Supercar program overhaul urged by national panel
The National Research Council says the 2004 goal for an affordable ultra fuel-efficient family car under the PNGV plan is unrealistic. It urges reexamining priorities as White House and Congress clash over funding, while automakers pursue hybrids and emission limits hinder diesel mileage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Research Council
Clinton
Congress
PNGV
Bush Administration
The
Research Council
White House
Capitol Hill
Letter to editor praises Frank J Kaufmann and his service
A letter extols Frank J Kaufmann highlighting his New York upbringing after the 1929 crash, his art, military service with the nine and Roswell roles, and his long tenure as a loyal guardian of national security and the Roswell incident. The writer credits him for moral steadfastness and global blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Kaufmann
New York City
Roswell
Frank Kaufmann
Frank J. Kaufman
Frank
Johnson Resigns From New Mexico First Over Tax Report
Governor Johnson, upset by an executive summary of New Mexico First's tax study, drafted a letter resigning from the nonprofit and even joked about cabinet secretary Janet Green resigning. He later criticized media coverage while New Mexico First urged broader tax studies and lowering the top income tax rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Gary Johnson
New Mexico First
Johnson
New Mexico
State Department of Tourism
Janet Green
Green
Wells Fargo Bank
Albuquerque Tribune
Judy Zanotti
Zanotti
the Tribune
Angel Fire
Thomas Taylor
Farmington
Taylor
Bush avoids active peacemaker role in Middle East
Analysis argues the Bush administration pursues a hands off foreign policy stance amid rising Middle East violence. It notes envoys like Tenet and Mitchell, but criticizes lack of direct engagement with Palestinian leaders and perceived bias toward Israel. Mubarak warns U S passivity could empower extremists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bush
U.S
Middle East
America
United States
CIA
George Tenet
George Mitchell
D-Maine
Thurmond and Hollings in South Carolina Paradox
The piece surveys Strom Thurmond's long career from liquor and betting bans to a Senate tenure lasting near 100 years, and criticizes Fritz Hollings for remarks that imply Thurmond is a diminished figure with nowhere to go. It notes Thurmond's party switch and enduring influence, and hints at calls for a recall mechanism concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strom Thurmond
Camden
S.C
Sarsfield Club
Thurmond
South Carolina
Pearl Harbor
Truman
Senate
Janu
Fritz Hollings
Sen. Hollings
Engler
Levin
Michigan
Thompson
Feingold
Wisconsin
Cranston
Reagan
California
Sen. Thurmond
U.S. Senate
Executive Department
Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaufmann
Gary
Bush Ducks
Israel
Hosni Mubarak
Osama el- Baz
Ariel Sharon
Yasser Araf
Helen Thomas
Hollings
Senator Hollings
Greenville News
William F
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!