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Hangtown's Gold Rush past fuels town's noose debate
Placerville residents clash over painting Old Hangtown on patrol cars and replacing a second A with a noose. Supporters cite tourism tied to vigilante history. opponents warn it echoes cruel justice. Officials waver as new council members loom.
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Placerville
Calif
Sierra Nevada
San Francisco
Hangtown
Steve Brown
Brown
Marian Washburn
Washburn
Noose
Marty Robbins
Robin Elliott
Cliff Odlin
Hangman's Tree
Odlin