Emotions Run High Over Elian Raid Protests
More than 200 protesters blocked traffic to and from the Lincoln Tunnel in Union City New Jersey on Saturday. The action remained peaceful with no arrests. Experts warn of potential near term and long term trauma for Elian as he returns to his father and Cuba connections are restored.
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Lincoln Tunnel
New Jersey
Union City
N.J
Howard Weiner
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cuba
Albert Solnit
Connecticut
Elian Restored to Father After Miami Raid
Attorney General Janet Reno cited intransigent Miami relatives as prompting forceful action. Elianayon yelled in Spanish as riot police entered the home and found him with the fisherman who rescued him. Hours later Elian reunited with his father Juan Miguel Gonzalez amid Cuban relief.
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Miami
Janet Reno
Cuba
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Hianny
Gregory Craig
Havana
Elian Taken From Miami Home in Dramatic Raid
After five months Elian Gonzalez is reunited with his father in a government raid. Agents used pepper spray to disperse crowds and eight people entered Lazaro Gonzalez's house to seize the boy. Elian was taken to a van and later spoke to his father by phone.
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Little Havana
Lazaro Gonzalez
Maria Elena Quesada
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Reno
Clinton
White House
Rose Garden
Iowans React to Child Welfare Decisions in Iowa
Readers share opinions on family rights and state actions. Quotes express support for changing custody and concern over delays and voice for the child. Respondents name cities such as Iowa City Ely Johnson County Marion and individuals including Karin McKeone Wilma Nejdi Ed Williams Lynette Head Linda Dean.
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