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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1981

Page

5

Courts clash as Kentucky boards debate Ten Commandments display

In Kentucky, school boards wrestle with a 1978 law requiring Ten Commandments postings. After the Supreme Court struck down the law, boards across 180 districts face lawsuits and passionate votes on whether to keep or remove copies. Local opinions split, with petitions urging retention and threats of court challenges amid political fallout.

Frankfort U.S. Supreme Court Crittenden County Bullitt County Louisville Kentucky Heritage Foundation Steve Beshear Supreme Court Associated Press Beshear John Wilson Shelby County Board of Education Wilson Kenneth Mills Mills Bill Dawson Charles Hamilton James Robards Bowling Green Hopkins County

Caney Oklahoma School Feud Declared Public Nuisance

An Atoka County judge labeled Caney schools a public nuisance and ordered a temporary closure amid a feud among school officials. A fistfight between ousted superintendent D C Taylor and School Board president Don Workman triggered the turmoil, with a separate clash involving the president’s cousin. All four men face misdemeanor assault complaints as residents urged action and a 9:30 a.m. Monday hearing looms for a temporary injunction.

Caney, Okla Atoka County Doug Gabbard Caney Harley National Guard Perry Willis

Atlanta housing residents plan armed patrols over child deaths

Atlanta officials report growing financial aid as they probe 20 child slayings. Techwood Homes tenants vow armed patrols starting Friday to protect children, despite Public Safety Commissioner Lee Brown warning such actions will not be allowed. Chimurenga Jenga leads residents claiming they will defend kids with bats and possibly guns. Deputy Police Chief Eldrin Bell met with Jenga and other association leaders after their press conference.

Atlanta Lee Brown Chimurenga Jenga Eldrin Bell Jenga

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