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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1997
Page
4
Amber Nash, 15, an honor student, was suspended for 10 school days after the school board reduced a prior 33 day suspension for bringing a kitchen knife to school to cut a friend’s birthday brownies. She has missed classes since February 4 and will return February 18 with access to missed lesson plans.
Patrick Ferguson, 30, was fatally shot during a 1993 robbery in Geneva. Lip prints on a roll of duct tape found at the scene were central to Lavelle Davis, 23, being convicted. Prosecutor Alice Tracy called the tape print independent evidence placing Davis at the crime.
Senate confirmed Rep. Bill Richardson unanimously as U N ambassador after a brief debate praising his diplomacy. He will resign from his New Mexico congressional seat as the Clinton administration faces efforts to fund over 1 billion dollars in overdue U N dues.
In a tit for tat clash, Georgia lawmakers pulled down New York's flag from the Capitol Hall of States. The act followed New York Governor Pataki's labeling of the Confederate emblem on Georgia’s flag as a symbol of hatred. Senator Eric Johnson and Senator Joey Brush led the march with supporters applauding.
Eugene Bennett, a former FBI agent, was found guilty in Manassas of attempted murder, abduction and seven other counts for a scheme to kill his wife Marguerite, collect nearly 1 million in life insurance, and gain custody of their two daughters. The jury recommended a 61 year sentence. an appeal is expected.
In Fayetteville James Burmeister, ex Fort Bragg soldier, faces murder charges for killing Jackie Burden and Michael James in December 1995, claiming his skinhead aims would end “when he killed someone.” Prosecutors describe the crime as racist, while defense portrays the case as lies to save Burmeister. Burmeister and two co defendants, all 82nd Airborne members, face death penalty possibilities with trial underway.
Appleton AP report details Nadean Cool suing psychiatrist Dr. Kenneth Olson for malpractice claiming he induced dissociative identity disorder with 120 personalities and billed insurers for group therapy. Blue Cross disputes, citing paid sums to Olson and St Elizabeth Hospital. Cool also sues the hospital and Legion Insurance for an exorcism and drug monitoring lapses.
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