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"Tl1 V-l" A-8 The Times-Mail, Bedford, Indiana, Tuesday, August 23, 1994 Weather Simpson lawyers prepare challenges to DNA tests LNATIONAtXWeathe noon, Wednesday Aug. y. tomnaratiira mnae for tha Hau 4 The Accu-' Weather forecast for nni. ennsrnta hmh 10s Pressure HIGH LOW EE3 ESI SHOWERS RAIN E3 STORMS ll Fair tonight Low in low 60s. Partly sunny Wednesday.

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Year to date 1993 35.06 inch. tPs' 3 1994 Accu-Weatrier, EZ3 FLURRIES (S3 SNOW ICE a SUNNY PT. CLOUDY' CLOUDY. Associated Press LOS ANGELES DNA test results have armed prosecutors with their strongest evidence yet against O.J. Simpson.

Now the question is whether they will be allowed to use it at Simpsons trial. Tests show that the genetic 04. simpson makeup of Simpsons blood matches the makeup of blood drops that led from the bodies of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, prosecutors said in papers filed Monday. With no known eyewitness to the June 12 killings, DNA evidence is crucial to the case against Simpson. Thats why his lawyers are fighting so hard to keep the jury from hearing about it.

We contend that, with regard to all of this evidence, theres a real 3uestion that all of it has been egraded or contaminated in some way, defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran Jr. said outside the hearing. Prosecutors claim Simpson left blood at the murder scene when he cut his finger during a struggle. The defense has provided a variety of explanations for the cut. Simpson has pleaded innocent to two counts of murder.

Jury selection is to begin Sept. 19. Scientific experts have differed on how to interpret DNA tests, so prosecutors must persuade Judge calculate the frequency of Simpsons blood characteristics could indicate there are other people with the same genetic markers perhaps even another killer. The defense already has claimed that the blood samples are inadmissible because they have been compromised by mislabeling, cutting, switching and other discrepancies. Mondays hearing, due to resume today, was scheduled after prosecutors admitted that police had more blood samples than previously disclosed.

The defense wants some of those newly disclosed samples to conduct its own tests. Prosecutors argued in court papers that that it would be useless for the defense to conduct its own tests because the DNA tests conducted so far implicate the defendant. A police criminalist testified last month that standard blood testing showed Simpsons blood type A matched blood found at the murder scene, and that only one in 200 people had the same blood type. Legal experts called the DNA test results the missing piece of the case against Simpson. This is very significant evidence and is clearly necessary to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, said law professor Stanley Goldman of Loyola University Law School.

But he hastened to add that the defense still could get the results thrown out. Lance Ito to admit their results. They also must say what the odds are that the blood came from Simpson and not someone else. Californias appeals courts have been divided on the admissibility of DNA evidence, so the defense has room to maneuver. Simpsons lawyers are expected to challenge the test results at a hearing after jury selection.

Prosecutors said one kind of DNA testing, called PCR, on two samples from the blood trail showed matches with Simpsons blood. One of the samples also underwent a more sophisticated DNA test, called RFLP, and those results also showed a match with Simpsons blood. The RFLP test, sometimes called DNA fingerprinting, is based on the position of dark bands of DNA matter on X-ray film. Experts determine if bands generated by DNA taken from crime scene body fluids or tissue samples appear at the same distance from the top of the film as bands from a suspects DNA. Once a match is generated, scientists use statistics to help explain how many people might share the pattern.

The chances of more than one persons DNA having the same pattern can range from one in a few thousand to one in billions. The prosecutions motion did not include the statistical odds of the samples matching someone elses blood. The defense is expected to argue that the population sample used to 7aaagEraBroaaaaa I Programs seek to deter youthful crime Kids' -t Weather Mainstream health plan draws fire from right, left other Democratic bills. The Senate switched gears I couldnt vote for it the way it to start consideration of is now, said Sen. Jay House-passed anti-crime age.

It was unclear when a vote Its an awful long way from 1 might occur, clearing the decks for what we campaigned Sen. Russ Feingold, said after, a briefing for liberals. But he added, I want to hang in there and see if we can get a good bill. Stauffer said the program will provide counseling and tutoring to the youths. At first, the program will serve up to 14 youths at a time.

