Constitution Week: Why America Has No Monarch or Junta
The piece contrasts the United States with monarchies and state party systems, noting the Constitution as ultimate authority written in 1787. It recounts nine states needed for ratification, New Hampshire’s 1788 vote, and the document’s role in protecting individual rights. It framingly asserts the Constitution’s enduring, unique power.
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United States
Central Committee
Communist
China
Philadelphia
New Hampshire
Anaya joins new league amid extradition dispute in New Mexico
Governor Toney Anaya faces criticism as Pennsylvania Governor Richard Thornburgh seeks extradition of John L Hart alias Harry Snyder for arson burglary and escape. Anaya's stance on reform contrasts with calls for accountability, prompting debate over law and governance.
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Melita
Anaya
Cuba
Michel Castro
Castro
Pennsylvania
Richard Thornburg
John L. Hart
New Mexico
Harry Snyder
Hart
Aliis Snyder
Toney Anaya
Fidel Castro
This Day in History September 17, 1985 Highlights
On Sept 17 1787 the U S Constitution was completed in Philadelphia. Notable events include 1862 Antietam Civil War defense, 1939 Soviet invasion of Poland, 1947 Forrestal sworn as first defense secretary, 1949 Noronic disaster in Toronto, 1978 Camp David peace framework, 1983 Vanessa Williams Miss America. Major recent items mention Shimon Peres seeking missiles and Somoza assassination. Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th prime minister one year ago.
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United States
Philadelphia
Maryland
Antieta
Soviet Union
Poland
James V. Forrestal
U.S
Noronic
Toronto
Anwar Sadat
Brian Mulroney
Canada
John N. Turner
Mulroney
State group cites NM high school to college rates
A spokesman for the State Association of Government Employees told Roswell High School Honor Society that just under 45 percent of female graduates in New Mexico pursue college while 60 percent of male graduates do. Margaret Edgerton of the Albuquerque chapter added remarks on the state.
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State Association of Government Employees
Roswell
New Mexico
Margaret Edgerton
Albuquerque
Descrption of scholarships and speaker at October meeting
The Small Society Association offers two scholarships to women this year. Val J. McCory, president of Shell Oil Co., will be the guest speaker at the Desk & Derrick Club meeting at the Country Club in October. A Bergman film festival opens at Roswell Art Museum featuring four major Ingmar Bergman films.
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Association
Val J. McCory
Shell Oil Co
Desk & Derrick Club
Country Club
Ingmar Bergman
Roswell Art Museum
Depositors spared as Moncor banks fail in New Mexico
In Santa Fe New Mexico depositors escaped major harm from the abrupt Moncor bank failures. Stockholders face losses, but depositors were not endangered. The Comptroller of the Currency sought to reassure locals that agricultural and petroleum loan fears were unfounded. Roswell and Hobbs cases followed similar explanations.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Moncor
Hobbs
Roswell Moncor
Roswell
Roswell Bank
Bank failures and politics mix in New Mexico commentary
The column critiques aggressive growth by Moncor Inc and risky banking practices that led to insolvency. It notes losses in Schlumberger stock, potential legal actions, and calls for legislative action to restore funds. It also reports on media coverage limits and questions about Anglo manipulation of Hispanic voters. The piece criticizes a banking task force dominated by bankers and questions its cross state banking stance.
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Moncor Inc
New Mexico
Toney Anaya
Crisis nerves in Washington differ from Paris experience
A narrator compares crisis life in Paris and Washington, noting familiarity with locals in D C and anonymity abroad. In Paris crises are handled by strangers, while in Washington neighbors may be involved, affecting perceived control and tension.
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Washington
Paris
Washington crises and harmless gossip collide in Buchwald piece
Art Buchwald riffs on Washington life where power players mingle with spouses at dinners and rumors swirl. His wry look contrasts Parisian openness with the hush around crises, chasing truth as nerves fray and decisions loom.
Seven Lebanese Jews abducted by Shiite militants in Beirut
Seven elderly Lebanese Jews have been abducted on the street and are believed held by Hezbollah. The victims include Dr. Eli Hallak, 60, and Isaac Sasson, 68, among others. U.S. officials and Lebanese authorities are weighing the case as part of broader hostages efforts alongside seven Americans. The fate of the Jewish community, once large in Beirut, underscores sectarian violence in Lebanon.
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Washington
Lebanon
Beirut
Hezbollah
State Department
Middle East
Israel
Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini
Eli Hallak
Isaac Sasson
Sasson
United Arab Emirates
West Beirut
Yehuda Benisti
Bank Safra
Isaac Tarrab
Eli Srour
Haim Cohen
Salim Jammous
Lucette Lagnado
Bekaa Valley
Reginald Bartholomew
U.S
Hafez Assad
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Associated Press
Menachem Begin
David Sumit
Vanessa Williams
New York
Penthouse Magazine
Shimon Peres
Anastasio Somoza
Paraguay
Small Society
Brickman
Beeckte
Fred McCaffrey
Schlumberger
Netherlands
Phil Troutman
Dean Witt
Weyey
Eleanor Smeal
Tren
Copley News Service
Art Buchwald
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Central America
Buchwald
Jack Anderson
Anderson
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