Computer error partly blamed for fatal trooper shooting
Orlando report says trooper Robert Rennie fired after a computer NCIC alert misidentified Frank Booth Jr.’s car as stolen. Booth, en route to his father’s funeral in Massachusetts, was killed as he complied with orders outside his car. Orange County coroner’s inquest set. officials cite lingering databank error.
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UPI
Florida Highway Patrol
Frank Booth, Jr
Robert Rennie
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Eldridge Beach
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National Crime Information Center
Booth
Beach
Brevard County
Tampa International Airport
Frank Booth
North Adams
Mass
Beeline Expressway
Orange County
Frank Kaney
Richard Overman
Massachusetts
Teens Won't Stop Drunk Drivers Survey Results
Detroit report on a UPI survey of 50 teens aged 15 to 18 shows a majority would not intervene to stop friends from driving after drinking. Many admit riding with intoxicated drivers. they favor planning ahead, taxis, or removing keys as alternatives.
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Johnny
Department of Transportation
Operation Driver Excellence
American Veterans of World War II
Korea and
Vietnam
Amvets
Dodge
Chrysler Corp
FDA Orders Recall of Sominex 2 Sleep Aid
The FDA declares Sominex 2 unsafe as sold, ordering an immediate recall due to a health hazard from diphenhydramine. It cites lack of child resistant packaging, missing warnings for children, and who should avoid use, while Sominex remains unaffected.
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Washington
Food and Drug
FDA
J.B. Williams Co. Inc
New York
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