Publisher sues rival over peeping Tom editorial
Lincoln Independent publisher John T. Smith sues Lincoln Journal publisher Thomas Robinson for libel after an April 24 editorial titled Pull Down Your Shades Lincoln County accuses Smith of peeping through window blinds at females. The piece questions possible hereditary risk and asks if conduct could escalate, referencing Smith’s sons. Robinson refuses to retract, citing prior harsher coverage of him based on a woman’s report.
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Oklahoma Scholarships Offered to Grad Holdouts
Three Oklahoma students had high school diplomas withheld for ethnic symbols at graduation. Two accepted tuition aid offers from the University of Minnesota Morris. one will attend Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Muskogee district withholds diplomas until 24 days in a detention program for dress code violations. the girls refused. Danay Battese Trudell wore an eagle feather, Garrica Johnson and Sydney Watts wore African tribal cloth during the May 18 ceremony.
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Clinton vetoes bill to form nonunion work groups
President Clinton vetoed a bill that would promote nonunion employee caucuses at plants and offices. Republicans argued it could improve communication on quality control and safety, while labor groups warned it would create company unions and threaten collective bargaining. The veto marked the 16th of his presidency. Senate sponsor Nancy Kassebaum accused Clinton of bowing to AFL-CIO pressure in an election year.
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New evidence links herpes virus to Kaposi's sarcoma
Two research groups report in Nature Medicine that Kaposi's sarcoma in AIDS patients is caused by a sexually transmitted human herpesvirus 8. Discovered in 1994, the virus is implicated as the disease cause, suggesting vaccine-based prevention even with AIDS incurable.
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Dad charged in daughter's Baltimore death over insurance
Richard Nicolas, 31, reportedly told police a white shooter killed 2 year old Aja during a drive to see Pinocchio. Investigators questioned his calm demeanor after the fatal shooting in an industrial park as police noted he faced child support disputes and firearms records.
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Perot declines debate with Reform Party challenger
Dallas former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm fails to win a debate with Ross Perot as the Reform Party moves to focus on party building and nominating ballots. A national coordinator says no joint appearance will occur before the August convention sessions. Lamm calls the decision disappointing and says it makes his bid tougher.
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