Jackson threats Georgia tourism boycott over flag emblem
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition plans a Super Bowl Sunday boycott to protest the Confederate emblem in Georgia’s state flag. Gov. Roy Barnes and other officials oppose changing the flag, while Civil rights activist Joe Beasley says black NFL players will press a protest if the flag remains. Tourism accounts for about 18 billion dollars nationally, with Atlanta contributing around 60 percent of Georgia’s tourism revenue.
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Senate
Eric Johnson
Zell Miller
Ohioans Mark MLK Day With History Lessons and Marches
Ohioans used Martin Luther King Jr Day to teach history and celebrate progress while stressing the ongoing fight for equality. In Columbus a mother and son attended the 15th annual King breakfast as crowds across Dayton joined marches, prayers, and music to honor King. Judge Walter Rice urged unity, urging acknowledgment of past injustices to foster reconciliation and a community that values equality.
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Courthouse
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King Day observances span nation with service and plans
In Atlanta, Rev Bernice King urged Americans to pursue their calling for freedom and equality during the King holiday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Vice President Gore announced $1.5 million in the 2001 budget to protect King's birth home as a national historic site and $500,000 more for sanctuary restoration. Georgia Governor Roy Barnes and Mayor Bill Campbell led a march after the service. Coretta Scott King urged serving others as the best honor to her husband. Across the country, blood drives, cleanups, and Habitat for Humanity builds marked the day, with New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen highlighting community service as the tribute to Dr. King.
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Racial issues dominate Democrat debate in Iowa rally
In Des Moines Bill Bradley pressed Al Gore to issue an immediate executive order banning racial profiling while Gore retorted that Clinton need not be lectured. Both candidates agreed the Confederate flag should be removed from the South Carolina state house and discussed Elian Gonzalez custody, Sharpton, and racial profiling policy.
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al Sharpton
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Senate
New Jersey
Tainted fuel grounds planes in Australia
Aviation planes across rural Australia were grounded after a widespread contamination of aviation fuel. The fault, traced to Mobil Oil Australia Ltd, threatens piston engines and could leave many aircraft idle until tests and cleaning methods exist.
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Sydney
Wagga Wagga
Wee Waa
Rockhampton
Lightning Ridge
Outback
Mobil Oil Australia Ltd
Exxon Mobil Corp
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Russian air and ground assault in Chechnya escalates
Russian warplanes and artillery hit Vedeno and the Chechen mountain region as federal forces aim to block rebel raids into Russian towns. Rebels reportedly plan assaults while Putin meets a Council of Europe delegation, urging a fact based view of the war and seeking a quick end with no credible Chechen partner.
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