Anti-Castra protest at U N turns violent in Manhattan
In midtown Manhattan near the Cuban Mission to the United Nations about 15 anti Castra demonstrators tried to block the door at 12 30 p.m. A brawl followed as mission workers removed a chain and police intervened. Seven protesters were arrested and three charged with disorderly conduct one also charged with assault and weapon possession.
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New York
United Nations
Midtown Manhattan
Chifford
Mission
Clifford
Elders says son's rug sale wasn't a crime in court
Joycelyn Elders testified regarding her son Kevin Elders who was convicted of selling an eighth of an ounce of cocaine. The surgeon general's son received a 10 year sentence and bond while appealing. Elders claimed the act wasnt a crime and suggested entrapment as a defense while her other son and a teacher discussed living arrangements and the family rental property. The informant allegedly threatened to expose the son unless the sale occurred.
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Little Rock
Ark
Joycelyn Elders
Chris Palmer
Kevin Elders
Elders
National Press Club
Lawyer seeks dismissal in Jordan case in Lumberton
In Lumberton North Carolina defense lawyers push to dismiss charges against Daniel Andre Green and Larry Martin Demery in the killing of James Jordan father of Michael Jordan alleging prosecutors hid crucial evidence. Judge Gregory Weeks will rule by the next hearing possibly in October. The withheld material includes a sighting of James Jordan after his alleged death and two reports about others discussing similar crimes.
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Lumberton
N.C
Michael Jordan
Gregory Weeks
James Jordan
Woodberry Bowen
Bowen
Daniel Andre Green
Larry Martan Demery
Jordan
Demery
Green
Richard Townsend
Townsend
Palm Beach Cruise Line to pay 500000 for oil spill
A Palm Beach County cruise line agreed to pay 500000 after a Coast Guard video showed a 2.4 mile slick off the coast near Palm Beach. Judge Marcus placed the ship Viking Princess on five years probation and ordered an environmental protection program. The Oil Pollution Act case marks first charges under the act. prosecutors say the line acted deliberately.
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Miami
Atlantic
Palm Beach
Stanley Marcus
Palm Beach Cruise Line S.A
Viking Princess
Coast Guard
Boca Raton
Cruise Line
Richard Udell
Justice Department
Environmental Crime Section
Washington
Palm Beach Cruise Line
Teacher sues over moment of silence ruling in Georgia
Atlanta school teacher Brian Bown seeks a federal declaration that the state moment of silence law is vague and violates church state separation. In the revised complaint filed Tuesday, Gov. Zell Miller and State AG Michael Bowers join as defendants after U S District Judge Frank Hull previously refused a restraining order.
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Atlanta
U.S
Frank Hull
Brian Bown
Brn Trae Even
Ad Mth Paw
Bown
Hull
Zell Miller
Michael Bowers
IRA declares cease fire after 25 years of conflict
The IRA announced a complete cessation of military operations starting at midnight, signaling potential talks with Sinn Fein amid ongoing Northern Ireland violence. Leaders like John Hume and Gerry Adams commented on opportunities, while Protestant loyalists warned of possible repercussions. British officials urged careful verification of the pledge.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irsh Republican Army
IRA
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Ireland
John Hume
Gerry Adams
Britain
John Alderlce
Alliance Party
John Major
Ulster Freedom Fighters
Ulster Volunteer Force
RTE Television
Adams
Major
New York City
Orthern Ireland
Hugh Annesley
Fress
Falls Road
Voice of the Fair Matt Gibbons Tells Time at New York State Fair
Contributing writer Tim Reese profiles Matt Gibbons, the long time voice of the New York State Fair. He announces start times from a booth above the Coliseum ring and previously worked as a magician before taking over after the former announcer’s death. He enjoys backstage chats with Miller Court performers and meeting fans.
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New York State Fair
Gibbons
Yorky the Beaver
Miller Court
Fair announcer remembers days at the gate
Myron Floren and Paul Revere of the Raiders are praised as friendly. A new computer disk system plays Gibbons announcements at Miller Court. A hydrogen fuel cell bus and a Science and Industry exhibit are on view. Thomas Godley, 72, Syracuse, has worked the fair since boyhood and finds joy in serving visitors. He plans to keep working, noting the roller coaster as his favorite thrill.
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Science and Industry Building
Syracuse
Falr
Priest who Ministered Carnival Workers
Father Mac, ordained in 1946, served as official chaplain to U.S. carnivals since 1971. He traveled to fairs, providing spiritual support to workers like Lois Lawson and Thomas Simmons, who credit him with guiding them away from drugs and toward new starts. He visits secluded communities, advocates for workers, and says there are 4,000 state and county fairs in the United States.
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Father Mac
Lois Lawson
Florida
Gouverneur
St. Lawrence County
D.C
Vatican
U.S
United States
Thomas Simmons
Vietnam
Simmons
Mac
Madison
Wis
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