Eventually, all juvenile offenders committed to the DOC will have to go through the day-reporting unit, Stauffer said. Another unit is being set up at the South Bend Juvenile Residential Facility. Juveniles assigned to the units will be picked up at school or at home. They will participate inthe program for three or four months. Stauffer said budget constraints are keeping the program small.

Colleen Powe, a youth-service coordinator for the Allen County, said her position will help decrease the caseload of area parole officers. Statewide, each juvenile offender has been assigned a youth-service Right now, the area Ingram Construction is looking to develop, is vacant except for one building. In other business, the commission approved a request by Jeff Nelson for rezoning property at 805 and 809 Sixth Street. Nelson is operating a sign shop under a variance and wants the zoning on the property changed from R-3 (residential zoning) to B-2 (central business district zoning) so he can expand the sign company. The commissions approval of Nelsons request sends it on to the or three days.

Thats our motto, Buck said. Gregs Fish House sells custom-ordered fish and tanks as well as those in stock. They also sell books, fish food, medication for sick fish, and repair parts for everything they sell. The Elliotts go the extra mile by shutting down sick tanks until all the fish are either dead or cured, by not selling any fish until theyve had it for 24 hours and by providing a 24-hour guarantee. They also help educate customers on fish care.

Some days, the garage turned business is so busy with customers, the Elliotts completely sell out of items. But they always restock. Many customers of Gregs Fish House have bought fish and supplies there since the day the doors opened. Others have learned about the business by. word of mouth.

Some travel from as far away as Indianapolis, Evansville, Loog- solve the case or at least gives us a good suspect in the case As long as youve got a good suspect or youve got a good strong lead, you stay with it and you follow up. In this case, we dont have anything like that to go on. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest Anyone with information about the case can call Crime Stoppers at 502-582-CLUE or the ISP Post at Sellersburg at Associated Press FORT WAYNE Indiana Department of Correction officials are hoping two new programs will help juvenile offenders ease back into their community and reduce the number of youths who commit more crimes. Last month, the DOC assigned caseworkers to assist youths after they are released from the Indiana Boys and Girls Schools and until theyve completed parole. And beginning in October, juvenile offenders will spend five hours each weekday under intensive counseling at the Fort Wayne Juvenile Residential Facility.

The pilot program is due to be expanded statewide in the future. Were hoping that more intense supervision will deter them and they wont come back into the system, said Susan Stauffer, the facilitys superintendent Technically, thats what parole is supposed to be. Townhouse- From page A1 of water that occurs in the neighbors yard, Tapp said. We will install three inlets and, when we pave the alley, were going to wedge it so it drains away -from his property, he added. Well catch our water, get it into a pipe and down below the surface, into the storm sewers that can handle the flow.

Im not saying were going to eliminate all his (drainage) problems, but were sure going to try to alleviate it and not add to it Fish From page A1 break. Bucks wife, Mary Pat, has studied diseases that afflict fish and has brought sick fish back to good health. The business got its name from Bucks younger brother, Greg, who now works in Bloomington. The business attracts regular customers for many reasons, but one reason is affordability. We have no overhead, Buck said, so we can keep prices down where people can afford them.

When we buy on sale, we pass those prices down to our customers too. Not only are the prices affordable, but the selection is broad. More than 200 different types of fish are displayed. In addition, for customers who want a variety that is not on display, the Elliotts will special order. If you dont see it, ask.

If its not here, we can get it in a couple Unsolved From page A1 We hope that somebody from the general public that may have information and has been reluctant up to this point in time to give it to us, will see this and be motivated to call us and give us the information, Maxey said. Somebody might have something, but they dont even know what theyve got They may think it doesnt amount to anything and it could be the one little thing that helps us It was unclear how far the ington Post, today urging changes ers of the mainstream group wem'v in the Mitchell bill and one spon-willing to go to accommodate sored by House Majority Leader critics. Gephardt Theres some negotiating The companies say both bills here, Breaux said. I would eliminate rules under the But Chafee said he would be Employee Retirement Income Se-distressed at any, significant curity Act known as ERISA, under changes in a compromise which companies with employees took 20 people more than 60 hi more than one state manage to reach. their health benefit plans.

v'- Elimination of the rules would Senators last week began voting mean multistate companies would slowly on minor amendments to' Pa more taxes for state programs the Mitchell reform bilk yhich Vtheir workers dont need and would shoots for 95 percent coverage' and allow states to terminate company would require employers to offer benefit programs and force em-insurance if a voluntary, system 'Plyees 1 join state health care didnt work. systems, the companies say. coordinator who tracks his or her progress through the DOC and acts as a counselor. There are a total of eight coordinators. Were trying to meet each individual juveniles need, Powe said.

