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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1998
Page
3
Attorneys for former Army Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney challenged the 12 jurors chosen for his court martial at Fort Belvoir saying the panel has too many women and senior officers. McKinney, 46, faces 19 counts tied to six women’s harassment and assault claims and potential 56 year sentence.
Riverside residents debate naming a new high school after Martin Luther King Jr. with two thirds white enrollment expected. About a third of 46 speakers oppose the plan citing race tensions and potential stigma. An alternate citrus heritage tribute was rejected in a crowded meeting with heated exchanges.
The White House hinted veteran diplomat Jeffrey Davidow may be named the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, while President Clinton’s first nominee, former Gov. William Weld, faced a blocked Senate vote after Sen. Jesse Helms refused to hold a committee hearing.
Researchers led by Dr. Christine Albert report that eating fish at least once a week halves the risk of sudden cardiac death over 11 years among 20,551 doctors in the Physicians Health Study. The study, limited by self-reported diet and one-time intake data, found clearer protection with all fish than with dark meat varieties rich in omega-3s, though any omega-3 intake reduced risk versus none.
Philadelphia AP A janitor at the Historical Society for Pennsylvania is charged with stealing John Brown's rifle and Gen George Meade sword plus hundreds of Civil War era items worth up to 3 million dollars. He sold over 200 items to a collector for a few thousand dollars. The duo could face up to 10 years in prison. The society uncovered the loss after an inventory. President Susan Stitt mourns the betrayal by a longtime staff member.
Ninety members of a single Georgia family collected over 1 million dollars in Social Security disability benefits before officials found they did not qualify. Investigators blamed a local doctor for questionable claims and noted similar abuses nationwide. Some family members faked ailments, but prosecutors did not pursue charges.
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