Central Americans plan mass migration after Mitch
The article notes uncertain numbers of Hondurans, Nicaraguans, Salvadorans, and Guatemalans planning to leave communities after Hurricane Mitch. Officials say no dramatic border spike yet, but a contingency framework for disaster induced migration is in place to prevent being overwhelmed.
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America
United States
Mexico
Mitch
Central America
Eyleen Schmidt
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Manhunt Advances for Death Row Escapee Gurule in Texas Woods
Authorities pursue Martin E. Gurule, 29, an escaped death row inmate, across 17000 acres around the Ellis Unit in Huntsville Texas. Helicopters, dogs and trucks sweep swampy terrain after he dodged guards and scaled razor fences. Police say he has survived without food for over 48 hours as the manhunt presses on within prison property.
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Tex
Martin E. Gurule
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Glen Castlebury
Gurule
Minas
Mike” Piperis
Piper
George
Former Mouseketeer faces stock fraud trial in Los Angeles
Darlene Gillespie, one of the original Mouseketeers, faces 14 federal counts including conspiracy and securities fraud as jury selection begins in Los Angeles. Her fiancé Jerry Fraschilla pleaded guilty to 21 charges and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. The SEC began investigating in 1993 over alleged free riding and fictitious agents in a stock scheme.
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Disney
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White Shadow
George Woolery
Mickey Mouse Club
Lorraine Santali
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Ms. Santali
Dren
Charles Rondeau
Gillespie
Fraschilla
SEC
U S stalls on Pinochet extradition clash
News brief notes the Clinton administration’s silent stance on Spain’s bid to extradite Augusto Pinochet. Officials worry about political fallout while others urge accountability for abuses, including the 1976 killings. Britain’s high court rejected immunity, with a December decision pending by Home Secretary Straw.
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Vic Namara
Pinochet
Washington
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Orlando Letelier
Ronni Moffitt
Kenneth Roth
Human Rights Watch
Britain
Jack Straw
Van Sant defends Psycho remake and future projects
Film director Gus Van Sant rejects claims his Psycho remake is merely a clone. He calls it an anti remake and says the color version, opening Friday, is a tribute that copies Hitchcock nearly shot for shot. The piece also profiles Dylan McDermott on The Practice and notes Michael Jackson considering Stowe School for Prince.
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Richard Branson
Virgin Company
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Britain
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Madonna
Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Little Voice star Jane Horrocks leads film debut impression show
Jane Horrocks, famed as Bubble from Absolutely Fabulous, highlights her portrayal of an introverted girl who voice impersonates stars like Judy Garland and Marlene Dietrich in Little Voice. The film, opening Friday, co-stars Michael Caine and Brenda Blethyn. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. turns 80, Gordon Parks 86.
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Jim Cartwright
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Horrocks
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Michael Caine
Brenda Blethyn
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