U.S. Aid vs Famine in Southern Africa Sparks Debate
The piece portrays starving Zambians outside a grain warehouse pleading for help as governments refuse U S biotech corn. It notes 2.5 million at risk, roughly 13 million across six nations, with Malawi Lesotho and Swaziland accepting aid while Zimbabwe and Mozambique reject it. The article argues U S aid remains necessary despite controversy.
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Levy Mwanawasa
United Nations
United States
America
Economic development and taxes urged for Roswell voters
A reader writes in support of an economic development plan and a gross receipts tax for Roswell. The letter argues development creates jobs, better goods and services, prosperity, and improved quality of life, urging voters to become informed and vote by Tuesday Sept 17.
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Roswell
LOGRT Jobs Move Could Boost Roswell Economy
A local letter argues LOGRT Jobs would attract new business and raise living standards in Roswell. The author urges passage of the bill, noting residents lose wages from a small sales tax increase and highlighting a need to prevent town decline.
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Roswell
Jill L. Samora
Foresters sponsor birthday party for St Marys Hospital residents
Mary Gindratt, a nursing home resident, attended the annual lunch party at St Marys Hospital on Sept 12 1977 sponsored by Court Pecos 1276 International Order of Foresters. Debbie K Bratcher and Garry L Graham of Roswell wed recently at Calvary Baptist Church.
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Mary Gindratt
St. Mary's Hospital
Court Pecos
International Order of Foresters
Debbie K. Bratcher
Garry L. Graham
Roswell
Calvary Baptist Church
Albuquerque
Salt Lake City
TANF reauthorization urged to expand education in New Mexico
Agnes Noonan and Cyris Baca urge expanding TANF education and childcare to boost New Mexico’s economy and reduce poverty. They cite studies on income by education level and push to remove education caps, backing the Senate bill and urging broader support for high school, vocational, and college paths.
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New Mexico
U.S. Census Bureau
Maximus Inc
Human Services Department
TANF
Senate Finance Committee
Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Senate
America changed after 9 11 reshapes national outlook
This 9 11 reflection notes America’s altered stance since the attacks as citizens assess patriotism. It discusses international perception, U S policy shifts toward preemption, and the Afghanistan war as part of redefined global engagement. The piece weighs leadership rhetoric and the nation’s resolve in crisis.
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America
Winston Churchill
Afghanistan
Do We Need Another UN Resolution on Iraq
A commentary questions the push for a new United Nations resolution on Iraq. It argues that Resolution 687 set harsh disarmament terms but has been ignored, and faulting the United States for prolonging inaction while noting Chirac’s cautious stance toward a fresh sanctioning effort.
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U.N
Iraq
Jacques Chirac
France
United States
United Nations
Europe
Bush
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