Energy crisis spurs new call for conservation efforts
Washington focuses on energy efficiency as Bush orders federal agencies in California to curb power use amid rolling blackouts. Cheney warns of nationwide outages if oil and gas supplies aren’t boosted. Environmentalists credit conservation with reducing future plant needs and urge use of compact fluorescent bulbs and efficient appliances to save energy.
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US Loses Seat on UN Human Rights Commission
United States loses its seat on the U N Human Rights Commission for the first time since its founding as France Sweden and Austria win Western seats on the 53 member body. Diplomatic explanations cite ambassador absence and reprisals for U S criticism of rights abuses abroad. Mary Robinson calls the move a historic setback but hopes for speedy return.
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Tennessee nurse wins Survivor The Australian Outback finale
Tina Wesson, a Tennessee nurse and mother of two, defeats Colby Donaldson by 43 votes to win $1 million in the Survivor finale. Donaldson takes $100,000. final immunity went to Donaldson over Wesson in a trivia challenge.
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Bush address to be given in Spanish
President Bush will deliver a version of his weekly English radio address in Spanish this Saturday. Democrats plan a Spanish response led by Minority Leader Dick Gephardt and Rep. Silvestre Reyes. Reyes says Republicans actively appeal to Latinos while Democrats aim to show differences between words and actions.
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Pope Apologizes for Sins Against Greek Orthodox Faith
Pope John Paul II expressed regret for actions against Orthodox Christians including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople. The apology aims to ease historic tensions as he begins a six day pilgrimage through Greece Syria and Malta.
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Florida election reform clears Senate to end punchcard voting
The Florida Senate approved a 32 million election reform package to replace punchcard and lever ballots with optical scan systems. The measure, 38-2 in favor, heads to the House before Gov. Bush’s expected signature, aiming for full implementation by the 2002 primary.
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Weekly church activities and events listed for area congregations
Lutheran Church of America and Iglesia Luterana La Resurreccion hold weekly services and gatherings. Grace Bible Church, Fellowship Baptist, St. Thomas Episcopal, and Boy Scouts plan meals, prayers, youth events, weddings, and potlucks with specific times and locations across Garden City. Conference and community events include a Saturday Iron Man Breakfast and a soup supper in fall.
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Iglesia Luterana la Resurreccion
Garden City
Elca Lutheran Church
N. 11Th St
Tony Mendez
Fellowship Baptist Church
Wheat Lands Convention Center
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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Boy Scouts Troop 109
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