Librarian Nabs Tylenol extortion suspect Lewis in New York
James Lewis, linked to seven Chicago Tylenol poisonings, was captured in a New York Public Library after an employee flagged a look alike. He faced charges of unlawful flight and extortion with bail set at 5 million dollars. Authorities say no link to the poisonings has been proven, and his aliases and past crimes surface in FBI briefings.
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Robert Richardson
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James W. Lewis
FBI
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Chicago Tribune
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House Tackles Money Bill and Gas Tax Debate
The House votes on a $5.4 billion emergency spending package and a continuing resolution to fund federal operations beyond Friday. Senate action includes quashed filibuster on a nickel-a-gallon gasoline tax and prospects for a larger $9.7 billion jobs plan funded by changing tax benefits.
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Reagan
Man 60 Stranded In Gulf As Son In Law Swims For Help
Anthony Brodtman 60 clung to a channel marker after his houseboat broke up in a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. His son in law Bruce Beckley swam through rough water for 14 hours to reach rocks and summon aid, despite exhaustion and heavy surf. The pair had been fishing when the vessel began taking on water Saturday night.
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Fla
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Gulf of Mexico
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Beckley
Hodel Pushes Faster Decontrol of Natural Gas
Energy Secretary Donald Hodel says the Reagan administration aims for quicker natural gas decontrol early next year and expects current price freeze plans to yield little relief for consumers. He cites initial calculations showing at most a 4 percent savings on bills, with freezes offering about 2 percent and renegotiation-driven cuts adding 1 to 2 percent.
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Reagan
Donald Hodel
Hodel
Uncle Sam Mails Draft Warnings
Washington AP reports about 200000 young men will receive letters from the Selective Service System asking for registration or proof of already filed. Spokeswoman Joan Lamb notes mail activity is accelerating. about 250000 letters have already been sent with 200000 more planned by year end. Registration is required within 30 days of turning 18, and those born 1960 to 1964 should be registered. penalties include up to five years in prison and a $10000 fine.
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Selective Service
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New Mail Program
Clinch River breeder reactor fate faces voting today
After a decade and one billion dollars Congress weighs continuing 3.6 billion dollar funding for the Clinch River reactor in a stopgap bill. The House votes to extend appropriations while a Rules Committee move to cut funding advances. Senate chances to halt funds loom as Howard Baker signals another chance to block money.
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Congress
Clinch River
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House Rules Committee
Senate
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Howard Baker
Tennessee
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