National Briefs From SALYERSVILLE KY Abuse case trials and more
In Salyersville Kentucky 23 people were indicted four years ago for abusing over two dozen children. One defendant was convicted, eight pleaded guilty, five acquitted. many victims adopted or awaiting adoption. Also reports on FDA bioequivalence study flaws at Biodecision Laboratories and a prison sentence for Joni Leigh Penn in California for burglary.
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Salyersville
Kentucky
Chalmer Wireman
Ators
Washington
Pittsburgh
Food and Drug Administration
Biodecision Laboratories
Don McLearn
Biodecision
McLearn
San Fernando
Calif
Joni Leigh Penn
Studio City
Gless
Penn
Lori Dery
Dery
Miss Penn
Study Panel Criticized as NASA Faces Space Goals Review
Washington lawmakers react coolly to Bush plan for an outside panel to study long term space goals. Senator Albert Gore questions the move as creating another group after NASA embarrassments and urges direct presidential leadership. Representative Michael Andrews calls for strong leadership at NASA.
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Washington
NASA
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
National Aeronautics and Space ‘Administration
Dan Quayle
National Space Council
Bush
Reagan
Gore
Michael Andrews
D-Texas
Report Focuses On Statements Of Associates In Durenberger Case
The Senate Ethics Committee special counsel Bennett relies on associates of Sen. Dave Durenberger to argue for denouncing the Minnesota Republican for financial misconduct. The confidential report, described to The Associated Press by anonymous sources, parallels an oral presentation and could influence committee deliberations beginning Wednesday. Bennett urges the full Senate vote to condemn for rule and possibly federal law violations, with potential rebuke or loss of a key committee post.
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Washington
Senate Ethics Committee
Dave Durenberger
Minnesota
Robert Durenberger
Bennett
Associated Press
Senate
Durenberger
Charles Kahn
Quake Kills Hundreds in Philippines. Baguio Hard Hit
About 200 people killed in a major 7.7 earthquake that struck Luzon near Manila. Rescue efforts hampered by limited heavy equipment and blood supplies. 198 dead and 595 injured reported, with Baguio worst hit and up to 1,000 trapped in damaged buildings.
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Manila
Philippines
Office of Civil Defense
Luzon
Abs-Cbn
Baguio
Hyatt
Earthquake Crashes Philippine School Trapping Hundreds
Survivors recall a deadly quake at the Christian College of the Philippines in Cabanatuan City as a six story building collapsed. A 14 year old student described darkness confusion and the loss of friends while being evacuated to a provincial hospital.
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Cabanatuan City
Philippines
Loida Gabwat
Miss Gabwat
Ms. Gabwat
Young Eyes Runoff Bid In Georgia Governor Race
Andrew Young contends for the Democratic nomination in Georgia with a potential runoff after today’s vote. He predicts strong turnout in white regions and notes opponents Miller and Barnes remain optimistic as polls show a tight four or five way contest. Black leaders challenge runoff rules, seeking to declare the top finisher the nominee.
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Atlanta
Wrmory
Andrew Young
Georgia
U.N
Maaressman
South Georgia
Columbus
Young
U.S
Richard Freeman
Freeman
Zell Miller
Roy Barnes
Miller
Barnes
Andy
Lester Maddox
FDA Orders Fish Oil Makers to Drop Health Claims
The FDA tell fish oil capsule makers to stop claiming they lower cholesterol or reduce heart attack risk. Based on NIH review no solid evidence supports cardiovascular benefit claims for amounts in capsules. Letters went to 60 manufacturers, extending a prior arthritis related warning.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Bill Grigg
National Institutes of Health
Sion
Man Accused Of Murder Could Use Mental State As Defense
Sheriff says Indiana man Gary Rimert may invoke mental condition as a defense to four murder charges. Rimert admitted killing his grandparents Henry Rohrs and Alice Rohrs and neighbors Ralph Petersen and Dee Petersen in River Hills. He was reportedly off his medication during the all night drive from Lafayette to the area.
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Rock Hill
York County
George Eaton
Indiana
Gary Rimert
Henry Rohrs
Alice
River Hills
Ralph Petersen
Dee
Eaton
Rimert
Lafayette
Ind
Imert
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