Pooper scoopers bill finally OK'd in New York
In Albany, New York, the senate approved a bill requiring dog walkers in New York City and Buffalo to carry pooper scoopers to clean up after dogs. Debate included quips about the city being a “large open toilet” of canine waste and demonstrations with a scooper being ruled out of order amid laughter.
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Protests At Seabrook Likely To See Case Dismissals
CUNCAHD NH A lawyer predicts most criminal trespass cases against anti nuclear demonstrators arrested May 1 at the Seabrook power plant site will be dropped or not heard. Anthony McManus of Dover said the state Supreme Court backlog could take years and that many Seabrook appeals may never be heard. More than 1400 protesters were arrested. most convicted in district court and appealing to superior court for trial. He added the court will have more pressing cases on its docket.
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Akron Explosions Linked to Rubber Plant Labor Strike
Police traced a volatile chemical to the Patch Rubber Co in Akron after blasts ripped a six block area, causing street and playground damage estimated at 4 million dollars. About 100 Teamsters Local 348 workers, on strike since contract expiry a month ago, are not confirmed as involved.
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Fate of King's assassin to be decided by feds
A UPI report says the Justice Department will likely decide next week whether to take custody of James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kadie Sisk, counsel to Gov. Ray Blanton, said officials expect a federal decision soon after renewed staff work and talks in Washington.
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Safety panel weighs ban on baby rattles
Washington reports at least four children have died and 14 cases of rattles lodged in throats. The Consumer Product Safety Commission directed staff to study banning certain rattles, especially telephone-receiver shaped designs, as infants roll over and suffocate on the toys.
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