Deputy Massingale sues over sheriff bias amid affair claims
National briefs report deputy Laura Massingale alleging sexual discrimination after her dismissal on August 17 for alleged dating of colleagues. She says she was unfairly treated due to ties with Sheriff Gene Taylor, who declined to explain differential actions and policy violations. The case cites her complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In Bethesda, researchers identify a gene linked to a crippling arthritis in a nine member Ohio family, offering insight into early onset osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration. The gene mutation alters a single amino acid, affecting joints and potentially leading to joint replacement in severe cases.
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Ohio
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Philadelphia
Roland W. Moskowitz
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
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Prockop Morkevita
Gang Mugged As Initiation in Subway Killing
Eight men arrested in the stabbing death of Utah tourist J Brian Watkins in a New York subway station, tied to a gang that required mugging as an initiation. Former members say the group robbed for thrill and cash for dancing. police report credit cards and about $200 taken, then five arrested near a dance hall, three more later.
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Utah
New York Times
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Watkins
Investigators criticize AIDS treatment controversy escalates
Federal scientists from NIAID conclude a hyperthermia blood heating approach for AIDS did not help a U S patient and should be repeated with caution. Kenneth Alonso, a pioneer of the technique, denounces the report as full of errors and a bid to discredit his work in a letter to Dr Lawrence Deyton. The debate surfaced amid the Tuesday release and ongoing scrutiny.
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Kenneth Alonso
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Lawrence Deyton
NIAID
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Aiken Standard Office and Subscription Rates
Aiken Standard lists offices at 124 Rutland Drive and hours 6:30 am to 5:30 pm weekdays. Mailing address P O Box 456, Aiken South Carolina 29802. Mail rates show 3 months 327.00, 6 months 54.00, 12 months 108.00.
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Aiken, S.C
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Han
Bennett Cites Some Victories In Drug War
One year after President Bush spoke on his drug war strategy Bennett, his chief lieutenant, says some battles are being won. He cites progress in enforcement, spending on treatment and education, and a crack down on cartels with Colombia. He cautions that more work remains and stresses continued cooperation and policy.
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Washington
Bush
National Ag Polyater Wiliam
Colombia
United States
Gainesville Suspect Sought In Sexual Attack
Gainesville authorities seek a lead suspect in a 1988 sexual attack after a woman reported a knife at her throat and blouse torn. Investigators revisited off campus sites with a laser device while a memorial service for five slain students was planned.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Santa Fe Community College
University
Indian River County
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Edward Lewis Humphrey
Humphrey
Pranmother
Indian County
Vero Beach
Group Cautions Against All-Out Fuel Saving Effort
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety warns that pushing Americans to smaller cars to cut foreign oil dependence could raise highway deaths as U.S. models shrink while Japanese cars grow. The study notes fatalities rose in 10 of 11 GM models after downsizing and cites safer mileage at 40 mph, with efficiency dropping at higher speeds and slow crawl.
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Washington
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
General Motors
Institute
Brian O'Neill
North Korea presses South Korea to free dissidents in meeting
In their highest level talks to date the rival Koreas sparred over dissident releases and a halt to U S joint exercises. Pyongyang demanded Seoul free jailed dissidents and drop steps toward UN membership while Seoul called the issues internal. A second session was set for Thursday.
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South Korea
South
Korea
Kang Young-hoon
Tne
United Nations
Columbia shuttle set for 1 20 a m launch after delays
NASA nears liftoff of Columbia with seven astronauts and the Astro observatory after fuel leaks and telescope issues paused the countdown. Engineers replace hydrogen lines and finalize fueling as mission observers prepare a nine to ten day flight to study high energy objects and Jupiter.
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Fla
NASA
Columbia
Astro Observatory
Coumbia
Bill Huddleston
Astro
Arthur Davidson
Johns Hopkins University
Jupiter
Clemson Students Lose Licenses In 9 Day Drinking Law Enactment
South Carolina sharpens underage drinking enforcement as Clemson and Columbia authorities arrest over 230 youths during a campus crackdown. More than 100 Clemson students faced court for alcohol charges and nearly all had their licenses suspended under the new nine day rule. A Clemson student pleaded guilty to beer possession under 21 and criticized the policy as unfair as officials briefed the mass booking and sentencing at Clemson Police Department.
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Columbia
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State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Pickens County Sherif’s
College Town
Gary Barnes
Clemson Police Department
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