City approves third shift at sludge plant to meet new rules
Plant maintenance supervisor Ed Rexrode says sludge buildup must be reduced to comply with upcoming standards. City commissioners authorize a third shift, but certified operators are scarce. 41 applicants for a trainee position will be screened for a shift operator, with possible certification in about a month. If needed, a new $300,000 treatment tank could be built to handle excess waste.
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Fire destroys mobile home. family survives without injuries
In Craven County a mobile home fire displaced Lewis and her children. Three Town ship Fire Department trucks arrived within minutes and about 17 firefighters contained the blaze in roughly ten minutes. No charges will be filed as the investigation closes. The family, with Dina Jackson, escaped with only the clothes on their backs and no insurance.
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James City
Wendy Lewis
US mobile home standards could cut damage, HUD study says
HUD research estimates that if mobile homes met new wind standards damage to units would drop by 83 percent and debris damage would lessen as well. South and Midwest regions house the majority of mobile homes, with costs rising sharply under higher wind-zone rules. Florida makers push for tougher Zone 3 builds despite price surges and ongoing legal challenges.
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Midwest
Duke
Florida
Breyer Discusses Prayers by Students and Death Penalty
In a remarks summary Breyer notes potential legal differences between student led and clergy led prayers and says he has no personal view opposing the death penalty. He mentions Roe v Wade and its 1992 reaffirmation and discusses televising Supreme Court arguments with caution and consultation.
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Hatchmark
Supreme Court
Haiti Crisis Deepens as Clinton Urges International Action
Haitian authorities warn against dissent with threats of legal punishment. The Pentagon reports 14 warships near Haiti with four carrying 2,000 Marines. Clinton says expulsion orders will spur international effort to restore Haiti’s government and stop abuses by the Haitian military and allies. He notes limited hemispheric backing for further steps.
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North Carolina license rules under debate on Hispanics
Readers are invited to vote yes or no on whether NC should change license procedures perceived as discriminatory toward Hispanics. Call numbers 638-3579 for yes and 638-6552 for no. Voting runs today 5 p.m. to tomorrow 7 a.m. It repeats due to a technical issue. see page A1 for Tuesday details.
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Sun Journal
Goldwater urges job protections for gays in Congress
Former Senator Barry Goldwater urges Congress to pass laws prohibiting employment discrimination against homosexuals. He notes that discrimination harms productivity and competitiveness, citing Fortune 500 firms like AT&T Marriott and General Motors. He previously supported lifting the military ban and argues inclusive workplaces attract talent.
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Arizona
Washington Post
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General Motors
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Wesley Snipes pleads no contest to reckless driving chase
Wesley Snipes, 31, will plead no contest to reckless driving for a Florida highway chase that hit 135 mph in a 30 mile pursuit ending with a motorcycle crash near Fort Pierce on April 4. He owns a home in Orlando and faces sentencing after separate recommendations by his attorney and the prosecutor. Angels.
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Florida Highway Patrol
Snipes
Orlando
Fort Pierce
Redgrave's Israel shows canceled amid opposition and poor sales
Vanessa Redgrave faced public opposition and scarce tickets for two Brecht in Exile performances at Haifa Municipal Theater. Right wing groups threatened disruption over a scene in which she would portray a Jew in Nazi Germany. Her past calls for boycotts and associations with Palestinian groups weighed on reception as Oded Kutler noted her shift after Israel-PLO peace accord.
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Bertolt Brecht
Reese Receives Hollywood Star After Gospel Roots
Della Reese, 63, was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday after a career spanning gospel singing, pop hits like Don’t You Know, and late‑1960s acting. She spoke to about 100 fans and relatives, crediting the unplanned support network that guided her path. George Jones hailed from Beaumont Texas, where the city named a bridge for him after his recovery from drugs and alcohol. Jones, with an extensive catalog of hits and an upcoming autobiography in 1995, reflected on his long career.
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Texas
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May 11 year-old predicts two hurricanes for North Carolina coast
May, age 11, says she enjoys vacationing and swimming in her spare time. She guesses there will be two hurricanes hitting the North Carolina coast this year, noting a current warning for one and suggesting there might be another. She asks about preparations.
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N.C. Coast
Royko on Dole Clinton Kim Il Sung condolences
Royko mocks a TV panel for snickering at Dole over Clinton conveying condolences to North Korea after Kim Il Sung’s death. He condemns Kim’s regime, argues Clinton’s diplomacy is flawed yet acceptable, and says the president should not lend the nation’s sorrow to the dictator’s legacy.
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