Bernice, Maria and Dan on Council fireworks.. Ocean Grove bans civil unions.. Gonzales goes to Congress, again..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: "Redevelopment victims challenge Administration"
Plain Talker: "Property Owners Voice Redevelopment Fears"
Crescent Times: "Redevelopment: Destructive Love"
Halloween Safety Forum: "Halloween safety forum is scheduled"
Senior Center: Pictures of yesterday's Mother's Day Tea event are in the print edition of the Ledger.
Swim Stars: "Plainfield sisters a class act in swimming competition"
Eminent Domain - Editorial, CN: "Let the government make eminent domain case"
Jean Mattson is now recuperating at home. Cards or notes may be sent to her at: 653 Ravine Road, Plainfield, NJ 07062.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Kean U.: "Kean family gives its mansion, a treasure trove of history, to university"
Kearny: "Parents and District Settle Dispute on Teacher’s Religious Remarks"
Newark - Crime: "Booker lashes out against Newark crime"
.......... - Teacher Contract: "State OKs teachers contract"
Union Twp.: "Town issues 350 summons; Irritated landlords appear in court"
STATE
Death Penalty: "Senators weigh bill to outlaw execution"
Preservation Trust: "Preservation Trust backs $146.7M in grants"
Rutgers: "Awareness of Rutgers is rising across U.S., survey says"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - WP: "Gonzales appears before Congress again today" -- The waterboarding continues.
Congress - NYT: "G.O.P. Moderates Warn Bush Iraq Must Show Gains"
FDA & Drug Safety - SL: "Senate acts to revitalize drug-safety monitoring"
Iraq - ABC: "Retired Army general lambastes Bush in TV ad"
Iraq Funding - WP: "House Bill Ties War Funding to Iraq Benchmarks" -- and Bush threatens veto, already.
Iraq Parliament - AlterNet: "Majority of Iraqi Lawmakers Now Reject Occupation"
Military Bases Abroad - LTD: "Anti-U.S. Uproar Sweeps Italy over base expansion"
OF INTEREST
Gambling: "Bethlehem bets that casino will bring mill town back to life" -- Competition for AC.
Health: "Sex virus linked to throat cancer"
Terrorism: "'New strain' of terrorism: Hatched in U.S." -- Their kin are puzzled.
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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Plainfield Today: "Redevelopment victims challenge Administration"
Plain Talker: "Property Owners Voice Redevelopment Fears"
Crescent Times: "Redevelopment: Destructive Love"
Halloween Safety Forum: "Halloween safety forum is scheduled"
Senior Center: Pictures of yesterday's Mother's Day Tea event are in the print edition of the Ledger.
Swim Stars: "Plainfield sisters a class act in swimming competition"
Eminent Domain - Editorial, CN: "Let the government make eminent domain case"
Jean Mattson is now recuperating at home. Cards or notes may be sent to her at: 653 Ravine Road, Plainfield, NJ 07062.
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today. May 10. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Sound an Alarm: The Disappearing Minority; The School's on Fire: Save the Children. Plainfield Public Library. 8th Street at Park Avenue. Sponsor: Nubian Union and McDonald's-Plainfield. FREE.
- Tomorrow. May 11. 4 - 8 PM. Treasures of the Earth. Sales of jewelry and gemstones benefits Plainfield Public Library. At Suburban Jewelers, 126 East Front Street. Live music and refreshments. Info: (908) 756-1774. FREE.
- Tomorrow. May 11. 6 - 9 PM. Exhibit: Helen M. Stummer, Photographer. Open & Reception. Sponsor: Cultural & Heritage Commission. Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue & West 8th Street. FREE.
- Tomorrow. May 11. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala and Installation of Officers. Pantagis, Scotch Plains. $100/person. Info: (908) 753-2296.
- Saturday. May 12. 10 AM - 5 PM. Treasures of the Earth. Sales of jewelry and gemstones benefits Plainfield Public Library. At Suburban Jewelers, 126 East Front Street. Live music and refreshments. Info: (908) 756-1774. FREE.
- Saturday. May 12. 8 PM. Choral Art Society: Haydn's Theresienmesse, Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem. At Westfield Presbyterian Church, Mountian Ave & Broad St. $20/$15 Seniors/Students. Info: (908) 654-5737.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Kean U.: "Kean family gives its mansion, a treasure trove of history, to university"
Kearny: "Parents and District Settle Dispute on Teacher’s Religious Remarks"
Newark - Crime: "Booker lashes out against Newark crime"
.......... - Teacher Contract: "State OKs teachers contract"
Union Twp.: "Town issues 350 summons; Irritated landlords appear in court"
STATE
Death Penalty: "Senators weigh bill to outlaw execution"
This from Dottie Gutenkauf, who is active on this issue at the state level: "The Death Penalty Abolition bill is scheduled to be heard and voted on by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, May 10 at 10am in committee room 4 on the first floor of the State House Annex".Civil Unions: "Ocean Grove's civil union ban may contradict state statute"
Preservation Trust: "Preservation Trust backs $146.7M in grants"
Rutgers: "Awareness of Rutgers is rising across U.S., survey says"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - WP: "Gonzales appears before Congress again today" -- The waterboarding continues.
Congress - NYT: "G.O.P. Moderates Warn Bush Iraq Must Show Gains"
FDA & Drug Safety - SL: "Senate acts to revitalize drug-safety monitoring"
Iraq - ABC: "Retired Army general lambastes Bush in TV ad"
Iraq Funding - WP: "House Bill Ties War Funding to Iraq Benchmarks" -- and Bush threatens veto, already.
Iraq Parliament - AlterNet: "Majority of Iraqi Lawmakers Now Reject Occupation"
Military Bases Abroad - LTD: "Anti-U.S. Uproar Sweeps Italy over base expansion"
OF INTEREST
Gambling: "Bethlehem bets that casino will bring mill town back to life" -- Competition for AC.
Health: "Sex virus linked to throat cancer"
Terrorism: "'New strain' of terrorism: Hatched in U.S." -- Their kin are puzzled.
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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