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Jamaica Forbidden, Why?!

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From: Torres-Astacio
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 00:00
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Why is Jamaica being forbidden to
participate in the spelling bee contest?

Last year, a young female black from Jamaica
did win the spelling bee contest.

Did the sponsors of the spelling bee allow
Jamaica to participate as long as no one
from that country won?

What's going on with this sham?
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From: "Torres-Astacio" <torresd@flash.net>
Subject: Jamaica Forbidden, Why?!
Date: 1999/01/13
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