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The SenTinel Wednesday, May 4, 2022 A5 00 01 LINDSAY WHITEHURST AND MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press The bombshell leak of a draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case legalizing abortion nationwide has set the country on course for an even more polarized and fluctuating landscape of abortion rights. Almost immediately, Re- publicans who had fostered a decades-long push to end abortion rights cheered potential fall. Demo- crats vowed to fight the pos- sible loss of a constitutional right that has been in place for nearly a half-century.

The Supreme Court con- firmed the leaked draft, first published by Politico, was an authentic document but said Tuesday does not represent a decision by the court or the final posi- tion of any member on the issues in the Though the draft opinion could change, Democrats and Republicans across the states pledged action amid warnings such a ruling could also put other rights at risk that could likewise play out in the states. In California, Democrats who wield control of the state Legislature and the office issued a joint statement late Mon- day announcing they would seek to amend the constitution to enshrine abortion rights. will not stand idly by as women across America are stripped of their rights and the prog- ress so many have fought for gets California Democrats said. know we trust the Supreme Court to protect reproduc- tive rights, so California will build a firewall around this right in our state constitu- tion. Women will remain protected South Dakota Gov.

Kristi Noem, a Republican, said on Twitter she plans to immedi- ately call a special legislative session save if Roe is overturned. The state al- ready has a so-called trigger law that would make abor- tion illegal if that happens and office declined to say why a special session would be necessary. Her spokesman, Ian Fury, said the tweet, for In Georgia, which is among several dozen states electing governors this year, candi- dates on both sides of the aisle proclaimed they would prioritize the issue if elected to the top office. Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue said call state lawmakers into a special session to outlaw all abortions, while Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams said she would defend the right to abortion if she wins. About half of U.S.

states are expected to ban abor- tion if Roe falls, according to the abortion-rights think tank Guttmacher Institute. Twenty-two states, largely in the South and Midwest, already have total or near-to- tal bans on the books. Aside from Texas, all are now blocked because of Roe. States have already been preparing for the proten- tional of the ruling being weakened or overturned, and Republican-led states have also been working to restrict access to medica- tion abortion, which would allow women to get abor- tions without the burden of traveling to clinics that may be few and far between. In addition to South Da- kota, 12 other states have trigger laws that would im- mediately ban abortion if Roe is overturned.

One is Oklahoma, where Republican House Speaker Charles McCall declared Tuesday that of steadfast prayer and un- wavering legislative efforts to protect the lives of the unborn are finally on the doorsteps of close to 50 years, the silent cries of the millions who lost their lives before even having a chance to live have been heard through the voices of those of us fight- ing for their McCall said. pro-life move- ment won, securing those yet unborn the future and promise that comes with being born in the United States of A few states still have pre-Roe bans on the books, including Michigan, where Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has sued to remove it and pledged on Twitter Monday to like hell to make sure abortion remains safe, legal, and The Kansas Supreme Court in 2019 declared that the state constitution protects abortion rights, but Republican lawmakers placed on the August pri- mary ballot an initiative to overturn it. In New Hampshire, Gov. Chris Sununu was a rare Republican governor who said he supports abortion rights and was committed to upholding Roe v.

Wade. long as I am governor, these health care services for women will remain safe and Sununu said. However, last year Sununu signed into law re- strictions on abortion when he approved a measure ban- ning abortion after 24 weeks of gestation, with excep- tions only for pregnancies that threaten the life or health. Polling shows relatively few Americans want to see Roe overturned. In 2020, AP VoteCast found that of voters in the presidential election said the Supreme Court should leave the Roe v.

Wade decision as is; just said the court should overturn the decision. In general, AP-NORC polling finds a majority of the pub- lic favors abortion being le- gal in most or all cases. At least eight GOP-led states have already passed new restrictions this year, expecting change from the conservative majority on the high court. Arizona and Florida banned the proce- dure after 15 weeks, without exceptions for rape or in- cest. Others, like Oklahoma, went further and made it a felony as of this summer to perform an abortion, with an exception only for the life of the mother.

Idaho followed Texas and allowed people to sue over abortions including po- tential family members of the embryo. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia, mean- while, have protected access to abortion in state law, and several states moved to ex- pand or strengthen those protections this year. States like Washington and Connecticut, for ex- ample, have protected abor- tion providers in their states from lawsuits. The Democratic leaders in statehouse, which over the weekend sent legislation to that governor that would pro- tect abortion providers, said in a joint statement Monday night they had feared a pro- posed decision like the one in the draft opinion and this nightmare appears to be all too is likely headed down a dark path where in- dividual states will adopt conflicting statutes leading to additional divisions in an already divided Senate President Pro Tem- pore Martin Looney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff said. Democratic New York Gov.

