Notions of Free Market and Government Wealth in New Mexico
A New Mexico viewpoint argues that modern wealth often arises from government programs and regulation rather than pure free market activity. It cites labs, bases, auto insurance mandates, red light cameras, and public funding as sources of profits and asks for less pious praise of free markets in tax policy debates.
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New Mexico
Steve Jobs
Senators press tobacco ban in baseball players
Four Democratic senators urge MLB to ban smokeless tobacco, arguing health risks for players and fans. They contrast MLB’s stance with the players union and note past incidents that drew public scrutiny, urging focus on broader national issues before addressing sports policy.
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U.S. Senate
U.S
Dick Durbin
Illinois
Frank Lautenberg
New Jersey
Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Major League Players Association
Major League Baseball
Players Union
Whitey Herzog
Cardinals
Harvey Kuenn
Milwaukee Brewers
Letters on Financial and Social Injustice in America
A reader questions wealth concentration and social inequality. The letter cites CEO pay versus average wages in Chaves County, contrasts Hispanic and White incomes, notes child food stress, and argues that global standing on education and health lags. It concludes that true equality is unattainable when 1 percent own over 95 percent of wealth.
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Warren Buffet
Chaves County
America
Embracing singleness reshapes views on romance and marriage
In the Atlantic cover piece Kate Bolick argues for viewing singleness as liberation and rethinking traditional marriage as society’s ideal. She contrasts her generation with mothers who married young amid stricter norms, noting a shift toward casual sex and evolving family ideals across generations.
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Atlantic
Kate Bolick
Kate
Doonesbury Dear Doctor K on hair straightening risks
The column notes hair straighteners may contain formaldehyde and pose skin and respiratory irritation risks. It cites studies on occupational exposure, while finding no proven cancer risk for frequent clients or hairdressers, and warns of potential embalmers’ exposure.
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Doctor K
Reader
National Cancer Institute
Airman McClure Graduates From Lackland Basic Training
25 years ago Airman Diane R. McClure the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richie E McClure of Ruidoso completed six weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base She studied the Air Force mission organization and customs and received human relations training Also noted is promotion to senior airman for David W Myers son of Carol A Bowman of Albuquerque and Wesley M Myers of Artesia an airborne radar systems specialist at Tinker AFB with the 963rd AWACS squadron.
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Diane R. McClure
Richie E. McClure
Ruidoso
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
David W. Myers
Carol A. Bowman
Albuquerque
Wesley M. Myers
Artesia
Myers
Tinker Air Force Base
963Rd Airborne Warning
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DR. K
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