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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1996
Page
1
In Fredericton New Brunswick a stampede at a Wal Mart selling 48 Tickle Me Elmo dolls left a store employee bruised and hospitalized. About 300 people queued five hours before opening as the door rush occurred.
Ron Carey claimed victory in a hard fought re election for Teamsters president with about 52 percent of mail ballot votes after a five day tally. Hoffa aides predict a recount and challenged ballots could extend decision into the month. Carey vows reform and stronger unions while stressing labor's broader outreach beyond trucking.
Penny Marshall, 53, tells People she obsesses over work and loses track of days while directing. Whitney Houston commends her stamina on The Preacher's Wife set with Denzel Washington. Marshall notes a busy personal life, hinting at February resurfacing. She reflects on past marriage to Rob Reiner and grown family.
Investigators probe static electricity as a potential trigger for the July 17 explosion of TWA Flight 800 in Smithtown New York. An NTSB official cautions it is one possible cause among others as the probe seeks the ignition source in the nearly empty center fuel tank. The agency urges FAA to require safer fuel tank designs and insulation to prevent heat sparked explosions. FBI lead James Kallstrom supports the NTSB stance but warns against public speculation. Families of the 230 victims seek fuller answers amid ongoing inquiries.
Citadel in Charleston suspended a cadet accused of hazing two female cadets and relieved three Echo Company officers of duties pending inquiry. Officials say a male cadet and others faced temporary removal as investigators review claims of a fire-related hazing act and improper conduct.
Thousands of Rwandan refugees abandoning camps in Tanzania began returning to Rwanda on Saturday. By evening about 400,000 refugees had crossed toward Rusumo Falls, many walking long distances under officials’ urging to repatriate. The exodus follows years of displacement after collective violence in 1994.
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