Little Rock Flood Death Toll Rises, Damages Hit 15 Million
Rescue crews faced debris in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused at least 15 million dollars in damage and left 10 dead, including seven children. Officials warned the figure could double as surveys finish and city facilities suffered 3.8 million dollars in damage.
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PCB discovered in nearly all mothers milk study probes risks
EPA announced a nationwide study finding PCB traces in milk from 1,038 mothers across 45 states with only nine samples free of the chemical. Officials consider banning use and distribution while noting uncertain threat to babies and that production has ceased in the United States.
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Macon deputies strike over overtime dispute
Macon County sheriff's deputies walked off the job and formed picket lines in a fight over overtime pay. A circuit judge issued a temporary restraining order to end the protest and order a return to work, but the order could not be served until the clerk's office reopened. Women relatives of strikers continued picketing before their return. negotiations stalled Wednesday on the overtime issue.
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Pro-Life Groups Seek Broad Support for Boycott
State Thursday pro life groups seek support from organizations representing over 200000 people. He said 47 Roman Catholic and 10 non Catholic organizations and professionals signed a statement pledging support for the boycott.
Canton union sues to block Canton's police chief selection
Canton police union files suit to halt selecting Peoria sergeant Donald Story as chief. Story, 37, would earn 21 000 annually as chief, replacing retiree James Elam. Suit claims city ordinance violation for excluding Canton officers from a promotional exam, with four outside candidates and no local test participants. Mayor Crouch says ordinance permits but does not require internal promotion.
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Pro-Life Groups Plan Nationwide United Fund Boycott
Four pro-life organizations announce a nationwide boycott of United Fund campaigns that back Planned Parenthood and related abortion counseling services. Reverend Charles Fiore of Friends for Life in Chicago states the campaign aims to pressure donors and redirect support to alternative charities.
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United Fund
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Charles Fiore
Friends For Life Inc
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