23rd of June 2003 News
Uutiset sellaisena kuin ne ilmestyivät New York Timesin etusivulle 23. kesäkuuta 2003
Russian Lawmakers Move to Limit 'Biased' News of Election
Date: 23 June 2003
By STEVEN LEE MYERS
Steven MYERS
Russia's politicians begin new election season with pre-emptive attack on aggressive and at times corrupt political coverage by nation's newspapers and television and radio stations; they complain that salacious and dishonest journalism threatens to pervert democratic process; lower house of Parliament votes overwhelmingly to amend Russia's campaign laws to allow authorities to shut down news organizations for campaign coverage deemed to be biased; opponents of measure fear that new restrictions would for first time punish news organizations that advocate one candidate over another, that editorialize against position or policy, or that report critically on questions of character not related to candidate's professional duties; under new measure, first violation would result in fine, and second could result in suspension of publication or broadcast for duration of campaign; penalty would be influenced heavily by officials answerable to very politicians who have drafted amendments; restrictions raise questions about freedom of press, and also about fairness of elections in country still struggling to establish basic democratic norms (M)
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 24 June 2003
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Metro Briefing | New York: Manhattan: Ground-Zero Official Takes New Job
Date: 24 June 2003
By Eric Lipton (NYT); Compiled by Anthony Ramirez
Eric NYT
Kenneth R Holden, New York City administrator who supervised cleanup and removal of debris at World Trade Center site, is resigning to take position at Continuum Health Partners (S)
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 23 June 2003
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New School Schedule
Date: 23 June 2003
Letter from Anthony Shorris of New York City Education Department disputes Betsy Gotbaum's assertion that teachers' union was 'kept in the dark' about changes in next year's school week schedule (June 17 Op-Ed)
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A New Country Star, Rewarded for Patience
Date: 24 June 2003
By NEIL STRAUSS
Neil STRAUSS
Article on Dusty Drake, country singer who moved a decade ago from Monaca, Pa, to Nashville in hopes of becoming star; Drake's first CD has just been released by Warner Brothers; photo (M)
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An Early Heartland of Agriculture Is Found in New Guinea
Date: 24 June 2003
By JOHN NOBLE WILFORD
John WILFORD
Dr Tim P Denham, Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia) archaeologist, leads research published in journal Science that identifies independent agriculture development in Papua New Guinea as early as 10,000 years ago; findings show plantings in Kuk Swamp and food residue on stone implements found far from wild sources; evidence is contrary to recognized theory that independent agriculture led to population growth and rapid civilization and could diversify how scientists perceive early cultural development; graph; map (M)
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New Gay Bishop Unsettles Church of England
Date: 23 June 2003
By WARREN HOGE
Warren HOGE
Large and vocal group of Anglicans protest their church's decision to name Dr Jeffrey John as new bishop of Reading, Eng; he is first openly homosexual bishop nominated by Church of England; action has stirred deeply divisive reaction that goes well beyond Reading; Dr John issues statement acknowledging that he has been in relationship for 27 years with male partner but avowing that they ceased having sex after church issued 1991 policy paper that permits members of congregation to pursue faithful homosexual relationships but demands celibacy from gay priests; photo (M)
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New Products for Sale in Africa: Company Shares
Date: 24 June 2003
By MARC LACEY
Marc LACEY
Ugandan Stock Exchange in Kampala is newest in Africa, bringing total on continent to 18, up from just 10 a decade ago; is also smallest, listing only five companies, two of them Kenyan; stages road show to attempt to teach basics of stocks and bonds to villagers and city dwellers; investor class is begining to emerge; photo; map (M)
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New Jersey Sets Outside Review Of Foster Care
Date: 24 June 2003
By LESLIE KAUFMAN and RICHARD LEZIN JONES
Leslie KAUFMAN
New Jersey agrees to create independent panel to oversee its Division of Youth and Family Services as part of sweeping settlement to lawsuit that accused state of endangering lives of its foster children; researchers hired by Children's Rights, which brought suit, were given access to state files during discovery proceedings, and they reported that one in 10 children in foster care were abused and one in 5 did not receive proper services for their medical needs (M)
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Russian Lawmakers Move to Limit 'Biased' News of Election
Date: 23 June 2003
By STEVEN LEE MYERS
Steven MYERS
Russia's politicians begin new election season with pre-emptive attack on aggressive and at times corrupt political coverage by nation's newspapers and television and radio stations; they complain that salacious and dishonest journalism threatens to pervert democratic process; lower house of Parliament votes overwhelmingly to amend Russia's campaign laws to allow authorities to shut down news organizations for campaign coverage deemed to be biased; opponents of measure fear that new restrictions would for first time punish news organizations that advocate one candidate over another, that editorialize against position or policy, or that report critically on questions of character not related to candidate's professional duties; under new measure, first violation would result in fine, and second could result in suspension of publication or broadcast for duration of campaign; penalty would be influenced heavily by officials answerable to very politicians who have drafted amendments; restrictions raise questions about freedom of press, and also about fairness of elections in country still struggling to establish basic democratic norms (M)
