Mormon Church President Howard Hunter Dies At 87
Howard W. Hunter died at 87 after nine months as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He urged temple attendance and the gospel, with Gordon B. Hinckley set to succeed him. Condolences came from President Clinton and Utah leaders. Orrin Hatch praised his character.
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Buchanan targets education and judiciary in South Carolina speech
Former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan criticized the Department of Education and the federal judiciary during a speech in South Carolina. He urged abolishing the education department, limited federal court terms to eight years, and accused federal influence of reshaping local policy and history. He cited the Citadel gender dispute and a 1841 feminist gathering as examples.
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New Ellenton Faces Battle Over Water System Authority
In a continuing case Judge Johnson weighs whether the town council or the Commission of Public Works governs the water system. Miles Loadholt argues Home Rule Act of 1977 grants town control, while Ziva Bruckner says commissioners are independently elected and not fully answerable to the council. Ruling to follow after briefs.
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Prosecution Cross Exam Challenges Lopez Alibi Claim
The witness Lopez maintains she saw a Bronco after 10 o clock and denies pay or promises for her testimony. Cochran notes the videotaped testimony but declines to commit to playing it for jurors. Lopez admits the time range shifts but reaffirms her original account, while Darden presents a July tape recording placing the sighting between 10 15 and 10 20.
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Suspect Linked to Two Fatal Child Cases
Dr. Phillip OShaughnessy links Roy Hensley to the Bowker and Tinsley deaths after examining both bodies. Investigators had long suspected Hensley, with his son David and a longtime girlfriend confirming ties and photos of the girls. A Thursday meeting aimed to review the case and affirm earlier conclusions.
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Senator Campbell defects to GOP in party switch
Sen. Ren. Nighthorse Campbell left the Democratic Party citing differences over the balanced budget amendment. He said he was proud to be a Republican, drawing cheers from new colleagues. Republicans celebrated as Democrats blocked the amendment by one vote. President Clinton noted Colorado factors may have influenced the move.
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