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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1983

Page

5

Riverside Woman Seeks Right to Die in Court

Elizabeth Bouvin, a 26-year-old quadriplegic, fights a California court battle over whether she can starve herself to death with medical aid. The case tests the rights to refuse treatment and could influence U S health care ethics. Supporters cite her pain and futile life, while opponents warn of a potential flood of similar deaths among the disabled.

Riverside Calif Elizabeth Bouvin Bouvia Riverside County Superior Court John H. Hewson Richard Bouvia Bouvin Castner

State Aid to Distressed Communities Draft Report

The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations finds severe fiscal distress in states and localities with no consistent national policy. It urges stronger state local ties, deregulation, flexible funding, diversified revenue, and joint business labor community planning to bolster distressed areas.

Associated Press Washington Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations States Department of Housing and Urban Development

Undercover trooper dies in accidental self-inflicted gunshot

Indianapolis AP report says State Police Trooper Steven L. Bailey, 29, of Richmond, died after shooting himself in the head with a .45 caliber automatic while attempting to break down a door to serve arrest warrants. Trooper Bailey leaned over the barrel as he shoved the door, public information officer John Wheeler said.

Indianapolis Steven L. Bailey Richmond Bailey John Wheeler

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