Pilot error blamed for United jet crash near Midway
The National Transportation Safety Board ruled the December crash that killed 63 people including Rep. George Collins and Michele Clark was caused by the captain and first officer failing to perform proper flight checks and manage air speed, not by sabotage. Evidence showed no medical incapacitation or interference. The aircraft and engines were found airworthy.
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Evers murder suspect Beckwith arrested with dynamite
Beckwith, 52, a Greenwood Mississippi salesman, was arrested in New Orleans on a ticking dynamite bomb, three rifles, ammo and a .50 caliber gun barrel. Police said the device could explode within 12 hours and federal authorities planned to charge him under gun control laws. Beckwith, who previously stood trial twice for Medgar Evers murder, remains linked to the high profile case though juries hung in both trials. He was held on state charges and later sought to bond out as federal authorities sought custody.
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Housewife Becomes Clown in Make-Believe World
In Dayton Ohio Virginia Streavel transforms from housewife and mother into Lulu Belle the happiness clown. She adopts varied personas including Hazel the Witch Mae West Easter Bunny and Santa Claus to bring smiles. Her clowning began a decade ago with hospital Easter visits and she continues to bring joy every Easter and Christmas.
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