20 Years After
It's a book, it's a movie, it's the news.
20 years after Ex Corde: What was all the fuss about? [National Catholic Reporter]
Aug. 15 marked the 20th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation Ex Corde Ecclesiae , which set out his vision for the renewal of Catholic universities and colleges. The anniversary passed quietly, with little of the controversy that greeted the release of the document in 1990.
Mambo T-shirt withdrawn [The Age]
More than 20 years after it appeared, a classic Mambo design has proved too controversial to sell in a department store.
Mambo 'crucifixion' shirt withdrawn from Big W after dressing down [Brisbane Times]
MORE than 20 years after it first appeared, a classic Mambo design has proved too controversial to sell on a department store T-shirt.
U.S. border officer gets 20 years for corruption, smuggling drugs [Los Angeles Times]
A former U.S. Customs employee is headed to federal prison for 20 years after being convicted of corruption and smuggling charges in El Paso, Texas. Martha Alicia Garnica, 43, a former Customs and Border Protection officer, conspired to smuggle marijuana and undocumented migrants into the United States and bribed or attempted to bribe fellow officers, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Alabama news links: Man dies in 4-wheeler wreck; Georgia man gets 20 years for mop attack, other crimes; Auburn gives ... [Mobile Press-Register]
A Hartford man is killed in an ATV wreck, a Georgia man gets 20 years after attacking a corrections officer with a mop, a Prattville jury finds a man guilty of 2 capital murder counts, Auburn University gives high-schoolers free HP laptops and more news from across the state.
The Hindu Business Line : Successor will be announced this year: Tata [The Hindu]
Persuaded to speak to a set of journalists from all over the world invited to South Africa for the formal opening of Taj Cape Town, Mr Ratan Tata faced the inevitable question: Who would take over from him at the helm of the Tata group?
On The Road: Beach bliss revisited on Oaxaca's coast [Independent]
In an attempt to relive my backpacking days and catch some rays, I'd decided to follow the trail of small beach resorts that dot the Mexican Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca.
A bridge over troubling water [Centennial Citizen]
Years of cars getting stuck in the often flooded Piney Creek bed are finally water under the bridge.
A Peak At The Past: [The Lock Haven Express]
When fire alarms filled the air in the City of Lock Haven on Friday morning, Jan. 2, 1891, curious citizens naturally wondered about the origins of the blaze, and it wasn't long before their inquisitiveness was satisfied.
Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian opens time capsule [Chattanooga Times Free Press]
James LaMance and Autum Bonner raised their hands and said they’d be there, and they were. Nineteen years earlier, the Rev. Forest Prosser had asked who would be present when the time capsule Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian Church was preparing to bury was unearthed. Last Sunday, LaMance was the emcee and Bonner his assistant as the church unsealed the box that had been filled for a church ...
Man gets prison for 1986 rape, murder [KGO-TV Bay Area]
A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison.
Man gets prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [CBS 47 Fresno]
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Eddie Montanez was sentenced Friday in San Diego. He was convicted in July for the murder of 36-year-old Delores Attig in a remote area of Balboa Park. Prosecutors say Montanez and three other attackers tied up Attig's two ...
Man gets prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [Channel 8 San Diego]
Associated Press - September 3, 2010 2:44 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in...
Man gets prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [The Washington DC Examiner]
SAN DIEGO — A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Eddie Montanez was sentenced Friday in San Diego.
Participant in Balboa Park Rape & Murder Sent to Prison [San Diego 6]
Delores "Dodie" Attig was raped by four men then shot in the head.
Man gets life in prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [Channel 8 San Diego]
A man who participated in the gang rape and murder of a mother of six in a remote section of Balboa Park in 1986 was sentenced Friday to 26 years to life in prison.
Chesumei returns to defend title [Montreal Gazette]
The Montreal Oasis Marathon marks its 20th anniversary this year and there are at least 22,000 reasons to celebrate.
