Judge rules pledge unconstitutional. Newdow seeks to restore wording
California judge signals ongoing confirmation hearings as chief justice retires. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor steps down when a successor is confirmed. Supreme Court previously dismissed for lack of standing. Newdow, a lawyer and doctor, sues for three unnamed families seeking removal of God reference and return to the pre 1954 wording. He argues the pledge should read one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. A restraining order would bar recitation in Elk Grove Unified, Rio Linda and Elverta Joint.
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Pledge Recitation Sparks Mixed Views Across Area Schools
Students in Garden City area elementary schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance during morning gatherings, with Florence Wilson Elementary noting noncompliance is allowed for religious reasons. The debate extends to legal challenges in Sacramento County and potential Supreme Court rulings affecting nine western states.
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Recovery sparks hope as floodwaters recede in Katrina aftermath
Louisiana reports progress with 168000 customers without power down 10000 in a day and Hibernia Bank lights on at sunset. Flooding remains at 40 to 50 percent citywide while pumps move 8 billion gallons daily. Governor Blanco accepts responsibility for response failings. Medicaid Fraud Unit focus rises as nursing home deaths probe expands. Mississippi plans cruise-ship evacuee housing amid base camp and modular city options.
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Cimarron student dies in car crash. community mourns
A Cimarron High School student was killed in a Wednesday car accident. School officials expect to dismiss classes if funeral falls on a school day. The victim, tied to the community across southwest Kansas, was described as very popular with friends ranging from young children to seniors. The Friday football game with Sublette was postponed, with no reschedule date yet. the player had rushed for 252 yards and three touchdowns in the season’s first two games.
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Enforcement: Task force fights for existence and funds
Sherman County leaders warn that cutting Byrne grant money would end the joint drug task force. Undersheriff Roger Studer notes a $5,000 county share and a $3,000 annual rise if funding disappears, risking broader cuts to Kansas agencies and rising drug crime after 2001 seizures totaling about 2.8 million in drugs.
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Farmers fear Katrina will curb harvest shipments
Glen Mueller, a Columbia Illinois farmer, faces a rough year as drought parched crops and Hurricane Katrina disrupts river shipping to export terminals on the Mississippi. With limited storage, cooperatives full, farmers may sell early at cut rates to avoid spoilage while awaiting better prices. The situation underscores dependence on river transport for moving grains to overseas buyers.
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