Chapel Bells Toll Disturb Neighbors In Elizabeth N J
In Elizabeth New Jersey residents protest a Benedictine sisters bell schedule ringing four times daily from 6 a.m. to about 6 40 p m with city permission The 125 year monastery sought compromise to limit the 6 a m bell to 15 seconds prompting residents including Shir a Litwin to speak of disrupted sleep and neighborly friction The sisters defend the practice noting monastic life and the need for prayer while residents seek quieter hours and consideration
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Elizabeth
N.J
Shira Litwin
Germaine Fritz
Fritz
Controversial Swimwear Talk Sparks Florida Beach Debate
A columnist jokes about running a swimsuit feature while noting editors block images. He cites a Florida book project on thong suits and reports two legislators proposing a ban on such swimwear on public beaches as Florida grapples with tourism concerns amid crime news.
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Sylvia
Grizzard Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sunshine State
Florida
Grizzard fans beachwear debate sparks letters to editor
A Lewis Grizzard syndicated column notes controversy over foreign tourists and skimpy swimsuits in Florida. Readers’ letters defense and satire address thong attire, age related concerns, and potential arrests. Grizzard adds personal voice about the issue and his winter mood.
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Orlando Sentinel
Florida
South Carolina considers bill to curb crop disparagement libel risk
A proposed Sogge bill in the South Carolina House would let perishable crop producers sue for disparagement if statements lack reliable scientific data. Supporters say it protects farmers of apples peaches and cantaloupe from false reports, while critics warn it could chill free speech and misapply trade libel principles.
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Columbia
House of Representatives
Pete Gustafson
South Carolina Farm Bureau
Gustafson
Jay Bender
South Carolina Press Association
Ple
Earth
Bender
Bill Riser
West Columbia
Riser
Clemson Extension
The
Press Association
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Japan loses Solomon Islands ally over Antarctic whale sanctuary
The Solomon Islandsdeclines to attend the May whaling conference on Norfolk Island jeopardizing Japan and Norway chance to block a proposed 50 year Antarctic whale sanctuary. Delegates warn decisive shifting coalitions may occur at the May Mexico meeting as a three quarters vote is required.
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South Pacific
Japan
Solomon Islands
Mexico
International Whaling Commission
Antarctic
Indian Ocean
Whaling Commission
Norway
Caribbean
Solomons
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