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At The Theatres This Week
Fierce Indians, Scouts, half-breeds, United States regulars, and the wives and sweethearts or all of them appear in the play to be given at the Manhattan Theatre this week, "John Ermine of the Yellowstone." James K. Hackett will have the lending role. Frederic Remington, the artist, whose Western types are widely known, has had a share in the building of this American drama. Source : query.nytimes.com
Our view: Exhibits offer awareness of domestic violence
Some issues often develop tedious exposure. They begin to humans something to eliminate or ignore. Domestic violence is not part of the issues, and citizens should consider. In a perfect world, they revolted and motivation to help, who are in need. In recognition of National Women's History Month, Shippensburg University done their part to draw attention to domestic violence. To protect their credit lines, the school is hosting two exhibits that focus on different types of abuse, such as rape, sexual assault, incest and crimes motivated by hate and crime. Both are available to the public. Dickinson College's Clothes Line
Emotional social issues at the Legislature
GOV. Ben Cayetano is pushing the Legislature to begin a discussion of emotional social issues such as domestic partnerships for same-sex couples, doctor-assisted death and medical use of marijuana. Senate President Norman Mizuguchi and House Speaker Calvin Say want legislators to fix their attention on the economy. Mizuguchi says the Senate probably won't get to the social issues this year and possibly not even next year. It sounds like a conflict. but that's not necessarily so. Cayetano is right that lawmakers must start a discussion of these issues to move them toward resolution. And legislative leaders are right that they don't have
These Minnesota lawyers practice by the Book.
A small plaque on Paul Baertschi's desk contains a quotation from the 18th-century Irish politician Edmund Burke: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." That philosophy helps guide Baertschi, a criminal prosecutor for the small Minneapolis firm of Tallen and Baertschi, and his work as president of the Minnesota chapter of the Christian Legal Society, a 45-year-old national organization consisting of Christian attorneys, judges, law professors and law students. While the national CLS advocates for freedom of religious expression and for pro-life causes, Baertschi said the local chapter stays away from lobbying
House approves anti-crime bill to fight violence against women
The House approved a sweeping anti-crime bill Friday that includes more than $3 billion to fight violence against women and seeks to protect women brought into the U.S. by the international illegal sex trade. The catchall legislation also has provisions that would make it easier for victims to collect compensation from terrorist states and would force states to pay costs when a criminal is released from prison and commits a crime in another state. It passed 371-1 and is expected to be approved by the Senate early next week. Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act has been a top priority
Fractured Families: More Couples Resort To Faith-Based Divorce Counseling
AVON PARK - Jackie Stiles divorced less than 2 years but still had some problems with management. For her, with the consequences that it has been several times to visit "DivorceCare" classes with Donna Titus, a church volunteer. At the meeting on Wednesday, the second on the last for the course, Titus Stiles, and discuss with others, such as women. Both Titus and video, it uses bands, because it is in the Bible. She quoted II Corinthians 5:18. "And all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the word of reconciliation." The classes
Teenage Violence Linked To Later Domestic Violence
Adolescents who engaged in violent behavior at a relatively steady rate through their teenage years and those whose violence began in their mid teens and increased over the years are significantly more likely to engage in domestic violence in their mid 20s than other young adults, according to a new University of Washington study. "Most people think youth violence and domestic violence are separate problems, but this study shows that they are intertwined," said Todd Herrenkohl, lead author of the study and a UW associate professor of social work. The study also found no independent link between an individual's use of alcohol
Moursund family still profits from co-op ties
A.W. Moursund, a powerful friend and business partner of Lyndon Johnson's, was attacked. The General Council of the time, Peder of Alès Electric Cooperative, defending his regime and the non-receipt of the auction by its insurance contracts, securities and law firms during a Public Utility Commission in 1983 for a price. "I have always done, from right to left (co-op), although there are people who are trying to smear me," he was quoted in these terms in the 19th June 1983, American-Statesman history. Ten days later, regulatory authorities to an agreement to allow the Co-op to raise rates, but it
