Triangles at Center of Amish Dispute Sparks Tense Standstill
Reported stalemate involves Amish group resisting state law requiring reflectors and slow moving vehicle signals. Members claim safety concerns with standard traffic protocols while authorities press for compliance in local area.
Amish buggy group fights orange tape law change
The Swartzentruber Amish oppose Pennsylvania rules requiring orange triangle signs on buggies and seek a law change. They face fines for noncompliance and want to substitute reflective tape, backed by the ACLU and state Sen. John D. Wozniak. Other members threaten nonpayment and community service instead.
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Swartzentrubsh
Nodan
American Civil Liberties Union
Wesk
Swartzentruders
Pennsylvania
Swartzentruber
Pits ‘Atetorney
Donna Dobbick
Dobbek
ACLU
John D. Wozniak
D-Cambria
Condors take a big leap for future release effort
Five California condor chicks stepped into the wilderness on a remote Ventana ridge as officials and about 150 observers watched. Norton, former Interior secretary, urged the birds to freedom while supporters praised renewed endangered species protections amid a program that has grown from 2 individuals in 1982 to 160 living in the wild and care facilities.
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Inverior
Gale X
Norton
Nancy Weiss
Defenders of Wildlife
Arizona
Canada
Mexico
Calif
Intenor Department
Odyssey rockets toward Mars and redemption
The Mars Odyssey spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta rocket on a 286 million mile journey to Mars aiming to probe water beneath the surface. NASA officials voiced high hopes for success and redemption after past challenges as the countdown reached 11 02 a.m. local time.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Red Planet
NASA
Space Agency
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Jim Garvin
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Garvin
Mars
Arthur C. Clarke
Ed Weiler
Space Science Office
HEAP aid seen easing bills as Onondaga residents apply
CNY residents line up for heating assistance at Onondaga County HEAP as applications surge early in the season. Paul Lamex waited hours to learn about an $800 benefit to reduce a past due balance, while officials report county and statewide funds covering rising energy costs.
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Onordaga County
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Lanteu
Lanient
North Carolina
Shirley Gigantello
Onondaga County
Altbhough
Gigantelli
Jack Madden
State Office
HEAP
Madden
Niagara Mohawk
New York
Nyserda
Crucible Specialty Metals
Geddes
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