Abortion issue Flares as GOP Opens 1996 Campaign
In Manchester New Hampshire more than 1000 Republicans heard nine GOP hopefuls at the campaign kickoff weekend for 1996. Front runners Dole Gramm and Alexander outlined tax cuts federalism welfare reform and work emphasis but debate over abortion risked dominating. Pro life voices Buchanan Dornan and Keyes urged firm stance while Specter urged dropping anti abortion language from the platform.
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California
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Alan Keyes
Reagan Administration
State Department
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Buchanan
Bush
Lawmakers Bow At Size Of Defense Fund Donation
Maryland officials criticize a Baltimore multimillionaire Willie Runyon and his daughter for a $95,000 contribution to Gov. Parris Glendening's legal defense fund The donation dwarfs others and raises concerns of a potential conflict of interest amid Sauerbrey’s election challenge Glendening defends acceptance saying Runyon has no state ties and is acting for the party only.
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Mount Airy lights spark nuisance lawsuit over stadium towers
Sixteen Mount Airy residents sue over six 70 foot light towers at Twin Ridge Elementary, arguing glare and noise create a nuisance and that residents were not informed. Judge Dwyer to rule on town motion to dismiss. if denied, plaintiffs may refile after lights turn on. Trial likely later this summer.
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Twin Ridge
Frederick County
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Beall
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Richard Murray
William Fallon
Dwyer
Failon
Evers-Williams Brings New Chapter To NAACP Hope
Myrlie Evers-Williams, new NAACP chairwoman, vows grassroots revival and unity. Leaders say change from the bottom will fix recent top-level publicity as branches plan welfare reform talks and newsletters to engage 2,200 local chapters while opposing parts of the Contract with America in Washington.
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Bulge veteran recalls war memories through aging telegram
Mount Pleasant veteran John Staley Jr grew up in Bartonsville and served 30 years in the U S Army including a chest wound in the Battle of the Bulge. A yellowed telegram informing his parents of his serious wounding stirred memories he rarely spoke of, prompting plans to write his parents a letter with his recollections.
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Romance in Paris Promises Timeless Passion
Cloudy forecast with light rain tonight gives way to a colder Tuesday with highs in the 30s. A romance fashioned in Paris unfolds in a feature likely to interest readers, with further details on page.
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