Autocratic Rule Trend in Asia
Southeast Asia moves toward autocratic rule as martial law and military influence expand. Philippines bans most press outlets. Singapore blends elections with broad arrest powers. Regions face poverty, underdevelopment, and social tensions while economies rely on rice and imports.
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Peter O*loughlin
Associated Press
Manila
Philippines
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Indonesia
Burma
North Vietnam
South
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Mekong River
Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew
Malaysia
Tun Abdul Jazak
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Louisiana alligator hunt divides officials and conservationists
The first legal Louisiana alligator hunt in a decade ends September 17 across 278168 acres with 64 licensed trappers. Officials call it a success while conservationists fear harm to the species as 1347 hides are salted. Auctions netted 74614 dollars.
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Bill Crider
Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission
Ted Joanen
Commission
Don Schuler
New Orleans Audubon Society
Schuler
Tors
Louisiana Wild Life and Fish
Joanen
Furrher
Albuquerque looks to use 6.4 million revenue share funds
Albuquerque City Manager Herb Smith says the 6.4 million expected from a revenue sharing bill would not solve all financial problems. The city will seek additional revenues, including a growth oriented tax, and continues to urge a long term state revenue appropriation. Smith plans a proposal with top officials on opportunities for the funds if Congress passes the bill.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Herb Smith
Smith
New Mexico
Industrial displays set for banquet
Local firms will be acknowledged at an appreciation banquet by the Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce Department led by Kan Bonnell. The group discussed hallway exhibits and a chamber sponsored industry tour to boost public knowledge of local businesses and their economic role.
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Roswell
ACDC
Ernie Witucki
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