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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1999

Page

12

Obasanjo widens lead in Nigeria presidential race

Retired Gen Olusegun Obasanjo gains ground toward civilian rule as election officials report he holds about 62 percent of votes from 31 states and Abuja with results due Monday.

Abuja Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo Olu Falae

New Jersey fires state police chief over bias remarks

Governor Christie Whitman dismissed State Police Superintendent Col. Carl Williams after his interview implying minority groups are more tied to drug trafficking. Williams cited general patterns but faced accusations of racial profiling, drawing protests from Black Ministers Council and NAACP officials who urged action to restore public trust.

Trenton N.J Christie Whitman New Jersey Black Ministers Council of NAACP Col Carl Williams Whitman Williams Pete McDonough Star-Ledger Newark United States Mexico Ireland England

Pope John Paul II waives five year wait for Mother Teresa sainthood

In Calcutta Archbishop Henry D'Souza said the Vatican granted a waiver of the usual five year period after death to begin sainthood proceedings for Mother Teresa. The Vatican confirmed the decision. two miracles have been sent for verification as the archbishop plans to file a petition within months aiming for a 2000 canonization.

Calcutta India John Paul II Mother Teresa Henry D’souza Associated Press Vatican Congregation For the Causes of the Saints Rome Ciro Benedettini Missionaries of Charity Order United States Cer D'Souza John Paul I Mother Teresa of St. Peter’s Basilica

Independent Counsel Act likely to die as Starr inquiry looms

Washington senators debated the 1978 Independent Counsel Act as Ken Starr's White House probe casts doubt on reauthorization at June 30. Carl Levin urged new DOJ powers if the act cannot be saved, while Fred Thompson and Christopher Dodd voiced concerns over independence, accountability, and costs of $150 million spent on 20 counsels.

Washington Carl Levin Independent Counsel Act Kenneth Starr White House Justice Department Levin D-Mich NBC Meet the Press Office of Public Integrity Fred Thompson R-Tenn Senate Starr Thompson CNN Christopher Dodd D-Conn

California Republicans split over abortion litmus test

In California GOP eventsSenator Bob Smith urges outlawing abortion as top priority claiming the party faces historic decline if not. He endorses John McGraw as chairman rival Nicholas Bavaro stresses broader issues while moderates urge unity at the state convention.

Sacramento Calif Bob Smith New Hampshire California Republican Party Smith John McGraw Nicholas Bavaro McGraw Bavaro

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