Montana GOP Senate reverses gay offender register proposal
After initial approval a Montana Senate measure requiring those convicted of homosexual acts to register with police was rescinded amid nationwide protests. The bill mirrored penalties for rapists and child molesters and drew comments from Larry Hilton who opposed state regulation of morality.
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Compound mimics bone and aids fracture healing
An artificial bone material that resembles toothpaste hardens to a rigid structure within hours after injection. The compound from Norian Corp is in clinical trials at 12 U S hospitals and shows promise for stabilizing fractures and filling bone voids in elderly patients. Dr. Jesse B. Jupiter of Massachusetts General Hospital calls it dramatic.
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Senate approves line-item veto as power shift proceeds
The Senate passed a line-item veto bill 69 to 29, joining the House to empower the president to strike specific spending items. President Clinton supports quick compromise with the House as talks continue to finalize a stronger measure and limit pork-barrel spending.
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Leader of Cult Proclaims Innocence in Tokyo Sarin Attack
Police raided Osaka compounds tied to the Aum Shinji Kyo sect seizing cash gold and chemicals as leader Shoko Asahara denied producing the sarin nerve gas used in Monday’s Tokyo subway attack. The incident killed 10 and sickened about 5,000 while Asahara claimed the materials were for plastics ceramics and pesticides.
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U.S. Presses Japan for Auto Market Opening Talks
After 18 months of stalled talks the Clinton administration urges Japan to propose steps opening its auto market to foreign competition. Kiss: Kantor says negotiations resume in Tokyo next Monday. The United States seeks more dealerships, higher purchases of American parts, and expanded sales of replacement parts to cut the trade deficit.
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Tonight and Sunday Weather Outlook
Tonight expect clear skies and a low in the upper 30s with light variable winds. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and a high in the lower 70s.
Scientists Grow Eyes On Wings Of Flies
Researchers from the University of Basel report in Science that a gene named eyeless can cause fruit flies to develop extra eyes on wings or legs and even on antenna tips. The extra eyes show full eye structure, though functionality remains uncertain.
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