Charity chief accused of embezzling donations
A former director of the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Frank Williams, 54, is charged with embezzling over 870000 in donations. He allegedly directed funds to a Minnesota chapter head and a Parkinson's patient to deposit and reissue checks to Williams, who resigned in April and was arrested Monday. Yale to aid New Haven laundromat project with 30600 and student expertise.
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Georgia Judges Target 2nd District as Racially Drawn
A three judge federal panel in Augusta said it will rule Georgia’s 2nd District unconstitutional for racial gerrymandering but will redraw the state’s map with as few changes as possible. Judge J L Edmondson said their task is to disturb constitutional districts as little as possible while the legislature’s stalled redistricting leaves the panel to act.
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Group to operate animal shelter drops by D.C.
Washington DC avoids a costly city run shelter as Animal Link agrees to take over the capital’s largest animal shelter after the Washington Humane Society shuts it down. The move ensures space for up to 80 stray dogs and 30 cats and keeps workers collecting strays deemed too dangerous to roam.
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Detroit volunteers foil Devil's Night arson plan
Thousands of volunteers patrolled Detroit streets to counter the pre Halloween arson spree known as Devil's Night. The Detroit News counted 41 confirmed fires at midnight, far below last year's record, as Mayor Dennis Archer mobilized volunteers, launched a public awareness drive, and restricted gasoline in portable containers. The city also demolished over 1,800 vacant buildings, towed 2,000 abandoned cars, and removed 190,000 discarded tires to cut fuel sources.
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Queen Elizabeth II flies commercial to New Zealand visit
The Queen traveled on a commercial Air New Zealand flight to New Zealand for a Commonwealth leaders meeting with a rare first class setup for her. She laid over 14 hours at Los Angeles Airport en route, a move Buckingham Palace said saves British taxpayers about 630000 dollars in official flight costs.
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Campaign urges beer ads to drop Halloween imagery
Health advocates warn Halloween themed beer ads entice children to drink. Center on Alcohol Advertising in Berkeley and public health groups call for removing Halloween imagery just as Santa Claus images were dropped. They cite surveys showing early drinking begins around 13 and 8 percent of high school seniors have tried alcohol.
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Quebec Referendum Leaves Thin Victory For Federalists
In Montreal the Quebec secession referendum ended with a razor-thin federalist win, leaving both sides unsettled. Premier Parizeau vowed not to wait long for a new strategy while separatists proclaimed they will try again, and federalists urge constitutional reform to address Quebec nationalists.
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Northern New York breathes relief as Canadian vote boosts Canadian dollar
In Titus Mountain region near Malone, Quebec voters narrowly rejected secession, easing fears of a plunging Canadian dollar that would hurt American border towns. Managers Mac and Emily Lloyd, who rely on Canadian tourists, welcomed the relief as Franklin County officials warned of potential declines in border crossings and local business losses if the vote had passed.
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Vote Stirs Passions in Canada Montreal Referendum Tight Race
Canada narrowly kept Quebec in the federation as voters backed unity 50.6 to 49.4 percent by about 50,000 votes out of 4.67 million. Street clashes erupted in Montreal with youths opposing measures and a federalist leader's office set on fire. Parizeau blamed money and ethnic voting for the defeat and pledged to try again. Prime Minister Chretien urged reform and unity, while Clinton praised a strong Canada. Turnout neared 98 percent of about five million registered voters.
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