King Trial Set For Sept. 29 In Rodney King Case
Four police officers charged with civil rights violations in the Rodney King case face a Sept. 29 trial. Judge Davies may recuse over King lawsuit conflicts. Officers Koon Powell Wind and Brison were released on bail after state acquittals sparked riots.
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Child Poverty Spreads to Smaller U.S. Cities
The Children's Defense Fund reports in 1988 that 26.2 percent of children in large cities and notable smaller cities faced poverty. Detroit leads with 46.6 percent, followed by Laredo at 46.4 percent. Overland Park and Livonia show lower rates. The study marks the first city by city poverty count since 1980 and notes about 11.2 million children lived in families below the poverty line in 1989.
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Bosnia War Aid Vote Faces Western Intervention Debate
United Nations draft resolution backs food aid to Bosnia and detention camps but calls on all states to use all measures necessary to safeguard deliveries. It avoids naming forces, while pressure mounts over reports of executions and ethnic cleansing by Serb fighters.
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Oregon N-Plant To Close
Oregon's Trojan nuclear plant near Portland may shut down in 1996 to avoid a $200 million steam generator replacement. Portland General Electric voters approve by state utility commission support, with a 40-year license from 1971 and operation since 1976.
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Rebuilt Donations Support Post-Riot Recovery Efforts
The Barbra Streisand Foundation gave 52000 to nine charities aiding riot recovery, following a May 30000 donation split between two groups. The fastest gift was announced Monday as nationwide rebuilding efforts continue after the Rodney King acquittal sparked unrest on April 29. Reebok ends Dan and Dave campaign after Olympics, spending about 25 million. Robert Zmelik of Czechoslovakia wins the title of world’s greatest athlete.
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Dave Johnson
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