Lead Story
The Winston-Salem Journal reported in February that evangelist Steven Jones of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, describes himself as one of the few in his profession who specialize in saving people with tooth trouble. He said he has had the God-given power since 1993 to straighten teeth, end toothaches, and replace lead and mercury fillings with gold, silver, and pearl.
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Compelling Explanations
In April Ellsworth Stewart, 27, was charged with shooting two New York City utility company workers. According to his lawyer, several factors contributed to Stewart’s mental state at the time, including weak gun control laws, which failed to stop him from acquiring a pistol, and a full moon, which “agitated” Stewart.
Art accompanying story in printed newspaper (not available in this archive): illustration/Shawn Belschwender.
