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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1996
Page
3
Eddie Brown, 64, a Florida chain-gang escapee held by police after a minor October crash, faces extradition to complete a 40 year sentence for a 19 year old holdup. He spoke from his Brooklyn home as 27 grandchildren listened on.
The California Assembly approved a bill by 51 to 8 to require repeat child molesters to undergo chemical castration or surgical castration options. The measure, heading to Governor Pete Wilson, includes optional weekly injections after one offense and mandatory after a second offense involving a child under 13. Opponents call it inhumane and ineffective.
FDA issues nationwide alert about an injectable adrenal cortex extract from cattle sheep and pigs linked to serious bacterial infections. At least 54 people contracted infections after receiving the unapproved preparation sold by Phyne Pharmaceuticals labeled Hallmark Labs Inc. No proven medical use. It is promoted for weight loss burn treatment and reducing addictions.
Federal officials report additional explosive traces on Flight 800 wreckage center area, matching earlier PETN findings. FBI scientists in Washington detected both traces, signaling potential shift toward treating the crash as a crime as the probe advances.
Soldiers set roadblocks and searched hills in five Mexican states after guerrilla raids left 14 dead and sparked airline and resort security tightening. U S officials said stability remains. authorities blamed the Marxist EPR linked to PRO CUP for the violence and called for vigilance at airports and coastal areas.
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