Officials defend police after Puerto Rican Independence Day riot
In Chicago police faced criticism from Hispanic groups over what they call an overreaction during a six hour riot in Humboldt Park that left two dead and more than 100 injured. Authorities say officers faced threats and gunfire as gunmen exchanged shots during the disturbance.
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Study Says Small Tobacco Farms May Be Displaced
RALEIGH AP The Southern Regional Council reports small tobacco farming operations may fare better under different policies. The study by F. Ray Marshall and Allen Thompson notes leasing allotments and a mechanical harvester could push small farmers out. It blames USDA tax terms credit and agribusiness research for decline.
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Vaughn Interested in U.S. Judgeship Consideration
North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Earl W. Vaughn, 48, expressed interest in filling a U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals seat. A Rockingham County native with 16 years on the state appeals bench, he has also served as state House majority leader and speaker. A presidential nominating commission will be appointed to recommend qualified persons.
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WAC Weds Woman May Be Discharged
Army officials begin hearings at Fort Rucker to decide if Spec 4 Marie L. Sode 23 should be discharged for marriage to Kristian von Hoffburg 30. The November wedding in Coffee County drew judge James Sawyer’s remark about the same sex union. Prosecutors note no Alabama law bans such marriages. Hearings expected to last three days.
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Tradition Keeps Races Apart In Georgia Graveyard Plots
In Georgia graveyards racial segregation persists in practice though legal barriers have fallen. Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta and other sites maintain separate sections for Black burials, with officials noting few or no Black families seek plots outside designated areas. Local funeral directors say about 90 percent of Black burials occur in Black church cemeteries.
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Ecevit Leads With Fireworks In Turkish Elections
Former premier Bulent Ecevit's Republican People's party leads in Turkey's general election with a projected 222 of 450 seats as vote tallies show 4.4 percent for his party and 36 percent for Suleyman Demirel's Justice party. The Interior Ministry notes election day was relatively calm with some violence earlier in the campaign.
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Ecevit
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National Action Party
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Spoleto Arts Festival Ends Near Charleston
The Spoleto festival closed its first American season with a large finale at Middleton Place near Charleston. About 6 000 attendees watched the 105 member orchestra perform Music for Royal Fireworks as fireworks lit the Ashley River sky. Dignitaries included Gov. James B. Edwards and Sen. Strom Thurmond. Ticket sales indicated strong local interest with 70 percent sold to Charleston-area residents.
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