John Mitchell dies at 75 former attorney general
Former attorney general John N. Mitchell, who approved the Watergate burglary and later served time for the cover up, died Wednesday evening of a heart attack at 75. He collapsed on a Georgetown sidewalk and died at 6 27 p.m. at George Washington University Hospital after EMS found him unresponsive.
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Catawba seek block on Heritage USA land sale in bankruptcy case
Catawba Indians claim ownership to Heritage USA land amid PTL sale. In Columbia courts, lawyers ask Judge Rufus Reynolds to withhold approval of the sale until a federal court settles a 144000 acre claim and related 142000 acres in the Upstate. They argue the land includes Rock Hill and Fort Mill and dates to a 1763 British grant.
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Weather Outlook Mixed Skies and Mild Rain Chance
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 20 percent shower chance and a low in the mid 50s. Partly cloudy tomorrow with a high near 70. See Page 6A for details.
Notable Deaths in regional listings on Page 6A
Obituary notices list several deaths including ULF Anderson of Edgefield George 8, Beacham of Augusta Grant G, Chittenden of Clemson Julian W, Clemmons of Martinez illean McKie of Trenton, and Risinger of West Columbia. Page 6A details.
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da Mae Risinger
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Restart unlikely at SRP delaying key weapons materials
DOE safety chief says K Reactor at Savannah River Plant probably will not restart by December 31. Environmental groups threaten suit unless an environmental impact statement is promised before any restart. Plutonium production remains viable but tritium may face shortages in months ahead.
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Ohio
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U S Marks Anniversary Of Nazi Kristallnacht
The 56th anniversary of Kristallnacht is commemorated across U S cities with candles prayers and bells. Religious leaders reflect on the night of broken glass and the Holocaust while Cardinal OConnor and others vow vigilance against hatred.
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Ezra Habonim
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Bush Starts Plans Dukakis Back Home
George Bush and Michael Dukakis begin separate duties after a long campaign. Bush departs for a Florida fishing trip as he plans the next administration. Dukakis returns to Massachusetts to resume governorship duties and reflect on his campaign.
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Bush names Baker to State as transition begins
President elect George Bush moves to form a new team with a 100 day priority plan. He names James A. Baker III as secretary of state and designates Craig Fuller and Robert Teeter as co chairmen of the transition.
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One Local Election Remains In Question In 1988 Races
District 84 seat in South Carolina faces a recount after a 42 vote margin between Democrat James R. Smith and Republican Ralph Gunter. Aiken County votes certified at 10 a.m. with turnout 76.7 percent, high patriotism and a two party system noted by GOP chair Ken Goad. Sheriff Carrol Heath wins re election 21 690 to 17 098 over Ralph Gunnells.
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