Blast at Dalton Foundries Injures Dozens in Indiana
Explosion and fire at Dalton Foundries in Warsaw Indiana injures at least 18 people many critically burned. Water from a ruptured pipe mixing with molten iron cited as a possible cause. some reports mention acetylene tanks exploding. About 150 to 200 workers and managers were at the plant. all accounted for.
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Foster's surgeon general bid hangs by a Senate thread
In Washington, Dr. Henry Foster faces a likely failure as his surgeon general nomination stalls amid abortion debates and GOP politics. A 57-43 vote to end debate fell short of the 60 needed, with party leaders and White House signaling one last push before a possible shelving of the nomination.
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Woman Refuses Jury Questionnaire Over Privacy Rights
Dianna Brandberg faced contempt in Denton Texas after refusing to answer 12 personal questions on a jury questionnaire. Judge Sam Houston fined her 200 dollars and jailed her three days, but the sentence was stayed on appeal. Federal Magistrate Robert Faulkner ruled the judge erred in considering relevance of the questions in a 20 page ruling.
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Bill Martin
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Denton
Texas
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Sam Houston
Robert Faulkner
Houston
Senate votes for tough youth drinking standard
The Senate advanced a $13 billion highway bill with strict underage drinking rules and zero tolerance for drivers under 21. The measure preserves seat belt rules and trucks speed limits while letting states decide open container and helmet bans. Byrd’s 0.02 percent zero tolerance passed 64-36, with Clinton backing. noncompliant states face progressively harsher highway-fund penalties starting in 1998.
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Conservatives call for end to federal school reform
A Washington AP report notes parents and conservative groups urge Congress to abolish the Education Department, arguing Goals 2000 expands federal control while critics say it promotes questionable curricula. Oregon official Norma Paulus says decisions move to locals. Debate centers on federal role, school reform, and outcome based education.
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Ohio
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