Belushi death case and other varied items prompt legal and public interest
Former rocker Cathy Evelyn Smith faces arraignment in Los Angeles on murder and drug charges over John Belushi’s death with a potential plea bargain under dispute. Separately, Shari Theismann reveals shock over divorce from Joe Theismann amid rumors of remarriage. Governor Collins visits William Schroeder, now recovering after an artificial heart implant, as he climbs stairs. A Barbie Rivers lookalike contest winner highlights public interest in lookalikes.
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Belushi
Cathy Evelyn Smith
Los Angeles
John Belushi
Canada
Mike Montagna
Howard Weitzman
Shari Theismann
Washington Redskins
Joe Theismann
Washington Post
Theismann
Notre Dame
Cathy Lee Crosby
William Schroeder
Kentucky
Martha Layne Collins
Humana Hospital
Audubon
Schroeder
Bob Irvine
EPA proposes faster cleanup rules for toxic waste sites
The EPA seeks quicker superfund actions on 538 cleaned sites and 248 proposed additions by setting clear cleanup standards, allowing immediate measures in emergencies, and covering initial costs. Critics say the plan is limited to 14 chemicals and lacks broader standards, while rules include greater public notice and federal site eligibility with a 60 day comment period.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
William N. Hedeman
EPA
Office of Emergency and
James Florio
D-N.j
Hedeman
Linda Greer
Environmental Defense Fund
Florio
House
Subcommittee On Commerce, Transportation and Tourism
Federal Register
Babies backs top hospital list
Government statistics show child birth and back problems are the leading reasons Americans visit hospitals. Hip injuries among the elderly cause the longest stays. Residents of the Northeast tend to spend more time in hospitals, while westerners spend less.
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Washington
Northeast
Ohio educator Holliday dies by suicide at Aviation High School
Cleveland public schools superintendent Frederick D Holliday 58 killed himself in the stairwell of Aviation High School after writing a letter complaining of petty politics and threats to oust him. A .357 Magnum was found. Deputy Seymour Freedman will lead until a special meeting Thursday.
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Cleveland
Frederick D. Holliday
Aviation High School
Robert Bolton
Holliday
Seymour Freedman
Freedman
Joseph G. Tegreene
Ralph J. Perk Jr
Rape Victims Not to Blame, Men Agree
The AP reports Psychology Today findings showing men and women alike do not blame rape victims more than robbery victims. The study of 219 people notes both sexes identified more with rape victims, while responsibility was placed on those who flaunt money or sexuality.
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New York
Psychology Today
Judi Lawson
W.A. Hillix
Dean Kilpatrick
University of
Americans show record support for death penalty
An AP Media General poll finds 84 percent of Americans approve the death penalty amid rising executions and 57 percent backing it in certain circumstances. Blacks and whites mostly favor it only in specific cases, while 12 percent oppose entirely.
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New York
Media General
Associated Press
Philip W. Harris
Temple University
Philadelphia
Harris
Walter Berns
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
Washington, D.C
Henry Schwarzschild
American Civil Liberties Union
U.S. Supreme Court
ACLU
Gallup
Media General-Ap
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National Weather Service
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Tandy Corporation
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