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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2004
Page
10
The Muskogee Public School District must amend its dress code to permit religious attire after a six year federal settlement filed in Oklahoma. The suit, filed in March on behalf of 11 year old Nashala Hearn, cites two suspensions for wearing a hijab, asserting schools cannot require students to shed faith at the door.
A 320 year old Stradivarius cello valued at 3.5 million dollars was recovered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. A nurse, Melanie Stevens, found the instrument by a trash bin and considered converting it into a CD holder with her cabinetmaker boyfriend. Detective Donald Hrycyk confirmed the plan and recovery after she later learned its significance from a May news report.
Christie's auction of Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle papers raised 1.7 million, far short of the 3.6 million expected. Of 135 lots, 31 did not reach reserves. top bid was 250 thousand for notebooks and the original study for A Study in Scarlet. A private U.S. collector bought the Lot.
In Rafah near the border, a bomb exploded an Israeli armored vehicle, killing five soldiers per Arabic outlets. The strike followed a previous blast in Gaza City destroying an APC and killing six. Israel pressed operations, with helicopters and ground forces targeting Rafah and Gaza City amid ongoing clashes.
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani defended the city’s rescue efforts after the 9 11 attacks. He said warnings existed and the commission should not blame firefighters and police for the tragedy. He urged focusing on the terrorists who killed thousands at Ground Zero.
Kerry met with independent Ralph Nader at his campaign HQ but did not ask him to quit the race. Kerry said he can reduce support for Nader but won’t pressure another candidate. Nader said they discussed issues and no resignation was requested.
New Delhi leaders resign from Sonia Gandhi's Congress to oppose her surprise decision refusing the prime ministership. Some back a 1 year old reformer, Manmohan Singh, as Gandhi backs him while others vow to stay firm. Ambika Soni says several Working Committee members will not retract.
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