Eugene Oregon votes on gay rights repeal
In Eugene Oregon opponents of the city gay rights ordinance seek a repeal while supporters aim to keep the measure. Both sides forecast a close result in this university city as other cities have repealed gay rights laws by large margins. Local backers say turnout will decide.
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Dade County
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Ohio Hopes To Cover Strip Mining Scars
The West Shade River Land Abatement Project in Athens marks Ohio’s first Land Reborn effort to reclaim unreclaimed strip mining land. An Akron contractor shapes 86 acres into gentle slopes and prepares topsoil and trees for coverage, viewed as historic by state natural resources director Robert Teater.
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Athens, Ohio
West Shade River
Ohio
Akron
Robert Teater
Natural Resources Department
Nation United bans canes for blind travelers amid safety rule claim
Nation United enforces a safety regulation by confiscating canes from blind passengers, a practice deemed discriminatory and dangerous for mobility during emergencies. The airline contends the policy enforces a federal safety rule.
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United
School Enrollments May Rise After Decline Ends
Washington AP reports a government study predicting enrollment in elementary schools will rebound from 1985 onward, rising 12 percent by 1990 and 6 percent by 1995. The National Institute of Education study forecasts numbers in 1995 could match 1970 peak levels as districts reconsider selling school buildings.
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Washington
National Institute of Education
Judge bars airline from taking canes in Maryland
A Baltimore judge issued a 10 day restraining order preventing United Airlines from removing canes from blind passengers on flights departing from or arriving in Maryland. The order was sought by the National Federation of the Blind. Baltimore federation president Ralph Sanders commented on the ruling.
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Baltimore
United Airlines
Maryland
James Perrott
National Federation of the Blind
Ralph Sanders
Federation
Memorial Day gas may cost less this year
The American Automobile Association reports a nationwide survey of 3,500 service stations showing regular gasoline averaging 63.2 cents per gallon, down 0.8 cents, unleaded at 66.9 cents up 0.3 cents, premium steady at 68.9 cents, and diesel at 57.5 cents. Prices vary by region with the Southwest cheapest and the West most expensive for regular and premium.
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American Automobile Association
AAA
United States
West
VA FHA Rates Raise To 9 Percent
The Veterans Administration and the Federal Housing Administration said Monday they are raising their subsidized mortgage interest rates to 9 percent.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Presbyterians ban ordination of gays at last assembly
The United Presbyterian Church voted to bar ordination of practicing homosexuals, while allowing celibate or repentant gays to be ordained if otherwise qualified, a historic shift debated for two years by the 2.6 million member denomination. The policy preserves a ban on self affirming homosexuals, but permits some to serve if they remain celibate or change desires. A provision ensures those already ordained are not punished.
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United Presbyterian Church
Laura Jervis
New York City
Assembly
Convention Center
Sandra Branders
Princeton Theological Seminary
John T. Conner
Eugene
Ore
Josiah Beeman
Washington
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