Tidal Wave II Threatens California Public Colleges
Growing enrollment from the baby boom births a looming crisis as Rand Corp warns California colleges and universities must educate about 2 million students annually by 2005 and beyond. Without public funding increases and economizing, thousands of low and middle income students may be shut out.
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California
Rand Corp
Institute of Education and Training
California Higher Education Roundtable
Rand
Tightly Guarded 35-Hour Week Sparks French Debate
Experts argue if a 35 hour week creates jobs. In public service unions hold power and will push for shorter hours for the same pay. New personnel will be hired as transport, mail, bureaucracy, and police must maintain services, increasing state burden.
Art thief warned by Roswell arts group
A Roswell letter complains about an oil painting stolen from CB Labs on West Country Club Road. The author urges the thief to return the piece, notes the effort and costs behind displaying art, and warns continued art in business programs may be halted.
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Roswell
CB Labs
West Country Club Road
Roswell Fine Arts League
Mescalero Sands
Pati Lu Hayes
Roswell Petro Club Luncheon and Bridge Winners
Twenty five years ago on October 20 1972 Petro Club members met at Roswell Country Club for a regular luncheon hosted by Mrs Colin McMillan. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Charles Carely Mrs Pete Aguilar and Mrs John Barnett. Reed Mulliken opened the Roswell Music Teachers Association recital with David Carrs Soldier. DECA state participants named Lonnie Stevenson and Ricki Wood from the Ruidoso chapter.
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Petro Club
Roswell
Resignation of Duke Rodriguez Sparks Welfare Reform Debate
Supporters call his exit devastating for welfare and Medicaid reform while critics label him brash and ineffective. The governor named Lou Gallegos interim. lawmakers blame broader standoff between the governor and Legislature, noting Rodriguez's 40 percent drop in welfare caseload and ongoing reform efforts.
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Santa FE
Human Services
Duke Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Ramsay Gorham
Albuquerque
Ray Kysar
Farmington
Gary Johnson
Mary Jane Garcia
D-Las Cruces
Tom Udall
Garvey Carruthers
Las Cruces
Johnson
State Supreme Court
Lou Gallegos
Human Services Department
Carruther
Manuel Lujan
Gallegos
Duke
Killers of Polish priest freed after 1984 murder
The last criminals convicted in the 1984 torture murder of Rev. Jerzy Popieluszko were released this summer. The higher-ups who ordered the killing remain unpunished as ex-Communists in Poland's Parliament continue to influence justice. Two generals were acquitted for lack of evidence after a two-year trial, despite probable responsibility. Father Jerzy, a courageous priest who supported Solidarity, helped push Poland toward democracy.
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Jerzy Popieluszko
Jerzy
Poland
Father Jerzy
Solidarity
Dale van Atta
Warsaw
Lech Walesa
Tadeusz Mazowiecki
Krzysztof Kozlowski
Wladyslaw Ciaston
Zenon Platek
Walesa
Power of line-item veto reshapes Congress in budgeting struggle
President Clinton’s selective spending vetoes are portrayed as a tool to influence future congressional behavior beyond money. The White House says itemized vetoes strengthen executive leverage, allowing selective cuts that shape negotiations, deter opposing measures, and limit overall spending. Clinton notes the effect will evolve budgeting dynamics if upheld by the courts.
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Congress
Washington
White House
Clinton
House
Ulysses S. Grant
Senate
Supreme Court
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