Smoker evicted for smoking amid oxygen danger in Dallas
John Womack, 67, on oxygen for emphysema, faces eviction from Martel Manor after smoking six cigarettes daily. His condition and the risk of fire alarm property owner M Streets Properties. Attorney Dale Henry calls the situation a real danger to him and others as a July 1 eviction deadline looms. In non related note, Boston Pops premiered a restored four minute longer version of Rhapsody in Blue, noting Gershwin's original timeline.
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Kevorkian prosecutor accused of harassment and evidence tampering
In a Detroit area trial, prosecutor Ray Voet faced defense claims of a witch hunt and vendetta as Geoffrey Fieger accused him of harassing Loretta Peabody’s family and seeking blood samples while examining her death. The case concerns Kevorkian’s alleged assisted death and practicing medicine without a license with potential five year sentences.
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Settlement on tobacco still eludes negotiators
Washington AP reports state attorneys general push a plan to aid uninsured children and boost state coffers while White House and analysts cite logjams. Talks on hold until early next week with optimism tempered by White House comments and cautious negotiators, including Connecticut AG Richard Blumenthal noting rising unity among plaintiffs.
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