Texas House Pushes Open Meetings and Press Shield Bills
The Texas House advances open meetings and press shield laws by a 9 to 1 margin sending the measures to the Senate. Supporters say public access strengthens the First Amendment and serves readers and viewers statewide. Price Daniel Jr. and over 130 lawmakers back the proposals.
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Cremation Urged As Hong Kong Faces Land Shortage
In Hong Kong a land shortage pushes cremation as the government urges residents to cremate rather than bury. With 11 public and 28 private cemeteries near capacity, costs rise and space is scarce. Cremation fees run about five dollars, versus higher burial costs, while exhumations free up limited grave plots.
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Jose Katigbak
Hong Kong
Chin Yiu- Cheung
Wo Hop Shek
Chin
Wonder Woman Returns as Symbol of Liberation
New York reports Wonder Woman back on Paradise Island reaffirming her role as a symbol of liberation. The character created in 1941 by William Moulton Marston is discussed as a pioneer of women’s rights, contrasting early depictions with later reinventions and a Ms. Magazine revival. The Ms. edition includes original Marston chronicles and a brief Amazon myth history in a $12.95 volume.
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Wonder Woman
Paraiise Island
Amazon
William Moulton Marston
Charles Moulton
Womens Liberation Movement
Superman
Marston
Joanne Edgar
Ms. Magazine
Miss Edgar
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Offenders face community service under new British act
Peter Giles, 20, the first offender ordered to perform 120 hours of community service, painting and decorating for needy families and other tasks. The scheme, piloted in Nottingham and six centers nationwide, allows magistrates to replace fines or jail with 40 to 240 hours of unpaid work for over 17s.
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Peter Giles
Britain
Giles
Nottingham
Day To Honor Abner McCall Day
Baylor University president Abner V. McCall will be honored with a Recognition Day in Waco on March 30. The Baylor Chamber of Commerce initiated the idea and plans include campus convocations week, an afternoon reception, and a banquet at the Civic and Convention Center. About 2 000 people are expected to attend the banquet.
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Abner V. McCall
Baylor University
Waco
Baylor Chamber of Commerce
McCall
Waco Civic and Convention Center
Beware of tax preparers and how to choose trusted help
Taxpayers should pick qualified advisors and remain responsible for all entries and payments. A Temple Internal Revenue official warns against blank returns pencil signs and guarantees or fee schemes. An economist notes PVC wrapped beef may cut costs for processors and improve beef quality for consumers.
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Internal Revenue
Temple
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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