Brief items span kidnapping arrest to Congo elections
A Hillsboro woman Sue Gifford, 40, was arrested on kidnapping charges after her Alzheimer's patient father John Kingery, 82, was found in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. In Paris, PLO intelligence chief Atef Bseiso was shot dead near a hotel amid claims of responsibility by rival factions. In Michigan a monster truck crash at a Galesburg event killed 6 year old Todd Abbott and injured 14 others. Brazzaville announced Congo’s first multiparty elections set for June 21. Actor Larry Riley, 39, from Knots Landing, died of kidney failure related to AIDS.
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Larry Riley
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Court delays abortion clinic ruling until next term
The Supreme Court postponed ruling on whether federal courts and law enforcement can assist abortion clinics facing blockades by protesters. Re arguments will occur in the 1992 93 term with Justice Thomas possibly joining later. The case centers on the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and protections for victims of rights violations. The court also upheld bans on write in voting in Hawaii and restrictions in several states.
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Presbyterian church backs abortion rights with limits
The Presbyterian Church (USA) delegates approved a compromise abortion statement by 434 to 121, endorsing rights but pledging to reduce abortions. The document seeks a centrist stance, noting the church does not advocate abortion but recognizes difficult world circumstances.
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Milwaukee
Presbyterians
Havel vows to quit if Czech Slovak federation splits
President Vaclav Havel stated he would withdraw his bid for a second term next month if the Czech Slovak federation fractures. Slovak nationalist wins and reform slowdowns threaten unity as Klaus aims to form a government and Meciar seeks a new economic deal.
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Vladimir Meciar
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Jiri Dienstbier
New U.N. Commission Formed After Earth Summit
Negotiators created the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development to monitor treaty compliance and review Earth Summit progress. Supporters hailed it as a major achievement while critics warned real impact depends on government follow-through. The U.S. faced international criticism over climate goals as Europe and Japan largely opposed Washington.
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U.N. Commission On Sustainable Development
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Gates calls retirement bluff amid city turmoil in 1991
Police Chief Daryl Gates said his threat to delay retirement was a bluff to protest what he called crummy politicians. He wants to leave by June end, while critics accuse him of holding Los Angeles hostage as race tensions flare after the Rodney King beating and related riots.
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Ramona Ripston
Southern California American Civil Liberties Union
Zev Yaroslavsky
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