Church vote planned on gays chapel use
Protesters challenge Metropolitan Community Church leadership over rites for same sex couples. Corbin, a member, says holy union is a blessing not a marriage ceremony and that Christ comes first in ministry. The Tucson Ecumenical Council notes MCC membership stirs debate but has no power to intervene.
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Dade County Referendum Rejected in Gay Rights Clash
Anita Bryant led Save Our Children in a bid to annul or referendum a January passage of a law banning sexual orientation discrimination in Dade County. The measure failed, prompting protests and a national mobilization as supporters vow continued action in San Antonio Washington Minneapolis and California. Jean O Leary praised the unity amid prejudice beta while Castro Street hosts a candlelight vigil.
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Medicaid funding clash delays Arizona Medicaid start
The state battles a county suit over funding the Medicaid program set to begin August 15. Castro insists the Supreme Court can force legislative funding, while officials acknowledge federal funds hinge on resolving the rift with the legislature. The dispute involves State Treasurer Fleming and potential Medicaid warrants.
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Hostages to guarantee Amin's safety in Uganda
Radio Uganda announced that 300 British residents in Uganda would be held as virtual hostages to ensure the safe return of President Idi Amin from his trip to London. The broadcaster said Britons could not leave Uganda while Amin is away and warned the future of these residents would be decided after his Kampala return.
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Russ Bear Chosen as Moscow 1980 Olympic Mascot
Moscow officials announced the Russian brown bear as the official mascot for the 1980 Summer Games after a Soviet television show competition. The selection was reported by the Soviet press and the Olympic Organizing Committee.
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