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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1996

Page

5

Black lawmakers link racial hostility to church arsons

Washington lawmakers and Clinton officials say racial animus fuels fires targeting black churches. They warn against a single conspiracy, noting varied leads while urging stronger condemnation and action to stamp out the "ugly" climate fueling religion-based violence.

Washington Clinton Deval Patrick South Patrick

Amish buggy emblem ruling upholds religious freedom

Wisconsin’s high court ruled that mandating orange triangle emblems on Amish buggies violates the free exercise of religion. Eight Amish people were fined in 1993 for lacking the safety signs, the decision notes the right to worship according to conscience under the state constitution.

Wisconsin State Supreme Court

California girl gains new smile after two surgeries

Chelsey Thomas, a seven year old with Moebius syndrome, has begun to grin after two delicate operations. Doctors expected six to eight weeks for full results. her mother says the surgery is working and Chelsey is practicing a genuine smile. The family’s $70,000 bills were covered by insurance as the procedures were not cosmetic.

Los Angeles Chelsey Thomas Disney Chelsey Moebius United States

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