Supreme Court ruling prompts review of anti gay initiatives
A Supreme Court decision striking down Colorado's protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation prompts a broader reconsideration of anti gay measures nationwide. It could affect Cincinnati and Florida county measures while spurring petitions in Oregon and Idaho, though opponents vow to persevere.
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Supreme Court
Colorado
High Court
Cincinnati
Florida
Suzanne B. Goldberg
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Goldberg
Oregon
Idaho
Jim Woodall
Concerned Women For America
Dow little changed after roaring through 5700
New York stocks softened after a Monday surge lifted the Dow Jones industrial average above 5700 for the first time in seven weeks. The Dow fell 259 points to 5746.23 despite early gains as Iraq accepted a UN offer to resume limited oil sales and oil shares led the market.
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New York
Iraq
United Nations
Dow
Barnyard pedicures keep cows standing tall
Mark Beall trims cows toenails as a hoof-trimming specialist touring regional farms. He uses a hydraulic cow-tipper to flip cows safely for foot care, often visiting three farms a day to treat diseased feet and improve show cattle posture at Thornbrooke Farm.
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Beall
Thornbrooke Farm
Emmitsburg cattle show prep and cage training scene
A fragment describes cattle near Emmitsburg with a 45-year-old ex-dairyman preparing beef cattle for show season. He begins with a young Angus bull reluctant to enter a cage, while a titled prompt hints at coercive training methods.
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Emmitsburg
Angus
Mixed reaction to five cent tax hike city budget report
Residents voiced opposition and support after the mayor proposed a five cent tax increase to cover needs. Quotes from Bradley Norward Jr. and Charles Wars cite distrust in tax use while others complain about government size and perceived aid to the wealthy. Public sentiment remains divided with mentions of earned income credit and broader fiscal concerns.
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Bradley E. Norward Jr
Mr. Norwood
Hoke proposes fire tax cut to offset city hike
County Commissioner President Mark Hoke urged cutting the Frederick fire tax district levy by five cents to offset a proposed five cent city property tax increase. Budget officer Mark Sneadner warned the county cannot meet advertising requirements or hold a public hearing before the FY1997 budget adoption.
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Hoke
Frederick City
Mark Hoke
Frederick
Mark Sneadner
Parents divided over two teacher firings at Mother Seton School
In Emmitsburg, parents clash over the dismissal of Judy Meno and Charlotte Fairall from Mother Seton School. Some back administration while others defend the teachers, amid unclear personnel reasons and a walk-a-thon incident cited by eighth grader James Hernandez.
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Emmitsburg
Mother Seton
Parent Teachers Association
Judy Meno
Charlotte Fairall
Sister Mary Catherine Conway
Mary Catherine
Ms. Meno
James Hernandez
James
Brunswick youths stage self planned car wash for police
A Brunswick group of elementary to high school students organized a noncourt ordered service project to show appreciation for police. They hosted lunch at Community Park, then awarded certificates and washed six police cruisers at the station, aiming to improve community relations and inspire future careers in law enforcement.
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Brunswick
Bil Turney
Brunswick High School
Turney
Foseen
Polce
Community Park
Kelly Conner
Kelly
Robin Brady
John Thansmothers
Mide
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