She said she meets with youths while they still are incarcerated, visits with their families and counsels them once theyve left a DOC facility. CORRECTION Dates have changed for the upcoming American Red Cross bloodmobiles. An open mobile will be held at Bedford Regional Medical Center Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

On Sept. 22 from 1-6 p.m. blood will be collected at Central Church of Christ in Bedford. Bedford City Council for action Sept. 13.

The commission also approved Patrick Robbins request for preliminary approval of rezoning two lots of Strouts Addition. The lots are zoned R-3 and Robbins is looking to change the zoning to B-1 (business zoning) because Conva-Care, of which he is an officer, is looking to expand. Robbins request is set for public hearing before the commission Sept. 26. ootee, Bloomington, New Albany, Scottsburg and Seymour.

Three couples from Leavenworth routinely include Gregs Fish House in their outings. Teresa Lindley, Orleans, is a customer of Gregs Fish House. She and her family have a 55-gallon tank and a 30-gallon tank. Aquatic life in the Lindley home includes three frogs, albino sharks, rainbow sharks and catfish. Weve been going there about six or seven years, Lindley said.

They are very good to customers, they are helpfril and they have a wide variety of fish and supplies. What exactly is their secret to owning a successful small business for more than 20 years during a period when many small businesses fold? If you treat customers honestly and fairly, Buck said, theyll come back. Balloon From page A1 the balloon a little, said Virginia. Summing up, Virginia said, It was not near as frightening as an airplane ride to me. For one thing I think they have better control over it I wasnt frightened at all.

I got to the point where I could look straight down. Tell everyone it is an experience you need to do at least once in your lifetime and you dont have to wait until you are approaching 50. Don Harrison said, I have this feeling we will be in Florida one of these days para-sailing behind a speed boat Austin Stroud, Age 10 burris ELEMENTARY return to the health debate. Meanwhile, a coalition of dozens of'businesses put advertisements in major newspapers, including The New York Times and The Wash- IRIQSfiWMW Please Recycle This Newspaper. Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats are refusing to give up a healthcare reform fight some Republicans say is already lost.

If I have to change my Christmas Eve plans, so be it, said Sen. John Glenn, D-Ohio. Despite caution signs, some Democrats predicted Monday that a new bipartisan reform plan would lead to progress by weeks end. This time last week people didnt give the crime bill a' chance, said Sen. David Pryor, D-Ark.

No one is willing to give up and quit Theres too much at stake. A series of meetings Monday culminated with Sens. John Chafee, and John Breaux, leaders of a self-styled bipartisan mainstream group, presenting their proposal in detail to Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. Their relatively narrow blueprint aims to raise the level of insured Americans from 85 percent to 92 percent by 2002 through subsidies to low-income families. It would also try to reduce the deficit through Medicare savings and a cigarette-tax increase, and contain rising health costs with tax incentives.

Sen. Tom Daschle, said Democrats were generally receptive to the moderate plan despite its limitations. He said sweeping reform isnt going to happen. So the question is, what is realistic? He said he hoped the new plan will lead to amendments and perhaps some movement in the process this week. The mainstream group took blasts from the right as well as the left.

Conservative Republicans said its plan did little to discourage health-care spending, and they tried to depict the whole reform drive as futile. My feeling is that the healthcare debate is over, that President Clinton has lost, and that were on the verge of going back home, said Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas. The bill is far from the 100 percent coverage envisioned Clinton and contains no fallbac mechanisms to expand coverage or contain costs if its provisions fail. In addition it lacks prescription drug coverage and a strong long-term-care program, features of FREE BLOOD PRESSURE, BLOOD SUGAR AND CHOLESTEROL TESTING 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Wed.

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