Iran mass build-up near Strait of Hormuz raises threat
Defense Secretary William Perry in Bahrain described Iran's deployment of about 6000 troops and chemical weapons near the Strait of Hormuz as a substantial buildup beyond defensive needs. He warned the move threatens shipping in the area while avoiding details on weapon type or delivery systems.
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Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Strait of Hormuz
William Perry
Perry
Tokyo raids seize chemicals linked to nerve gas case
Police wearing gas masks and canaries conducted nationwide raids against the Aum Shinri Kyo sect, seizing chemicals that could shed light on the Tokyo subway nerve gas attack. Authorities did not tie the raids to the subway killings, citing the unresolved kidnapping of a public official. About two dozen buildings were raided by 2,500 officers. several arrests followed.
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Tokyo
Aum Shinri Kyo
State House Approves Concealed Gun Licenses Bill
In Topeka Kansans move closer to carrying concealed weapons as the House passes a bill authorizing license applications 78 to 46 and sends it to the Senate. Representatives Ralph Tanner and Bill Feuerborn voted for the measure as debate followed two hours of discussion. A second bill, 69 to 56, would supersede local gun ordinances with state law while allowing local punishments to vary.
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Topeka
Kan
House of Representatives
Senate
Ralph Tanner
Baldwin City
Bill Feuerborn
D-Garnett
House
Inmates mourn death in Sublette jail shooting
Jailer Irvin Powell sought to reform inmates and even ushered one to Alcoholics Anonymous. Two Haskell County Jail inmates Charles South and Brenda Jager chose to help him when he was shot after Friday calls to Sheriff Dennis Quimby. Powell died Sunday in Oklahoma City hospital.
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Sublette
Kan
Irvin Powell
Alcoholics Anonymous
Haskell County
Powell
Charles South
Brenda Jager
Dennis Quimby
Oklahoma City
Ottawa Commission candidates discuss taxes at forum
ix candidates for the Ottawa S" Commission spent over 90 minutes Tuesday night answering questions. John Cook did not attend. Incumbents Joan Tyson Richard Jackson Gene Ramsey Matt Matthews and newcomers Rachel Fleer Greg Hernandez presented bios and debated tax cuts and city services. Hernandez urged departmental efficiency while Ramsey linked taxes to growth. Jackson warned against assuming tax relief without service cuts. Matthews pointed to underreported sales tax revenue. Tyson favored cautious cuts and budget estimates. Fleer called for salary and material cost review and improved citizen involvement. Tyson eyed steady growth open to new jobs and redevelopment. Hernandez sought broad representation for Ottawans including the disadvantaged. Continued on page 2.
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Bill Tellier
Herald
Ottawa
S“ Commission
John Cook
Cal Lantis
Joan Tyson
Richard Jackson
Gene Ramsey
Matt Matthews
Rachel Fleer
Greg Hernandez
Hernandez
Ramsey
Jackson
Matthews
Tyson
Fleet
Ralph Young
Ottawa City Commission
Fleer
Innocent verdict ends 12 year Stephan ordeal in Kansas
In a Kansas City district court, Bob Stephan was acquitted on two counts of felony perjury after a 12 year ordeal linked to a breach of contract suit and a 1982 sexual harassment case. Former state senator Bob Storey had one perjury count dismissed as pretrial motions concluded.
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Stephan
Pera
Kan
Bob Stephan
Bob Storey
USS
Storey
Marcia Tomson Stingley
Vern Miller
Mulvane
Miller
Bob
Stingley
Palm Desert
Calif
Kansas
Stephan and
Three escape suspects moved to three Kansas jails
Anderson County jail escapees Michael Bray 23 Pittsburg Robert Reed Jr 19 Frontenac and former jailer Brian Prather 25 Westphalia are being returned to Kansas for detention in Anderson and Allen counties. Franklin County will hold Prather. First court appearances set for Thursday morning.
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Arnett
Anderson County
Kansas
Arkansas
Michael Bray
Pittsburg
Robert Reed Jr
Frontenac
Brian Prather
Westphalia
Bray
Reed
Prather
Allen County
Franklin County
Rex Bowling
Franklin
David Vaughan
Bowling
John Dowell
Little Rock
Simpson Case At A Glance
Developments in O J Simpson murder trial include a renewed defense motion to admit post trial DNA test results and a challenge to their admissibility. Detective Vannatter testified blood from Simpson was drawn downtown but kept at the estate for delivery to the criminalist. Kaelin recalled meeting Simpson on the murder day and discussing his daughter's recital. A unity rally of about 200 people protested police criticism by the defense, while the city council urged the lawyers to stop attacking the LAPD. Kaelin’s direct examination was to resume.
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Associated Press
O.J. Simpson
Philip Vannatter
Simpson
Vannatter
Kato Kaelin
Marcia Clark
Brian
Kato
Kaelin
Ms. Simpson
LAPD
Odai Hussein Shot as Iraqi Rebels Reported
Iraqi and Jordanian sources say Odai Hussein, 31, was shot in an assassination attempt and treated in Amman at Hussein Medical Center after surgery. Adel Ibrahim denied hospitalization. Baghdad has yet to confirm. Jordanian officials note possible ICU care amid unconfirmed reports from Kurdish rebels.
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Jordan
Saddam Hussein
Baghdad
Odai Hussein
Adel Ibrahim
Odai
Hussein Medical Center
Middle East
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