Full Article
NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 24 June 2003
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Metro Briefing | New York: Manhattan: Ground-Zero Official Takes New Job
Date: 24 June 2003
By Eric Lipton (NYT); Compiled by Anthony Ramirez
Eric NYT
Kenneth R Holden, New York City administrator who supervised cleanup and removal of debris at World Trade Center site, is resigning to take position at Continuum Health Partners (S)
Full Article
NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 23 June 2003
Full Article
New School Schedule
Date: 23 June 2003
Letter from Anthony Shorris of New York City Education Department disputes Betsy Gotbaum's assertion that teachers' union was 'kept in the dark' about changes in next year's school week schedule (June 17 Op-Ed)
Full Article
A New Country Star, Rewarded for Patience
Date: 24 June 2003
By NEIL STRAUSS
Neil STRAUSS
Article on Dusty Drake, country singer who moved a decade ago from Monaca, Pa, to Nashville in hopes of becoming star; Drake's first CD has just been released by Warner Brothers; photo (M)
Full Article
An Early Heartland of Agriculture Is Found in New Guinea
Date: 24 June 2003
By JOHN NOBLE WILFORD
John WILFORD
Dr Tim P Denham, Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia) archaeologist, leads research published in journal Science that identifies independent agriculture development in Papua New Guinea as early as 10,000 years ago; findings show plantings in Kuk Swamp and food residue on stone implements found far from wild sources; evidence is contrary to recognized theory that independent agriculture led to population growth and rapid civilization and could diversify how scientists perceive early cultural development; graph; map (M)
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New Gay Bishop Unsettles Church of England
Date: 23 June 2003
By WARREN HOGE
Warren HOGE
Large and vocal group of Anglicans protest their church's decision to name Dr Jeffrey John as new bishop of Reading, Eng; he is first openly homosexual bishop nominated by Church of England; action has stirred deeply divisive reaction that goes well beyond Reading; Dr John issues statement acknowledging that he has been in relationship for 27 years with male partner but avowing that they ceased having sex after church issued 1991 policy paper that permits members of congregation to pursue faithful homosexual relationships but demands celibacy from gay priests; photo (M)
Full Article
New Products for Sale in Africa: Company Shares
Date: 24 June 2003
By MARC LACEY
Marc LACEY
Ugandan Stock Exchange in Kampala is newest in Africa, bringing total on continent to 18, up from just 10 a decade ago; is also smallest, listing only five companies, two of them Kenyan; stages road show to attempt to teach basics of stocks and bonds to villagers and city dwellers; investor class is begining to emerge; photo; map (M)
Full Article
New Jersey Sets Outside Review Of Foster Care
Date: 24 June 2003
By LESLIE KAUFMAN and RICHARD LEZIN JONES
Leslie KAUFMAN
New Jersey agrees to create independent panel to oversee its Division of Youth and Family Services as part of sweeping settlement to lawsuit that accused state of endangering lives of its foster children; researchers hired by Children's Rights, which brought suit, were given access to state files during discovery proceedings, and they reported that one in 10 children in foster care were abused and one in 5 did not receive proper services for their medical needs (M)
Full Article
NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 24 June 2003
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 23 June 2003
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New School Schedule
Date: 23 June 2003
Letter from Anthony Shorris of New York City Education Department disputes Betsy Gotbaum's assertion that teachers' union was 'kept in the dark' about changes in next year's school week schedule (June 17 Op-Ed)
Full Article
A New Country Star, Rewarded for Patience
Date: 24 June 2003
By NEIL STRAUSS
Neil STRAUSS
Article on Dusty Drake, country singer who moved a decade ago from Monaca, Pa, to Nashville in hopes of becoming star; Drake's first CD has just been released by Warner Brothers; photo (M)
Full Article
New Gay Bishop Unsettles Church of England
Date: 23 June 2003
By WARREN HOGE
Warren HOGE
Large and vocal group of Anglicans protest their church's decision to name Dr Jeffrey John as new bishop of Reading, Eng; he is first openly homosexual bishop nominated by Church of England; action has stirred deeply divisive reaction that goes well beyond Reading; Dr John issues statement acknowledging that he has been in relationship for 27 years with male partner but avowing that they ceased having sex after church issued 1991 policy paper that permits members of congregation to pursue faithful homosexual relationships but demands celibacy from gay priests; photo (M)
Full Article
New Products for Sale in Africa: Company Shares
Date: 24 June 2003
By MARC LACEY
Marc LACEY
Ugandan Stock Exchange in Kampala is newest in Africa, bringing total on continent to 18, up from just 10 a decade ago; is also smallest, listing only five companies, two of them Kenyan; stages road show to attempt to teach basics of stocks and bonds to villagers and city dwellers; investor class is begining to emerge; photo; map (M)
Full Article
New Jersey Sets Outside Review Of Foster Care
Date: 24 June 2003
By LESLIE KAUFMAN and RICHARD LEZIN JONES
Leslie KAUFMAN
New Jersey agrees to create independent panel to oversee its Division of Youth and Family Services as part of sweeping settlement to lawsuit that accused state of endangering lives of its foster children; researchers hired by Children's Rights, which brought suit, were given access to state files during discovery proceedings, and they reported that one in 10 children in foster care were abused and one in 5 did not receive proper services for their medical needs (M)
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