Kathy Hochul said her state would with open those who need access to abortion. In Hawaii, state Sen. Roz Baker, a Democrat, ques- tioned what more the rul- ing, if issued by the court, could bring. they going to go back and go after the LGBTQ community she said. they going to go after immigrants? Are they going to go after any of the vulner- able In some cases, abortion laws may divide states as well.

KRUTIKA PATHI AND ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press NEW DELHI An un- usually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Supplies of coal at many thermal power plants are running perilously low, spawning daily power outages in several states. The shortages are sparking scrutiny of long re- liance on coal, which pro- duces of the electricity. The situation highlights pressing need to di- versify its energy sources, as demand for electricity is expected to increase more than anywhere else in the world over the next 20 years as the densely populated country develops, accord- ing to the International En- ergy Agency. The shortages hit as blis- teringly high temperatures are sweeping over parts of the country, prompt- ing authorities to close schools, sparking fires at gigantic landfills and shriv- eling crops as a cool spring turned suddenly into unre- lenting heat.

India recorded its hot- test March since 1901, and average temperatures in April in northern and cen- tral pockets of the coun- try were the highest in 122 years, the Indian Meteo- rological Department said. Temperatures breached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in 10 cities last week, although cloudy skies and rain could bring some relief soon. Climate change is mak- ing severe temperatures hotter and more frequent, with heat waves likely to strike India about once ev- ery four years instead of ev- ery five decades in the past, said Friederike Otto, a cli- mate scientist at Imperial College London. India ur- gently needs to prepare for record increases in power consumption as a result. Current power cuts are hurting economic activity, which had been rebound- ing after pandemic shut- downs, and could disrupt essential services such as hospitals, experts warn.

Many states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are experiencing blackouts of up to seven hours. On Friday, the railways ministry canceled more than 750 passenger train services to allow more freight trains to move coal from mines to the power plants. Out of 165 coal plants, 94 are facing crit- ically low coal supplies while 8 are not operational as of Sunday, according to data from the Central Electricity Authority. This means stocks have dropped below of normal levels. Government rules man- date that power plants maintain 24 worth of coal stocks, but many routinely said Vibhuti Garg, an energy economist at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

NATION WORLD Obituaries Stanley Ted Champlin August 25, 1943 April 21, 2022 Stanley Ted Champlin passed away on April 21st, 2022 in Visalia, California. Stanley was born in Han- ford, California on August 25, 1943 to father Calvin Bud Champlin and mother Mary Batti Champlin. He at- tended Eureka Elementary from 1st 3rd grade and Kit Carson Elemen- tary School from 4th grade 8th grade and graduated from Hanford High School in 1961. His life changed forever when he met the love of his life, Judy Rae Donnell, cruising on Main Street in Visalia, CA. They were married on March 20, 1964, and re- mained married for 46 years.

Stanley started working on his family farm, Champlin Farms, when he was a young boy. When he graduated high school he began working full time and eventually became the owner and operator, where he developed a deep appreciation and passion for agriculture. Stanley was a loving father and husband, and a pillar of the community. He served on the Lakeside Water District Board for 40 years and the Kit Carson School board for 19 years. He also coached youth baseball teams while his sons were growing up.

He was an avid flat track and midget car racer, and raced competitively in the 1970s. Stanley had a passion for airplanes that led to him obtaining a pilot's li- cense in 1965. In his free time, he loved to collect antiques and old tractors. On weekends, he always looked forward to watching his son and grandson follow in his footsteps and race modified midgets and sprint cars throughout the Cen- tral Valley. He was a proud grandfather, who loved to go to the baseball and softball games of all his grandchildren.

He rarely missed a game. Stanley is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and broth- er, Harry. He is survived by his brothers, Wesley and Richard; his sons and daughters-in-law, Ryan (Glenda), Shawn (Chandalin), Kelly (Leigh), and Chris (Betsy); grand- children, Rylee, Logan, Chase, Kasey, Grant, Craig, Jake, Thomas Valencia, Emily Valencia, Rudy Martinez, Brian Ve- lasquez, Rosana Velasquez, and great-grandchild Camilla. The burial will be held on Friday, May 13th at 1:30 pm at the Hanford Cemetery at 10500 S. Tenth Ave Hanford, CA.

A reception will be held after the funeral, the location will be announced at the burial. Family and friends are invited to donate to the American Cancer Society or Hanford Babe Ruth in lieu of flowers. Stanl Ted Champlin August 25, 1943 April 21, 2022 Stanley Ted Champlin passed away on April 21st, 2022 in Visalia, California. Stanley was born in Han- ford, California on August 25, 1943 to father Calvin Bud Champlin and mother Mary Batti Champlin. He at- tended Eureka Elementary from 1st 3rd grade and Kit Carson Elemen- tary School from 4th grade 8th grade and graduated from Hanford High School in 1961.

