Hurricane Felix Dampens Beach Town Evacuation Sparks
As Hurricane Felix lingered 145 miles east of Cape Hatteras, Bogue Banks emptied with a mandatory evacuation. Stores closed, windows boarded, while some residents rode out the storm and a few kept shops open. locals like Jennifer Loughery and Atlantic Beach officials prepared for possible evacuation.
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Outer Banks evacuees flee as Felix weakens to tropical storm
Up to 200000 people left North Carolina coast in nine hours after evacuation orders for Felix the Category I hurricane. By midweek evacuees filled inland shelters while those staying rode out the storm. Felix’s winds dropped to 75 mph as power outages spread and NC12 remained closed isolating Hatteras and Ocracoke. Roads clogged, beaches warned, and four deaths linked to rough surf reported.
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Jury drama at OJ Simpson trial over Ito rulings
Deputy District Attorney Marcia Clark backtracked on removing Judge Ito citing conflict concerns. Prosecution accused of trying to pressure Ito, while Darden attacked integrity of Ito and York. Hearing ends with trial back on track as judge weighs tape recordings and potential witnesses.
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Stranded Russian circus gets a break in Philippines
The All Stars of Russia Circus, stranded for months in the Philippines, received relief as immigration waived about 1200 in fees. Officials considering visas for 13 Russians after promoters failed to pay for lodging and transport.
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Telethon Moves to Los Angeles to Save Half‑Million
Comedian Jerry Lewis shifts the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day telethon from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in a bid to cut production costs by about $500,000. Lewis says the move will accelerate research toward a cure by freeing extra funds, noting the telethon raised $47.1 million in the previous year.
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Wiggins comments on women rights and family life
Robert Wiggins, a civil service worker at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station who lives in Cape Carteret, reflects on the 7th anniversary of women’s suffrage and urges greater understanding of women. He calls for thoughtfulness toward women's roles and equality while emphasizing a balanced view of family life.
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Las Vegas Airs Since 1973 except 1990 Los Angeles year
The program has aired from Las Vegas since 1973, with a one year relocation to Los Angeles in 1990 before returning to its Nevada base. This note marks the long running broadcast’s unusual 1990 move and continued tie to Las Vegas.
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Jerry Garcia encores via shenanigans on Internet
Internet users over the weekend created 157 USENET newsgroups with plain names. A multi-line display of number signs formed Jerry Garcia's name in Roman script, honoring the Grateful Dead leader who died last week.
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Lineup for rock hall of fame concert opens Cleveland
Musicians will mix it up in a six hour Labor Day weekend show to celebrate the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland Ohio. Bruce Ben with Lewis Sheryl Crow with the Allman Brothers Band plus John Netaha Franklin Snoopson Browne George Clinton Natalie Merchant and Carole King are slated to perform. The $92 million museum on Lake Erie shores schedules a Sept 8 ribbon cutting. The opening event will feature a star studded cast across genres.
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John Wayne Syndrome in Gun Debate Spurs Civility
A NRA member argues for a total handgun ban while contrasting John Wayne bravado with John Dillinger danger. He recalls a robbery where a small thief overpowered him, illustrating why guns intimidate some yet fail to deter crime. The piece notes rising public dialogue on gun violence and its urgent national implications.
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Justice Department pays Randy Weaver family $3.1 million
The inquiry questions the Department of Justice payout to the Weaver family following the deaths of Randy Weaver's wife and son. The speaker objects to federal agents' actions and calls for accountability, arguing authorities should be held responsible for the killings.
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