September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Copyright 1995, The Spokesman-Review Four years, and greyhound dog trainer Larry Conarty can’t shake the nauseating memories. He still recalls the festive atmosphere, the trainers who sipped beer, smoked marijuana …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Hurricane Marilyn tossed around cars on the island of St. Thomas. Photo by Associated Press 2. Sitting near the remains of their Culebra home are Elizabeth Arizmendi and her …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Months of passionate debate climax Tuesday when Spokane voters decide the fate of a proposed science center in Riverfront Park’s Pavilion. City Council members approved a 20-year lease with the …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 An emergency salvage logging program called for by congressional Republicans already is faltering, critics say. The plan to protect national forests and stimulate Western economies by harvesting burned trees has …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Trina Heisel comforts her daughter Alexandria, 3, at Deaconess Medical Center. “Words cannot express how angry I am,” says Heisel. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Trina Heisel holds …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 Saturday’s winning “Triple Choice” lottery numbers are: 487. Saturday’s winning Washington Lotto numbers: 4-19-22-31-32-45. No winner. Next jackpot: $2 million. Saturday’s winning Quinto numbers: J8QA4. No winner. Next jackpot: $1.1 …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 The most powerful storm to hit Japan since World War II churned north along the nation’s eastern islands Sunday, buffeting them with heavy rain and 110-mph winds. There were no …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 Rescuers on Saturday found the bodies of more fishermen drowned by Hurricane Ismael, increasing the death toll from the Pacific Ocean storm to at least 20, television reports said. Helicopters …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 The Queen Mother has dashed Prince Charles’ hopes of easing his mistress into public life, a newspaper reported Sunday. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother - Charles’ grandmother - has twice …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 The Belarussian military on Saturday defended the downing of two American balloonists by a helicopter gunship whose pilot said he thought the balloon was unmanned when he sprayed it with …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 The first Jewish elementary school in Berlin since World War II was dedicated Friday, described as a miracle given the Nazi atrocities that wiped out Europe’s Jews. The dedication of …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Three Palestinians were arrested Saturday in the killing of a PLO activist for which Jewish extremists had initially claimed responsibility. Police said Salman Zaamreh, 24, was shot during a robbery …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Three military planes flying in tight formation crashed Saturday during Mexican Independence Day festivities, killing at least four crew members, defense sources said. One crew member parachuted to safety and …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 German prosecutors are offering a $338,000 reward for help in arresting the last top Nazi still on the loose, a magazine reported Saturday. Alois Brunner, 83, who allegedly helped direct …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 A teenager was convicted of first-degree murder Saturday in the 1993 killing of a British tourist at a highway rest stop, one of a series of crimes that drove visitors …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 Noisy, tiring jobs that involve lots of standing and long hours can raise a pregnant woman’s risk of premature delivery, according to a new study released Friday. Researchers from the …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 Hours after two dozen supporters of death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal gathered Saturday, the mayor joined more than 1,000 police officers at a rally calling for the condemned journalist’s death. …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 They did their best to chill out in the freezing vacuum of space, staying in the shadow of the shuttle. But to NASA’s delight, Endeavour’s two spacewalking astronauts kept warm …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A5 A judge on Friday rescinded his order that a woman speak English to her 5-year-old daughter. State District Judge Sam Kiser had ordered Marta Laureano at an Aug. 16 hearing …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A5 A 90-year-old man told police he strangled his wife of 60 years because he feared no one would care for her if he died, authorities said. Alfred Pohlmeier was charged …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A5 President Clinton voiced support for a Senate welfare overhaul plan sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole on Saturday, saying it puts the nation “within striking distance” of true welfare …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A5 About 70 students and faculty silently turned their backs on the prime minister of Singapore on Saturday as he entered a convocation ceremony to receive an honorary degree. “We don’t …

September 17, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 The old boys’ network better watch out. The 30,000 women who left Beijing energized to fight for women’s rights don’t yet have an old girls’ network, but they’re on the …