Mississippi governor seeks nationwide ban on gay marriage
The Mississippi governor issued an order opposing same sex marriages and urging a constitutional prohibition, drawing immediate questions about legality. Legal experts say governors cannot bar marriages performed in other states, while lawmakers prepare to address the issue next year amid broader state bans in several states.
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Two military planes crash near Maryland coast
Two aircraft incidents unfolded along the Maryland coast as a National Guard A-10 and a Marine Corps F 4 phantom crashed hours after search efforts for pilots began. Coast Guard teams on the first case located life gear and wreckage 40 miles east of Ocean City, suspending the hunt for pilot Patrick Gregoire. A second, unnamed pilot aboard a Warthog on a maintenance flight southeast of Washington was not found before nightfall, with plans to resume searching the next day.
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Lego to open first U S Legoland in California in 1999
Lego plans its first U S Legoland in Southern California near Carson at a cost around 138 million dollars. The theme park aims to attract families with younger children and will be built brick by brick on a site near San Diego. Lego opened a park near its headquarters and a second park the following spring.
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Photographer wins big in RFK photos loss case
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury awarded the photographer 450 600 to cover the loss of RFK related images amid wartime turmoil. The case centered on damaged or missing photographs from a period of conflict and the impact on archival rights and profits.
Pals celebrate 50 years of Fair fun at the midway
Veteran Fairgoers Dillenbeck and Beaver mark half a century of fare and friends at the fairgrounds. They ride the tram to the midway, eat all hours, and recall vendors, grand memories, and a shared habit of negotiating prices with old pals. Inflation and aging frame their last likely visit, with plans to spend about 100 to 123 dollars each.
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Explosive PETN widely used by blasters and terrorists
Investigators found pentaerythritol tetranitrate on wreckage from Trans World Airlines Flight 800. PETN, a powerful plastic explosive, is favored for its moldability and stability, used in blasting, demolition, and even explosive welding by various actors.
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PETN Explosive Noted For Theft Risk And Detection
A 1993 report in the British journal Terrorism and Political Violence highlights PETN as a powerful explosive. It is used in medical treatments and as a key component in plastic explosives, with theft from storage sites and munitions depots posing risks. The article notes PETN’s detectability by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry and references its availability to buyers, including non-convicted individuals.
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Fair's vets screen animals for disease
State veterinary staff examined livestock at the fair to detect infectious conditions. Officials warned that mixing animals from different herds could spread disease and noted the risk of contagion if proper controls are not observed.
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Governor leads parade at state fair opening
Governor George Pataki attended the opening of the 150th State Fair as Donald Davitis unveiled the fair’s new grass cow. A crowd of about 100 watched the governor cut the red ribbon, while ten year old Sara Henry of Mecedon sought a photo to share with her sixth grade class.
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Media fight over gag order in OJ civil trial
Fred Goldman opposes a judge’s gag order limiting commentary on the OJ Simpson wrongful death case. He seeks live coverage and public discussion to portray the proceedings, aiming to turn personal tragedy into advocacy while criticizing the court for a “circus atmosphere.” The trial is set to begin September 17 with restrictions on media remarks.
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