Florida policewoman shoots husband's killer in holdup
An off duty Tampa policewoman and wife of a slain officer grabbed her husband's pistol and fatally wounded one of three gunmen as the trio attacked a convenience store. The dead officer was Anthony Williams, 27, a two year veteran. A second suspect was critically wounded and a third captured. two suspects, Mark McKennis and Mark Rinaldi, were jailed on murder charges.
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Fla
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Conn
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Ford's standing drops as Harris survey shows loss
New York United Press International reports Ford's national rating fell 3 percent from the prior month to 56 percent negative and 41 percent positive. The October Harris Survey cites a 53 to 47 percent negative rating on inspiring White House confidence, and 62 to 27 percent negative on handling federal spending, signaling a tough theme for Ford's 1976 bid. Ford narrowly leads on peace efforts with a 54-40 positive rating but trails on foreign policy and the Middle East crisis.
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Knievel beats Jillette to five Volkswagen jump fizzle
Evel Knievel avoids competition as Penn Jillette known as Asparagus Penn fails a rocket unicycle jump at Princeton. About 2,000 booed as Jillette fell on the ramp and his unicycle exploded. He was treated at a hospital in good condition amid cheering by spectators. The stunt promoted the Asparagus Valley Cultural Society Theater Group.
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N.J
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Massachusetts welfare order blocks General Relief cuts
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring the Massachusetts Public Welfare Department to continue General Relief benefits for unemployable applicants until at least Nov. 13. The ruling pauses plans to cut off all deemed employable recipients, a policy GOP backed to save about 20 million dollars annually.
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Mass
U.S
Frank H. Freedman
Michael S. Dukakis
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