Ranchers brace for grazing lease fee changes in Arizona
In Flying, Arizona, rancher Jack Metzger warns a state lease dispute could trigger competitive bidding for grazing land. The suit challenges the current renewal system, risking higher fees and potential subdivision of vast holdings. Arizona faces broader Western trends as courts examine leasing practices tied to school funding and open-land aims.
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Rebuilt surplus guns flood public markets
Chicago reports thousands of rebuilt military firearms are being refurbished from U S and international scraps and sold to dealers nationwide. Gunmakers argue laws fail to stop street distribution while critics link seized weapons to violent crime, noting private ownership dominates.
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Goldsmith Wins Ferndale Council Seat by Coin Toss
Yvonne Goldsmith won re election to Ferndale City Council after a tie ended with a coin toss. A 1921 silver dollar flip determined the winner over Lloyd Zimmerman as state law required a coin flip after recounts showed equal 954 votes for both candidates.
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Journal blasts NEJM for conflict of interest in book review
The New England Journal of Medicine faced criticism for publishing an unfavorable review of A Civil Action by Dr. Jerry Berke, who was tied to W R Grace. Editors pledged a full explanation and tighter policy after past lapses involving industry connections and paid consulting.
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Versace killing spurs Miami pawnshop records upgrade
Police in Miami Beach computerize pawnshop records after a slip bearing suspect Andrew Cunanan’s name and hotel details was found before the Versace murder. Detectives now visit shops weekly, loading transactions onto diskette for cross checks as Cunanan pursued victims nationwide and fatally shot himself July 23.
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