Russia weighs sides in Iraq standoff as U.N. draft looms
Russia signals potential support for U.N. arms inspectors while weighing its stance on Iraq. Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov says Moscow would consider new resolutions to aid inspectors, hinting at possible softening of opposition to the U.S. plan. Moscow’s ultimate move remains uncertain ahead of a veto showdown at the U.N. Security Council.
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Support for Karzai regime amid warlords and terror networks
The piece urges U S and global backing for the Karzai government to prevent a relapse into civil war and accelerate Afghanistan reconstruction. It notes destroyed terror training bases, suspects al Qaida leaders fleeing to Pakistan, and asserts international cooperation is needed to dismantle al Qaida links worldwide while criticizing Bush's Iraq focus.
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Parade mixup at 2002 Roswell fair parade causes confusion
Letter to the editor commends the Roswell fair parade efforts while criticizing miscommunications and crowd control during the 2002 ENM Fair parade. The writer cites 900 cadets marching and a map error that forced abrupt changes, urging better coordination for 2003.
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Roswell 1977 News Carriers of the Year named
The Roswell Daily Record honors its 1977 News Carriers of the Year Roger Bowlby, 13, Mike Drew, 15, and 15-year-old Ernest Vasquez. Roswell’s Punt Pass and Kick team members Brian Billington, Rod E. Fedric, Joe Horton, Jess Lilley, and Kevin Scott head to Hobbs to qualify for the Super Bowl XII finals in New Orleans in January.
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Fall travel through New Mexico and Las Vegas notes
The writer's trip from Santa Fe through Ojo Caliente and Red River highlights fall colors, new spa upgrades at Mineral Springs Resort, autumn snow near the Sangre de Cristo, and the Aspencade Arts festival. Nevada trips discuss Strip hotels, attractions, political ads, and cross-state campaigning by Bill Prevett.
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Politics shaped Bush Iraq vote amid looming midterms
Congress approved the war resolution amid election season with a 296-133 House vote and 77-23 Senate vote. Republicans united behind Bush as Democrats sought to return to their districts, tying domestic concerns to the Iraq crisis and aiming to move past battles over Medicare and the economy.
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Bush Faces Economic Backlash Mirrors His Father
The piece weighs Bush’s wartime focus against domestic woes amid voter anger. It cites John McCain’s critique of Republican economic policy, polls showing demand for economic focus, and warns that the proposed $1.4 trillion tax cut could boost short-term activity but worsen long-term deficits, with Iraq war costs adding to the fiscal burden.
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