Woog's World / Mark Kramer revisits Westport [Westport News]
Mark Kramer's Westport roots run deep. His father Sidney spent a lifetime in publishing (in his 90s, he still works part-time). Mark's mother Esther owned Main Street's long-loved Remarkable Book Shop .
UPDATE: Gulf rig explodes off La. coast [Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal]
GRAND ISLE, La.— An offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.
INTERVIEW-Ethiopia denies rebels chased oil, gas firms away [FOX Business]
INTERVIEW-Ethiopia denies rebels chased oil, gas firms away
Sheila (right) handing out gifts to kids from Pusat Jagaan Baitul Sakinah Wal Mahabbah and Pusat Jagaan Nur Salam [New Straits Times]
WITH the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations approaching, festive songs are filling the airwaves. From P. Ramlee’s Dendang Perantau to Datuk Sharifah Aini’s Nostalgia Aidilfitri, every beat and melody adds more excitement to the upcoming day.
Connor Sentenced to 33 Years for Menasha Murder [WBAY Green Bay]
Police believe robbery and drugs were motives in the killing of John Remy in late February.
Reigate's gay MP splits from wife [Surrey Advertiser]
REIGATE MP Crispin Blunt has separated from his wife of 20 years after revealing that he is gay.
Anthologist speaks of inspiration for change [University Daily Kansan]
The editor of an American literature anthology added voices of minorities and women to the field.
Big Ten Announces Divisions: Who Are The Winners and Losers Of Expansion [Bleacher Report]
After a great deal of anticipation, the Big Ten divisional alignments were finally announced . It will break down officially as an East and a West division. However, geography only seems to play a small part. The East will consist of: Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Illinois, and Indiana. The West will be: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern, Michigan State, and Minnesota. The ...
Govt expels companies out of houses amid office glut [Gulf Times]
Bloomberg/Doha/Dubai Tarik al-Toubassi is about to move the company he manages out of a villa on the outskirts of Doha, and into new offices downtown that command three times the rent. It’s either that or close down.
Iraq still far from sovereign [Middle East Online]
Analysts stress Iraq is still in great need of US despite gradual withdrawal of its army.
Iraq 'far from sovereign' [News 24 South Africa]
With the US combat mission officially at an end, Iraq is a step closer to independence, but the country is still far from sovereign, analysts say.
Qatar Kicks Companies Out of Houses Amid Office Glut [BusinessWeek]
Tarik Al Toubassi is about to move the company he manages out of a villa on the outskirts of Qatar’s capital, Doha, and into new offices downtown that command three times the rent. It’s either that or close down.
Our Storied Lives: The Quest For 'Something More' [KPCC Pasadena]
Natural-Born Storyteller? Shaun Parker moved from Menasha, Wis., to Los Angeles nearly 20 years after an illness in his family put his adolescent dreams on hold. "I liked the idea that I was meant to be something more," Parker says.
NSAW, JBAB help host Boy Scouts’ 100th anniversary [DCMilitary.com]
Naval Support Activity Washington and elements of the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy Leadership Training Site Washington and the future Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling supported Boy Scouts from across the country, converging on the nation’s capital to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
[music] Daddy Dearest : Longtime punk-swing rockers Cherry Poppin Daddies top the musical lineup at the Monterey ... [Monterey County Weekly]
In its early days, in the spirit of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, swing revivalists Cherry Poppin’ Daddies played on stage alongside a large, penis-shaped vehicle they called the “Dildorado.” “Our early shows were provocative and we did some dumb stuff,” says frontman Steve Perry. “We wanted to have a blueprint at our merch table of how to build your own Dildorado; we had a lot of ...
Emirates has largest A380 fleet [Zawya]
Dubai Emirates has become the world’s largest operator of the A380 aircraft with a total of 12 in its fleet, which has been generating interest from around the world, a company spokesman said.
