Marriage Amendment Foes See Mixed Prospects After Elections
Supporters push for a constitutional ban on gay marriage while noting incremental Senate and House gains. Experts cite 1996 Defense of Marriage Act limits and wary White House stance as campaigns hinge on state ratifications and future congressional votes.
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East Coast Snowstorm Halts Travel and Knocks Out Power
A Northeaster dumped up to 18 inches of snow and freezing rain along the East Coast. Airports and roads snarled, dozens of flights delayed or canceled, and thousands lost power from Massachusetts to the Carolinas. Police reported three traffic deaths linked to the storm as services slowly resumed.
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Tax tips for year-end deductions and capital gains
Tax experts advise establishing a qualified self employed retirement plan and deducting contributions to cut 2004 income. Users should accelerate invoices and defer expenses to 2005 and review tax withholdings. Investors may offset large capital gains with stock losses to avoid higher rates, and consider short term CDs or Treasury bills maturing in 2005 to shift income. Contact Philip Lord at plord aikenstandard.com.
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Sheriff Reshuffles Jail Leadership and Raises Officials
The sheriff transfers jail oversight to John Rowley as division captain while boosting pay for Hunt, Courtney, and two other Sheriff's Office admins. Hunt rises from 61,599 to 68,936 and Courtney from 57,774 to 61,876. Administrative and security roles see grade increases and a detention officer ITI level rise.
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City to reuse Christmas trees in parks and parkways
The city plans to recycle donated Christmas trees into mulch for municipal parkways. The program grew popular and ceased counting donated trees. Decor and lights must be removed before drop off. For details call the parks department at 642 7631.
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Parks Department
Stocks Of Local Interest Reported With Varied Movements
Stock quotations show gains and losses across multiple issues with figures in Canadian dollars and notes indicating dividends and earnings. The report includes ticker-like codes, late SEC updates, and footnotes about warrants and distributions sourced from The Associated Press.
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