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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1997
Page
2
A Holliday jury convicts both adults in the death of a teen due to untreated diabetes. Prosecutors say neglect led to the child’s fatal condition while the parents faced charges of depriving a child of medical care.
A Pennsylvania couple was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment for treating their ill son with faith over medicine. The mother, pregnant, cried as the verdict was read. the family declined to comment. Meanwhile in Colorado snow and wind slowed the search for a missing A-10 crash, with a photo of suspected wreckage released and pilots noting possible aircraft parts on the cliff.
A 12 member jury seated in Denver will hear the Oklahoma City bombing case against Timothy McVeigh. Seven men and five women with three alternates will decide guilt or innocence in the 1995 attack that killed 168 and wounded hundreds. Separately federal aid to Title I schools rises nationwide with varied state impacts.
The chemical weapons treaty awaits a Senate decision with Republican divisions and no clear count. President Clinton remains hopeful for ratification on Thursday as another Republican backs the pact and an undecided senator raises objections while Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott holds the pivotal two-thirds vote.
In a 126 day crisis ending in a bold daylight assault, Peruvian commandos attacked the Japanese ambassador's mansion from three sides, killing all 14 rebels and freeing 71 hostages. One hostage and two soldiers died. rebel leader Nestor Cerpa’s tunnel plan cited. Fujimori hailed the operation as decisive.
About 150 National Guard troops worked through the night to sandbag an electrical switching station to prevent a blackout as Grand Forks, North Dakota, struggles with widespread flooding. Power workers slept on cots amid contaminated water and rising floodwaters that have left the city largely depopulated and fires burning in nine buildings.
Northern States Power faced a critical flood threat as the Red River seeped into the plant area. With sandbags three feet high, crews protected the hospital and power lines along Washington Avenue, marking a third major victory after broader losses. City engineer Jay Bushy noted the hospital, west side, and electricity were saved.
Ten conservative senators threaten to oppose a budget deal if spending and taxes are not trimmed enough. Led by Phil Gramm and Sam Brownback, they urge the GOP to stand firm in talks with the Clinton administration as budget balancing by 2002 remains the target. They announced at a news conference and in a letter to Senate Leader Trent Lott.
S C Columbia Parthenia Richardson a 15 year veteran says investigators at Fort Jackson didn t take her complaints of sexual harassment and assault seriously and did not adequately punish male sergeants Richardson a sergeant first class with top marks arrived last July and told The State she remains hurt and distrustful noting that the bad guys stick together while she holds little faith in the system
Upstate lawmakers propose doubling the property tax on BMW special license plates used to lease cars to employees. The plan would shift about 700 dollars per tag to state and local districts, increasing overall tax contributions while maintaining the current exemptions for titling and local taxes.
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