Parole talk revives family's horror in Blackburn case
Laura Blackburn, 38, was robbed abducted raped and killed during a 1974 robbery at Blackburn's Grocery in Lincoln County.now state officials weigh parole for Roger Young and Dennis Gance who confessed and were given life sentences. Relatives say parole would reopen wounds and recall a plea deal that spared death penalty. The family marks the 18th anniversary of Blackburn's death as they press to keep them behind bars.
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Europe seeks calm on U S tariff row to avoid trade war
European Community leaders ruled out quick retaliation after U S tariffs and urged negotiations. Jacques Delors, head of the commission, said effort to avoid a broader clash is essential amid a GATT emergency meeting called by the 105-nation body to address the grave situation.
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Arthur Dunkel
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Princess Diana Denies Family Rift Amid Marriage Rumors
After a week of tabloid reports Diana declares she has not fallen out with Queen Elizabeth II or Prince Philip. She notes nothing about her marriage to Prince Charles and calls claims about an unhappy marriage hurtful, issued through Press Association.
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Clinton names advisers to lead White House transition
President elect Bill Clinton on Friday asked Ver non Jordan and Warren Christopher to head the transition team. Jordan will chair the transition board and oversee Washington operations while Christopher becomes chief of staff and run day to day activities from Little Rock. Christopher said a government must be formed as Cabinet selection and staffing begin.
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Food Lion Rebuts ABC PrimeTime Lies In Food Handling Claims
Food Lion tightens response after PrimeTime Live aired allegations of unsanitary meat handling. The Salisbury chain denies 14 charges, plans internal review, and cites steady store sales as proof of operation integrity. A Friday letter to managers labeled the program PrimeTime Lies.
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