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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1992
Page
2
Taxol derived from a tree bark received FDA approval for ovarian cancer treatment. It can slow the disease rather than cure it, with about 21,000 women diagnosed yearly in the United States and many at advanced stages as detection remains difficult. Chemotherapy remains an option, though the vast majority still fail.
In Springfield an unauthorized wrecking of a 160 year old house on Mulberry Street provokes strong reaction. Frances Gagnon of the Historical Commission calls the act unforgivable and says Seuss history was lost with the destruction.
In Brasilia, Fernando Collor de Mello resigns amid a graft scandal and his vice president Itamar Franco is sworn in to serve the remaining two years. Franco submits his asset statement to the Senate president amid cheers. In Manila a Filipino man Claudio Teehankee Jr. is convicted of murdering two US and Swedish teens and a Finnish youth. He receives life imprisonment, hefty fines, and damages to the victims' families.
The notice lists mailing options with prices for various terms including six months and three months for daily mail delivery. It specifies Sunday home delivery in all areas with carrier collection and mentions a yearly rate of 108.00, along with corresponding shorter term options and a monthly rate.
U S troops pushed into Mogadishu's north to crack down on violence ahead of President Bush's New Year visit. In Kismayu a warlord ordered door-to-door killings of up to 200 rivals to tighten control before the foreign troops arrived. Leaflets warned looting would not be tolerated and weapons would be seized. Bush planned to meet Marines and visit relief sites, spending New Year’s Day in Baidoa and Belet Doyle.
Jean Harris, former Madeira School headmistress serving 15 years to life for killing Dr. Herman Tarnower, was granted clemency by Gov. Mario Cuomo. The decision, cited due to her age 69 and medical condition, makes her immediately eligible for parole while she faces heart surgery and parole implications.
Washington officials project 1992 motor vehicle fatalities at about 39,500, below 40,000 for the first time in 30 years. The drop stems from more seat belt use and less alcohol, with the rate of deaths per 100 million miles near 1.8, down from 2.8 in 1982.
Transportation officials projected the 1992 motor vehicle death toll from six month data. Final figures arrive in spring, with alcohol involvement also forecast. Officials noted Americans are less at risk in cars and the overall fatality rate stays near 1982 levels, though 22,000 more deaths could have occurred, and 1,600 more if alcohol involvement stayed at 1991 levels.
The pilot and passengers overpowered reluctant crew, drugged a guard with chloroform, and redirected the Havana Varadero flight to Miami International Airport. Most of the 53 aboard sought asylum. five remained. A young boy ripped up his Cuban ID as authorities prepared immigration steps.
Five miners were injured in a methane ignition at a cross border mine near the Virginia line. Officials said two were in stable condition, others listed as critical or under observation. MSHA sent specialists to probe the accident as Virginia and West Virginia officials coordinate help.
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