New Year Violence and Peace Pleas Across Nation
The Associated Press notes New Year events including a plea for world peace and aid for the hungry. Eleven New York slayings and Detroit gunfire are reported amid New Year celebrations from Rose Parade to First Night Boston. Paris colors, Florida floats, and a Miami pizza giveaway also featured.
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Tennessee
New York City
Detroit
Lake Michigan
Boston
Pete
Pasadena
Calif
Voyager
Dick Rutan
Jeana Yeager
Lawry’s
Italy
Rutan
Yeager
Pele
Nashville
State
Gary Holiway
Francis Roache
Dallas
Little Caesars Love Kitchen
America
Jeff Welsh
Howard Beach
Queens
Parade Rain Delays 87th Mummers Parade in Philadelphia
Clown marcher Richie Rutter pauses with a broken umbrella as officials cancel the 87th Mummers Parade for rain, sleet, and winds and reschedule to Saturday.
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Richie Rutter
Philadelphia
States Debate Fate Of Federal Windfall
The Associated Press survey shows 19 states plan to use extra federal revenue for projects or deficits while at least 14 others expect tax relief. New York pot of over 2 billion and governors push for rate cuts, capital gains relief, and brackets changes, amid varied regional economic conditions.
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Washington
Associated Press of
Kentucky
Steven Gold
National Conference of State Legislatures
New York
Delaware
Maryland
Connecticut
Mario Cuomo
Ohio
Richard Celeste
Retirement Not Mandatory In Latest Age Rule Change
Washington AP reports Senator Claude Pepper led a campaign to end mandatory retirement at 70. The new law exempts university faculty and police, firefighters, and prison guards for seven years. Celebrities like Lena Horne and Mickey Rooney supported the ageless work ethic while the U S Chamber of Commerce warned the reform could hurt workers.
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Washington
George Burns
Sunshine Boys
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
Lena Horne
Julia Child
James Michener
Eric Sevareid
Georg Solti
W.H. Masters
Pepper
Ann Landers
Mickey Rooney
Red Skelton
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Mark de Bernardo
Chamber
Rejected Med Students Do Well
Chicago AP reports that a study found that students initially rejected by the University of Texas Medical School at Houston performed as well as those admitted, suggesting admission policy reviews. Dr. James A. Chappell said the findings may prompt policy reassessment across medical schools.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
University of Texas Medical
Houston
James A. Chappell
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