Hispanic influence grows in America on the eve of a new millennium
Latino influence expands in politics and culture as Hispanics, now about 30 million, rise in power and visibility. While leaders foresee political and economic gains, they warn that education, poverty, and hate crimes must be addressed. Cultural shifts include salsa culture, Latino entertainers, and bilingual politics shaping a hybrid American identity.
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A compact forecast lists Sunny conditions tonight through Friday with highs near 70 and lows around 45. South to west winds 5 to 20 knots, waves 1 to 3 feet, and periods of partly sunny to mostly clear skies across the period. Sunrise and sunset times are given for today and tomorrow.
Browns Sign Tim Couch First Overall Draft Pick
Browns plan Tim Couch contract at 59.4 million over seven years as the franchise charts a future at quarterback. Palmer cautions of rookie growing pains and weighs start options Ty Detmer or Tim Couch to establish an offensive identity.
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Drag killing suspect bragged in jailhouse letter
The trial of Lawrence Russell Brewer, 32, charged with dragging James Byrd Jr. to death, opened with prosecutors detailing a jailhouse letter in which Brewer called the killing a rush and boasted of being a hero. Brewer and two accomplices are accused of abducting, chaining, and tearing Byrd apart, with Byrd's torso found on a rural road.
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Westway Gardens residents seek funds for more street safety
At a Westway Gardens meeting Juanita Weaver and neighbors pressed for grants to restore police presence. Medders says grants are unpredictable and favors a broader spread of officers. Residents report 908 calls in 1995 and about 500 last year, noting ongoing drug activity and speeding despite safety efforts.
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Invacare staff face union drive amid anti-union sentiment
Employees at Invacare discuss the sustained anti-union stance as United Steelworkers push to organize, with about 900 production and maintenance workers potentially involved across the Cleveland Street headquarters and plants in Elyria and North Ridgeville. Malcolm Mixon II, owner of Invacare for 20 years, is cited defending the company’s treatment of workers.
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Bridge closure delays lure traffic to East Erie area
An Erie contractor faces potential fines up to 600 per day under an ODOT contract for delays caused by weather and bridge mechanism issues. Seven days were lost to weather and more to equipment problems. Nearby businesses reported sharp declines in customer flow and revenue during the shutdown as workers expect a return to normal with the bridge reopening.
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