Baal executed after court battles over competence
Thomas Baal, 26, was executed by lethal injection for slashing Las Vegas bus driver Frances Maves. His parents had challenged his competence to choose to die, delaying the sentence after a circuit court stay. The Supreme Court later allowed the execution, while Baal's last words thanked his parents. Mandela leaves hospital after cyst removal and heads on a six week tour. Cuomo announces bid for third term and possible 1992 run. rivals include Pierre Rinfret and Herbert London.
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Actor Jack Gilford Dies at 81 in New York
Jack Gilford a veteran comic actor and vaudevillian known for stage television and film roles died at his Manhattan home. He was 81 and had battled stomach cancer. Gilford lived in Greenwich Village with his wife Madeline Lee and had notable Tony nominations for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Cabaret. He appeared in Save the Tiger Enter Laughing and The Happening.
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Chinese students rally observed in city hall march
A large group of Chinese students gathered for a peaceful rally in the city square. Organizers said the demonstration aimed to highlight cultural education issues and build community ties with local residents.
Cayenne pepper spray boosts police use against troublemakers
Denver region reports rising adoption of cap-stun pepper spray by police to incapacitate drunks and suspects. Cap-Stun owner Gardner Whitcomb says sales exceed 1 million dollars after 1000 plus agencies switch from mace since FBI shift. Denver officers voice doubts on range and effectiveness though, while advocates cite nonlethal aims and lower brutality risks.
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Trade Pact Hurdled by Congress Over Lithuania Pressure
U S and Soviet trade accord faces congressional hurdles as lawmakers demand concessions on Lithuania before granting most favored nation status. Rep. Les Aspin questions Bush strategy while GOP critics call for tougher bargaining on emigration and chemical weapon stockpile limits. Senate vote already showed split opinions amid Lithuania crackdown.
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Jury selection begins in Barry drug trial in Washington
In Washington AP reports jury selection opened for Mayor Marion Barry in a drug case as 250 potential jurors arrived. Barry, 54, pleads not guilty to 14 counts including cocaine possession and lying to a grand jury. Prosecutors seek a plea deal potentially forcing resignation.
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Jails Face Deepening Overcrowding Nationwide
A Justice Department report shows local jails hold 395,553 inmates on June 30 1989, 15 percent more than a year earlier, while rated capacity was 367,769. Occupancy rose to 108 percent. overcrowding worsened where inmate numbers were largest and due to state prison overflow.
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Weather Zone Readings and Clinton Lake Report Summary
Kansas zones detail nightly and Tuesday temperatures across zones 1 through 17 with highs from mid 70s to low 90s, plus southerly winds and rain chances. Clinton Lake report notes 69 F lake temperature, level 877.33 feet above mean sea level and normal 875.5 feet.
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Travel outlook across Missouri Nebraska and adjoining states
Missouri Tuesday largely partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers possible mainly away from east central and southeast areas. Nebraska sees morning clouds east and sunny elsewhere with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. Oklahoma reports partly cloudy hot weather with scattered thunderstorms in the northwest and highs from the lower 90s to 105. Colorado forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and clear Tuesday night with highs in the 80s to low 90s and cooler in high elevations. Road conditions listed by Kansas agencies with contact numbers.
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