Tom Jones Denies Fathering Berkery’s Child
New York journalist notes entertainer Tom Jones settled a child support case with Katherine Berkery in Manhattan Family Court. Berkery, 26, says Jones fathered her son Jonathan now 15 months old from a two day Ritz Carlton hotel stay in October 1987. Jones, 49, claims he is not the father.
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Fla
Wales
Family Court
Judith Sheindlein
Prosecutor questions motive of Zsa Zsa witness
Beverly Hills California UPI The prosecution in Zsa Zsa Gabor’s cop slapping trial challenged Rosa Peric the defense witness who claimed to be “Zsa Zsa’s witness.” Deputy District Attorney Elden Fox questioned Peric’s reliability and motive while noting her visits to the Gabor Bel Air mansion and a teddy bear gift. Peric stood by her account of seeing Officer Paul Kramer pull Gabor from her car and handcuff her then slamming her against a Rolls Royce. Gabor says she slapped in fear and self defense. She faces up to 18 months in jail and 3400 dollars in fines if convicted.
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Disabled babies face civil rights probe in medical care denial
The UPI report notes the Civil Rights Commission finds a significant civil rights problem in denying food water and lifesaving care to babies with disabilities. It cites failures of hospital ethics committees and agencies to enforce the 1984 Child Abuse Amendments, with doctors often guiding decisions based on misperceived quality of life. The panel urges outside reviews, stronger federal enforcement Medicaid linkages, higher disability treatment funding, and more information on available care.
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James Strain
American Academy of Pediatrics
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William Allen
Reagan
Commission
Robert Destro
Destro
Halcion deemed not a public health danger by FDA panel
An FDA advisory panel urged labeling changes for Halcion and other benzodiazepine sleep drugs after noting Halcion may cause amnesia more often than similar meds. The panel backed warnings on traveler’s amnesia and asked for patient education materials while citing unclear links to violence or death. Upjohn defended the drug, noting amnesia risk tied to high doses.
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Bush and Democrats Clash Over Capital Gains Tax
President Bush presses for a capital gains tax cut to boost funds for the "little guy" while Democrats push alternatives to restore part of the IRA tax break and raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans. The dispute centers on a budget reconciliation bill tied to deficit targets. without it, automatic spending cuts could hit multiple departments including the Pentagon. Bush cites Treasury figures showing capital gains relief aids lower-income filers. Democrats argue it primarily benefits the wealthy.
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