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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1998
Page
3
In Jersey City a thick wall from an old theater under demolition collapsed onto a two story retail building injuring 12 to 14 people. A woman trapped for 90 minutes suffered a broken pelvis while a 4 year old girl was among the critically hurt. Nearby stores evacuated as debris filled the basement area.
Tampa Florida Sheriff John McDougall labels abortion doctor Ali Azima a baby killer and vows to protect protesters at clinics. He recalls prior warnings urging visitors away from Florida and says his deputies will do everything within their power to assist protesters at Azima clinics in Port Charlotte and North Fort Myers.
In St Paul Minnesota lawyers prep for jury selection in Ramsey County District Court as the state Blue Cross Blue Shield seek 1.75 billion in medical costs plus punitive damages alleging industry conspiracy to suppress research. It is the fourth of 40 states nearing trial after Mississippi and Florida settled for 14.4 billion and Texas dropped its case for 15.3 billion.
Theodore Kaczynski was removed from a death by own action watch and returned to a normal jail cell in Sacramento as a decisive week of hearings looms. Psychiatrists found him not dangerous to himself and a competency review by U.S. District Judge Garland Burrell Jr. was anticipated, with a formal hearing set for Thursday.
Former President Gerald R. Ford urged Republicans to avoid an ultra conservative turn he said could cost the party the White House. Speaking at his Palm Springs area compound he cited abortion as a flashpoint and noted he and Betty Ford remain strongly pro choice.
Denver Boulder police keep door open for John and Patsy Ramsey but Detective rhetoric and district attorney critique hinder progress. Ramseys demand evidence from the yearlong JonBenet case before any renewed talks. police refuse. Detectives eye re interviewing Burke as tensions persist between authorities and the Ramseys over alleged bias.
Carl Perkins spoke at the South By Southwest conference in Austin last March. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member shared his life story, faith, and craft between bursts of deft rockabilly guitar. He recalled humble Tennessee roots, early hits like Blue Suede Shoes, and his influence on Beatles members while noting career bumps and perseverance.
In the UAE scientists reveal Rama a 12 pound male hybrid of llama mother and camel father born after two years of artificial insemination. Rama blends camel ears and tail with llama hooves and fleece and is described as calmer and potentially a track animal.
Researchers created two identical genetically engineered calves named George and Chartie at the University of Massachusetts and Advanced Cell Technology. The project, called pharming, aims to produce human medicines in cattle milk, a step described as highly significant by scientists including Mark Westhusin of Texas A&M, signaling progress amid regulatory debates. The FDA also warned it will shut down unpermitted human cloning, a move scientists say buys time for clearer anti cloning legislation.
Sonny Bono's widow Mary Bono said on CNN that she would decide this week whether to seek his California congressional seat. She cited urging from Newt Gingrich Jack Kemp and Dan Quayle and noted a special election set for April 7. Her children Chianna six and Chesare nine would affect her timing.
EF Au Pair will not pay Louise Woodward's appeal costs. A $400,000 trust fund funds supporters' contributions as Woodward and her legal team pursue appeals. Attorney Paul Barrow says the agency now wants Woodward to finance the rest of the case. The February 1997 death of 8 month old Matthew Kappen led to a murder conviction reduced to manslaughter on time served. The appeal is set for March 6.
Hillary Rodham Clinton says good upbringing love and support help her and Bill Clinton endure accusations including Paula Jones lawsuit. She notes political maneuvering and agendas while stressing resilience from family and friends. First lady may attend Seneca Falls 150th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention on July 18, planners say.
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