IMF and ILO Launch Background Paper on the “Challenges of Growth, Employment and Social Cohesion” for High-Level ... [IMF]
The International Monetary Fund and the International Labour Organization have issued a stark assessment of the outlook for employment in the wake of the global financial crisis, saying that the world faces major challenges in creating enough quality jobs to sustain growth and development.
The grow-op bears: 'Somebody really messed up by feeding them' [Vancouver Sun]
Dog food won't kill the black bears found at a Christina Lake pot-growing operation, but the animals' dependence on effortless meals probably will.
Emirates A380 Now to Manchester [Scoop.co.nz]
Emirates has spread its Airbus A380 wings further with Manchester becoming the latest city to be served by the superjumbo.
Qatar forcing firms out of residential areas on office glut [Arabian Business]
Gov't plans Qatari businesses moving into commercial districts over next two years.
Time's running out for Rob Dibble [ESPN Blogs]
Media criticism isn't one of my assignments, but I believe this qualifies as a straight news item , considering the subject's professional history: In the wake of controversial comments Rob Dibble made about Stephen Strasburg , the Nationals announced today Dibble will no longer broadcast their games. The separation will be permanent. The Nationals offered no further comment on the matter ...
Ex-miners' club to become mosque [BBC News]
The Muslim Association of Wrexham buys one of the town's best-known buildings to run as a mosque and community centre.
Jourdanton Chamber honors citizens [Pleasanton Express]
To honor the fine folks of Jourdanton at the Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet, one must remember the past but look toward the future. With the theme “Then and Now” the directors did just that.
Crafting Its Niche | VisionMakers exhibit comes back to Tulsa after long-awaited return [Urban Tulsa]
After a 22-year absence, VisionMakers, one of Oklahoma's most unique art exhibitions, is returning home to Tulsa. The show highlights the most exceptional talent in fine craft that Oklahoma has to offer ranging from clay to woodwork to fibers. VisionMakers is sponsored by the Brady Craft Alliance a... By Libby Williams.
Crowds greet A380 at Manchester Airport [The Register]
Enthusiastic welcome for new Emirates service An enthusiastic crowd greeted the first Airbus A380 to land at Manchester Airport earlier this afternoon, marking the end of an 18-month, £10m upgrade of the airport to accommodate the beast.…
Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan 20 Years After His Untimely Death [Associated Content]
Stevie Ray Vaughan's tragic death 20 years ago was reminiscent of other rock stars from the past. He was killed in a helicopter crash en route to another concert venue on August 27, 1990. Here's a personal recollection on his brilliant guitar skills. Contributor: Maxine Nelson Published: Aug 29, 2010
Nadine Gordimer goes back into battle [Mail & Guardian]
Twenty years after helping defeat apartheid, the eminent writer is fighting government plans to muzzle South Africa's media.
"Zeta Gundam: A New Translation": I'm Not Sure, But I Think He Said He's Happy [Toon Zone]
Gundam is often criticized as money for old rope, a franchise that has survived for 30 years despite allegedly telling the same story over and over. It's a certainly an argument that original creator Yoshiyuki Tomino has offered, feeling that... [read more]
Back into battle [Guardian Unlimited]
Twenty years after helping defeat apartheid, the eminent writer is fighting government plans to muzzle South Africa's media 'Where do you get your energy from?," I ask Nadine Gordimer, Nobel laureate and lifelong fighter for freedom. This is probably a naff, ageist question, and I wonder how the 86-year-old, who has a reputation for intellectual rigour bordering on fierceness, will react ...
Death-row reprieve man found hanged [The Scotsman]
A 70-YEAR-OLD prisoner who had just had his death sentence lifted has hanged himself less than a week after the reprieve at San Quentin State Prison.
Cornerstone may be used to mark grave of architect: Fan calls him 'the Frank Lloyd Wright of the Calumet Region.' [South Bend Tribune]
HAMMOND -- The designs for some of Hammond's most prominent buildings and majestic homes started with a simple stroke of his pencil, but more than 20 years after his death, Louis Hess doesn't have but a simple stone to mark his final resting place.
