Senate expected to approve Clarence Thomas nomination
Washington expects a final Senate vote Tuesday night on Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court nomination. White House aides say support remains strong despite last weekend's hearings on sexual harassment allegations. President Bush plans calls to wary senators before the 6 p.m. decision as the Capitol weighs the outcome.
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600000 Calls Flood Senate in One Day
Americans flooded the Capitol and White House with calls during Clarence Thomas nomination hearings. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone spokesman Ed Stanley said the Senate received about 600000 calls Friday, far above the usual 375000. The surge occurred as the process drew national attention.
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Escaped heifers to be shot at Grafton prison
State prison employees headed for the woods with rifles to kill four escaped heifers spotted Monday in a wooded area along Capel Road between Durkee and Route 83. The heifers escaped Oct 3 by trampling a fence at Grafton Correctional Camp.
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Picketing Parents Absent as Franklin School Reopens
Franklin Elementary in Elyria reopened after an asbestos scare and four day cleaning. About 125 students were absent, down from 160 on Monday. Principal Fred Visci says normal absenteeism is 40. Parents who protested the building’s safety were absent again. Sue Raible, PTO vice president, plans to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. to demand full test results.
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Roderick Led Asbestos Safety Scrutiny in Elyria Schools
Glenn Roderick, supervisor of the school district's asbestos removal crew, emerged as an early whistle blower in Elyria's asbestos controversy. He approached a local environmental group, the Izaak Walton League, in June to raise questions about safety and remediation.
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Slaughter unhappiness casts Browns future doubt
Webster Slaughter complains of limited playing time and a disliked Browns offensive strategy as his season ends and he becomes a free agent. The situation hints at a possible farewell to the receiver amid the team’s plans.
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Protesters pack Sheffield Village council over landfill plan
More than 30 residents filled Village Hall to challenge Browning-Ferris Industries proposal for a 250 acre building materials landfill on East River Road. They pressed BFI representative Steve Anderson on safety and disposal concerns, while noting petition backing the protest and questioning safeguards against hazardous waste.
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Palestinian huddle lifts peace hopes
In Amman the outlook for an October peace conference brightens as Palestinians work on terms with Jordan. James Baker II travels to Damascus to meet Hafez Assad and push for Syria to drop objections to talks on regional arms buildup and Palestinian refugees.
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