Fight On In Court For De Saulles Boy
The likelihood that the guardianship of John L. De Saulles, Jr., the infant son of Mrs. Blanca Errazuriz De Saulles, will be taken from her before she has been indicted for killing her husband was indicated yesterday in the course of an argument before Surrogate Fowler in the application of Charles A.H. De Saulles, uncle of the boy, to be named Source : query.nytimes.com
Dinkins Is Endorsed By Two Gay Groups
LEAD: Manhattan Borough President David N. Dinkins yesterday accepted the endorsement of two gay political groups in his race for the Democratic mayoral nomination, saying he would fight for legal recognition of gay and lesbian domestic partnerships. Manhattan Borough President David N. Dinkins yesterday accepted the endorsement of two gay political groups in his race for the Democratic mayoral nomination, saying he would fight for legal recognition of gay and lesbian domestic partnerships. Mr. Dinkins met at City Hall with the leaders of both groups, the Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats and the Lambda Independent Democrats. The city's third major
Town Would Recognize Domestic Partnerships
An ordinance that would recognize domestic partnerships between unmarried people has been tentatively approved by unanimous vote of the City Council in this city formed last November. Mayor Valerie Terrigno, one of three homosexual members of the council, said the ordinance was not merely for the community's sizeable homosexual population.
Dual disability decisions demonstrate the status of Americans with Disabilities Act.
A high-profile case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court near the end of its recently concluded 2003-04 term concerned the public accommodations provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Supreme Court decision complemented a lower-profile determination by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the costs of
Our compliment to Bishop Reilly still stands.
Last week on this page (NCR, Nov. 7), we completed the Bishop Daniel P. Reilly Worchester, Massachusetts, "because of the issue of gay benefits." In his testimony on October 23 on the same-sex civil marriage and the Association of bills, "before the legislature, the Board of judiciary, Reilly said: "Some
'No-fault' divorce to be scrapped
Ministers say pilot programmes have shown that the system put forward in 1996 legislation is unworkable and flawed. They are now set to ask MPs to repeal the law which was introduced under the previous Conservative government. Under that law, couples would have been granted a divorce within one year and
Constitution Day Speakers
The Centre for the Study of Democracy, the St. Mary's College of Maryland will celebrate the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, tomorrow at day presentations retired US District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson and James Apple legal educators, address, "International Perspectives of the United States Constitution."
Showdown looms at Delta
Delta Air Lines and its pilots union could soon be flying into uncharted legal territory that could determine if the pilots go on strike and whether the nation's No. 2 air carrier stays in business. Both the Air Line Pilots Association and Delta management say they hope to reach an agreement
'Love U. The Grad School Musical' premieres at University of Redlands
A first original music at the University of Redlands is a sendup of institutions of higher learning and performance art seasoned with a bit of modern romance. "Love U. The degree School Musical" is a collaboration that spans two schools, not only in higher education, but the two countries. "We
Battered Wives: Learning To Use The Law
''I WENT back to my husband after being away for a week,'' said a 45-year-old woman with seven children. ''I WENT back to my husband after being away for a week,'' said a 45-year-old woman with seven children. ''I thought that, after my absence, perhaps we could make it
If Governor Calls Legislature Within Five Days Troops May Stay Three Weeks
Five days have been allowed to Gov. Sparks of Nevada in which to issue a call for a special session of the State Legislature to consider means of dealing with the Goldfield strike situation. If he fails to take action within that period President Roosevelt will order the withdrawal
House OKs bill to cap suit damages
A lawsuit reform bill that would cap pain and suffering damages at $300,000 was approved Wednesday in the House. The measure passed 58-41 and moves to the state Senate, where its fate is uncertain. House Speaker Todd Hiett, R-Kelly ville, has made lawsuit reform a priority this session. Democrats tried