Prosecutor seeks adult trial for 15 year old in Eddie Werner case
Ocean County Prosecutor David Millard asked Tuesday that 15 year old Sam Manze be tried as an adult for the murder of 11 year old Eddie Werner who vanished while selling wrapping paper and candy door to door. Millard said he would seek life without parole if convicted. The defendant faces murder felony murder aggravated sexual assault and robbery charges. A defense lawyer called Manze a sick child needing help.
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Toms River
N.J
Ocean County
David Millard
Sam Manze
Mallard
Manzi
Eddie Werner
Manzie
Mother consoles girl accused of killing her son
In Lexington 8 C, Jane Todman consoles Jessica Williams 16 who is charged with stabbing Omar, 17, to death. The two families are longtime friends on the same street as Jessica awaits trial as an adult with bail set at $20000 and no date yet.
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Lexington
8.C
Jane Todman
Jessica Williams
Jessica
Omar
Todmans
Student survives 10-foot fall after heavy alcohol binge
Milwaukee area college student Casey Miller, 21, of Junction City, remains in stable condition at Meriter Hospital after falling from a 10-foot balcony. He suffered a fractured skull, brain bleeding, and a broken back, with a blood alcohol level of 0.417 percent, police said. Miller is a junior at the University of Wisconsin Stout.
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Milwaukee
Casey Miller
Junction City
Meriter Hospital
Madison
Tom Snyder
Miller
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bomb Detonation Clears Roseville Railway Site
Demolition experts exploded an old bomb found buried at a railroad construction site in Roseville California. About 400 residents evacuated as an Army crew set the charge near a line previously involved in a train-bomb incident. The 5 foot long 900 pound device was unearthed by Union Pacific workers Tuesday afternoon.
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Roseville
Calif
Union Pacific
John Bromley
Hour of death may be changed for executions
Arizona Texas and Virginia shift executions from midnight to afternoon or evening hours to reduce judge fatigue and guard overtime. Justice Sandra Day OConnor says midnight executions are impractical and a better schedule aids victims and the justice system. Texas moved to 6 pm two years ago, Virginia to 9 pm, and Arizona plans 3 pm to 4 pm starts.
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Phoenix
Arzona
Texas
Virginia
U S. Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor
Arizona
Washington
High Court
Willian Worathae
State Supreme Court
Ramsey DA seeks funds to extend Ramsey murder probe
Boulder county prosecutors plan to ask county commissioners for nearly 150000 to continue the JonBenet Ramsey investigation into next year. The request covers two full time and one part time staff and additional rent for a war room on county offices. The total about 124000 for salaries and 24000 for rent would cover the probe through April.
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Boulder
Cole
JonBenet Ramsey
Alex Hunter
Ramsey
California term limits law struck down by appeals court
The 9th U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled California’s 1930 term limits ballot measure unconstitutional saying voters were not informed of rights surrendered. Longtime target Willie Brown expressed vindication but has no plans to return to the Legislature.
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San Francisco
California
Supreme Court
9Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Democratic Assembly
Willie Brown
Border officials fight key INS document rule across U S Canada
Canadian ambassador Raymond Chretien and Rep. John LaFalce warn that Section 110 of the 1996 law would force INS to document entry and exit of non U S citizens by Sept 30 1998 risking major cross border disruption. They seek exemption for Canadians and note a Thousand Islands Bridge pilot test may miss the two year deadline.
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Washington
U.S
U S.-Canada
Raymond Chretien
S.canada
John LaFalce
D-N.y
Chretien
Criticiz
Ing
Immigration and Naturalization Service
INS
Alan Simpson
R-Wyo
Lamar Smith
Texas
LaFalce
United States
Canada
Congress
Thousand Islands Bridge
Elaine Komais
Alexandria Bay
Point Zero
Jack Metcalf
R-Wash
White House
Truce offer by sheikh dismissed amid Palestinian power struggle
Gaza crowds welcomed Yassin after eight years in an Israeli jail as he urged unity with Arafat. Arafat pressed for peace talks and a truce, while Yassin refused Oslo and kept armed struggle open. Netanyahu warned Hamas threats while leaders urged unity and a potential path to statehood.
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Arafat
Israel
Netanyahu
Yassin
Hamas
Jordan
Gaza
Sheikh Yassin
Wessam
Al-Aghar University
Oslo
Jerusalem
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Ross
Isham
David Bar- Ilan
Israel Television
Clinton defense challenges Jones claims in harassment suit
In Little Rock, lawyers for President Clinton call the alleged describing of his genital characteristics baseless, arguing the claim is unrelated to the sexual harassment suit. Bob Bennett says a document detailing such characteristics is not credible and was obtained long after Jones first described the incident. Clinton denies the allegations and a trial is scheduled to begin May 27.
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Little Rock
Ark
Lawers
Clinton
Paula Jones
Robert Bennett
Jones
Bennett
Clnton
Pay raise could cost lawmakers seats
A poll finds 26 percent of respondents less likely to vote for congressmen who backed the $3,072 salary raise, potentially defeating members in tight races. The AP survey notes possible impact on re elections as the next year approaches.
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Washington
Congress
Associated Press
Projects vetoed but not dead
White House officials say 38 military construction projects vetoed by President Clinton could be restored in future budgets. The administration notes some projects may fit later, while lawmakers expect many to be revived, though overriding vetoes would require two-thirds majorities.
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C.W. Bill Young
R-Fla
House
Congress
David Obey
D-Wis
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Lawmakers Seek Vote on Restoring 38 Military Projects
Rep Joe Skeen with GOP opposition pushes a bill restoring 38 military construction projects including a $69 million White Sands launch pad upgrade in his district. Co sponsored by Reps Reyes and Sisisky, it faces unclear support as Armey questions overturning the president’s line item veto power. Separately, a $42 billion fiscal 1998 spending pact ends a stall over Texas airports with eased Love Field limits for 56 seat or smaller planes, enabling Legend Airlines operations next year.
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Joe Skeen
White Sands Missile Range
Skeen
Armey
Senate
Texas
Dallas Love Field
Legend Airlines
Love Field
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Capitol Hill
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Office of Management and Budget
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