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The technical fight between two telecommunications firms which could delay Hamilton's CCTV project took a new twist last night. Executives at Bermuda Telephone Company handed a 40-page dossier of evidence outlining their case to Telecommunications Minister E.T. (Bob) Richards. ---- Page 2 SENATE APPROVES CHILDREN'S ACT SEN Senate approves Children's Act Opposition Senators applauded proposed new laws to protect children yesterday, then claimed Government had stolen their ideas. PLP Senate Leader Milton Scott said the new Children's Act -- designed to protect children and promote family values -- was one of "the most progressive pieces of legislation in the last five years''. ---- Page 2 HUMAN RIGHTS BILL WELCOMED HOA Human Rights bill welcomed The Human Rights Amendment Act was passed in the Upper House yesterday, with senators from all parties expressing their support for the piece of legislation. The Human Rights Amendment Act, described by Sen. Jeanette Cannonier as "a giant step forward'', makes it illegal for employers not to provide equal pay for equal work, subject to seniority, a merit system or output. ---- Page 2 RANGERS ROLL OUT WELCOME MAT CRI Rangers roll out welcome mat Champions Southampton Rangers and challengers PHC have both included two guest players for today's opening round match in the Western Counties Cup at Southampton Oval today (11 a.m.). Rangers, looking to re-establish themselves as the powers in the Western Counties, have again called on batsman Dexter Smith of Devonshire Rec. and strike bowler Clarkie Trott of Bailey's Bay to boost their ranks. ---- Sport, Page 13