Custody trial pits white man against black family in Houston
A Houston jury hears a custody suit where white guardian Jim Moore seeks primary custody of 4 year old Franklin Chatman Jr. The boy has lived with Moore since 1995, while Franklin’s mother Suzanne Howard faces accusations of abuse. TDPRS recommends placing Franklin with Howard’s mother Virginia Howard. Both sides deny the allegations as black activists react to the case.
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Samuel Childs
Jim Moore
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Franklin Chatman Jr
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Suzanne Howard
Howard
Franklin Moore
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Virginia Howard
Stewart Davis
TDPRS
Forrester on a tricky bridge defense and ruffing play
Tony Forrester explains a classic deal from Vintage Forrester where West must time discards to cut South’s trump threat after a spade queen ruff. The key is not to overreact to covering the ruff as South still has two hearts and a strong trump endgame with West holding king ten nine and East in the heart winners.
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Tony Forrester
Daily Telegraph
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Batsford
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North
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Mauro raises funds in Washington amid Bush outreach
Democratic challenger Garry Mauro campaigns in Washington with help from Bill and Hillary Clinton, aiming to boost his fundraising to counter Gov. George W. Bush’s $15 million haul. Mauro notes Bush's handling of early prison release and cites the James Byrd Jr. case to criticize policy. Hillary Clinton attends a $1,000-a-person reception, while President Clinton joins a $5,000-per-person dinner.
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Garry Mauro
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Hillary Clinton
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Bush
Jasper
Mauro
Lawrence Russell Brewer
James Byrd Jr
Brewer
Challenger Bush
Ann Richards
Richards
Mindy Tucker
Supreme Court
Florida
Tucker
California
Garry May
Ongtime
Clinton
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