Democrats open with Clinton finale
OS ANGELES AP Democrats begin their party convention to nominate Al Gore for the White House after a farewell from President Clinton who touts prosperity and national confidence. Clinton’s spokesman previews Gore’s leadership role as the event runs past midnight amid lingering sex scandal memories, with Carter noting the time is passing.
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Gore Campaigns Amid Convention Polls by State
Vice President Al Gore campaigns during the convention as state by state data shows voting history and current polls on support for Gore or George W. Bush. The figures reflect percentage support for each candidate across multiple states.
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Protesters clash with police near Staples Center
Hundreds of activists confronted police near downtown Los Angeles as they protested Al Gore's ties to an oil company planning to drill near a Colombian Indian reserve. The crowd blocked a street six blocks from the DNC site, moved from Pershing Square to Staples Center, and police dispersed them with clubs after warnings. Several arrests occurred as taunts and dancing accompanied the clash.
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Mary Pearl Compton Enjoys California Convention Scene
Monroe County legislator Mary Pearl Compton jetting to Los Angeles for Socratic National Convention events. She attends two party caucuses on vouchers and economic policy amid late hours and Beverly Hills lodging, noting time zone strain but excitement. She stayed nearby before shuttle service improved transit.
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Tazewell Board OKs $200,000 Low Interest Loan for Raven Elementary Renovations
TAZEWELL Va The Tazewell County School Board unanimously accepted a $200 000 low interest loan to fund Raven Elementary renovations. Eligibility hinges on lunch program metrics and requires a 20 percent local match. Officials propose replacing doors and windows at Raven.
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Police search for fugitive Lena Davis in Bluefield area
Virginia State Police Fugitive Unit seeks Lena Lucille Davis also known as Fields, a 63 year old white woman, five foot four and 169 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Davis pled guilty to three counts of embezzling 23120.20 dollars from caretaker Mrs. Repass in 1989 to 1990, was sentenced in 1991 to five years per count but with suspended terms and supervised release. Police ask anyone with information to contact Special Agent Jim Widener at (540) 228-3131.
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Take Back The Night Protest Targets Mercer Street Cruising
Mercer Street cruising drew opposition at Princeton city council with a petition from Sisters Coffee House patrons urging increased police patrols to curb loud noises and profanity. Maggie Meehan reported 17 disturbances August 12 between 6 45 and 9 p m as co owner Jane Gibson urged a public event August 26 to fund Stop the Violence and promote a healthier downtown environment.
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Charles Grodin to Join 60 Minutes as Commentator
CBS announced Grodin, the actor known for the Beethoven films and Midnight Run, will serve as a commentator on 60 Minutes starting this fall. He previously contributed to NBC Today and Court TV and hosted The Charles Grodin Show for four years ending in 1998 on CNBC and MSNBC.
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