Olympics referendum fuels Colorado voting turnout
Denver voters faced a complex choice on constitutional amendment No. 3 to ban state funds for the 1976 Winter Games. Backers warn costs could reach 10 million dollars, while opponents cite environmental concerns. Officials anticipate a near 80 percent turnout as the issue dominates Election Day in Colorado.
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Judge rules against extending Colorado voting hours
Chief US District Court Judge Alfred Arraj denied a request to extend voting hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 18 Colorado counties with voting machines. The suit by Project Common Cause and party groups claimed heavy turnout would overtax polls, but the judge found no constitutional violation or evidence of intent to deny voting.
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Flu epidemic predicted for Colorado
Denver AP A major flu epidemic could strike Colorado in January or February says Dr. Thomas Vernon Colorado's chief epidemiologist The new influenza strain A England has appeared in Hawaii and spread in epidemic form in Australia Korea India and Malaysia He expects the Hong Kong flu vaccine to offer some protection and notes the state health department has a doctor network to report flu like diseases Free vaccines will be provided to high risk patients who cannot afford shots.
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Judgment Denies Jury Trial to Seven Squatters
A U.S. district judge denied a jury trial to seven young people charged with illegal sale on Forest Service land near Tabernash. They face fines up to 504 dollars and six months imprisonment after settling near Strawberry Lake last July 4, where they built a cabin and two log leeps. The group argues a right to prospect and timber cut under federal mining laws. The report also notes historical references to fog signals and lighthouse pay and duties.
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Navajo group seeks restraining order in pawn trade
The Navajo Legal Aid Society and DNA filed a class action in Gallup District Court seeking a permanent restraining order against all pawn dealers and patrons in McKinley and San Juan counties. They accuse dealers of violations of Truth in Lending and UCC, charging hidden loans, overstated charges, and usury exceeding four percent monthly, aiming to protect Native heirlooms and property.
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Police float rules in crazy bingo game
A police escorted bingo session in Itdsi anapolis relaxed rules after a player yelled bingo after three numbers and was rewarded. Soon others claimed prizes as officers let it slide, prompting a patient to quip that the policemen were crazy and the system rewarded short calls.
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