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A statue of Lois Lane and a Superman mural in Metropolis, Ill., and Bibles at the town's library.
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In Superman’s 'hometown,' a pastor vows to fight Satan’s influence at the local library

Apocalyptic warnings of an "evil" assault are fueling a struggle for control of the public library in Metropolis, Illinois.