Bulk mail destruction shocks congressman
Rep. Charles Wilson visits Detroit main post office and reports thousands of bulk mail pieces damaged or destroyed under tight guard. He calls it a disgrace and says the situation may reflect nationwide mail mishandling amid an ongoing investigation that has already looked at Memphis and Largo.
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Detroit
Charles Wilson
D-Calif
Wilson
House
Washington
Bernie Roswig
Postal Service
Memphis
Magna Carta trip blocked over cost for 24 congressmen
The House rejected a British proposal to send 24 congressmen their spouses and staff to London to fetch the Magna Carta for a Bicentennial exhibit in a 219 to 167 vote. Opponents cite taxpayer expense in an election year, while the Senate backed the plan. The dispute centers on ceremonies and travel costs for the mission.
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Washington
London
United States
House
House Rules Committee
Carl Albert
Capitol
Senate
England
Negotiators target global Law of the Sea treaty breakthrough
At the United Nations in New York a 150 nation conference advances toward a sweeping treaty on the Law of the Sea. Talks seek 12 mile coastal limits and 200 mile economic zones with shared continental shelves while archipelagic and landlocked states press for access and rights amid复杂 bargaining.
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United Nations
N.Y
Pacific
U.N
Jens Evensen
Straits of Gibraltar
Spain
Malacca
Singapore
U.S
Congress
United States
Philippines
Indonesia
Cannon boom ban upheld in crow scare case
Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a 1972 injunction banning Martin Plasko from using mechanical explosions to deter crows near his Trumbull cornfield. August O Maykitt, 200 yards away, argued the Trumbull ordinance allowed blasts 7am to 8pm. The court ruled lawful authorization does not avoid private nuisance.
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Hartford
State Supreme Court
High Court
Martin Plasko
Trumbull
August O. Maykitt
Plasko
Joseph W. Longo
Georgia mayor targeted in La Grange extortion plot
FBI investigates a plot demanding 1000 dollars a month from 26 La Grange leaders including Mayor Gardner Newman. Letters delivered Feb 12 warned of fatal accidents for recipients or family members. No payments or contacts reported. authorities say the case remains under priority review.
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Atlanta
FBI
la Grange
Gardner Newman
Newman
Senior Citizens Hold Whist Party at Biddeford Center
The Biddeford Senior Citizens met Tuesday at the Ross Community Center for a business meeting and social whist party led by President Mrs Adelina Plante. Winners included Mrs Aurore Soucy with several members receiving honors and special awards given to Mrs LeProhon and Mrs Florence Binette.
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Biddeford
Ross Community Center
Washington Street
Adelina Plante
Aurore Soucy
Adele St. Ours
Evelyn Gervais
Marie Anne Vaillancourt
Florence St. Louis
Ida Chasse
Annie Inkel
Irene Laroche
Madeleine Beaulieu
Blanche LeBel
Lumina Lacourse
Reseda Boisse
Emile Cote
Leo Beaulieu
Louis LeRoux
LeProhon
Florence Binette
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Tor
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Bideord
Main ST
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