Holy Week Observances Spread Across Denominations
The Gastonia area notes a shift toward Holy Week services beyond Catholic and Orthodox circles. Rev. Warner Doles introduces Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Tenebrae to Baptist churches, with broad ecumenical interest acknowledged by church leaders and scholars urging unity after historical sectarian divides. Advent candles have also appeared in Fraley churches.
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Senate faces test of will over Republican safety net plan
Democrats warn the House budget proposals threaten Medicare and other middle class benefits, arguing the GOP plan trims the safety net and reopens trickle down economics. They aim to slow the process in the Senate to mobilize opposition while Republicans promise all House measures will be considered.
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Simpson Case Sparks Talk of Jury Reform and Backlash
Los Angeles defense lawyers warn that a hung jury in the pricey Simpson trial could trigger voter backlash and calls for “law and order” ballot measures while prosecutors urge patience. Analysts note the case’s racial tensions, lack of eyewitnesses, and questions about jury unanimity shape ongoing debate and potential reforms.
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Clinton defends review of affirmative action
President Clinton told a Democratic audience that the party must heed grievances of the angry white male and be ready to end minority preference programs that fail to work. The remarks underscore pressure within the party to reassess affirmative action policies.
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U S Relief Plane Hit by Serb Fire Cancels Sarajevo Flights
A U S relief plane was struck by Serb gunfire on Saturday and all aid flights to Sarajevo were canceled. Police on Saturday arrested a doctor suspected of beating and drugging a woman who tried to leave a religious sect tied to the Tokyo subway attack. Senator Alan Simpson investigates finances of the American Association of Retired Persons. New York City prepares for strict no smoking laws as restaurant owners brace for impact. Hard core Perot supporters move to form a third party with hundreds of community meetings nationwide. A slow chemical leak at an oil refinery tower near San Francisco Bay began the leak.
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Davidson County sheriff reports life threatened amid crackdown
Sheriff Gerald Hege says criminals he arrested have threatened his life and that of his family. The report notes heightened security needs amid the crackdown and reflects ongoing tension between law enforcement and crime figures in the county.
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