His life changed forever when he met the love of his life, Judy Rae Donnell, cruising on Main Street in Visalia, CA. They were married on March 20, 1964, and re- mained married for 46 years. Stanley started working on his family farm, Champlin Farms, when he was a young boy. When he graduated high school he began working full time and eventually became the owner and operator, where he developed a deep appreciation and passion for agriculture. Stanley was a loving father and husband, and a pillar of the community.

He served on the Lakeside Water District Board for 40 years and the Kit Carson School board for 19 years. He also coached youth baseball teams while his sons were growing up. He was an avid flat track and midget car racer, and raced competitively in the 1970s. Stanley had a passion for airplanes that led to hi obtaining a pilot's li- cense in 1965. In his free time, he loved to collect antiques and old tractors.

On weekends, he always looked forward to watching his son and grandson follow in his footsteps and race modified midgets and sprint cars throughout the Cen- tral Valley. He was a proud grandfather, who loved to go to the baseball and softball games of all his grandchildren. He rarely missed a game. Stanley is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and broth- er, Harry. He is survived by his brothers, Wesley and Richard; his sons and daughters-in-law, Ryan (Glenda), Shawn (Chandalin), Kelly (Leigh), and Chris (Betsy); grand- children, Rylee, Logan, Chase, Kasey, Grant, Craig, Jake, Thomas Valencia, Emily Valencia, Rudy Martinez, Brian Ve- lasquez, Rosana Velasquez, and great-grandchild Camilla.

The burial will be held on Friday, May 13th at 1:30 pm at the Hanford Cemetery at 10500 S. Tenth Ave Hanford, CA. A reception will be held after the funeral, the location will be announced at the burial. Family and friends are invited to donate to the American Cancer Society or Hanford Babe Ruth in lieu of flowers. John Vryhof January 20, 1938-April 27, 2022 John Vryhof, 84, died Wednes- day, April 27, 2022, in Hanford, Cali- fornia with loved ones close by.

John was born on January 20, 1938 in Rhoon, Holland to Joost and Johanna Vryhof. In 1951, he immi- grated to the United States with his parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. In April of 1952 the family settled in Hanford, California where John built a life he was proud of. He married, and had 3 sons John, Duane, and Shannon. He enjoyed fishing, camp- ing, travel, his dogs and being sur- rounded by loved ones.

John was a hard-working man, but he always had time for a good visit. He always had a story to tell or advice to give. John is preceded in death by his son Duane Vryhof. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Vryhof, sons Johnny and Shannon Vryhof, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchil- dren. Funeral services will be held on May 6, 2022 at White- hurst McNamara Funeral Home at 9:00 am followed by a graveside memorial at at Hanford Cemetery, Hanford.

Overturning of Roe would send abortion fight to states JOSE LUIS MAGANA demonstrators protest outside of the U.s. supreme Court Tuesday in Washington. Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on coal usage MANISH SWARUP a worker quenches his thirst next to power lines as a heatwave continues to bake the capital in new delhi, India, Monday. BRIAN WITTE AND TERENCE CHEA Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans serving in high-profile government posts and ordered com- mercial flights grounded after the terror attacks as the federal transportation secretary, died Tuesday.

He was 90. John Flaherty, former chief of staff, said Mineta died peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Edgewater, Maryland, east of the capital. cause of death was a heart Flaherty added. was an extraor- dinary public servant and a very dear Mineta broke racial bar- riers for Asian Americans in becoming mayor of San Jose, California early in his polit- ical career. He later became the first Asian American to become a federal Cabinet secretary, serving under both Democratic President Bill Clinton and Republican George W.

Bush. Bush went on to award Mineta the high- est civilian honor, the Pres- idential Medal of Freedom. In a statement, the former president said Mineta was wonderful American story about someone who overcame hardship and prejudice to serve in the United States Army, Con- gress, and the Cabinet of two my Secretary of Transportation, he showed great leadership in help- ing prevent further attacks on and after As I said when presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Norm has given his country a lifetime of ser- vice, and given his fel- low citizens an example of leadership, devotion to duty, and personal the former president said. The son of Japanese im- migrants who spent two years of his childhood at a World War II internment camp, Mineta began his political career leading his hometown of San Jose be- fore joining the Clinton ad- ministration as commerce secretary and then crossing party lines to serve in Cabinet. As transporta- tion secretary, Mineta led the department during the crisis of Sept.

11, 2001, as hijacked commercial air- liners barreled toward U.S. landmarks. After a sec- ond plane crashed into the World Trade Center, Mi- neta ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all civilian air- craft more than 4,500 in flight at the time. It was the first such order given in U.S. aviation history.

Mineta was subsequently tasked with restoring con- fidence in air travel in the aftermath of the terror at- tacks. He oversaw the hasty creation of the Transpor- tation Security Adminis- tration, which took over responsibility for aviation security from the airlines. Norman Mineta, transportation secretary in era, dies.