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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1996
Page
1
Former leaders Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo were found guilty of treason and coup plotting. Chun received a death sentence, Roh 22 and a half years in prison, for a 1980s coup and crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian defended his role in the August 15 death of Judith Curren saying he did nothing wrong and would admit a mistake only if made. Curren, a 42 year old nurse from Pembroke Massachusetts, had chronic fatigue syndrome and immune deficiency, though an examiner found no terminal illness. Separately, a Malaria death of a 10 year old and critical illness of a 13 year old Guinea family member prompted city officials to review emergency care and possible delays in treatment.
In Bend Oregon residents faced a fast moving wildfire that destroyed nineteen homes and damaged several others in Sundance. About 200 residents evacuated as families toured the scorched area from Bend High School listening to county officials read destroyed addresses amid tears and shock.
Calcutta is center of a worldwide vigil as Mother Teresa, 86, remains on a respirator with fever and heart trouble. Doctors report lung infection risk and irregular heartbeat while religious leaders from Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim communities join nuns in prayer for the Nobel laureate.
Russia's security chief Alexander Lebed halted peace talks with Chechen rebels, casting doubt on the cease-fire accord. In Grozny, General Tikhomirov refused to sign a withdrawal, claiming a cat and mouse strategy after a rebel attack. Rebels labeled the assault a provocation and pledged to return seized weapons. Udugov said a new meeting was planned to resolve the standoff.
Recovery teams edge toward finishing in two debris fields likely to prove how TWA Flight 800 broke up. A witness cites PETN residue on cabin floor fragments, fueling claims of possible explosive. authorities warn full cause may take weeks despite progress near Long Island.
William Shatner recounted a hospital ambulance incident where his gurney rolled during transport after a horse accident. He remarked that Rescue 911 shows always show a aide beside the gurney. The Charleston convention featured the tale among other Star Trek nostalgia and guest stories.
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