Court Rules States Can't Ban Abortion
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, held that states cannot ban most abortions while allowing new hurdles for women seeking to end pregnancies. A separate 7-2 coalition weakened Roe v Wade, upholding Pennsylvania abortion provisions and delaying some rights. The decision references 24 hour waiting periods after information and allows state action. reactions varied across advocates and officials.
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Supreme Court justices on abortion liberty and moral code
The opinion by Justices O Conner Souter and Kennedy states that while men and women of good conscience may disagree on abortion, the court must define liberty for all without enforcing a personal moral code. It recalls the 1973 ruling on government power to restrict personal choice under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Aftershocks torment quake victims near Yucca Valley
Two powerful earthquakes that killed a boy and injured 350 plus rattled Nevada and Utah areas. In Yucca Valley a 4.9 to 5.4 aftershock caused fresh brick damage to a building housing three businesses. Over 300 people sought shelter or emergency care across the region amid widespread losses and ongoing fears of a major aftershock.
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Computer aided hurricane planning aids Gaston NC area
Three years after Hugo, North Carolina emergency officials will use a computer system to instantly gauge hurricane impact on specific areas. By entering wind speed direction and location, they can assess flood risks and evacuation times. Demonstrations showed color coded maps and a scenario for Ocracoke island with up to 32 hours to decide on evacuations.
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Inside Abby business and classifieds listing notes
A brief newspaper listing outlines sections in a local paper segment. It mentions Inside Abby on page 7A with Business on 2 3B Classified on 8C 6D Comics on 4 5C Crossword on 4C Health on 6 7A and Hometown on 1B.
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County Votes 4 3 To Withhold State Social Services Increase
Gaston County commissioners approve delaying a 1.8 million dollar hike in state social services funds and redirect 1.5 million to Gaston County Schools. The move pits education against welfare with a state showdown looming. Chair Joe Carpenter led the withhold vote amid heated exchange.
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