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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1997
Page
3
An 88-year-old man was held captive in his rowhouse as crack addicts robbed him of two cars and pension checks, left him dehydrated and malnourished, and disabled utilities. Police credited Kathy Hayden for saving his life. the danger and abuse ended when a city employee alerted authorities.
Ricki R. Helfer, first woman to head a federal bank regulator, will resign as FDIC chairwoman effective June 1, after serving since October 1994. She cited desire to spend time with family and seek new challenges as the agency works to shrink staffing from the 1980s and early 1990s.
FBI official James Kallstrom acknowledged the possibility that a shoulder fired terrorist missile could have destroyed TWA Flight 800 but cautioned there is no evidence yet. He rejected claims the U S military caused the jet disaster as ridiculous and praised Navy divers as heroes of the operation. Janet Reno said she could not reach Anthony Lake about intelligence on China and elections.
The ProTime Microcoagulation System, an at home test, could reduce doctor visits for patients on the blood thinner Coumadin and improve clot control but at a price of about $2,000. Dr. Raymond Woosley of Georgetown University says the high cost may limit practical use despite physician interest.
Gunmen opened fire on pedestrians in a mainly Christian village in southern Egypt, killing nine Coptic Christians and four Muslims. Police suspect Muslim militants. About an hour later, they fired at a Cairo bound train near the village, killing a 40 year old woman and wounding six men. The train was coming from Luxor, famed for its ancient monuments.
President Clinton tore a tendon in his knee after stumbling on the stairs at Greg Norman’s home in West Palm Beach. Doctors planned surgery to repair the injury, signaling a sudden health setback for the president amid ongoing duties.
Albanian gunmen fired on U.S. and Italian military helicopters evacuating foreigners as chaos envelops the nation. The defense minister fled to Italy with the president’s family amid looting and arson. At least 23 killed, hundreds wounded. Americans and other foreigners evacuated from Tirana under guard. President Clinton to undergo knee surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital after tearing his quadriceps tendon, doctors say. The operation, expected to last about 90 minutes, will use an epidural or local anesthesia.
The House approved a 90 day ultimatum to Mexico to step up anti drug efforts amid war on drugs while Senate opposition grows. The measure would threaten decertification unless Mexico allows more U S agents to operate, permits armed officers, extradites suspects, tightens border air security and allows Coast Guard incursions, with veto power preserved for President Clinton. President Clinton, golfing in Florida, said the vote is the wrong way to ensure cooperation and noted Mexico has increased seizures and eradication since the start of the effort.
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