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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1996

Page

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Gunman Massacre At Port Arthur Leaves Australia Grief

In Australia police tightened security around a hospitalized man accused of killing 35 people and wounding 18 as families mourn the massacre. The first funeral was held for Royce Thompson, 59, a bus driver killed during the rampage at the Port Arthur historic site and other victims’ services will follow nationwide as postmortems are completed.

Royce Thompson Australia Port Arthur Historic Site

Ex CIA chief Colby missing after canoe trip in Maryland

After five days of searching, authorities still hold out hope former CIA Director William Colby, 76, is alive near his Maryland home. Colby disappeared during a weekend canoe trip on the Wicomico River. his canoe was found on a sandbar a quarter mile from his vacation house as responders probe possible woodland mishap or voluntary disappearance. The forested terrain and heavy brush hinder the search.

CIA William Colby Maryland Colby Charles County Frederick Davis Davis Wicomico River

Senate OKs immigration bill tightens border controls

The Senate approved a broad immigration bill 97 to 3 aiming to curb illegal hiring and tighten border control while restricting some social services for legal immigrants. It calls for standardized birth certificates and limited acceptable IDs, with pilots for verification databases and potential state education limits for undocumented children in conflict with House plans.

Washington Senate U.S America Bob Dole Clinton United States Alan Simpson Edward Kennedy D-Mass Simpson House Kennedy

Chicago man charged in 12 killings on South Side

Gregory Clepper a 28 year old crack addict confessed to killing 12 women on Chicago's South Side from 1991 onward. He allegedly beat or strangled prostitutes after disagreements over payment and hid victims in alleys bins and a closet. his mother and a friend helped conceal one body. Clepper jailed without bail on 12 murder counts plus three aggravated sexual assault counts.

Chicago Gregory Clepper Jack O'Malley Clepper Patricia Scott Scott Gladys Clepper Joseph Murphy O'Malley Henderson

Phone records tie OKC bombing suspects to suppliers

Phone calls traced to Terry Nichols and Tim McVeigh show more than two dozen connections to bomb component suppliers in 1994. A prepaid card was used to evade tracing, though logs reveal extensive contact before the attack.

Datas Oklahoma City Terry Nichols Ryder Junction City Kan Dallas Morning News CBS Nichols Timothy McVeigh Tim McVeigh McVeigh Stephen Jones Racing Kingman Ariz Arizona Michael Fortier Fortier

Agents Bust Nationwide Cocaine Ring In Major Sweep

Federal, state, and local agents unsealed a wide caper linking Mexican and Colombian cocaine networks. About 156 suspects were arrested as shipments traveled from Cali to Mexico, then across the border to California Arizona Chicago New York New Jersey Miami. Los Angeles served as the central storage hub with stash houses supporting distribution nationwide.

Washington United States Cali Cartel Mexico Mexico Federation Arizona California Los Angeles Chicago Texas New York New Jersey Miami Drug Enforcement Administration DEA Mike Ferguson Cen Southern California Drug Task Force Ferguson Alan Bersin U.S San Diego Zorro

Sharon Stone hones gritty Last Dance role for exposure

Sharon Stone said she would consider nudity if the payoff is clear and meaningful as she promotes Last Dance, a death row drama opening today. She noted the need for a justified career value and acknowledged aging.

Stone

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