Judge revives rape charge after court‑timing protest
Judge J Quint Salmon reversed a dismissal of Geoffrey Adams's rape charge in Pittsburgh after protests and criticism. Adams, 27, had the charge dropped when the 13 year old alleged victim arrived late. The case will be retried as soon as possible as lawyers review the jammed trial calendar.
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Pittsburgh
Carol McCullough
South Hills
National Organization For Women
J. Quint Salmon
Geoffrey Adams
Salmon
Adoptee seeks relatives for bone marrow transplant
James Woytowicz, a 27 year old Chicopee man born in Lackawanna and adopted at 10 weeks, has begun to locate his natural family to find a potential bone marrow donor. He has petitioned to open adoption records and the Buffalo agency handling his case will not contest.
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Chicopee
Mass
James
Woytowicz
Buffalo
N.Y
Woytoweiz
Our Lady of Victor
Lackawanna
Ad Press Internationa
Schroeder cleared to leave hospital in weeks
William Schroeder, the world’s longest living artificial heart recipient, is nearly ready for discharge from Humana Hospital Audubon in Louisville. Surgeon Dr. William C. DeVries said the 53 year old, who received the Jarvik-7 heart on November 25, has regained much strength and only needs nursing training to manage at home in an apartment Humana bought nearby.
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Schroeder
Lexington
William Schroeder
Humana Hospital
Audubon
William C. DeVries
Jasper
Ind
Humana Inc
Louisville
DeVries
University of Kentucky
The
Associated Press
Termite bandit nabbed in Nashville burglaries
Police say Arcenta Van Harrison, 30, dubbed the termite bandit for entering homes by cutting floor holes, was arrested on three burglaries and is a suspect in two more. Investigators note he targeted Metro Board of Education employees, using a teacher directory to learn who would be at work. About $40,000 in fevergn was stolen in late January to early February.
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Nashville
Tenn
Arcenta van Harrison
Phillip Beene
Beene
Metro Board of Education
Publisher slain and son wounded in Chicago shooting
Charles Armstrong Sr., 62, publisher of the Chicago Metro News, was shot twice at the South Side offices and died on arrival. His son, 23, Charles Armstrong Jr., was treated for jaw and thumb injuries and listed in stable condition. The gunman, Roscoe Evans, was in serious condition after apparently injuring himself by swallowing drain cleaner.
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Chicago
Charles Armstrong Sr
South Side
Chicago Metro News
Catherine Reardon
Charles Armstrong Jr
Michael Reese
Sally Benjamin
Reardon
Roscoe Evans
Cook County Hospital
Susan Stanger
Stun Gun Becomes Dallas Hot Item As Security Expands
Dallas shoppers report rapid surge in Nova XR 500 stun guns sold through hardware and gun shops. John Walker of Judge Roy Bean's Restaurant has equipped 13 managers, saying the devices provide personal protection for him and his family. Bar owners and security firms are adopting non lethal weapons to replace traditional deterrents.
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Dallas
John Walker
Roy Bean
Marine wrongly convict? Officials say in Geopolitical framing
A California Marine, David Martin, 31, was sentenced to 30 years at hard labor in 1978 for the murder of his wife Leslie in Camp Pendleton. He has served nearly seven years at Leavenworth, with officials and witnesses arguing his guilt is not proven. Witnesses claimed Martin was at work elsewhere when screams were heard, and he passed four lie detectors and a truth serum test.
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San Francisco
California
Leavenworth
David Martin
Leslie
Camp Pendleton
Martin
Amateur explorer to hunt dinosaur-like creature in Congo
Seattle based Herman Regusters, 51, says he will lead an expedition to the African Congo next month to pursue a dinosaur like animal he claims to have sighted five times during a prior jungle trek. He plans further research using aerosap aerial craft.
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Seattle
Congo
Herman Regusters
Aerospa
General Dynamics withdraws 23 million in overhead bills
Washington General Dynamics has pulled back 23 million dollars in overhead charges billed to the Pentagon as lawmakers scrutinize a broad range of business practices. The move follows earlier suspensions and a House hearing where executives acknowledged improper expenses such as country club memberships and personal travel.
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General Dynamics
Pentagon
Congress
Defense Contract Audit Agency
David S. Lewis
House Energy and Commerce Committee
John D. Dingell
Michigan Democrat
House
Com Taoittee
Lewis
Defense Department
Tames
Ashton
Electric Boat Division
Groton
Navy
General Electric faces indictment over defense contracts
GE, the nation’s fourth largest defense contractor, faces a criminal indictment on charges of defrauding the government in Minuteman warhead work. The US attorney’s office in Philadelphia prepared to announce the major indictment after a five year grand jury probe into the RSO division’s billing practices.
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Philadelphia
General Electric Co
Aerospace Group
Aus
Department of Defense
Washington
Pentagon
John Terino
King of Prussia
Terino
Space Systems
Valley Forge
Torino
Boring Oscars telecast draws mixed praise and jabs
Monday night's ABC airing of the 57th Academy Awards drew sharp commentary on timing and execution. The piece notes a misprint in the opening credits and critiques moments from F Murray Abraham, Laurence Olivier, Stevie Wonder, and Haing S Ngor, highlighting a mix of missteps and unexpected highlights in a restrained, period-voice style.
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ABC
F. Murray Abra
Amadeus wins eight Oscars in lavish 1984 ceremony
Amadeus dominated the 1984 Oscars with eight trophies. F Murray Abraham, as Salieri, thanked viewers and remarked on years of work shaping his speech while Haing S Ngor, in The Killing Fields, celebrated a debut win. James Stewart received an honorary Oscar, prompting a standing ovation and a grateful tribute to a long film career.
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Amadeus
Abraham
Jimmy Stewart
Laurence Olivier
Mozart
F. Murray Abraham
Salieri
Cambodia
Haing S. Ngor
Ngor
New York Times
Buddha
Los Angeles Music Center
James Stewart
Cary Grant
Stewart
Archbishop Roach pleads guilty to drunken driving
Archbishop John Roach of the St Paul and Minneapolis Archdiocese pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Chisago County. He received a first offender sentence with 400 dollars fine 45 dollars legal fees and 30 days in jail suspended to two days. He will serve one day credit for a prior arrest and plans to clear his calendar and read in jail.
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ST. Paul, Minn
UPI
John Roach
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chisago County
Center City
Linn Slattengren
Roach
Gas Fire Forces Evacuations After Store Explosion in Los Angeles
A blast at a Ross Dress for Less in Los Angeles sparked natural methane gas seeping from an abandoned well. Flames continued to burn as crews drilled vents, with 23 injured and a 10 block area closed. Mayor Bradley declared a local emergency to aid recovery and potential loans. About 175 businesses remained closed until underground pressure subsides.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Manny Hernandez
Ross Dress
Fairfax
Farmer's Market
Tom Bradley
Craig Drummond
Drummond
Discount
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