Cult survivors await return of Doomsday prophet Koresh
About 40 Branch Davidians remain in Waco Texas awaiting David Koresh. Janet McBean says his departure was a sign from God and they expect him to return to form an earthly kingdom. University of California San Francisco psychologist Chris Hatcher notes a core will retain affiliation.
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Waco, Texas
David Koresh
Janet McBean
California
Waco
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Will
University of California
San Francisco
Chris Hatcher
Clinton battles taxes travel turmoil amid White House tensions
President Clinton faced a dual political fight over taxes and the travel office firings. Democrats warned they lack enough votes for House approval of changes to the economic plan, while the White House disclosed consulting an FBI public affairs expert to draft a statement about a criminal probe into the fired workers. Republicans blasted the move as press release manipulation, with Bob Dole deriding it as guilt by release.
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Welfare to Wage Earners in Gastonia
Barbara McMiller, a 34 year old Gastonia mother on AFDC and food stamps, faced a job readiness letter from the Social Services Department. She resisted at first but earned a federal grant for job training, transitioning from welfare to work while maintaining support through a federal housing program. Her two sons, Demetrius 18 and Omaris, were part of her family while she pursued a hair styling career.
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Barbara McMiller
Gastonia
Ms. McMiller
Department of Social Services
Uncle Sam
Gaston officials keep ban on prayer at graduation
Gaston high schools will not include prayers at June graduation, upholding a state policy following a Supreme Court decision. Superintendent statements cite legal prohibitions, while neighboring counties plan varied approaches such as moments of silence or student led prayers.
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Shelby City
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South Carolina
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Melvin Bauknight
Rhode Island
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Texas Public Schools
Gaston Memorial Hospital to raise patient charges by 6 percent
GMH approves a 217 million 1993-94 budget raising room rates from 263 to 279 per day starting July 1. The average daily cost per patient is 992, with GMH at 618 compared to 947 at similar size hospitals. Patient count rises to 13,768 next year from 13,680 this year.
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Charlotte
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Wayne Shovelin
Shovelin
N.C. lawmakers push lottery plan with trust fund lure
Senate leaders propose a state lottery trust fund to earmark profits and shield them from politics in a bid to win House votes. Rep. W W Dickson remains firmly opposed, citing a personal pledge from 1986, while House Speaker Dan Blue is seen as a major hurdle to passage.
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Basnight
W.W. “Dub” Dickson
Gastonia
Dickson
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