Officer Powell Does Not Testify in King Case
In Los Angeles the federal case over Rodney King sees no call for Officer Laurence Powell to testify after defense expert witnesses absolved him of striking King. Sgt. Stacey Koon remains the only defendant to testify as jurors view a video simulation and biomechanical testimony disputing baton injury attribution.
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Rodney King
Laurence Powll
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King
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Stone
Carley Ward
Fisher's Story Amy Fisher's memoir rushed for spring release
Pocket Books fast tracks Amy Fisher My Story after her grand jury appearance. The book sets for April 5 release and details Fisher's claim she had sex with Joey Buttafuoco when she was 16 during the national spotlight case.
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Amy Fisher
Joey Buttafuoco
Pocket Books
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Italian government totters under weight of corruption scandal
Rome AP reports Socialist Premier Giuliano Amato fights to hold a nine month old government through April 18 referendums on electoral reform amid nationwide graft allegations. Five ministers have resigned. the latest is Finance Minister Franco Reviglio as opponents push to broaden the coalition.
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Giuliano Amato
Amato
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
Scalfaro
Christian Democrats
Republican Party
Democratic Party of the Left
Berlin Wall
Milan
Franco Reviglio
City Briefs and Advertisements Highlight Local Events
Local notices list a variety of services and events including a mayoral breakfast at Five Masons Hotel on April 6, St Luke's weight loss program starting monthly, dental and optical services, knitting classes at Cock ig's Yarn, and a charity bake sale at St George Church. Read for phone numbers and times.
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St. Luke’s Optifast
St. George Church
St. SE
Old Church Hall
Tragedy Follows Srebrenica Refugee Evacuation
Chaos as refugees flee Serb encirclement of Srebrenica. Two children trampled to death and two crushed during U N convoy evacuation to Tuzla. four people die overall en route. Bosnian Serb soldier helps a boy reconnect with his mother amid the disaster.
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Srebrenica
U.N
Bosnia
Hanifa Hajdarev
Vlada Dakic
Clinton to announce modest Russia aid package this weekend
Administration officials say President Clinton will unveil a two phase aid plan for Russia with quick housing for officers and banker training. A larger follow up will await talks with Yeltsin, Congressional reviews, and Group of Seven discussions in April and July.
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