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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1996
Page
4
A nineteen month old in Toronto was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after swallowing crack cocaine found in a plastic bag in the family apartment. Police say it was an accidental overdose and are reviewing possible charges with prosecutors.
Police press on in Jumet uncovering no remains as a major child sex ring probe widens. Authorities say two girls’ bodies were found, prompting 10 arrests and public criticism of police and courts. Government approves harsher measures to curb sex offenses and curb early releases for pedophiles.
The Popular Revolutionary Army and its Marxist affiliates staged raids across five states of Mexico, killing 14 people and prompting army roadblocks as authorities warned of a potential broader leftist threat. Officials say fewer than 200 fighters involved, with casualties among soldiers, police, civilians, and attackers. The attacks touched Oaxaca Guerrero Mexico Puebla Chiapas and a roadblock was set in Chiapas. International observers noted no immediate economic or tourism collapse, though nerves ran high among visitors.
In Longyearbyen Norway investigators hunt for victims on Opera Mountain after a Tupolev 154 crash near Svalbard. Most victims are Ukrainian and Russian coal miners and their families returning from vacations aboard a Russian company jet. A black box clue is recovered as teams probe why the plane hit the 3000 foot peak.
A heavy rain triggered a landslide in Kampar Perak central Malaysia sweeping 30 hillside huts into the Dipang river. At least 15 people died with about 40 missing as 200 rescuers searched the mangled wreckage and survivors described a torrent of mud and water engulfing the village of 1500 mostly aboriginal Semi people.
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