Gore marks King's day with civil rights plan
In Ebenezer Baptist Church Gore laid out an 86 million dollar boost to civil rights spending while the Clinton administration would propose 602 million for 1999 to enforce civil rights laws up from 516 million this year. He urged action to banish discrimination and strengthen police, housing and disability protections.
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Shots leave 1 dead, 3 hurt at King march
Police reported a fatal shooting during a Martin Luther King Day march in downtown Baton Rouge. One man, 25, died. a 6-year-old girl in critical condition. an 11-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy both injured but stable. Police blamed a possible personal dispute among marchers.
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Controversial Super Bowl Ads Stir Backlash Across Brands
Holiday Inn scrapped a $1 billion makeover promo after a high school reunion sex change reveal drew negative reaction. Dirt Devil faced complaints over using Fred Astaire’s image in vacuum ads, while Nike eyed risque un clothed athletes for its apparel spots. Advertisers warn that bold ideas risk alienating viewers even as they seek memorability.
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UF President Lombardi Resignation Pact Reported
State officials and University of Florida President John Lombardi reached a tentative agreement allowing him to resign and take a new academic post. He would head an internal institute after stepping down while retaining 238000 salary for a year with 10 percent cuts for three years.
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Gangs spur parents to guard school routes in Chicago
In the Robert Taylor housing complex, parents and tenants begin escorting children to school to shield them from gang warfare. Training covers safety, dress, and gunfire response as a permanent plan rolls out with CHA guards and district hires.
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Percy Coleman
Au pair agency drops cover for Woodward legal costs
Louise Woodward and her family reveal EF Au Pair will stop funding her legal defense. Funds raised by supporters exceed 330000 pounds to cover the appeal as the 19 year old British au pair seeks further court review after a murder conviction was reduced to manslaughter.
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