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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1975

Page

6

Gay marriages ignite legal debate in Boulder

In Boulder Colorado two men from Colorado Springs obtained a marriage license and wed sparking a wave of similar licenses for same sex couples, a Denver church ceremony, and a looming legal clash likely to reach the Supreme Court. Colorado Attorney General MacFarlane promised an opinion as gay rights advocates argue the licenses may be defended under the 14th Amendment while many precedents in other states oppose such unions.

Boulder Colo Colorado Springs Denver United States Supreme Court Colorado J. D. MacFarlane Nevada Boulder County Clela Rorex Anthony Sullivan Richard F. Adams Los Angeles First Unitarian Church of Sullivan Adams Robert Sirico Metropolitan Community Church of Freda Smith Sirico Brooklyn Moses Red Sea Smith Phoenix Maricopa County

Graceham Birds Invade Town Draw National Attention

In Graceham Maryland a pine grove hosted millions of blackbirds starlings and grackles in February and March 1974. The Smithsonian and federal authorities deemed them a health hazard and nuisance, while residents faced disrupted farming and washing due to droppings and damage.

Graceham UPI Smithsonian Institution Alfred Hitchcock Camp David

Late spring snow affects Southland and Rockies

A spring storm dumped snow across California mountains and the central Plains while parts of Idaho Idaho and Nevada saw fresh white cover. Santa Claus appeared in Malad City Idaho during the late April weekend handing out candy at a bank as chains were needed above 4000 feet.

California Rockies Santa Claus Malad City Idaho Colorado Central Plains Los Angeles San Bernardino Nebraska

Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Two Men in 1971 Case

In 1971 Minnesota, the state's top court rejected a petition by two men seeking recognition or rights, marking a pivotal defeat for same sex couples in the era. The decision constrained legal recognition and prompted later battles for equality.

Minnesota

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