30 Sep 1995
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1995
Page
1
A man previously imprisoned for murder in 1987 was pardoned after Missouri's governor found he was manipulated into confessing. The pardon, issued Friday, stems from evidence of coercion and a tainted confession, with background on the case. Weather notes predict cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms and highs around 77 and lows near 66.
Geoff Karch of SFM Media Corp predicts enormous TV viewership for the O J Simpson verdict. His statement reflects expectations of high audience engagement as the case reaches a public resolution. The remark appears in Page 7A coverage.
A late night fire at 2200 Harper in Sherwood Glen mobile home park killed Scott Shipley of Lawrence. Neighbors Chuck McManness and his son tried to rescue him through a locked door but were blocked by smoke. Fire investigators have not yet determined the blaze cause.
In Los Angeles jurors from a majority black panel were sent to the jury room as the Simpson case moved toward a verdict. Judge Lance Ito urged them to reach a just verdict despite public scrutiny after a long trial that presented more than 50,000 pages of transcripts and 857 pieces of evidence.
California Governor Pete Wilson ends his 1996 Republican bid leaving debt concerns and fundraising strains as the reason. He told supporters he could not in good conscience pile up an unacceptable campaign debt and bowed out one month after entering the race. Clinton reacted with disbelief, and Powell speculation lingered as Wilson cited finances and conscience.
President Clinton and the Senate began negotiating terms for possible U S troop deployment in a NATO led Bosnia peacekeeping mission. Clinton urged leaders to back involvement while Senate Majority Leader Dole warned any dispatch requires careful congressional approval.
The president would need prior congressional approval for any permanent U.S. troop deployment to Bosnia. It was also decided that the president must report to Congress within 48 hours of any temporary troop dispatch for rescue, evacuation, or humanitarian aid missions.
In Washington, House Republicans faced a surprise defeat as liberals and abortion opponents combined to defeat a $243 billion defense spending bill. The measure failed 267 to 151, with antiabortion provisions and a Clinton veto threat shaping the vote as the bill returns to House Senate talks.
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