KU Medical Center names panel to review heart transplant program
A 60 day review committee will study the University of Kansas Medical Center heart transplant program after concerns about patient access and staffing. Chancellor Robert Hemenway stated the program will not restart until quality and safety are assured. First meeting is set for June 23. The center denies wrongdoing.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Robert Hemenway
Hemenway
Appeal Set After Trooper Detention Dismisses Drug Charges
Victor H. Acuna, a Colorado man held on marijuana possession, lack of tax stamp, conspiracy, and auto liability insurance charges, was released after a judge ruled a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper unreasonably detained him to search his vehicle. County Attorney Bernard Giefer said he will appeal. Magistrate Judge Patricia Schremmer found the traffic stop justified but detention beyond the ticket was improper.
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Kansas
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Victor H. Acuna
Acuna
Trego
Patricia Schremmer
Woman pleads innocent in Kentucky statutory rape case
A 24 year old Kentucky woman, Danette Sermon, has pleaded innocent to charges of second degree rape and custodial interference involving a 13 year old neighbor boy. She was arraigned in Jefferson Circuit Court after an arrest tied to a May 30 motel incident in Kansas City Kansas and earlier accusations of kidnapping. Sermon allegedly left her two children at a Topeka hospital, with Kansas authorities deciding not to press charges.
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Kentucky
Danette Sermon
Kansas City
Kan
Jefferson Circuit Court
Sermon
Topeka
Kansas
Cali cartel kingpin captured in Colombia raid
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, head of the Cali cartel, was arrested in Cali after a raid, reported found in a closet. The arrest targets a drug empire tied to 80 percent of global cocaine supply, drawing U S pressure and extradition debates. President Samper and U S officials hailed the move as a turning point against narco trafficking.
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Cali
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White House
Mike McCurry
Santa Monica
Ricardo Blanco
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Gingrich Opens New Hampshire Visit As House Speaker
Newt Gingrich arrived in Manchester to seek moose, not presidential support, stating he is here as speaker of the House. He avoided ruling out a 1996 run, saying he is not here as a candidate but did not close the door. He welcomed Clinton's idea of a joint appearance with voters and offered to appear on a New Hampshire public television program, noting no debate.
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Three acquitted in 1992 Ottawa arson case
Three men Carmen L. Henke of Sedalia Missouri Rickey C. Smith of Kansas City Kansas and Arthur L. Johnson of Kansas City Missouri were acquitted in U S District Court on all five counts including arson conspiracy mail fraud and related charges tied to a February 2 1992 fire that destroyed Henke Chrysler at 118 S Hickory Ottawa Ottawa County prosecutors noted key witness inconsistencies and limited corroboration of witness Miller who offered to testify in exchange for protection from prosecution
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U.S. District Court
Carmen L. Henke
Sedalia
Rickey C. Smith
Kansas City
Kan
Arthur L. Johnson
Henke
Gregory Coggs
Miller
Coggs
Rail Trail timetable set back by wet weather
The Prairie Spirit Rail Trail first phase from Richmond to Welda is delayed as bids and wet conditions push back construction. KDWP Trails Coordinator Mike Engeman expects bids next week and says about a month to mobilize, with phase one opening after completion. The $1.3 million project includes a paved stretch from North Lake Park to Crystal Lake Park and will be open to walkers and bicyclists. Continued on page 2.
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Geennsin
KDWP
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Engeman
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Welda
North Lake Park
Crystal Lake Park
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US weighs restrained response to Bosnian Serb missiles
U S officials say NATO faces dilemmas as Bosnian Serbs threaten NATO warplanes with guided missiles. Alliances resist broader strikes, citing difficulty locating mobile launchers and reluctance to widen the war. Gen John Shalikashvili notes most NATO troop partners oppose escalation. Defense Secretary Perry signals cautious approach.
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NATO
John Shalikashvili
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
William Perry
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