Virginia House votes to retire state song Carry Me Back
Virginia lawmakers unanimously retire Carry Me Back to Old Virginia as state song with no debate. Del. William P. Robinson Jr. says the song belongs in history and will trouble us no more. The bill recalls earlier attempts led by L. Douglas Wilder, once a slave descendant and Virginia’s first elected Black governor.
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Children’s attorney defends Simpson custody stance
The court-appointed attorney for O J Simpson’s children denied she advanced his interests by recommending custody with Simpson. Marjorie Fuller said perceptions after the civil verdict finding Simpson liable for Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman deaths do not reflect his relationship with the kids.
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Top Newbery and Caldecott Honors For 1997 Books
The American Library Association awarded E.L. Konigsburg The View From Saturday the 1997 Newbery Medal for a sixth grade Academic Bowl tale. David Wisniewski earned the Randolph Caldecott Medal for Golem with striking cut paper art and themes of power and redemption.
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Albright works to smooth U S relations with France
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright met with French leaders in Paris to ease tensions, invite President Chirac to back Arab-Israeli peacemaking, and sidestep a five power summit plan while stressing ongoing cooperation on NATO expansion, Zaire reforms, and Korea tensions.
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Yeltsin backs defense chief amid military strain
President Boris Yeltsin publicly supported Defense Minister Igor Rodionov on television while acknowledging the armed forces are in a difficult state. Analysts note Rodionov warns of funding gaps risking control of the nuclear arsenal as calls for reform grow.
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Zaire vows intensified bombardments in eastern towns
In Kinshasa the government says it will press attacks on Bukavu Walikale and Shabunda in eastern Zaire, warning civilians to flee. Witnesses report at least six killed in Bukavu with 20 wounded. Kabila accuses rebels and says planes came from Kindu.
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Cheers script stolen at charity auction in Venice masked event
Boston area fundraiser for the Handel and Haydn Society saw a signed Cheers pilot script stolen during a Four Seasons Hotel gala themed Carnival in Venice. George Wendt’s Norm was autographed by the cast. high bid reached 1000 dollars. Security footage reviewed as investigators pursue an outside suspect.
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