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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1998

Page

2

NYC teacher faces no action over Nappy Hair book choice

A white teacher, Ruth Sherman aged 27, faced concerns after using the children's book Nappy Hair with a largely black and Hispanic third grade class. The Board of Education said she may have used poor judgment but will not face discipline and the students will return to class after a temporary transfer.

Ruth Sherman Board of Education J.D. LaRock

Lesbian teacher wins lawsuit over gag order and firing

Wendy Weaver, a Spanish Fork High School volleyball coach and lesbian, won a federal suit after alleging she was fired for her orientation. Judge Bruce Jenkins found violations of free speech, equal protection, and due process, ordering the district to reinstate her coaching role, lift the gag, and pay $1,500 in damages.

Wendy Weaver Spanish Fork Bruce Jenkins Weaver

Judge orders state to reimburse legal fees in care case

Judge Frank Hoss ruled that Michele Finn is owed 13000 dollars for her legal costs after Gov Jim Gilmore overstepped authority in attempting to block the removal of Hugh Finn’s feeding tube. Hugh Finn died October 9 eight days after the tube was removed at his wife's request.

Jim Gilmore Frank Hoss Michele Finn Gilmore Hugh Finn Finn

Turkey Day culinary wars test family traditions

A DC resident favors her mother's classic corn bread stuffing with marshmallows while a brother, a professional chef, stuffs with oysters. Families clash over Thanksgiving rituals, with Butterball experts fielding questions on doneness and harmony. Folklorist Jay Anderson notes Thanksgiving history and how home identity shapes holiday menus.

Margret Cooper District of Columbia Lin Cooper Jay Anderson Utah State University Plymouth Mass

Starr probe to last 18 months says independent counsel

Independent counsel John Starr indicated the investigation could extend 18 months, with questions left for lawyers. He noted potential new referrals if Susan McDougal or Webster Hubbell provide information, while denying current evidence of impeachable offenses by President Clinton.

Kennedy Bakaly Starr House Clinton House Judiciary Committee White House FBI Whitewater Hillary Rodham Clinton Jim McDougal Susan Congress Susan McDougal Webster Hubbell McDougal Zubin Mehta Whitewater Grand Jury Hubbell Hillary Clinton Associ Ate Independent Counsel

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