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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1996
Page
2
In Pontiac Michigan jurors hear prosecutors urge law focused verdict in common law assisted death case against Dr Jack Kevorkian while Geoffrey Fieger argues judicial persecution. Deliberations last about three hours and resume Monday morning.
Rescue crews waded into a swamp to recover 14 bodies from a collision of two Marine helicopters during Operation Purple Star near Camp Lejeune North Carolina. A pilot and co pilot survived as investigators review the crash which lit up the night sky during a massive US British exercise. The Sea Knight troop carrier and AH-1W Cobra collided before daybreak as 38 000 US troops and 15 000 British troops participated off the North Carolina coast.
U S Representative Susan Molinari welcomed daughter Susan Ruby Paxon at Staten Island University Hospital after a 12 hour labor. Baby weighed seven pounds, mother and child are reported healthy. Molinari’s husband Bill Paxon attended. she missed a vote on her adoption bill which later cleared the House 393 to 15.
The Clinton administration plans to avoid punishment for China over selling centrifuge ring magnets to Pakistan, seeking assurances of tighter controls. Congress members express doubt as senior Chinese officials claim no knowledge of the sale and promise stricter export monitoring.
In New Delhi diverse parties race to form a government after Congress setback as Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao resigns and stays on as caretaker at President Sharma's request. The Pioneer warns of turbulence if a coalition does not form soon.
House Republicans drop a permanent gas tax repeal from the 1997 budget amid budget realities. They keep focus on the 1984 Contract with America agenda and shift to temporary relief while Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich push for a one time 4.3 cent per gallon surcharge rollback proposal.
Clinton and Dole pressed community involvement as central to America’s future during separate commencements. Clinton outlined themes for his re election while noting future talks on global leadership and economic life. Dole, praising resilience, avoided political statements and urged graduates to improve life for others.
President Clinton urged students to stand for what is right while Dole faced praise from university trustees and officials. Glenn B Anderson highlighted Dole’s 27 years of disability rights support and his push to provide Senate offices with devices enabling deaf communication.
After a crash on West Genesee Street a 13 year old girl, Paeton, died at University Hospital while Casey, the driver, and Gary Bard and family were treated for minor injuries. The two-vehicle collision occurred after a first crash into a mailbox and yard on Sylvan Way during a thunderstorm. No charges were filed as investigators worked.
In Philadelphia and Baltimore a tainted heroin cocaine mix sparked violent delirium in ER patients. Over 100 addicts were treated in Philadelphia with 116 by Friday night, some restrained by four workers. Doctors cited a deadly reaction from a cocktail including scopolamine and dextromethorphan. police noted market activity at crack houses as the crisis unfolded.
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