Pope approves major overhaul of catechism
Pope John Paul II approved the first major overhaul of the Catholic Church's universal catechism in over four centuries. The guide will influence local catechisms worldwide, with translations in several languages expected possibly in December.
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Financial aid trial pits MIT against DOJ in price fixing case
In a non jury suit in Philadelphia U S District Judge Louis Bechtle weighs whether MIT violated antitrust laws by sharing financial aid information with rival schools The case centers on a long standing agreement among Ivy League schools to base aid on need and to meet annually to set aid formulas The government argues price fixing while MIT contends compliance with nondiscriminatory aid practices
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Tentative cease-fire in Sarajevo reported by UN commander
In Sarajevo the U N commander Maj Gen Lewis MacKenzie announced a tentative cease-fire with Bosnian Serbs agreeing to halt firing on non military targets and to move heavy weapons around the city under U N observation He said the night had been relatively quiet in the 300000 resident city besieged for nearly three months by Serbs opposed to Bosnia secession from Yugoslavia Occasional artillery and small arms fire continued in some districts.
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Church lowers entry by reshaping to ease steps
In Sanford Florida St John Missionary Baptist Church reduces stairs for elderly parishioners. Deacons, aided by Youngblood and Sons Building Movers Inc, raised the 97 year old building on hydraulic jacks and lowered it to a more accessible level. Cost estimated at 38000 dollars.
Bush backs school choice plan with 1000 dollar grants
President Bush unveiled a 500 million pilot to provide 1000 dollar scholarships for students from poor or middle income families to spend at public or private schools including religious ones. He compared the program to the GI Bill and argued for parental choice despite likely political obstacles. Rep. Ford dismissed the proposal, labeling it untenable in the current year.
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Shevardnadze Seeks Split of Soviet Black Sea Fleet
Georgian leader Eduard Shevardnadze urged that the former Soviet Black Sea fleet be pared down and divided to resolve the Russia Ukraine ownership dispute. He spoke at the Black Sea Economic Cooperation summit in Istanbul as leaders signed an economic pact. The talks featured tensions over Moldova’s civil war and Nagorno Karabakh fighting, and did not prearrange his fleet proposal.
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Congress urged to intervene in rail strike
Businesses pressed Congress to end a coast to coast rail shutdown that idled freight cars full of fruit and vegetables and stranded travelers. Labor officials warned of economic consequences as Amtrak suspended many passenger services and manufacturers feared layoffs. Congress weighing a cooling off period and mediation rather than immediate settlement amid calls from farm groups and freight shippers.
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Weather Zone Based Showers Across Regions Tonight and Friday
Douglas County Zone 15 to 19 shows variable shower chances tonight from 0 to 50 percent with lows around the 60s to mid 80s and Friday showers at 20 to 40 percent with highs in the 70s to 80s. Northeast winds and mostly cloudy to partly sunny conditions noted along with a Glinton Lake report showing level at 876.60 feet and temperature 74 degrees.
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Weather outlook across four states turns stormy
Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado show scattered thunderstorms and showers through Friday with highs ranging from 75 to 90 degrees. Night lows hover in the 50s to 60s, mountains cooler. Authorities list highway patrol and turnpike numbers for road conditions.
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