Federal judge orders clarity on claimed tracking device in Marino case
In Worcester, a federal judge pressed the government to confirm whether the DEA implanted a tracking device in Vincent M. Marino after surgery. U.S. Atty. Stern stated the DEA did not implant any device, while Judge Gorton called the tale a possibly humorous allegation and compelled disclosure.
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Inventors added to National Hall of Fame class of 1999
Ten new inductees join the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron bringing total honorees to 151. Highlighted are Prozac creators Bryan Molloy and Klaus Schmiegel, small microphone pioneers James West and Gerhard Sessler, and Percy Spencer of microwave origin fame. Velcro creator George de Mestral and catalytic cracking innovators Donald Campbell Homer Martin Eger Murphree and Charles Tyson also honored.
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James West
Gerhard Sessler
Percy LeBaron Spencer
George de Mestral
Donald Campbell
Homer Martin
Eger Murphree
Charles Tyson
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court limits police traffic stops
The court ruled in a 5 to 2 decision that officers may order occupants out of a vehicle only if they have a reasonable belief that their safety or others’ safety is at risk. The ruling narrows police authority compared with a prior standard and contrasts with U S Supreme Court practice.
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Electric fields cancer link remains unclear to researchers
After six years of study the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences finds little hard evidence that electromagnetic fields from power lines cause cancer. They note some statistical links to childhood leukemia and adult chronic lymphocytic leukemia but say overall findings are inconsistent and exposure reduction should continue.
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National Institutes of Health Division
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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Kenneth Olden
Southern Baptists urged to shun modern preaching
In Atlanta, President Paige Patterson urged members of the Southern Baptists to recruit in inner cities and reject touchy-feely worship and creative Bible interpretation. He proposed starting one to four flagship churches in 17 cities over ten years and establishing neighborhood churches to reach urban areas.
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Phil Roberts
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Methodist ministers face charges over same sex wedding blessing
In Sacramento a United Methodist Church panel began investigating 68 ministers for violates the church ban by blessing a lesbian wedding. Rev Donald Fade defended the action and pushed to end the restriction. other clergy urged upholding the ban as regional conference convened.
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Calif
United Methodist Church
Donald Fade
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St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
John Sheppard II
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Yuba City
Senate bill limits firms' Y2K liability debate
The Senate approved legislation to curb Y2K liability for firms amid White House veto worries. The 62 to 37 vote centers on mediation and 90 day fixes, with caps on punitive damages for small firms and limits on class actions, while critics say it weakens consumer protections and favors high tech interests.
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