Methodists reaffirm stance on homosexuality and move agency
Louisville action at the General Conference keeps the church from revising its social principles while adopting a conciliatory study on homosexuality. Delegates also backed protections for homosexual partners in shared resources and guardianships, amid broader cries for inclusion from various groups.
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New York City
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Tex Sample
Wal Mart mum on Odessa store plans across from Permian Mall
Odessa Wal Mart Discount Store managers received word late last week that a new store will be built across from the Permian Mall. Corporate confirmation in Bentonville was not issued by Tuesday. The proposed site is at the northeast corner of 42nd Street and John Ben Shepperd Parkway, near its current Winwood Mall location. District manager Dennis Miles said he was told unofficially by a regional personnel manager.
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Randy Green
John Ben Shepperd Parkway
Four men arrested in trucker beating at riot flash point
In Los Angeles four men with alleged gang ties were arrested in the televised assault on white trucker Reginald Denny at the riot flash point. Police chief Gates led one arrest, amid criticism over his conduct during the unrest. Denny, 36, suffered severe head injuries and was hospitalized as raids across South Central led to six arrests.
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Damian
Williams
Henry ‘‘Kiki’’ Watson
Antoine ‘“Twan’’ Miller
Gary Williams
Bruce Hagerty
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
Rodney King
King
President and Democrats seek emergency city aid plan
President Bush and congressional Democrats backed broad emergency measures for U S cities after Los Angeles riots. They disagreed on funding levels and tax increases while approving 800 million dollars in loans and relief for Los Angeles and Chicago flood damage and extending unemployment benefits to March 1993.
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Perot’s POW outreach irked some Nixon aides
Washington AP notes Ross Perot says Nixon aides recruited him for POW freeing efforts in Vietnam though memos in the National Archives show he acted independently. Butterfield told him to stop calling as Perot pressed the issue, and Haldeman notes said the venture had no tangible benefit. Perot says he was recruited for his work.
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Magazine covers spoof Bush and Perot in satirical ads
In June issues Esquire and Texas Monthly display Mad Magazine like covers. Esquire shows George Bush and Texas Monthly features Texan Ross Perot, both depicted as toothless Alfred E. Neuman look alikes.
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Mad Magazine
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Ross Perot
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