Aug. 15 marked the 20th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation Ex Corde Ecclesiae , which set out his vision for the renewal of Catholic universities and colleges. The anniversary passed quietly, with little of the controversy that greeted the release of the document in 1990.
Mambo T-shirt withdrawn [The Age]
More than 20 years after it appeared, a classic Mambo design has proved too controversial to sell in a department store.
Mambo 'crucifixion' shirt withdrawn from Big W after dressing down [Brisbane Times]
MORE than 20 years after it first appeared, a classic Mambo design has proved too controversial to sell on a department store T-shirt.
U.S. border officer gets 20 years for corruption, smuggling drugs [Los Angeles Times]
A former U.S. Customs employee is headed to federal prison for 20 years after being convicted of corruption and smuggling charges in El Paso, Texas. Martha Alicia Garnica, 43, a former Customs and Border Protection officer, conspired to smuggle marijuana and undocumented migrants into the United States and bribed or attempted to bribe fellow officers, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Alabama news links: Man dies in 4-wheeler wreck; Georgia man gets 20 years for mop attack, other crimes; Auburn gives ... [Mobile Press-Register]
A Hartford man is killed in an ATV wreck, a Georgia man gets 20 years after attacking a corrections officer with a mop, a Prattville jury finds a man guilty of 2 capital murder counts, Auburn University gives high-schoolers free HP laptops and more news from across the state.
The Hindu Business Line : Successor will be announced this year: Tata [The Hindu]
Persuaded to speak to a set of journalists from all over the world invited to South Africa for the formal opening of Taj Cape Town, Mr Ratan Tata faced the inevitable question: Who would take over from him at the helm of the Tata group?
On The Road: Beach bliss revisited on Oaxaca's coast [Independent]
In an attempt to relive my backpacking days and catch some rays, I'd decided to follow the trail of small beach resorts that dot the Mexican Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca.
A bridge over troubling water [Centennial Citizen]
Years of cars getting stuck in the often flooded Piney Creek bed are finally water under the bridge.
A Peak At The Past: [The Lock Haven Express]
When fire alarms filled the air in the City of Lock Haven on Friday morning, Jan. 2, 1891, curious citizens naturally wondered about the origins of the blaze, and it wasn't long before their inquisitiveness was satisfied.
Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian opens time capsule [Chattanooga Times Free Press]
James LaMance and Autum Bonner raised their hands and said they’d be there, and they were. Nineteen years earlier, the Rev. Forest Prosser had asked who would be present when the time capsule Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian Church was preparing to bury was unearthed. Last Sunday, LaMance was the emcee and Bonner his assistant as the church unsealed the box that had been filled for a church ...
Man gets prison for 1986 rape, murder [KGO-TV Bay Area]
A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison.
Man gets prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [CBS 47 Fresno]
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Eddie Montanez was sentenced Friday in San Diego. He was convicted in July for the murder of 36-year-old Delores Attig in a remote area of Balboa Park. Prosecutors say Montanez and three other attackers tied up Attig's two ...
Man gets prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [Channel 8 San Diego]
Associated Press - September 3, 2010 2:44 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in...
Man gets prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [The Washington DC Examiner]
SAN DIEGO — A man who helped in the gang rape and murder of a woman at a San Diego park in 1986 has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Eddie Montanez was sentenced Friday in San Diego.
Participant in Balboa Park Rape & Murder Sent to Prison [San Diego 6]
Delores "Dodie" Attig was raped by four men then shot in the head.
Man gets life in prison for 1986 murder at San Diego park [Channel 8 San Diego]
A man who participated in the gang rape and murder of a mother of six in a remote section of Balboa Park in 1986 was sentenced Friday to 26 years to life in prison.
Chesumei returns to defend title [Montreal Gazette]
The Montreal Oasis Marathon marks its 20th anniversary this year and there are at least 22,000 reasons to celebrate.
