Texas Inmate Executed in Huntsville 200th since resumption
A killer who enjoyed watching his victim die was executed in Huntsville Texas just after midnight making Darryl Stewart 38 the 200th U S prisoner put to death since capital punishment resumed 17 years ago. Stewart died by injection for a $50 burglary and attempted rape. The Supreme Court refused a reprieve in a 7 2 vote with Justices Blackmun and Stevens dissents.
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Supreme Court
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High Court
Harry Blackmun
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Apartment House Fire in Los Angeles Kills Nine
A three story 40 unit Westlake building fire in Los Angeles killed seven children and two pregnant women with the fetuses not surviving. Dozens injured as tenants fled and firefighters opened the roof to reach upper floors. Isabela Diego, 19, and others described jumping from windows to escape the blaze.
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Westlake
Donald Manning
Central America
Manning
Isabela Diego
Fire Engulfs Zepa as Siege Tightens Amid Call for Help
Sarajevo radio reports an artillery attack on Zepa, with the town said to be fully burning and about 40,000 civilians trapped. Bosnian officials urge urgent aid from Izetbegovic, Morillon, and international backers as Serb forces divert from other fronts.
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Pentagon Supports Early Nuclear Testing Resumption
Pentagon backs resuming underground nuclear weapons tests at the earliest time under current law. Undersecretary John Deutch told a House panel that limited testing is needed to ensure stockpile safety and to position the United States to maintain a safe, secure, reliable deterrent after testing halts.
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John Deutch
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Department of Defense
AARP Seeks Long Term Care Benefits in Health Plan Drive
AARP launches a letter writing drive among its members to press President Clinton and Congress to include meaningful long term care coverage in the health care reform proposal. The group, the nation’s largest senior lobby, backs long term care as essential and urges families to push for policy action.
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Community Call In Lines And Contact Numbers
A jumble of local phone lines is listed for opinions tips and questions. It includes 648-2311 for calling in opinions, 648-2508 for standard line, 648-6052 for fax, and 642-5151 for questions or survey responses. The text resembles a newsroom contact sheet and reader outreach details.
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