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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1997
Page
3
Casper officials apologized to parents after second and third graders were strip searched in separate locker rooms for a missing $10 reported by a classmate. Superintendent Stan Olson confirmed the money was not found and Principal Mark Mathern called the action a grave error in judgment.
A teenager receives a 60 year sentence for the 1994 killing of 11 year old gang member Robert Sandifer known as Yummy. Prosecution says Robert lured by Hardaway brothers to an underpass was shot three times by Cragg Hardaway after being ordered by the Black Disciples to kill a rival. Derrick Hardaway, 16, serves 45 years for his role. The case drew city horror over youths involved in gang violence.
Los Angeles Police Chief Willie Williams will receive 375000 in severance as his contract is not renewed. The City Council approved the deal 8-7 after a two hour closed session amid claims of mayoral arm twisting, with Williams saying he chose the high road and will leave with dignity.
Ron Blackley former chief of staff to Agriculture Secretary Mike is charged by a federal grand jury in Washington with three counts for failing to disclose a $22 000 payment from private businesses falsifying details and denying income beyond his government salary. If convicted he faces up to five years in prison and fines up to 250 000 per count. Blackley’s attorney Hiram Eastland says there is no criminal basis and vows to clear his client’s name.
FEMA says a miscue sent the Emergency Action Notification message to television and radio stations in Florida Louisiana and Ohio. A male voice asked Can you hear me testing as the alert played on air. The test was meant for Chicago equipment but auto relays caused widespread confusion.
Investigators dismissed two suspects as potential Anthony Martinez's kidnapper and killer after FBI interviews. The Beaumont boy, 10, was abducted at knifepoint on April 4. Dozens were questioned. tips and a motorist sighting near Interstate 10 prompted renewed pursuit.
In Little Rock investigators uncovered 18 student reports on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream dated October 24 1910. The papers show names teacher marks and parent signatures from a fifth or sixth grade class. The building is being converted to apartments and organizers hope to locate descendants of the authors.
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania a jury found Lorie Nixon and Dennis Nixon guilty of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment for relying on prayer over medicine in the death of their 16 year old daughter Shannon Nixon from untreated diabetes. The couple, members of Faith Tabernacle Congregation, faced previous related charges after their 8 year old son died in 1991. Sentencing set for June 10 with prosecutors not seeking more than a year in jail.
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