60 Minutes Sparks Farm Bureau Critique in Iowa
The column critiques a 60 Minutes segment on the Iowa Farm Bureau citing investigative framing and industry links. It notes the piece mixed critique with some factual points about investments and public perception, while dismissing sensationalist tactics used to shock viewers.
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Sheppard loses in wrongful imprisonment suit
A jury in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court rejected Sam Reese Sheppard’s claim that his father Dr. Sam Sheppard was wrongfully imprisoned for Marilyn Sheppard’s 1954 murder. Jurors found insufficient evidence of innocence to meet the burden of proof against Ohio.
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FDA approves Visudyne to slow vision loss in Wet AMD
The FDA approved Visudyne from QLT PhotoTherapeutics to slow progression in Wet age related macular degeneration. It is not a cure and benefits a subset of patients by preserving some remaining vision. Experts note it reduces the chance of further vision loss but does not restore lost sight.
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Fujimori Falls Short in Peru First Round, Heads to Runoff
President Alberto Fujimori trails with 49.84 percent to 40.31 for Alejandro Toledo as 97.68 percent of ballots count. A runoff is set for late May or early June amid protests in Lima and international concerns over the vote.
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Jamestown settlers may have been poisoned by arsenic says pathologist
Dr. Frank Hancock, examining Smith and other letters from Jamestown Virginia, suggests circumstantial evidence of a poisoning plot that may explain many deaths after the 1607 settlement. He cites arsenic as a probable cause after ruling out lead mercury and cadmium.
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Reno orders transfer of Elian to Miami airport
Attorney General Janet Reno demanded Elian Gonzalez be brought to a Miami area airport for transport to Washington for a custody resolution with his Cuban father. Lazaro Gonzalez resisted, saying he would not surrender the boy, while Reno warned of possible enforcement if the family did not appear.
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The Gazette Encourages Recycling of Newspapers
The Gazette promotes sustainable practice by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St. SW or recycle at their nearest location.
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