Capitol flags ban at Alabama rededication sparks boycott
At the Alabama Capitol rededication the Confederate battle flag was banned amid a dispute over placing the banner atop the building. Governor Hunt's plan drew black-group boycotts and police seized then returned a large flag from Alan Gilliland. Small flag sticks on the Capitol lawn were deemed dangerous and removed.
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Crossbow attacker sentenced to life in San Diego
Jesse Solis, 24, was sentenced to life plus seven years after being convicted of attempting to kill his former lover by shooting Arthur Ekwall in the head with a crossbow arrow in bed on June 8. Parole eligibility after 10 years.
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US pushes to enforce Bosnia no fly zone amid Balkans talks
Secretary of State Eagleburger signals tougher U S stance on Bosnia aiming to enforce the U N flight ban and consider selective arms embargo changes as winter worsens civilian suffering in the former Yugoslavia. He says allies and the U N Security Council may discuss enforcing the ban with possible air action against violators.
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Northeast Storm Drenches Coast with High Winds and Floods
Powerful northeast storm battered the Atlantic Coast with gusts to 80 mph, coastal flooding, and blizzard conditions across Massachusetts and Connecticut. New York City endured 40 mph winds as ferry service halted to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. At least 15 deaths were blamed on collapsed roofs and flooding, with thousands left without power and pilot whales beached on Cape Cod.
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Tribes Vital to Saving Environment
Worldwatch Institute argues millions of endangered species could vanish if indigenous peoples are displaced. The report highlights knowledge from North and South American Indians, Australian aborigines, African Bushmen, Mongolians, Afghan nomads, and forest peoples of the Philippines and Malaysia, noting forest dwellers like Liberia’s Kpelle protect crop diversity and plant medicines. The author calls for recognizing land rights and UN action to guide states.
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Metropolis Holds Tongue in Cheek Superman Memorial
Metropolis Illinois residents said farewell to a local hero as a tongue in cheek service honored Superman. A note left in the casket joked that the hero would return in the comics while locals plan a 15-foot bronze statue and hoped to raise 130000 dollars. Gary Kidd leads the statue committee as townsfolk visit the closed casket in the Massac County courthouse hallway.
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King Defends Himself After Beating Controversy
Rodney King told a radio audience he is tired of being judged as a brute and insisted he is a decent human being. The AP report notes his appearance on KJLH FM from Florida and mentions Rev. Jesse Jackson praising his call for peace during the riots after the March 1991 beating.
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Sears Ad Mixup Corrected for TV and Discman Pricing
The 12/13 Sears insert misidentified a Magnavox 19 inch TV logo as Sony and priced a Sony Discman 23745 at 119.99. The Magnavox TV is the correct model, and the Discman price should be 199.99. Sears apologizes for the inconvenience.
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