Tall ships parade drifts into foggy New York harbor
The Op Sail ’92 flotilla of 31 tall masted ships sailed from Governors Island to the Hudson and back, led by the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle. Spectators braved drizzle and fog for a slow motion view as Cronkite and Mayor Dinkins offered remarks. Crowd estimates grew along the Battery and along New Jersey shores while private boats filled the harbor. Some observers noted the Columbus anniversary and protests amid the holiday spectacle.
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Fireworks, parades, and accidents mark Independence Day rollout
Crowds gathered across the nation for festivities from Big Bear Lake to Boston and Philadelphia. A parade of tall ships in New York Harbor celebrated the holiday with the Queen Elizabeth and flagships from Russia and the Baltic states. In Bristol, Independence Day continued with 40 floats and 4,000 marchers as Ned Cram and Christine Sullivan wed mid parade. Abortions protests and legal actions followed the Supreme Court decision. A four-alarm Seattle warehouse fire and a fatal injury from a homemade firecracker in Pennsylvania added tragedy to the celebrations. The day also featured bake sales, barbecue contests, and charity drives proving the holiday’s mix of revelry and risk.
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Bush honors Faith Fourth as race shows support
President Bush stumped in Faith North Carolina praising small town values at a Fourth of July celebration alongside a Daytona Pepsi 400 start. He credited Faith with embodying national virtues amid a large crowd, recounted WWII service, and urged unity against bigotry while sharing barbecue and a softball moment with supporters.
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Residents Resist Broad Street Widening Plan
Kenneth Oswald of 421 East Broad warns widening will push the road to his porch and erase trees, increasing pollution. Sweany suggests center turn lanes to ease traffic as officials review state and federal approvals with another public hearing pending. She vows to keep fighting the project despite opposition.
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Bill aims to criminalize stalking with penalties and therapy
A proposed Ohio bill would make stalking and aggravated trespass offenses with strict penalties on first and repeat offenses, include psychological treatment, and awaits Governor Voinovich's signature. Testimonies recount stalking victims and gaps in police power, with calls for urgent protection and comparable laws in other states.
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Frank Dellarosa Wins 365 Hot Dogs At Nathan's Fourth
New York AP reports Frank Dellarosa, 24, won Nathan's 76th annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest with 365 dogs in 10 minutes. His closest rival ate 15 dogs as about 200 spectators watched. Dellarosa, nicknamed "Large," said he trained to regain the record and plans a barbecue after the event. He noted fatigue from humidity and revealed he recently lost 45 pounds to reach 275 pounds. Contest promoter George Shea praised the performance.
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Escaped con Horning abducts two women near park
Convicted bank robber Danny Ray Horning who escaped from Florence prison in May seized two women Saturday near a national park, binding them and forcing them to drive away in their rental car before they freed themselves. Police pursued the vehicle and Horning crashed, fleeing into the woods as helicopters and deputies mounted a new search centered near Mormon Lake.
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