Woog's World / Mark Kramer revisits Westport [Westport News]
Mark Kramer's Westport roots run deep. His father Sidney spent a lifetime in publishing (in his 90s, he still works part-time). Mark's mother Esther owned Main Street's long-loved Remarkable Book Shop .
UPDATE: Gulf rig explodes off La. coast [Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal]
GRAND ISLE, La.— An offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.
INTERVIEW-Ethiopia denies rebels chased oil, gas firms away [FOX Business]
INTERVIEW-Ethiopia denies rebels chased oil, gas firms away
Sheila (right) handing out gifts to kids from Pusat Jagaan Baitul Sakinah Wal Mahabbah and Pusat Jagaan Nur Salam [New Straits Times]
WITH the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations approaching, festive songs are filling the airwaves. From P. Ramlee’s Dendang Perantau to Datuk Sharifah Aini’s Nostalgia Aidilfitri, every beat and melody adds more excitement to the upcoming day.
Connor Sentenced to 33 Years for Menasha Murder [WBAY Green Bay]
Police believe robbery and drugs were motives in the killing of John Remy in late February.
Reigate's gay MP splits from wife [Surrey Advertiser]
REIGATE MP Crispin Blunt has separated from his wife of 20 years after revealing that he is gay.
Anthologist speaks of inspiration for change [University Daily Kansan]
The editor of an American literature anthology added voices of minorities and women to the field.
Big Ten Announces Divisions: Who Are The Winners and Losers Of Expansion [Bleacher Report]
After a great deal of anticipation, the Big Ten divisional alignments were finally announced . It will break down officially as an East and a West division. However, geography only seems to play a small part. The East will consist of: Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Illinois, and Indiana. The West will be: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern, Michigan State, and Minnesota. The ...
Govt expels companies out of houses amid office glut [Gulf Times]
Bloomberg/Doha/Dubai Tarik al-Toubassi is about to move the company he manages out of a villa on the outskirts of Doha, and into new offices downtown that command three times the rent. It’s either that or close down.
Iraq still far from sovereign [Middle East Online]
Analysts stress Iraq is still in great need of US despite gradual withdrawal of its army.
Iraq 'far from sovereign' [News 24 South Africa]
With the US combat mission officially at an end, Iraq is a step closer to independence, but the country is still far from sovereign, analysts say.
Qatar Kicks Companies Out of Houses Amid Office Glut [BusinessWeek]
Tarik Al Toubassi is about to move the company he manages out of a villa on the outskirts of Qatar’s capital, Doha, and into new offices downtown that command three times the rent. It’s either that or close down.
Our Storied Lives: The Quest For 'Something More' [KPCC Pasadena]
Natural-Born Storyteller? Shaun Parker moved from Menasha, Wis., to Los Angeles nearly 20 years after an illness in his family put his adolescent dreams on hold. "I liked the idea that I was meant to be something more," Parker says.
NSAW, JBAB help host Boy Scouts’ 100th anniversary [DCMilitary.com]
Naval Support Activity Washington and elements of the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy Leadership Training Site Washington and the future Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling supported Boy Scouts from across the country, converging on the nation’s capital to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
[music] Daddy Dearest : Longtime punk-swing rockers Cherry Poppin Daddies top the musical lineup at the Monterey ... [Monterey County Weekly]
In its early days, in the spirit of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, swing revivalists Cherry Poppin’ Daddies played on stage alongside a large, penis-shaped vehicle they called the “Dildorado.” “Our early shows were provocative and we did some dumb stuff,” says frontman Steve Perry. “We wanted to have a blueprint at our merch table of how to build your own Dildorado; we had a lot of ...
Emirates has largest A380 fleet [Zawya]
Dubai Emirates has become the world’s largest operator of the A380 aircraft with a total of 12 in its fleet, which has been generating interest from around the world, a company spokesman said.
