North jury selection begins in Oliver North trial
Jury selection started in the Iran Contra case against former White House aide Oliver North. Judge Gesell dismissed 35 potential jurors for recall of 1987 testimony and warned others to avoid coverage. The trial could last five months with 12 jurors and six alternates.
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Bush calls for ethics in defense procurement at Norfolk
President Bush, addressing 5000 sailors on the USS America deck in Norfolk, pledged tighter controls and higher standards in defense procurement. He warned private contractors that only those who care deeply will win U.S. business, as he links ethics to national defense amid ongoing procurement fraud investigations.
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Pigeons Targeted by Dixon Police Trap Plan
Dixon officials consider hiring a professional pigeon trapper to remove pigeons as a health hazard. Public Health official James Barber proposed using low power rifles, drawing mayoral and council criticism. Police Chief Robert Short said the trapper will operate citywide with no fee for major pigeon problems.
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Jones quits Dems race warns moderation needed
Former Rep James Jones pulled out of the race for national Democratic chairman as Ron Brown neared victory. Jones, from Oklahoma, conceded he could not win and urged the party to move toward the political center to avoid doom, while pledging to work with Brown.
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District 271 teachers discuss strike risk at Lee Center meeting
Parents and residents gathered in Lee Center to hear about district talks with School District 271 teachers. Talks since April produced no agreement, mediation completed in January, yet no board attendance at the meeting. Teachers seek a $400 raise this year to raise base pay toward $14,500, arguing salaries compare poorly with 31 similar districts. board offered $100 $300 and $300 raises. No strike timetable set, and discussions continue with emphasis on funds from November referendum.
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Steinberg convicted of manslaughter in Lisa case
Jurors acquitted Joel Steinberg of murder in the 1987 beating death of 6-year-old Lisa Steinberg, finding him guilty of manslaughter. He faces up to 25 years with parole possible after eight years and four months. Hedda Nussbaum’s testimony was doubted by some jurors, who split over whether Lisa’s death was murder or manslaughter.
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