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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1984

Page

2

TV allowed for Autry execution sparks Texas debate

In Huntsville six of nine Texas corrections board members back blocking televised execution of James David Autry nicknamed Cowboy while he pushes for public viewing to show what executions entail. Gov White says TV in homes changes the dynamic though public viewing is contentious with stations split on broadcasting live or later. Autry, 29, convicted of 1980 murder of Shirley Drouet seeks innocence and public understanding. last public Texas execution was in 1923.

Huntsville Texas Corrections Board James David Autry Texas Board of Corrections Autry Cowboy Shirley Drouet Jim Mattox Mattox Associated Press Billy Hughes D Lethin Ammiddate Mark White Roy Mitchell McLennan County Waco

Electrical blaze on cruise liner Scandanavian Sea at sea to Port Canaveral

Coast Guard says the 506 foot Scandanavian Sea burned nearly two days before being extinguished. All 744 passengers and 202 crew evacuated safely as the ship returned to Port Canaveral. Officials cited probable electrical cause while Fire Department and Coast Guard battled the flames. At least 15 treated for smoke inhalation with more treated and released later. Investigation ongoing as to fire origin and ship stability concerns persisted during the response.

Coast Guard Scandinavian Sea AP Corrections Board Port Canaveral Fila Steve Minutolo Miami Minutolo Cape Canaveral Hospital Mary Brewer

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