Police Officers to be Fired Over Inaction in Rape Case
Calumet City police chief recommends firing three officers who waited outside a locked townhouse while a mother pleaded for help to save her 12 year old daughter from a rapist. The decision awaits Police and Fire Commission approval with a hearing within 30 days.
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Storm injures Scouts at Sydney World Jamboree site
A spectacular electrical storm with 40 mph winds toppled tents and sent debris through the 16th Boy Scout World Jamboree campground south of Sydney. About forty youths were injured, mainly cuts and bruises from debris and tripping in darkness, according to jamboree spokeswoman Jay Rossiter.
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Judge denies amnesty for five guardsmen in churchwomen murder
In San Salvador a judge refused amnesty for five national guardsmen convicted of killing four U.S. churchwomen in 1980. The men, all serving 30 year terms, had sought release under a general amnesty extended Nov 5 as part of a Central American peace plan.
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el Salvador
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East Coast Storm Forces Government Shutdown and Massive Outages
A major winter storm from the Plains to the East Coast shuts down parts of the federal government and several states, causes at least 63 deaths, knocks out power for thousands, and leaves roads dangerous with freezing temperatures. Washington kept federal workers home for 340,000 staff after a 4:15 a.m. conference call.
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Governor Mecham Indicted Over 350000 Campaign Loan
Arizona Governor Evan Mecham and his brother Willard Mecham were indicted on fraud perjury and false filing charges for failing to disclose a $350000 campaign loan from Tempe developer Barry Wolfson. Arraignment set for January 22.
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26th Palestinian killed in Gaza violence reported
A 22 year old Palestinian, Khaled Awadeh, among at least seven wounded as Israeli troops fire on worshippers leaving mosques. The tally would reach 26 dead from riots since December 8 across the West Bank and Gaza Strip amid curfews, arrests, and military trials.
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Riverside head removal probe ties to revival plan
Riverside investigators hunt for a missing head from an elderly woman after Alcor Life Extension Foundation operations allegedly failed to provide location. Coroner Dan Cupido said investigators questioned six individuals following a search that found guns explosives six heads and one complete body frozen without permits.
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Four year old starts second fire in Grand Rapids home
A 4 year old boy twice started fires that drove his family from their Grand Rapids house. The latest blaze caused about 23000 dollars in damage to the home and contents, apparently set Thursday with a toothpick lit from a gas stove near his sleeping mother. The father said a previous candle fire in November caused 3000 dollars in damage and suggested a fire education class for his son.
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Grand Rapids
Ray Donahue
David Jerrill
Donahue
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Challenge Manufacturing Co
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