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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2002
Page
5
In Roswell readers are urged to vote yes to retain Judge Jay Forbes in the Fifth Judicial District including Chaves Eddy and Lea Counties. Attorneys Bassett and Copple defend Forbes against a local ad they deem misleading and unmerited.
A voter from Ruidoso writes about the congressional race for Joe Skeen’s seat, urging Pearce to address issues like economy and security. The letter defends Judge Jay Forbes’s fairness in court and condemns claims he is an unfair snob, stating Forbes has the author’s vote.
Dear Editor urges voters to say Yes to Bond Issues B and C in the November 5 election. The plan funds ENMU Roswell NMMI and ENMU in Ruidoso building improvements and libraries with about 3.5 million locally and nearly 500 thousand for RISD ENMU Roswell Roswell Public Libraries, costing roughly 13.30 dollars per year in taxes.
Voters in the Pecos River Basin are urged to support Bond Question E to finance a consensus plan by the Interstate Stream Commission. The plan aims to guarantee annual Pecos deliveries to Texas, avoid a water rights priority call, and stabilize the region’s economy.
A longtime opponent commends Judge Jay Forbes for fairness and impartiality and urges neighbors to vote to retain him, stating his ethics and zealous advocacy as a positive standard for the judiciary.
Today in history notes key events on October 31 including Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses in 1517, John Keats birth in 1795, Nevada statehood in 1864, the Reuben James sinking in 1941, the first South Pole airplane landing in 1956, LBJ halting bombing in 1968, and Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984. It marks Halloween and lists additional events across centuries.
Thomas Cantinuad and Bolton clash over international labs and treaties as Bolton’s past roles and blunt remarks spark criticism. The Senate confirmed him 57 to 43 amid party lines, drawing praise from Helms and skepticism from Isaacs.
Buckley argues fundamentalists seek more allies as voters shift away from prohibition. He warns pot use risks, notes uncertain science on harm and possible positives. He asserts law enforcement arrests of 10,000 people weekly are excessive for a minor social issue.
The Carlsbad Current Argus editorial endorses Judge Jay W. Forbes in the November 5 election and condemns a local anti-retention effort led by lawyers Phil and Dick Blenden. It cites a May 11 2001 letter showing attempted recusal pressure and urges a YES vote to retain Forbes.
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