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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1996

Page

8

Phony deputy case baffles Phoenix sheriff

In Phoenix, a 34 year old man named David Pecard posed as a deputy, FBI agent, marshal and more. He burgled into the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department, gained access to an office, and allegedly groped a woman during questioning. Investigators believe Pecard faked fingerprints and used multiple identities. Sheriff Joe Arpaio calls it a bizarre case and says he is still seeking the real identity behind the impostor.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Department America Joe Arpaio Pecard Vicki Kratovil Arpaio David Lynch Army Phoenix

Diabetes drug Rezulin wins FDA panel approval bid

FDA advisers unanimously back Parke Davis Rezulin to attack the underlying cause of Type II diabetes. The drug resensitizes the body to insulin, potentially reducing or stopping insulin shots for many patients, with trials showing substantial reductions in insulin needs and improved glucose control. Only poorly controlled Type II diabetics, about one million, would be eligible.

Bethesda Parke Davis Food and Drug Administration Solomon Sobel FDA Randall Whitcomb Actvn American Diabetes Association Japan

Stolen secrets case ties Owens Corning and PPG

In a Pittsburgh case, Patrick and Daniel Worthing faced federal charges for conspiracy and possession of stolen trade secrets from PPG. Owens Corning notified in advance, aiding an FBI arrest. Worthing had access to PPG’s research center, collecting blueprints, formulas, lists, and videotapes. Authorities say the plot was simple but costly to combat.

Owens Corning PPG FBI Owens Coming Pittsburgh Patrick Daniel Worthing Owens John Ruch Patrick Worthing PPG Research Center Worthing W Orthing U.S Ira Jeane Sesenich Janet Greenlee Penn State University Greenlee

Public debate over dual air bags safety and deaths

Consumers weigh the risks and benefits of dual air bags as fatalities rise. Government data show 32 adult deaths and 18 child deaths this year, with experts arguing the devices save lives overall. Factors include seat belt use and child seating near dashboards in crashes.

Silver Ae, Md Michelle Mills Pop Sn Mills National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Air Ba Nde

NASA cites loose screw for shuttle hatch jam

NASA says a loose screw caused the shuttle hatch jam three days after the Columbia returned from an 18 day science mission. Canceled spacewalks were rehearsals for space station work while NASA reviews screw installation and inspection.

NASA Art Olumbia

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