Sunni president backs Jan. 30 elections in Iraq
Iraq's Sunni president Ghazi al Yawer urged holding the January 30 vote as insurgent threats disrupt voter registration in Sunni areas. Across Iraq, U S forces expanded to about 150,000 by year end amid clashes in Mosul and Samarra. Prime Minister Allawi pressed Sunni tribal leaders in Amman to back participation while some clerics urged a boycott over the Fallujah operation, yet al Yawer insisted elections proceed on the scheduled date.
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Appalachian Trail Conference becomes Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Appalachian Trail Conference renames to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy effective July 4, 2005. Chairman Brian T. Fitzgerald cites a broadened mission to protect and promote the 1744 mile national park unit. HQ Harpers Ferry notes the trail’s vast annual hikers and the halfway point near Gardners, Pennsylvania.
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University bans alcohol at OU fraternities and dorms
Oklahoma University announces new rules banning drinking at all fraternities and residence halls effective January 18 after 19 year old Blake Hammontree died of alcohol poisoning. Violations can trigger one semester suspension. a student hotline and expanded alcohol education programs will be added as police investigate the Sigma Chi party death and related grand jury testimony unfolds.
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Mercer grant program invites nonprofits to apply for reim bursable funds
Princeton Mercer County Schools through the Department of Special Education announces a mini grant program funded by the Thlyn A Monk Charitable Trust, honoring Andra Gayle Monk. Grants support recreation for mentally impaired and physically handicapped residents of Mercer County and exclude room board Special Olympics and medical costs.
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Former Bush aide indicted in 2002 phone jamming case
James Tobin, 44, former New England campaign chairman for President Bush, was indicted on charges of conspiring to disrupt Democrats get-out-the-vote lines on Election Day 2002. The case cites 800 automated hang-up calls jammed six lines for 1 1/2 hours. Tobin could face up to five years in prison.
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