Santa FE
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Roswell
Lordsburg
Fort Stanton
Germany
Deming
Artesia
Carlsbad
Alamogordo
Italy
Ruediger Overmans
University of Freiburg
Robert Hart
New Mexico Endowment For the Humanities
The
Historical Society of New Mexico
Dona Ana County Historical Society
New Mexico Farm
LBJ Seen by Librarian as Truth Seeker of Time
Harry Middleton retiring after 30 years running the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library recalls Johnson as a leader who sought the truth and insisted all documents be public. He notes Johnson warned against credibility gaps and believed the library would hold the full story, including sorrow and failures.
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Washington
White House
Johnson
Harry Middleton
Lyndon B. Johnson
Middleton
LBJ
Austin
Texas
Associated Press
Newsweek
Immigration reform to stop terrorists and secure borders
The article argues for immigration reform focused on preventing terrorism. It urges stricter visa background checks abroad and on arrival, better information sharing among Homeland Security agencies, expanded border patrols in the north and south, and targeting visa overstays to reduce potential threats. It emphasizes the NAFTA bubble concept and treats immigration policy as the first line of defense.
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United States
Ism
FBI
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Office of Homeland Security
South
Canada
North America
INS
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