Myles from Napoleonville Counts a Red Light and Star
In Napoleonville Louisiana resident Myles notes one traffic light and highlights college basketball standout Eric Myles. Local color from a small town scene captures pride in a single athlete and the familiar street scene.
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Syracuse Must Free Moten and Freeze Iverson
Syracuse faces a critical choice to release Moten and tighten defense on Iverson to secure a win. The decision could shape the outcome as the team seeks an edge in a pivotal matchup.
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Peso fall hits local firms as Mexico peso drops
Cloudy forecast aside, Mexico's peso slide harms some local companies while others benefit. Real estate readers are warned of mortgage rate sticker shock. Blues singer Kim Lembo discusses her second recording and growing fan base. Centenarian Peter Falk promotes old values in the film Roommates. Opinion notes remain on post Cold War nuclear risk.
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Advertisers target black buyers grow in spending power
Advertisers increasingly target African American consumers who spend about 300 billion dollars annually on items from music to cars. Agencies like Kodak and McDonald s have boosted black market advertising to nearly one billion dollars in a decade, while some shifting work to black owned firms and seeking African American employees. Critics say ads still rely on stereotypes despite progress, urging portrayals of diverse everyday life beyond sports and entertainment.
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Police officer testifies Fuhrman slur in past case
A black officer testified in a 1984 85 hearing that detective Mark Fuhrman suggested a woman work as a secretary or a dancer on Soul Train. Tia Morris later identified Fuhrman as a leader of groups opposing women and white policemen. Fuhrman's lawyer denied the allegations. Simpson's lawyers labeled him a bigot.
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Alfalfa snout beetles threaten Peck dairy farm
The Peck family farms 347 acres in Champion Jefferson County with alfalfa hay fields ravaged by an infestation of alfalfa snout beetles. John Peck laments losses as there is no cost effective control and state funding for beetle research could be cut by Gov. Pataki’s budget proposals.
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New York Death Penalty Backed by Legislature
A statewide survey shows 89 of 12 lawmakers favor the death penalty, with 25 opposed and others seeking changes. Pataki pushes a lethal injection bill amid broad support. assembly and senate plans differ on funding to cover capital case costs, while opponents vow court challenges.
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Wrong-foot surgery shocks patient at Florida hospital
A man in his 50s awoke in recovery to learn his right leg had been amputated instead of the left foot at University Community Hospital in Tampa. The hospital said the limb was removed midway between ankle and knee and is investigating the incident.
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