Officials to oppose prisoners release in Alabama
Alabama officials pledge to fight a federal judge order to release 352 more inmates early due to prison crowding. Judge Varner named 387 inmates for Dec 22 release, with Gov. James and Attorney General Graddick opposing the plan. Critics warn of public danger while supporters cite overcrowding and reform goals.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
U.S
Robert Varner
Department of Corrections
Varner
Windy Leavell
Fob James
James
Janie Nobles
Charles Graddick
Graddick
Warner
U.S. Supreme Court
Swindall
Tom Gloor
The
Jefferson
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Ron Tate
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Tate
Arkansas Creationism Law Prompts National Debate
In Little Rock a new law requiring balanced treatment of creationism and evolution faces court challenge from the ACLU. Wayne Frair testifies that Darwin might be a creationist today and argues for teaching both views. Frair cites fossils and “kinds” limits while the trial continues toward a potential ruling by Christmas.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Wayne Frair
King’s College
Briarcliff Manor
N.Y
Frair
William Overton
Stayner testifies in California kidnapping trial
Victim Steven Stayner 16 testifies in Alameda Superior Court about years of abuse by Kenneth Parnell after his 1972 kidnapping. He recalls Timmy White's arrival in Parnell's cabin and their attempt to reach Ukiah with police help after a week.
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Alameda
Subway Derailment Injures Passengers Near Times Square
A southbound Seventh Avenue IRT express derailed at 6:08 a.m. injuring 10 passengers and halting Broadway line service from Wall Street to 96th Street. MTA chair Ravitch called it the most extensive damage since he took over, with diversions and crowding as commuters walked or rode buses to work. Injuries ranged from broken legs to possible spinal damage. many suffered cuts and bruises.
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New York
Times Square
Seventh Avenue
Richard Ravitch
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Ravitch
Broadway
Wall Street
96Th Street
MTA
Transportation Agency
Bellevue Hospital
Jared Lebow
Emergency Medical Service
42Nd Street
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Chri
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Mountain King
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