IMF and ILO Launch Background Paper on the “Challenges of Growth, Employment and Social Cohesion” for High-Level ... [IMF]
The International Monetary Fund and the International Labour Organization have issued a stark assessment of the outlook for employment in the wake of the global financial crisis, saying that the world faces major challenges in creating enough quality jobs to sustain growth and development.
The grow-op bears: 'Somebody really messed up by feeding them' [Vancouver Sun]
Dog food won't kill the black bears found at a Christina Lake pot-growing operation, but the animals' dependence on effortless meals probably will.
Emirates A380 Now to Manchester [Scoop.co.nz]
Emirates has spread its Airbus A380 wings further with Manchester becoming the latest city to be served by the superjumbo.
Qatar forcing firms out of residential areas on office glut [Arabian Business]
Gov't plans Qatari businesses moving into commercial districts over next two years.
Time's running out for Rob Dibble [ESPN Blogs]
Media criticism isn't one of my assignments, but I believe this qualifies as a straight news item , considering the subject's professional history: In the wake of controversial comments Rob Dibble made about Stephen Strasburg , the Nationals announced today Dibble will no longer broadcast their games. The separation will be permanent. The Nationals offered no further comment on the matter ...
Ex-miners' club to become mosque [BBC News]
The Muslim Association of Wrexham buys one of the town's best-known buildings to run as a mosque and community centre.
Jourdanton Chamber honors citizens [Pleasanton Express]
To honor the fine folks of Jourdanton at the Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet, one must remember the past but look toward the future. With the theme “Then and Now” the directors did just that.
Crafting Its Niche | VisionMakers exhibit comes back to Tulsa after long-awaited return [Urban Tulsa]
After a 22-year absence, VisionMakers, one of Oklahoma's most unique art exhibitions, is returning home to Tulsa. The show highlights the most exceptional talent in fine craft that Oklahoma has to offer ranging from clay to woodwork to fibers. VisionMakers is sponsored by the Brady Craft Alliance a... By Libby Williams.
Crowds greet A380 at Manchester Airport [The Register]
Enthusiastic welcome for new Emirates service An enthusiastic crowd greeted the first Airbus A380 to land at Manchester Airport earlier this afternoon, marking the end of an 18-month, £10m upgrade of the airport to accommodate the beast.…
Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan 20 Years After His Untimely Death [Associated Content]
Stevie Ray Vaughan's tragic death 20 years ago was reminiscent of other rock stars from the past. He was killed in a helicopter crash en route to another concert venue on August 27, 1990. Here's a personal recollection on his brilliant guitar skills. Contributor: Maxine Nelson Published: Aug 29, 2010
Nadine Gordimer goes back into battle [Mail & Guardian]
Twenty years after helping defeat apartheid, the eminent writer is fighting government plans to muzzle South Africa's media.
"Zeta Gundam: A New Translation": I'm Not Sure, But I Think He Said He's Happy [Toon Zone]
Gundam is often criticized as money for old rope, a franchise that has survived for 30 years despite allegedly telling the same story over and over. It's a certainly an argument that original creator Yoshiyuki Tomino has offered, feeling that... [read more]
Back into battle [Guardian Unlimited]
Twenty years after helping defeat apartheid, the eminent writer is fighting government plans to muzzle South Africa's media 'Where do you get your energy from?," I ask Nadine Gordimer, Nobel laureate and lifelong fighter for freedom. This is probably a naff, ageist question, and I wonder how the 86-year-old, who has a reputation for intellectual rigour bordering on fierceness, will react ...
Death-row reprieve man found hanged [The Scotsman]
A 70-YEAR-OLD prisoner who had just had his death sentence lifted has hanged himself less than a week after the reprieve at San Quentin State Prison.
Cornerstone may be used to mark grave of architect: Fan calls him 'the Frank Lloyd Wright of the Calumet Region.' [South Bend Tribune]
HAMMOND -- The designs for some of Hammond's most prominent buildings and majestic homes started with a simple stroke of his pencil, but more than 20 years after his death, Louis Hess doesn't have but a simple stone to mark his final resting place.
