Amtrak strike widens as Machinists walk out on CSX
Smaller unions settled with Amtrak on Tuesday but talks continued with the big three representing maintenance, engineers, and machinists. The Machinists then struck CSX Transportation, just hours after others extended talks 48 hours. Spokesman Dennis Johnston cites four years with no pay raise.
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Justices Battle Over School Prayers In Graduation Ceremonies
The Supreme Court split as Justices White Scalia and Thomas dissented from a ruling that limits prayers at public school graduations. Scalia said the decision erodes a long standing tradition and mocks non sectarian prayer while Kennedy warned the ruling covers only elementary and secondary schools. The case arose from Providence RI where a Baptist minister led prayers at eighth grade and a later non denominational prayer at a middle school graduation. Weisman, whose daughter Deborah graduated from Classical High School, noted the decision’s preservation of the public stance against religious coercion but said they had not yet reviewed its scope. Solicitor General Starr urged limiting government coercion. others urged broader allowance of state sponsored religion. The court affirmed the 1962 ban on organized prayer in public schools.
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Prayer policy at graduations and games sparks debate
North Gaston High School principal Butch Adams backs prayers at graduation with local ministers and parent involvement while students pray before football games. Hayes recalls no complaints though some parents oppose the court’s decision. The Gaston school board remains neutral, citing unsettled legality of what counts as in school.
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Labor party leader Rabin urges more peace talks
The Labor party celebrated its upset of Likud as leader Yitzhak Rabin promised to allow Palestinians self rule and curb settlement building. U S and Arab leaders urged rapid resumption of negotiations as Rabin appeared poised to lead the next coalition after Labor and allies fell just short of a majority in the 120 seat Parliament.
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Perot questions deficit plan amid defense spending talk
Ross Perot said he is not ready with a specific deficit reduction plan while urging the United States to stop paying for Germany and Japan's defenses. Senate POW MIA chair cites declassified documents suggesting up to 133 U.S. servicemen may have been left behind at war end. President Bush to unveil a $1000 school choice scholarship bill for low and middle income students.
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World Health Organization cites massive daily sexual activity
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that sexual intercourse occurs over 100 million times daily, leading to nearly 1 million conceptions and about 350,000 sexually transmitted disease cases. Government troops crushed a coup attempt by supporters of ousted President Zviad Gamsakhurdia, driving rebels from a broadcasting center they had seized.
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Elvis The King of Rock N Roll 50s Masters Hits Stores
Elvis lives on remastered CDs in The Complete 50s Masters, hitting record stores Tuesday after a two year vault search across New York Indianapolis Nashville and Hollywood movie studio archives and audiophile collections.
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House and Senate form special panel on next year budget
The House and Senate have appointed a special committee to begin negotiating the eight point two billion dollar budget for next year. The Project Genesis proposal to reform teaching at Gas ton and Johnston schools won approval from the House Education Committee. The FBI believes bomber guidance systems stolen from Camp Lejeune were offered to a foreign country.
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Gastonia Yard Waste May Become City Compost Pile
A Gastonia notice urges residents to hold yard clippings and tree limbs as yard waste may be collected for a large compost pile. In Belmont, $1B in money missing from the police department’s evidence room triggers an SBI probe called by Gaston DA Mike Sands.
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Greater Gaston Area Weather Today
Partly cloudy conditions across the region with highs near the mid to upper 80s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. Forecast calls for warm, dry air with slight regional variation and minimal precipitation.
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Friday’s lake weather shows temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90s with a light to moderate breeze. Expect partly cloudy skies and a dry day for beachgoers with highs near 90 and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
Dixie Yarns unveils natural colorant dye line for fibers
A Dixie Yarns Inc. news brief states the textile maker is expanding its footprint by launching a product line that uses natural colorants to dye natural fibers. The article notes government data showing a drop in new orders for durable manufactured goods last month, underscoring the slow path of the economic recovery.
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Mourning Selected No. 2 By Hornets In Draft
The Charlotte Hornets chose Georgetown star Alonzo Mourning with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft. Monica Seles won at Wimbledon, extending her two year Grand Slam streak. Breakaway Weekend features Atlanta discounts for a weekend trip. Pinocchio returns to theaters this weekend with Disney magic and music.
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