FEMA warns U S ill prepared for major earthquakes
Columbia federal disaster official Chappell warned that the United States is ill prepared for catastrophic earthquakes and warned of potential thousands of deaths. He cited lack of warning systems and said 26 federal agencies and the American Red Cross are pursuing a plan while noting current shortcomings.
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United States
Soviet Armenia
Mexico City
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Chappell
Be Edeval Eement Agency
Military
American Red Cross
Office of Disaster Assistance
FEMA
Charleston
Paul Hall
South Carolina
Hall
Hugo
Guam Governor Backs First Test Of Abortion Statute
Gov Joseph Ada defended Guam abortion law as attorney Janet Benshoof faced arraignment on a solicitation to commit abortion charge. The measure criminalizes most abortions, with the woman facing a misdemeanor and others potential felonies.
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Guam
U.S
Joseph F. Ada
Ada
U.S Territory
Janet Benshoof
American Civil Liberties Union
Reproductive Freedom Project
New York
Peter C. Siguenza
Benshoof
Man Receives Life Term For Killing Teen In Car Theft Attempt
An 18 year old Antonio Roach was given life plus 25 years after a Richland County jury found him guilty of murder and related crimes in the November 1968 shooting death of Darden Gay, who refused to surrender his red Thunderbird. Other gang members face murder charges with trial dates not yet set.
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Richland County
Antonio Roach
Darden Gay
Gay
Margie
Mrs. Gay
Michael Knightner
Theodore “Little Snap” Mosby
Lamont Lyles
Richard Antonio Jefferson
Pernell Riley
Post Court Martial Hearing for Women Marines Scheduled
BEAUFORT The Navy Marine Corps Court of Military Review orders a post trial hearing to probe alleged illegal command influence affecting witnesses in the case of a woman discharged after indecent acts with other women at Parris Island. The hearing, expected to last three days, will review material gathered and may affect outcomes for those who testified or sought to testify.
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Jameson
Napa
Call
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Review
Ning
House OKs Bill On Dwarf Tossing
The article reports the state House advancing a bill to ban dwarf tossing. It would make it a misdemeanor to engage in or sponsor the act and could impose up to 30 days in jail. The measure targets operators and entertainers promoting the practice.
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Columbia
Kesgas
Tom Keegan
Gion
Erthare
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