Skeels Beach Murder and Bank Robbery Attempt
On March 4 1994 Skeels allegedly picked up a hitchhiker Skeels then Stokes at gunpoint drove into woods near the Carteret county line and shot him twice stole a 1981 Ford pickup Skeels also allegedly tried to rob First Citizens Bank in James City a Craven County deputy spotted Skeels outside the bank with head bandage and coat claiming to attend a Halloween party A .25 caliber pistol was found in his back pocket.
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Fathers on custody cases gain new ground in courts
In a period of shifting views, judges deny automatic maternal custody and seek the best interests of the child. Lawyers and officials cite joint custody gains, open access for fathers, and the impact of workplace changes on custody outcomes. A New Bern father shares his tough path through divorce, poverty, and eventual stability with his children and new family.
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Man charged in murder tied to missing Newport woman
Williams, held on car theft and murder charges, vanished with Melton on March 11 from her Newport mobile home. Blood spotted at the door sparked foul play suspicions. the body was found a month later in Croatan National Forest with feet bound and a duct taped head.
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Helicopter Parts Dispute Swirls From Havelock Sale
John and Ed Darlington of J&E Salvage bought supposedly empty containers at a 1992 Cherry Point surplus sale in Havelock. Four helicopter transmissions valued around 750000 were found inside. A federal suit claimed U S government ownership. Judge Malcolm Howard ordered return in August 1994 after two years. The case trajectory includes jurisdiction questions and potential escalation under the Contract Disputes Act or Supreme Court review.
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Feds Probe Fake Reagan Autographs on 200 Baseballs
A dealer in Laguna Niguel says he bought 200 baseballs signed Reagan, plus 70 bats 25 footballs Notre Dame helmets and cowboy boots from a man claiming to know a Secret Service agent. Standish seeks damages in California suit after selling many phony items to collectors.
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Graham Back in Carolina After Toronto Collapse
Evangelist Billy Graham, 76, returned to Asheville from Toronto where he was hospitalized after collapsing during a speech while preparing for a crusade. He received hugs from his wife and daughter at the airport. doctors had diagnosed a bleeding colon after the June 5 incident. He left Toronto with a clean bill of health and said he was not yet back to normal.
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Wright on vacation in South Carolina shares views on affirmative action ruling
Wright from Neeses, SC, enjoys singing and reading while working with the elderly. She hopes the Supreme Court decision won’t significantly alter minority treatment and expresses optimism about future leadership. Canadian police guarded his hospital room during recovery, noting officers stayed outside.
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Supreme Court
Philippines treatment OK for Marcos's glaucoma
Manila reports quote Philippines Health Secretary Jaime Galvez Tan saying Manila doctors can perform glaucoma surgery for Imelda Marcos. The widow of Ferdinand Marcos cannot travel abroad without court permission due to a 1993 graft case, though eye expert Dr Manuel Agosto recommended she be allowed to seek treatment in Boston as her glaucoma worsened.
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Herndon in clinic after indecency arrest in Texas
Country singer Ty Herndon, 33, faces drug and indecency charges after an alleged exposure to an undercover officer in Foxt Worth Texas. He checked into a 30 day rehab in Nashville while charity events and birthday remarks by Newt Gingrich and Queen Elizabeth II events are noted in the same era.
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Prayer for Richard as Supreme Court mulls adoption case
Bob Greene laments the Illinois Supreme Court order removing a four year old boy from his adoptive home and the seven weeks of silence and separation. He argues rights without responsibility hurt the child and urges readers to pray as the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to hear the case.
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Do you agree fathers deserve equal custody consideration
Question presented on A1 asks readers if fathers should receive equal custody consideration with a call-in vote at 638 3579. A political style prompt also asks if military budgets should rise when other services are cut with a yes response option.
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