Media coverage of Simpson chase had low moments
Washington Post notes at least seven helicopters hovered above O J Simpson’s home as Los Angeles police struggled to hear and talk amid noise. Newsrooms faced debatable broadcasts and missteps from overhyped rumors to prank calls while authorities and stations mediated crowd and property incidents.
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Simpson defense options explored in murder case
Attorney Johnnie L. Shapiro said the defense will consider every possible option including an insanity defense as OJ Simpson remains at the center of a brutal double murder case. Prosecutors assert premeditation with no indication of accomplices and note the knife remains unfound.
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Czech Village Neighborhood Celebration Schedule
Safety demonstrations run 2 30 to 3 30 p m by Natalie Kleis and Norma Hanse of Cedar Rapids Fire and Police Departments. Music by Czech School Children at 4 p m directed by Olga Drahozal. Ane Czech Heritage Sing at 6 p m. Czech Plus Band led by Olga and Wes Drahozal at 6 15 p m. Gazette group photo at 6 15 p m. Meet the Czech Village prince and princess 7 to 8 p m. Mayor Serbousek will answer questions about city government.
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UAW Strike Ignites at Caterpillar Across Four States
Dozens of Caterpillar workers at the Mapleton Illinois plant walked out as the United Auto Workers began a walkout that could involve about 14 000 employees across Illinois Tennessee Colorado and Pennsylvania. Union secretary treasurer Bill Casstevens said talks broke down with Caterpillar after a late Monday deadline approached and negotiations were brief.
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Bomb blast in Mashhad kills 25 and wounds 70
A bomb exploded at a crowded mausoleum in Mashhad Iran killing 25 and wounding 70. Police detained several people. government blames Mujahedeen Khalq, which denies involvement.
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U S Repatriates 29 Haitians Under New Policy
The first group under the Clinton refugee policy was returned to Port-au-Prince after a shipboard interview process. Of 29 repatriated, only five were allowed to return home, while the rest were detained by immigration officials. Six of 35 previously picked up were deemed eligible for asylum and sent to Guantanamo Bay for processing. An additional 55 were picked up over the weekend.
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