Bill tightens work requirement for inmates in Shelby bill
Washington dispatch reports Senator Shelby of Alabama reintroduced a bill to force state prisoners to perform at least 48 hours of hard labor weekly and spend 16 hours in education. The measure aims to end perceived perks in prisons and reassert chain gang practices while tying federal funds to prison programs.
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Perfect Attendance Stars Named From Local High Schools
Adam M Hughes North Gaston High School earns perfect attendance for 12 years as son of Arthur and Mrs. Hughes. Taneisha Barnett Cherryville High School daughter of Glenda Barnette and granddaughter of James and Dorothy Barnett. Katie Perry East Gaston High School daughter of Skip and Diane Perry. Jeff Painter East Gaston High School son of Glenda and Johnny Painter. Matthew Crosby Hunter Huss High School son of Dennis Crosby. Misty Dawn Raya of South Point Markos and Joy Raya.
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Perfect Attendance Sparks High School Rivalry
East Gaston High School and South Point High School students boast perfect attendance records through high school, avoiding absences entirely. Misty Dawn Raya earned $1,200 toward a 1992 Mustang from parents for perfect years, while Jeff, Katie, and Matthew Crosby highlight the challenge and pride of never missing a day as they near graduation among 1,481 in a class.
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Batman Forever expected to be biggest Batman yet
Thomas predicts Jim Carrey’s Riddler will drive Batman Forever box office, with a revamped cast led by Val Kilmer as Batman. Nicole Kidman, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris O’Donnell join as high profile stars. Run time at East Ridge theater planned for four weeks, possibly three months, with near full crowds but concessions profits likely slim. Local residents plan to see the film, with fans already buying the soundtrack.
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Movie tie ins drive fast food toy craze in the Carolinas
Stores from JA Dehn report high demand for promotional items tied to new films. McDonald’s and Burger King push Batman Forever and Pocahontas merchandise while Taco Bell and Pizza Hut sell Congo watches Casper puppets and related toys. stock runs out across Gaston Chester York counties. Managers note thousands sold and difficulty restocking as customers seek limited edition items.
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Militias lash out at government at Senate hearing
Militias led by commanders in camouflage scolded the government during a Senate hearing. Law enforcement officials testified that the militias were the aggressors, calling their conduct disturbing and dangerous. Senator Arlen Specter greeted Norman Olson of the Michigan Militia.
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World News: Coup Crushed Near Baghdad As Tanks Battle Rebels
Diplomatic sources report an attempted coup against Saddam Hussein was crushed near Baghdad after government tanks and helicopters battled rebels at an army camp. The report covers the fast moving clashes and the international reaction to the incident.
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Baghdad
Television event draws large audience for Diane Sawyer interview
About one in four Americans watched part of Diane Sawyer and Michael Jackson with Lisa Marie on ABC. ABC estimated 60 million viewers tuned in during the one hour PrimeTime Live.
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