Suicide? Man steals 60 ton National Guard tank then dies
Shawn Timothy Nelson lost his job and home as utilities were cut off and his drug habit worsened. He stole a 60 tons tank from a National Guard armory on Wednesday, plowing through cars and fixtures before his death. Diana Fletcher, a friend, recalled a collapsed life and expressed sorrow for the damage and relief that no one was hurt.
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Shawn Timothy Nelson
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Shawn
Diana Fletcher
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New York police accused of drunken rampage in DC
Scores of New York City officers joined in a drunken rampage during ceremonies in Washington DC. They allegedly groped hotel guests and fired weapons in the air at the Hyatt and other hotels. Some officers reportedly pretended to be federal agents and entered rooms. Witnesses cited nude stripping and beer poured on lobby areas. The incident prompted national coverage and security concerns.
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New York Times
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the Post
Tornado kills three in Tennessee ETHRIDGE region
A tornado charged through Ethridge Tennessee killing three people and injuring twenty nine. An elderly couple died as their house was lifted and destroyed and a man perished in a collapsed home. Debris strewn nine miles, 3000 customers lost power. Other twisters statewide damaged dozens of buildings and injured many. Governor Sundquist toured Nashville mall damaged by the storm.
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Ethridge
Mark Hendrix
Nashville
Phillips
Tennessee
Jessamine County High School
Nicholasville
Jessamine County
Larry Allen
Don Sundquist
Navy secretary weighs discharge for pilot who won’t lead women
Lt Cmdr Kenneth A. Carkhuff faces an honorable discharge after a Mayport based anti-submarine unit captain’s board found he would not carry out policy allowing women in combat. He cites religious beliefs against violence toward women. If approved, he may appeal in federal court.
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Fla
Secretary of the Navy
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Kenneth A. Carkhuff
Mayport Naval Station
Gallagher
Cmdr
Douglas Beeks
Carkhuff
Haiti
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Michael Orfini
Oklahoma City marks one month since bombing with losses and plantings
A month after the bombing the city tallies losses at about 650 million in damages with federal costs estimated at 225 million and state and local costs around 427 million. Janet Reno plans to visit Oklahoma City to extend sympathy and thank prosecutors and investigators. Veterans Affairs Secretary Jesse Brown urges nationwide tree plantings at 9 02 a m to honor the victims. Governor Keating and spouse will plant red bud trees at the governor's mansion. A bombing suspect's lawyer complains of intensive surveillance as psychological warfare potentially affecting the trial date and proceedings.
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Janet Reno
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Frank Keating
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Timothy McVeigh
Stephen Jones
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