Two youths shot at Woodson Middle in New Orleans turf fight
Alfred Anderson 13 suspended for fighting slipped a gun past gate security at Carter G. Woodson Middle School. Darrell Johnson 13 used it to shoot William Pennington 15 in the chest, then Pennington shot Johnson as the boy fled. Both were critically injured but expected to recover. The piece critiques broader social factors and parental engagement.
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Lennon killer denied parole in Attica hearing
John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman was denied parole after a 50 minute Attica prison hearing. The panel noted his ongoing interest in notoriety and cited Yoko Ono's letter urging no release. Chapman, 45, remains serving 20 years to life for 1981 murder in Manhattan.
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Israelis Palestinians Reject Truce Amid West Bank Clashes
In the West Bank and Gaza Strip gunmen and Israeli forces clashed as a cease fire failed to hold. A total death toll reached five that day with 206 injured and 56 killed overall, mostly Palestinians, as Barak and Arafat head to Paris and Cairo talks.
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Decline in expulsions for bringing guns to schools
Education Secretary Richard Riley cited a national drop to 3,523 expulsions in 1998-99, down 4 percent from 1997-98, as 46.6 million students in K 12 attend public schools. He noted about 350 elementary pupils were expelled for weapon offenses, with Texas leading state figures.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes agriculture
The Gazette prints with soybean ink to support farming and uses recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle at City Carton at 4250 Sixth St. SW Cedar Rapids or nearby recycling locations. The notice lists Gazette Communications contact details and AP affiliation.
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