23 Jan 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1997
Page
1
In Covina an abandoned department store demolition released a colorless odorless gas that killed a worker and critically injured two rescuers who tried to pull him free. The incident injured about two dozen others including nine police and fire personnel.
CBS News cites unnamed sources claiming the two bombs outside an Atlanta abortion clinic used high grade commercial dynamite. The New York Times says each bomb contained 10 to 20 sticks. The first blast damaged a wall. a second blast in a nearby lot injured six responders.
In Santa Monica California on Wednesday the Goldman and Brown families heard closing arguments urging the jury to find O J Simpson liable for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Text and video evidence moved the families to tears as jurors saw Goldman at a bat mitzvah and heard Nicole’s 1991 recording. The defense countered by warning against sympathy guiding the verdict stating the case is about money and flawed evidence.
Astronaut John Blaha arrived in Florida after four months aboard the Mir space station. He was carried off Atlantis on a stretcher to aid doctors studying long term weightlessness effects. Blaha, 54, said he felt very heavy and wobbly, with weeks or months needed to return to normal. His wife Brenda and daughter Carolyn greeted him, while Dr. Jerry Linenger prepared to begin a four month stay aboard Mir.
Scientists report thousands of tools over 2.5 million years old found in Gona, Ethiopia, suggesting early Homo makers. The collection includes rounded stones and sharp flakes likely used to crack nuts, dig tubers, or cut carcasses, though no fossils accompany the find.
A North Carolina jury ordered ABC to pay Food Lion more than 5.5 million in damages for fraud and trespassing. The case stemmed from undercover producers who used hidden cameras to film store clerks for a PrimeTime Live report alleging unsanitary practices. ABC plans to appeal.
Sarah Ferguson, once ousted from royal life, signs six interviews with Paris fashion designers for Paris-Matel. Her first piece features John Galliano debuting for Christian Dior. She also serves as Weight Watchers spokesperson and previously faced tabloid scrutiny.
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