Illness claims life of Anglo farmer in New Mexico region
James Lee Overmyer a 34 year old Anglo man from Sedan New Mexico died after severe breathing problems reported by Dr Mark Van Wormer of Clayton. He had flu like symptoms April 25 and was treated with antibiotics before his condition worsened. The case is part of an unexplained epidemic with 13 deaths linked to Four Corners area exposures officials said.
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Medicine men link Navajo illness to planet's abuse
Navajo medicine men in Apache County say the Four Corners epidemic stems from harm to the environment. Earnest Recent, 62, calls the ozone leak a hole in the world caused by satellites, pollution, war, and jet traffic. President Peterson Zach and leaders met in Window Rock to craft a tribal response.
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Welfare moms Should work says Shalala in tough remarks
Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala urged that low income mothers should work and not be subsidized to stay home while working class mothers join the workforce. The remarks signal strict welfare reform aims, with potential exemptions for mothers of young children and plans for day care support.
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Jerusalem court revokes Pepsi kashrut license
An ultra religious rabbinical court in Jerusalem ruled PepsiCo non kosher citing rabbinic concerns over advertising and concert sponsorships. The decision followed notices in religious newspapers accusing the company of promoting Gunn Roses events in Tel Aviv and rumored Michael Jackson plans on Rosh Hashanah.
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Odessa mixed on governor veto of gun bill
Odessa residents split over Gov. Ann Richards vetoing a state handgun bill that would have let Texans vote on concealed weapons. Police Chief Jim Jenkins supported the veto, voicing safety concerns and potential violence increases. gun store employees criticized the veto as denying honest citizens the right to protect themselves. The story notes local reaction and points readers to VETO/3A.
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President abandons Guinier nomination
President Clinton abandoned his nomination of Lani Guinier to head the Justice Department civil rights division after critics questioned her minority rights views. He met with Guinier in the Oval Office and said he could not be assured of confirmation. Clinton cited his reading of her writings and said the choice was painful and made to avoid a failed Senate fight.
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