Swordfish Mercury Crackdown Looms In Florida
Commercial swordfishermen face possible federal and state action over high mercury levels in deepwater catch. FDA Florida chief Adam Trujillo cites samples showing .73 to 1.39 parts per million, above a nonbinding 0.5 ppm guideline. Fishermen urge testing reforms while noting vast daily shipments to New York, Boston and NE markets.
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Ford appeals to Connecticut GOP in bid for delegates
President Ford travels to Hartford for Connecticut delegates as he and Reagan battle for the GOP nomination. Ford urges party unity against the Democratic ticket and stresses peace, prosperity, and renewed vigor in a campaign set amid delegate tallies and tensions over rules that could block Reagan from sharing delegates.
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Carter Returns to Plains After Nominating Victory
Jim Carter, born in Plains Georgia and a former farmer, returns to his hometown to celebrate winning the Democratic presidential nomination in New York City. About 1,000 locals and visitors lined Main Street as he spoke from the converted train depot serving as his campaign HQ.
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FBI official fired for abusing power
Washington AP Justice Department investigators pursue evidence that Nicholas P. Callahan the FBI’s second in command until his Friday firing abused office power. Callahan 62 served 41 years with the agency and was appointed associate director by Kelley. Officials say allegations involve abuses of power not financial wrongdoing or robberies. The FBI and DOJ probe expanded to broader FBI practices though officials say no personal financial gain is indicated.
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Criminal Division
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FBI Oe
Military ban on gays upheld by federal judge
The court upheld Leonard Matlovich's dismissal from the Air Force, ruling the service may set behavior standards and discharge those who engage in homosexual acts. Judge Gesell criticized the Air Force's knee-jerk response while noting possible missteps in law, and Matlovich vowed to appeal.
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Supreme Court
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Mondale defends ticket against liberal slant claims
Democratic vice presidential candidate Walter Mondale dismissed GOP charges that Carter Mondale ticket is too liberal and pro big government. He said protesters are overdoing it, noted unity and progress, and planned a Minneapolis homecoming with neighbors cheering. He may delay active campaigning for about two weeks.
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