Prospect of Criminal Negligence Charge in Libby Zion Case
New York District Attorney Morgenthau may present charges to a grand jury regarding the death of Libby Zion at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. The case centers on possible criminal negligence by her family physician and hospital staff, highlighting limits of malpractice suits and self discipline in safeguarding patient care.
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New York
Robert M. Morgenthau
Libby Zion
Miss Zion
Bennington College
Sidney Zion
New York Times
New York Hospital
Cornell Medical Center
Zion
Morgenthau
Editorials Board Criticized Over Bible in Schools Handling
The Mercer County Board of Education and Superintendent William Baker are faulted for excluding the public from Bible in schools discussions. The piece condemns behind closed doors actions and lack of agenda notice, urging openness and accountability to voters and taxpayers.
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Mercer County Board of Education
Mercer County
William Baker
Baker
Board of Education
Kennedy withdraws from 1988 race aiding Democratic field
The Democratic Party benefits from Sen Edward M Kennedy stepping aside. His withdrawal ends speculation he would run, clearing space for possible candidates like Gov Mario Cuomo and Sen Bill Bradley. Kennedy says public service is his life, allowing him to focus on duties without presidential bid scrutiny.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Sen
Kennedy
Mario Cuomo
New York
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Chappaquiddick
Sen. Kennedy
Wayne Sizemore
Mercer County
Marty Lytton
Sizemore
Bob Baughman
McDowell County mocked over fast food clashes with Mercer
Eula Hawley of Bluefield defends McDowell against Mercer County jibes in a satirical letter. She urges balance, cites constitutional rights and safety concerns, and laments roads and public discourse while calling for reflection on traditions and community values.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
McDowell County
Garret Mathews
West Virginia
Mercer County
McDowell
Mercer
Jolo
State Road Department
Daily Telegraph calls for public letters with signature
Readers are asked to submit letters on public interest topics with full signature, address, and telephone number. The newspaper will not publish pen names or anonymous letters, and names will not be withheld.
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Daily Telegraph
Possible council members for Princeton vacancy named
Two men, Junior White and Alma Belcher, are the leading candidates to replace late Princeton Councilman Lewis Skeens in the east end ward with the appointment effective until 1987 and the unexpired term ending in 1989.
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Princeton
Lewis Skeens
Junior White
Alma Belcher
Skeens
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