Clinton reshapes federal judiciary with demographic shift
President Clinton broadens the federal bench beyond the prior conservative era. He has named 13 judges to district courts and Courts of Appeals, including five women and two minorities, signaling a plan to appoint 40 to 50 more by early fall. He aims to shift ideology on issues from abortion to church-state separation.
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Barney craze endures as Bar N ee song tops market
In Gastonia the Barney fever continues with a rap scratched version of I Love You sung by a 4 year old girl titled Bar-Nee's Song. New Barney toys including Baby Bop and a 3 foot high $250 stuffed figure spark ongoing fan enthusiasm as families plan holiday gifts.
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Doctors say they are paid too much in health care bill
The Associated Press notes that doctors claim high pay while health care costs surge. It cites Dr. Carol L. Koenig earning 37500 dollars last year and Dr. Timothy S. Truitt voicing broad discontent as a trend grows amid President Clinton’s reform efforts.
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Gaston health care group seeks public input on three priorities
A Gastonia survey shows 34 percent lack access to a doctor and one fourth lack health insurance. The Community Healthcare Commission, funded by Duke Endowment, invites residents to a Tuesday 6:30 p.m. meeting at First United Methodist Family Life Center to identify three main issues to tackle, with plans to use Gaston Memorial Hospital and Red Cross to fill gaps.
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Moonshine making comeback in North Carolina
North Carolina sees a rise in moonshine as light penalties encourage illegal distilling. Officials note older drinkers nostalgic for white lightning and poorer residents turning to the woods for spirit production amid economic strain. Bill Chandler calls moonshine a strong economic indicator during hard times.
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Hostage crisis eases as Contras free 20 captives
In Quilali Nicaragua former Contra rebels released 20 hostages in exchange for a pledge they would not be punished. They said 21 more captives would be freed in hours. Mediators reported the Contras dropped demands to remove Sandinista officials and rejected simultaneous releases earlier.
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New school test forces changes in Gastonia
In Gaston County a new end-of-grade test replaces the California Achievement Test. Seventh graders face questions on the gross national product while fifth graders draw a closed circuit and eighth graders tackle logic problems. State officials say the test emphasizes stronger problem solving and will shift teaching methods. Some parents worry it addresses morals and values and question how progress will be measured without the CAT.
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