Patience as Key to America’s Fight Against Terror
After the September 11 attacks Americans are urged to exercise patience in pursuing a long term strategy to defeat terrorism. The plan emphasizes identifying and destroying terrorist networks worldwide through careful investigation and targeted action, not swift revenge or broad air strikes. The author argues patience is essential to secure lasting outcomes.
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World Trade Center
Pentagon
Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
al-Qaida Organization
United States
QVC
Today in History highlights of September 26
On this date notable events include the first Nixon Kennedy televised debate in 1960, Philadelphia occupation in 1777, Jefferson named first secretary of state in 1789, FTC creation in 1914, Seoul recapture in 1950, West Side Story opening in 1957, The Brady Bunch debut in 1969, and Rehnquist sworn in as chief justice in 1986 with Scalia joining the Court.
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Associated Press
George Gershwin
Brooklyn
N.Y
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Chicago
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
America
Federal Trade Commission
United Nations
Seoul
ABC TV
William H. Rehnquist
United States
Antonin Scalia
Supreme Court
25 Years Ago: Fine Wool Ram Champion At New Mexico State Fair
Carol Butler daughter of E F Butler east of Roswell won the Fine Wool Ram division at the New Mexico State Fair. Paul Henderson 14 son of D E Henderson at 1309 W Third St earned his Eagle Scout award. Cadet Thomas Owen son of Robert Owen 1406 W Seventh St promoted to cadet technical sergeant at the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
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Carol Butler
New Mexico
E.F. Butler
Roswell
Paul Henderson
D.E. Henderson
Third St
Goddard High School
Thomas Owen
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Spring
Colo
Robert Owen
Seventh St
Crisis sparks reflection on leaders and media during attacks
The piece surveys reactions to a terrorist crisis, praising network coverage while criticizing emotional anchoring. It notes international responses from Pakistan and Mexico, U.S. legislative moves, community harmony for Arab-Americans, and varied TV personalities, with focus on public fear and media roles.
Steps to Protect the Pecos Basin and Water Rights
The Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District and State Engineer Steve Reynolds reduced annual basin draw by 97 000 acre feet. Reforms adjudicated rights, limited use to 3 acre feet, retired 7 000 acres, and plugged abandoned wells saving 36 000 30 000 21 000 and 10 000 acre feet respectively. The Interstate Streams Commission added 18 000 acre feet via 6 000 acres purchased but not retired. Potential future rights exceed 900 000 acre feet, with over 200 000 acre feet unused today. enforcement of abandonment law is urged to prevent future loss.
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Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District
Steve Reynolds
Sian
Interstate Streams Commission
Pecos
Governors face new terrorism challenge era
Washington AP notes governors from New York Virginia and Pennsylvania led emergency responses to recent terrorist events. Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania was named by President Bush to head homeland defense, signaling a shift to national strategy and state level coordination amid fears of further attacks.
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New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tom Ridge
Bush
Aes
Reece
Tom Kelly
Siena College
Albany
N.Y
Jim Gilmore
Congressional
Gilmore
White House
Pittsburgh
Ridge
Office of Homeland Security
New Jersey
Bret Schindler
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Tom Brokaw
Dan
Miller
Jay
Interstate Stream Commission
Pecos River
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