Execution rekindles debate over death penalty fairness
OBILE Ala AP reports a white defendant faces execution for the 1981 murder of a black man, a case tied to Ku Klux Klan links. Officials differ on bias claims, noting most murders are black on black and capital murder criteria. National data show few white killers of black victims have been executed since 1976.
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Prosecutors press bid in Oklahoma City bombing trial
Prosecutors wrap emotional case against Timothy McVeigh after witnesses describe the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr James Sullivan recounted amputating a trapped woman's leg with a pocket knife, as victims and survivors testified to the devastation. McVeigh, 29, sits unmoved as defense seeks to spare him the death penalty.
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Man who led chase sentenced in Anderson County
A man who led authorities on a high speed chase in March was sentenced to 25 months in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. He also faces a Franklin County warrant for aggravated assault on an officer and attempting to elude. Restitution of $1,119.62 was ordered.
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Checks traced to bonded forger in Franklin County case
Harriet C. Staffney 32 of 922 N. King was arrested Monday on suspicion of passing bogus checks on her mother's account after a missing-check report from her mother. A $100 check at Apple Market noted. Staffney, previously placed on two years probation for forgery, faces new charges including six counts of forgery and three counts of misdemeanor theft with a $2,000 bond and an arraignment set for Wednesday. She was released pending possible charges from the county attorney.
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Nee to hold third Reading and voting on amended By Laws
Nee states FOE 2700 schedules a third reading and vote on amended by laws for Tuesday June 10 at 7 30 p m The notice lists related items and contact details for KARLA PLASCHKA at Vassar Playhouse and mentions multiple local businesses and events with sparse timing.
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Breithaupt service set for Wellsville obituary
Wellsville resident Gerald Cy Breithaupt 81 died June 4 1997 at home. Graveside services at Wellsville Cemetery are at 2 p.m. Friday. He was a farmer and church member survived by daughter Karen Childs son Bruce Breithaupt sister Alice May Badders and six grandchildren with three great grandchildren. Memorials may be given to Wellsville EMS.
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Cy” Breithaupt
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Clearfield
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Ottawa
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Hospital Notes Reveal Local Admissions and Incidents
The Daily Report details admissions Diana Rager of Williamsburg on Wednesday and births a daughter to Diana and David Rager. It lists arrests including Kirk Bishop on warrants and William Maine on a suspended license, plus a series of domestic disputes, theft, battery, curfew, and dog harboring cases. It notes vandalism, several vehicle accidents, a minor hit and run, and juvenile detention for several youths.
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Son Tortured for Money Ends in Fatal ATM Robbery
New York reports say the son of Time Warner's chief executive was tortured with a steak knife to obtain the ATM access code and then killed by a head shot. The killer withdrew $800 at a Chase Manhattan cash machine, with cash and the ATM card missing from the victim's wallet, police sources said.
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Daily News
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Wall Street Takings and Grain Prices In Local Ledger
Wall Street quotations show notable moves for McDonalds SearsRock Wendy's and PepsiCo with varied gains and losses. In Ottawa Co op and Franklin County grain updates hard wheat 3.94 corn 2.59 milo 4.20 soybeans 8.20 oats 2.10 and county prices wheat 4.01 corn 2.54 milo 4.07 soybeans 7.97 reported. Public stock details reference The Herald On-line for full listings.
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